Press Releases

North Carolina is working with local manufacturers to shift their production to make critical medical supplies. 

Today, Governor Roy Cooper Issued Executive Order No. 139, which will provide additional regulatory flexibility to help ensure capacity in the state’s health care system and improve its ability to effectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s April 9 request for a federal disaster declaration for eighteen counties that suffered damages from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in February.

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 7 Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor the North Carolina officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Starting this week, additional school buses will bring internet access to communities without it to help more North Carolina students connect to school online.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to the DRIVE Task Force.

Governor Roy Cooper issued a proclamation honoring North Carolina Nurses with a week dedicated to their important work.

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4-10 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, to recognize the important public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system.

Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 138 to modify North Carolina’s Stay At Home order and transition to Phase 1 of slowly easing certain COVID-19 restrictions effective Friday, May 8 at 5 pm.

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4 - May 8 Teacher Appreciation Week in North Carolina to recognize the significant impact teachers make on our children and our state’s future.