Press Releases
North Carolina Receives $4.5-million Early Childhood Grant, Governor Cooper Announces
North Carolina has been awarded a $4.5-million preschool development grant, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The grant will help North Carolina improve the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.
Governor Cooper Statement on UNC-CH Action on Monument
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement on University of North Carolina's Chancellor Carol Folt's decision to remove the remainder of Silent Sam:
State of Emergency Remains in Effect as Power Restoration Continues
A State of Emergency declared by Governor Cooper this weekend remains in effect as utility workers are quickly restoring power across the Triad area and some Western North Carolina counties.
Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency to Expedite Power Restoration Following Winter Storm
Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties to help utility workers restore power quickly in parts of western and central North Carolina, following power outages caused by the snow, ice and freezing rain from this weekend’s winter storm.
North Carolina Prepares for Another Round of Winter Weather
North Carolina is preparing for another round of winter weather expected this weekend and now is the time for people to get ready, especially in the mountains and foothills, Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday.
Governor Cooper to Serve As 2019 Appalachian Regional Commission States Co-Chair
Today, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Tim Thomas announced that Appalachia’s 13 governors have elected North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to serve as ARC’s States’ Co-Chair for 2019.
Governor Cooper Implores President to End Federal Shutdown to Speed Hurricane Recovery, Help Farmers
Governor Roy Cooper today wrote to President Donald Trump to urge him to end the federal govern
Furniture Manufacturer Selects Catawba County for New Facility
Design Foundry, LLC, will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County, creating 202 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Sign up for STEP Program by Jan. 17, Gov. Cooper Urges Hurricane Florence Survivors
North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence have until January 17, 2019 to sign up and should not delay, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.
Governor Cooper Urges President Trump, Congress to End Government Shutdown
Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged President Trump and members of Congress to end the federal government shutdown.
