Press Releases

Volunteers from Across NC Awarded the Governor's Medallion Award for Volunteer Service by VolunteerNC

Last week, 17 individuals and three organizations representing 20 counties received North Carolina’s highest award for volunteer service, the Governor’s Medallion Award. The award is presented annually by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Guilford County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Terry Allred, age 33.

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Lenoir County Assault

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the assault of Evernell Pittman, age 72.

NC Medicaid Expansion hits 450,000 Enrollees in Just Five Months

Communities across the state continue to experience the life-changing impacts of Medicaid expansion as the state surpasses 450,000 North Carolinians signed up and more than one million prescriptions covered. The milestone means three-fourths of those eligible for expansion have now gained co

Governor Offers Reward for Information on Harnett County Murder

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Daniel Williams, age 22.

Governor Cooper Tours Annie H. Snipes Academy of Arts & Design in Wilmington During Teacher Appreciation Week, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at Annie H.

Governor Cooper Tours Smith High School in Greensboro During Teacher Appreciation Week, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at Smith High School in Greensboro as part of “The Year of Public Sch

Governor Cooper and Democratic Leaders Highlight New Legislation Instituting Moratorium on Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers

Today, Governor Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference outlining new legislation that would place a moratorium on more taxpayer-funded private school vouchers until our public schools are fully funded. The Governor was joined by Rep. Robert Reives, Sen.

Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced three appointments to the North Carolina District Court.

Republicans Make Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers for Millionaires a Top Priority Instead of Increasing Teacher Pay and Funding Public Schools

Yesterday, Republican legislators signaled that one of their top priorities this session is using more taxpayer money to fund private school vouchers for millionaires instead of increasing teacher pay or fully funding North Carolina’s public schools where more than 8 in 10 students receive an edu