Press Releases

Gov. Cooper Announces North Carolina Will Relax Some COVID-19 Restrictions

As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7% of North Carolinians over 18 having received at least one dose of vaccine, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will continue to ease some COVID-19 restrictions. Executive Order No. 204 will take effect March 26 at 5 pm is set to expire April 30 at 5 pm.

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Vidant Health Vaccine Site in Eastern North Carolina as State Continues to Distribute Vaccines in a Fast and Fair Way

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited the Vidant Health large-scale vaccine site at the Greenville Convention Center to see people receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Announces North America’s Largest End-to-End Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility Coming to N.C. as FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Selects Wake County

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies U.S.A. Inc., a world leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), will create 725 jobs and expressed its intent to invest $2 billion in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather Governor signs transportation waivers to help expedite power restoration RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today in advance of expected severe weather across

Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today in advance of expected severe weather across North Carolina.

Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today in advance of expected severe weather across North Carolina.

Another North Carolina County Joins Satellite Internet Pilot Program to Connect Students

Warren County students will soon be able to access high-speed internet via satellite technology, as the county joins Hyde and Swain counties in a pilot program aimed at improving internet access to support remote learning.

Trends Continue to Stabilize as COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Opens for Some Members of Group 4

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress. Today also marks the opening of vaccine eligibility for people who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk for severe illness or who live in certain congregate settings.

Severe Weather Expected Across NC Thursday

Governor Roy Cooper reminds North Carolinians to make sure their families are prepared for the severe weather threatening a large portion of the state over the next 24 hours.

Governor Cooper Nominates Four Special Superior Court Judges

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced four nominations to serve as Special Superior Court judges with designations to the Business Court. Two of these nominations are for re-appointments of current Business Court judges, the Hon. Adam Conrad and the Hon. Michael Robinson, and two nominations are for new appointments.

Governor Cooper Announces Two Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced two appointments, one for North Carolina Superior Court Judge and one for North Carolina District Attorney.