Press Releases

Governor Cooper Provides Bereavement Leave for State Employees

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order providing bereavement leave for state employees who lose a family member or coworker.

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims November as American Indian Heritage Month

Governor Roy Cooper declared November as American Indian Heritage Month, celebrating the history, heritage and contributions of North Carolina’s eight state recognized tribes including the Coharie, E

Governor Cooper Calls on Congressional Leaders to Fully Fund Crime Victims Fund and Support Essential Services for Crime Victims

This week, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging a restoration of full funding for crime victim services.

Governor Cooper Highlights Tourism Industry in Western North Carolina at Grandfather Mountain, Surveys Storm Damage in Avery County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park in Avery County to highlight the importance of supporting Western North Carolina’s tourism industry in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

All Living Former North Carolina Governors Praise State and County Elections Officials in Brief Supporting Governor Cooper in Elections Board Case

Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of all five living former North Carolina governors filed a brief in the North Carolina Court of Appeals supporting Governor Roy Cooper’s case against legislative leaders that challenges Senate Bill 749, enacted last year to give control of the State Board of Elections and all 100 County Boards of Elections to the General Assembly.

Governor Cooper Hosts Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. and Senior Japanese Business Leaders for the 46th Annual Southeast U.S./Japan Conference in Charlotte

Governor Roy Cooper welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, to Charlotte and served as the host-state Governor for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference.

North Carolina Receives Generous Support from Taiwan for Helene Recovery

Officials from Taiwan today visited North Carolina to present a donation of $300,000 to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene.

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as Unprecedented Response to Helene Continues

Today, Governor Cooper visited Green River Cove in Polk County to assess storm damage to the Green River and surrounding areas, meet with local officials and speak with those impacted by the storm.

Governor Cooper Signs One Bill Into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

Governor Cooper Attends North Carolina State Fair, Highlights Western North Carolina Businesses

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina State Fair.