Press Releases

While Hurricane Irma’s current track appears more favorable for North Carolina, the potential remains for dangerous weather across the state Monday through Tuesday, and Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to continue with their emergency preparations.

Gov. Roy Cooper today announced $6.2 million in grants to fund local parks and recreation projects through this year’s awards of the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as the state prepares for almost certain impacts from Hurricane Irma early next week. 

While it’s too early to tell what impacts Hurricane Irma may have on North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolina residents and visitors to update their emergency plans and kits and stay tuned to local media.  The Category 5 hurricane is 270 miles east of Antigua; the current track places the storm in the Florida Keys early Sunday. 

While Gulf Coast states respond to Hurricane Harvey and many North Carolinians continue rebuilding nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper today urged residents to update their emergency plans and kits during North Carolina Preparedness Month.

In anticipation of gasoline shortages caused by Hurricane Harvey, Governor Roy Cooper issued executive orders today that will help maintain gasoline supplies for North Carolina.

Governor Roy Cooper today signed a proclamation declaring September 2017 Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in North Carolina while visiting a local treatment center. 

Gov. Roy Cooper called for expanded high-speed broadband service throughout North Carolina in his opening address at the North Carolina Digital Government Summit on Wednesday morning.

More than 1,800 additional 4-year-olds will attend the NC Pre-K program this fall thanks to efforts by Governor Roy Cooper to expand the state’s pre-kindergarten education program.

North Carolina is sending help to Texas as the state endures catastrophic flooding flowing Hurricane Harvey. Two Helo-Aquatic Rescue Teams, known as NC HART, are en route to San Antonio, Texas to help with flood rescue and response.