Press Releases
Nominations Open for 2020 North Carolina Awards
Governor Roy Cooper encouraged North Carolinians to nominate esteemed individuals for the 2020 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state. Applications are due by April 15.
North Carolina Identifies First Case of COVID-19
A North Carolina person has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare, Practice for Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.
Governor Cooper’s Fisheries Disaster Declaration Granted, $7.7 million in Assistance Granted to NC
Governor Roy Cooper has secured $7.7 million in federal fisheries disaster assistance for North Carolina.
New Secretaries Sworn in for Department of Transportation and Department of Information Technology
Today, Eric Boyette was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Tracy Doaks was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Information Technology.
Governor Cooper Proclaims Digital Learning Day in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed today Digital Learning Day, highlighting his commitment to strengthening education through innovative, technology-based learning and achieving digital equity in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Working to Meet Critical Education Goal
The Raleigh News & Observer today highlighted North Carolina’s ambitious goal of having 2 million residents with a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.
Governor Offers Reward for Information Related to Damage to Hickory Police Department Vehicles
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 significant property damage and endangerment to public safety
Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims Emergency Goalie David Ayres As An Honorary North Carolinian
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Carolina Hurricanes emergency goaltender David Ayres an Honorary North Carolinian.
Rural Communities receive State Infrastructure Grants to Attract 225 New Jobs and More Than $82 million in Private Investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 17 grant requests to local governments totaling $5,535,271, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
