Press Releases

County-by-County Figures: Governor Cooper’s Smart Start Expansion Funding in Your Area

In his budget proposal, Common Ground Solutions for North Carolina, Governor Cooper proposed adding $15 million to the Smart Start program, a public private partnership focused on early childhood health and education.

Gov. Cooper Nominates Members to State Board of Education

Governor Cooper has nominated members to the State Board of Education. "Decisions made by the State Board of Education impact schools, students, teachers and families across North Carolina," Gov. Cooper said. "I'm pleased to nominate as members dedicated, experienced education leaders who know how critical quality public schools are to our state's future."

Flooding Receding in Most Areas, Water Peaks Wednesday in Kinston

While floodwaters are beginning to recede in Goldsboro, Tarboro and Greenville, conditions in Kinston will continue to worsen through tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned this morning.

Flooding Continues in Several Counties, Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant

Flood conditions are improving for many central North Carolina counties, but residents in several eastern communities need to continue closely monitoring river levels, Governor Roy Cooper cautioned today.
 
 
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County-by-County Figures: NC GROW Eligibility in Your Area

In his budget proposal, Common Ground Solutions for North Carolina, Governor Cooper proposed the NC Getting Ready for Opportunities in the Workforce scholarship (NC GROW). The program is free community college that covers last dollar tuition and fees to any NC Community College for recent high school graduates who make a certain grade point average and who have exhausted other sources of financial aid.

Gov. Cooper Names Frank Emory to Chair Economic Development Board

Governor Roy Cooper today named Frank Emory as chair of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.

Gov. Cooper Appoints Members to Utilities Commission

Governor Cooper has appointed three members to the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

Gov. Cooper Shares Statement on Passing of Mark Binker

Governor Cooper shared the following statement on the sudden passing of veteran journalist Mark Binker:

North Carolina to Participate in Learning Lab to Fight Opioid Addiction

North Carolina is one of only eight states nationwide selected to participate in a learning lab to find better ways to fight opioid addiction among prison inmates, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Names Three Appointees to Education Commission of the States

Governor Roy Cooper today announced three appointments to the Education Commission of the States.