Governor Roy Cooper today urged all North Carolinians to take extra precautions to avoid catching or spreading the flu virus during peak flu season. Influenza has claimed the lives of at least 140 North Carolinians since flu season began in October.
Rural communities will soon have access to $12 million to get industrial sites ready to attract new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Lee Lilley joins his Administration as the new Director of Legislative Affairs.
In a meeting with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke today on offshore drilling and seismic testing, Governor Cooper underscored North Carolina’s opposition to both. Cooper was joined by elected officials and stakeholders from coastal North Carolina who stressed the threats both offshore drilling and seismic testing pose to North Carolina’s coastal economies and tourism industry.
The state is preparing for another round of winter weather, with snow and ice expected to impact western North Carolina this weekend.
Today, 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 shooting and attempted carjacking of Ms. Robie Hunt, 49 years old.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Asia Brown, 22 years old, and her son, Ashton Brown, 2 years old.
Today, Governor Cooper announced Hometown Strong, a new initiative to partner with local governments to support local economies, improve infrastructure, and strengthen rural communities.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed February as Black History Month in North Carolina. This year, in celebration of Black History Month, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina will honor the individuals and organizations that preserve African American history and culture.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed February as Black History Month in North Carolina. This year, in celebration of Black History Month, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina will honor the individuals and organizations that preserve African American history and culture.