Press Releases
Governor Cooper Reminds Drivers that Winter Danger is Not Over
As the weather warms today, North Carolina’s interstates and major highways are returning to normal, but many secondary roads and neighborhood streets are still treacherous. Governor Roy Cooper urged people to be remain cautious if venturing out onto the roadways.
Gov. Cooper Encourages Public to Remain Vigilant Due to Remaining Snow and Ice in Some Areas of North Carolina
With some portions of North Carolina receiving up to 20 inches of snow and ice, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to remain cautious as cold temperatures will result in refreezing.
Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads
With much of North Carolina under several inches of snow and more snow and ice on the way, Governor Cooper is urging residents to stay off roads that are extremely dangerous in many areas.
As Major Winter Storm Moves In, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Complete Winter Storm Preparations
Today, as parts of North Carolina begin to feel the effects of a major winter storm, Governor Cooper is urging residents to quickly finish their storm preparations, be ready for power outages and plan to stay off the roads once conditions worsen.
Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.
North Carolina prepares for major winter blast
Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to watch the forecast closely and prepare their homes and families for winter weather arriving this weekend, as the state gets ready for the first major winter storm of the season.
Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare Early for Winter Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared December 2 – 8, 2018 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.
Use Caution When Travelling as North Carolina Endures First Winter Storm of the Season, Gov. Cooper Urges
Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to remain careful and on guard as the state endures its first winter storm of the season.
Cooper Statement on School Shooting in Matthews
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement after a student was shot in Matthews:
Michael Leaves Path of Downed Trees, Power Outages and Road Closures
Governor Roy Cooper announced two more storm related deaths from Tropical Storm Michael were confirmed in McDowell County today.
