Press Releases

North Carolina to Move to Phase 2.5

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, September 4th at 5pm. 

Governor Roy Cooper Extends 11 PM Alcohol Curfew Through September

In an effort to continue slowing the spread of COVID-19, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend the limited hours on the sale of alcoholic drinks in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper's Office Challenges Unconstitutional Makeup of Rules Review Commission

Today, The Governor’s Office filed a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court, challenging the constitutionality of the membership of the Rules Review Commission (RRC) as a violation of the North Carolina Constitution’s Separation-of-Powers Clause.

SBA Grants Governor’s Request for Earthquake Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration today granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for homeowners and small businesses that suffered damage from a 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Sparta in Alleghany County on Aug. 9.

FOOTAGE/PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Governor Cooper toured the facility and spoke with volunteers preparing food boxes for seniors in need.

North Carolina Appeals Federal Seismic Testing Decision That Could Lead to Oil Drilling

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina will continue to fight against seismic testing along the state’s coast.

Governor Cooper Proposes Budget to Continue Fighting COVID-19 While Investing in NC’s Future

Governor Roy Cooper today shared a recommended budget, Support for a Determined North Carolina, which outlines how to use the state’s remaining federal coronavirus funding and make responsible investments in the state’s future. 

Governor Cooper Announces $175 Million to Assist with Rental, Utility Payments for North Carolinians

Governor Roy Cooper today announced $175 million to help North Carolinians with rental and utility payment support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

NCDHHS Announces Upcoming No-Cost COVID-19 Community Testing Event

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has 55 upcoming community testing events scheduled in Cabarrus, Chatham, Clay, Gaston, Jackson, Montgomery, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Wake and Wayne counties.

Governor Roy Cooper Urges Extension to the Census Deadline

Governor Roy Cooper joined a bipartisan coalition of governors from Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington to urge the US Census Bureau to extend the Census through October 31 to help ensure a complete count.