Press Releases

Following New CDC Guidance on Face Coverings, Governor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. shared an update on the state’s COVID-19 progress.

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Marion and Lillington

Governor Roy Cooper has signed a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for the City of Marion and the Town of Lillington to help with recovery after storms hit the towns last year.

Governor, Emergency Management Continue to Monitor Fuel Supply Across State

Governor Roy Cooper and officials at North Carolina Emergency Management continue to monitor the effects of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown on gas supply in North Carolina, remaining in close contact with Federal officials, and representatives in the petroleum industry.

Governor, Emergency Management Continue to Monitor Fuel Supply Across State

Governor Roy Cooper and officials at North Carolina Emergency Management continue to monitor the effects of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown on gas supply in North Carolina, remaining in close contact with Federal officials, and representatives in the petroleum industry.

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Wake County Vaccine Site as State Continues to Increase Vaccine Outreach

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wake County’s Human Services Center vaccine site in Raleigh to see people receive their vaccine. The Governor also viewed the drive-thru COVID-19 testing clinic available on-site at the facility. 

Governor Cooper, Fidelity Investments Announce 500 New Jobs Coming to North Carolina

 Fidelity Investments will be creating a new Regional Center for its Personal Investing business, adding 500 new jobs at its existing campus in Research Triangle Park over the next few quarters, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the appointment of two District Court Judges to serve in Judicial District 22B, which serves Davidson and Davie counties.

Readout of Governor Cooper’s Calls with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Officials on Colonial Pipeline Shutdown

Today, Governor Cooper participated in calls with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Officials on the impacts of the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline.

Op-Ed for Publication from Governor Cooper: The Road to a Brighter Future Runs Through North Carolina

North Carolina is emerging from a worldwide pandemic strong and growing, with new jobs and new neighbors arriving daily.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week

Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 9-15 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, joining the national effort to make people more aware of the dangers of hurricanes and encouraging all North Carolinians to prepare for tropical weather.