Press Releases
Governor Mobilizes NC National Guard for Deployment in Raleigh and Washington, DC
Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized approximately 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to assist with upcoming security needs in Washington, DC and North Carolina.
Governor Names Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary
Governor Roy Cooper has named retired Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin to lead the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Op-Ed for Publication from Governor Cooper: North Carolina: Strong, Resilient, Ready
Transitions are a time for reflection, and a time for looking forward. My first term in this office was filled with triumphs, but also trials.
Pool Coverage from the 2021 Inaugural Ceremony
Pool coverage from the Inauguration of Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Council of State are now available for media use.
Governor Cooper Sworn in for Second Term
Today, Governor Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term as North Carolina’s Governor. Members of North Carolina’s Council of State also took the oath of office.
Governor Cooper Announces Judicial Appointments
Governor Roy Cooper today announced two judicial appointments, one to the North Carolina Superior Court and one to the North Carolina District Court.
Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
2021 Inaugural Ceremony Pool Coverage Information
While inaugural activities will look different due to the pandemic, Governor Roy Cooper and the Council of State will be sworn in on January 9, 2021 at 10 AM.
Clinical-Stage Gene Therapy Company Will Add More Than 200 Jobs in Durham County
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., a California-based gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, will invest $82.8 million for a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Durham County.
Governor Cooper Extends Modified Stay At Home Order Amid Rising Case Counts
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update today on North Carolina’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and support the vaccination effort currently underway.
