Press Releases
As Hurricane Florence Recovery Continues, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Register with FEMA
North Carolina continues to make progress recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $895 million in state and federal resources already approved, Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday. He urged anyone who sustained damaged from the storm to apply for help if they haven’t already.
More Than 720,000 North Carolinians Receive Disaster Food Assistance After Hurricane Florence
More than 720,000 North Carolinians in 304,000 households affected by Hurricane Florence received assistance buying food over the past seven weeks, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Adds New Policy Director
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina native Sarah Bolton has joined his administration in the role of Policy Director.
Governor Cooper Shares Message of Gratitude and Generosity at North Carolina’s Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
Today, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys in a ceremony at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.
Gov. Cooper Announces Key Staff Member to Serve in New Role as Director of Strategic Partnerships
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Jenni Owen has been named to a new position as the first ever Director of Strategic Partnerships.
Gov. Cooper Declares Nov. 15 Rural Health Day
The North Carolina Office of Rural Health, the oldest in the United States, today celebrates 45 years of service improving access to health care for the people of North Carolina.
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.
Public Safety Officials Urge Public to Prepare for Blast of Winter Weather
Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to pay close attention to their local forecast and be prepared for ice in western counties. State emergency and transportation officials are closely monitoring weather and road conditions and are working with local emergency officials to provide support if needed.
Governor Cooper Visits Washington To Push for More Florence Recovery Help from Federal Government
Governor Roy Cooper today met with the North Carolina Congressional delegation and key federal officials to push for more federal assistance with Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. The storm, which took 41 lives in North Carolina, caused an estimated $17 billion in damages in North Carolina—more than Hurricanes Floyd and Matthew combined—and dumped 8 trillion gallons of rain in the state making it the heaviest rains in east coast history.
Governor Cooper Announces Cybersecurity Training Initiative for Veterans in North Carolina
Cisco Systems will partner with leading industry partners and the state to train North Carolina veterans for jobs in the cybersecurity workforce. The announcement was made by state officials and representatives from Cisco at this morning’s meeting of the NCWorks Commission meeting, Governor Cooper’s statewide workforce development board.
