Press Releases

Governor Cooper Announces $30 million to Expand Internet Access in Rural Areas

Nearly $30 million will go to fund 18 broadband infrastructure projects with a goal of connecting 15,965 households and 703 businesses in rural North Carolina to high-speed internet, Governor Cooper announced Thursday.

Governor Cooper Announces New Gene Therapy Facility to Create New Jobs in Durham

Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSHA), a patient-centric gene therapy company, has selected Durham as a site for its gene therapy manufacturing facility, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Grants Pardons of Innocence

Governor Roy Cooper has granted Pardons of Innocence for five men convicted of crimes they did not commit.

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits UNC Health As Frontline Health Care Workers Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen witnessed some of the first COVID-19 vaccinations in the country at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.

Governor Cooper Statement on Secretary Regan's Appointment to EPA

Governor Roy Cooper has released the following statement on North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Michael Regan's appointment to lead the United States Environmental Protection Agency:

Governor’s School Supply Drive Extended Through January 16

The 4th Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive is being extended to encourage more donations for supplies to support North Carolina students and teachers.

Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Flood Recovery After Tropical Storm Eta

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes, after heavy rains associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Eta caused deadly floods.

With Modified Stay at Home Order in Effect, Gov. Cooper, Sec. Cohen and Sec. Hooks Call on Local Leaders for Additional Support

On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper, Secretary Mandy K. Cohen and Secretary Erik Hooks wrote a letter to local elected officials imploring them to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in their communities by considering additional enforcement measures.

Governor Cooper Statement on Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice Report

Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice’s policy recommendation report:

Gov. Cooper Encourages North Carolinians Without Health Insurance to Take Action by Dec. 15 Deadline

Governor Roy Cooper today encouraged North Carolinians who need health insurance for 2021 to take action before the Dec. 15 deadline and enroll or re-enroll for coverage through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace at HealthCare.gov.