Press Releases
Governor Cooper Signs into Law Bill Protecting Children on School Buses from Unsafe Drivers
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law Senate Bill 55 to help protect students from unsafe drivers and give parents and teachers added peace of mind when sending children to the school bus.
Governor Cooper Vetoes House Bill 205
Today, Governor Cooper vetoed House Bill 205, An Act to Amend Provisions of the Workers' Compensation Act Relating to Prisoners and to the Rebuttable Presumption Regarding Newsprint Employees; To Modernize Publication of Legal Advertisements and Notices; To Allow Guilford County and Any Municipality in Guilford County to Use Electronic Means to Provide Public Notice in Lieu of Publication; And to Allow Guilford County to Opt to Post Legal Advertisements and Notices on the County Web Site for a Fee with Monies Collected to Be Used for Local Supplements for Teacher Salary and Other County Needs.
Governor Cooper Signs Domestic Violence Prevention Bills Into Law
Joined by members of Britny Puryear’s family, Governor Roy Cooper signed several domestic violence prevention bills into law today.
Governor Cooper Appoints Members to the Governor’s Crime Commission
Governor Cooper appointed eight members to the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission this week. The new members were sworn in by Chief Justice Mark Martin at yesterday's Commission meeting.
Gov. Cooper Offers Reward in Onslow County Murder Case
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Deandre Patrick Gilbert and Tyler Christian Gilbert.
Flooding Receding in Most Areas, Water Peaks Wednesday in Kinston
While floodwaters are beginning to recede in Goldsboro, Tarboro and Greenville, conditions in Kinston will continue to worsen through tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned this morning.
Flooding Continues in Several Counties, Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant
Governor Cooper Urges Caution as Flooding Continues to Threaten Eastern NC Communities
Governor Roy Cooper today cautioned North Carolinians to remain vigilant as the threat of more flooding remains for parts of eastern North Carolina.
Governor Warns Flooding Still a Potential Threat to Communities in Eastern NC
Despite sunny skies, North Carolinians need to look out for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather updates, Governor Roy Cooper warned today.
Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Be Careful of Flooding
Following unusually heavy rains across the state, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to watch for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather forecasts.
