Press Releases

Department of Public Safety Secretary Planning to Retire

Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks today announced his plans to retire from state service on August 1. Governor Roy Cooper appointed Hooks on January 5, 2017, to serve as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and as the State Homeland Security Advisor. 

North Carolinians should monitor Tropical Storm Elsa, prepare for significant rains

Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa and advising residents in eastern and central North Carolina to be prepared for significant rains and possible flooding.

Governor Cooper Announces State Boards and Commissions Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments and nominations to North Carolina boards and commissions.

Governor Cooper Signs Eleven Bills into Law, Vetoes One Bill

Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law today:

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing Standards for Compensation for Student-Athletes’ Name, Image and Likeness

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order establishing rules for how student-athletes enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution in North Carolina can earn compensation or obtain representation, for use of their name, image and likeness while enrolled at the institution.

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Tours Thermo Fisher Facility and Sees Employees Receive Their Shot at On-Site Vaccine Clinic in Buncombe County

Governor Roy Cooper visited Thermo Fisher Scientific in Asheville today, where the company set up an on-site vaccine clinic for employees to receive their COVID-19 shot in partnership with the Buncombe County Department of Health and Human Services.

Forest Products Company to Establish East Coast Sawmill with Multimillion Investment in Weldon

Roseburg Forest Products, an innovative U.S. forest products manufacturer, will create 137 new jobs in Halifax County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest a total of $200 million to develop a sustainable high-tech sawmill operation in the Town of Weldon.

Governor Cooper Visits Innovative Apprenticeship Pilot Preparing Students for Clean Energy Jobs

Governor Roy Cooper visited Halifax Community College today to talk with 20 high school students and instructors who are part of North Carolina's first Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Pilot, the Halifax Lighthouse Solar Camp.

Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law

Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law today:

Stainless Steel Sink Manufacturer Elkay to Expand Operations in Robeson County

Elkay Manufacturing, a leading producer of sinks and water delivery products, will expand its operations in Robeson County, leading to the creation of 20 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.5 million in a facility in Lumberton, becoming the first tenant in the Lumberton/Robeson County I-95/I-74 Industrial Park.