Press Releases

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.

The federal government is sending out a $1,200 Federal Economic Impact Payments (otherwise known as a federal stimulus payment) for a qualifying adult.

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and reminded residents that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season.

Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement after the legislature passed two COVID-19 relief bills:

Governor Roy Cooper has released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand.

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed three judges to serve Brunswick, Cumberland and Duplin, Jones, Onslow and Sampson counties.

Governor Roy Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen today shared an update on where North Carolina stands in the fight against COVID-19 and urged North Carolinians not to let their guard down.

Ford Porter, spokesperson for Governor Roy Cooper released a statement about Gaston County's order today.

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina K-12 public schools will continue remote learning through the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Brenda Henson, age 68, and Robert Metcalfe, age 47.