Press Releases

Governor Cooper Urges General Assembly to Prioritize Western North Carolina Recovery Instead of Spending Millions More in Taxpayer Money on Private School Vouchers

Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged Republican legislators to provide more much-needed funding for Western North Carolina recovery instead of spending millions of taxpayer dollars on private school vouchers for the wealthy when they return to session next Tuesday.

Governor Cooper Announces Over $14 Million Donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for Helene Recovery

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced over $14 million has been donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund since Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina earlier this fall.

Governor Cooper Announces Superior Court Appointment

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Judge Roy Wijewickrama to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 43B, serving Haywood and Jackson counties. Wijewickrama will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Brad Letts.

Governor Cooper Announces $1 Million in Field Trip Funding for Public Schools

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $1 million in new funding for public school field trips with North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences.

Governor Issues Six Commutations and Two Pardons of Innocence

Today, Governor Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons of innocence to two others. All of the clemency actions followed thorough review by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of General Counsel and the Governor.

SUN Bucks Program Provides Nearly $130 Million in Food Assistance to More Than One Million Children During First Summer in NC

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced in coordination with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services that more than $129 million in food assistance has been distributed to more than one million children through the SUN Bucks program during its first summer of operation in North Carolina.

Ice Manufacturer to Invest $14.7 Million in Rutherford County for East Coast Production Facility

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Abstract Ice Inc, a manufacturer of specialty craft ice products, will create 26 new jobs and invest more than $14.7 million in establishing a new manufacturing facility in Forest City.

Governor Cooper Announces Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan Developed By North Carolina Office of Violence Prevention

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of North Carolina’s first Community Violence Prevention Strategic Plan, a

Governor Cooper Names New Commissioner of the Department of Labor

Today, Governor Roy Cooper named Kevin O’Barr as Commissioner of Labor to succeed Commissioner Josh Dobson, who resigned on Wednesday, November 6. O’Barr will serve until Commissioner-Elect Luke Farley takes office in January.

Governor Cooper Joins Meeting in Burke County with Western North Carolina Municipal and County Officials to Discuss Helene Recovery

Today, Governor Roy Cooper attended a meeting for western local governments hosted by the North Carolina League of Municipalities and North Carolina Association of County Commissioners focused on discussing urgent needs to support ongoing recovery and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Helene in