Press Releases

Severe storms and tornadoes swept through North Carolina late Wednesday evening, damaging homes, toppling trees, closing roads and knocking out power to several Piedmont communities.  
 

Governor Roy Cooper has named veteran prosecutor Jacqueline Perez to serve as interim District Attorney for Caswell and Person counties after the resignation of former DA Wallace Bradsher on Friday. 

Governor Cooper has signed the following bills into law:

Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the announcement that Charlotte will host the 2019 NBA All-Star Game:

This afternoon, Governor Cooper signed an additional bill into law:

Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the White House's 2018 budget proposal: “I’m working every day to help our people become better educated, healthier, and have more money in their pockets. The President’s proposed budget would have a harmful effect on that goal...

Borealis Compounds, Inc., a supplier of plastic materials to the automotive industry, will locate a new production facility in Alexander County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to initially invest $15 million in the new plant and create 37 jobs in Taylorsville. 

Governor Cooper declared May 2017 Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina. Throughout the week, Governor Cooper and Secretary Larry Hall of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will participate in events honoring members of the armed services, veterans, and military families.

Governor Cooper shared the following statement on today's Supreme Court decision regarding North Carolina's Congressional district maps: 

North Carolina is one of eight states selected to take part in a project to learn about best practices for fighting childhood hunger, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper announced today.