Press Releases
Gov. Cooper Announces People with High-Risk Medical Condition in Group 4 Will Be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Beginning March 17
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced beginning on March 17, people in Group 4 who have a medical condition that puts them at higher risk of serious illness and people who live in certain congregate settings will be eligible for vaccination.
PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Federally-Supported Community Vaccination Center on Opening Day
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Federally-Supported Vaccination Center in Greensboro on its opening day.
Governor Cooper Encourages Students Interested in Public Service Internships to Apply for NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps
North Carolina college students can get valuable work experience with government and nonprofits this summer through the NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps.
PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Vaccine Site in Fayetteville as State Continues to Expand Vaccine Distribution
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville to see North Carolinians receive the vaccine and tour the clinic.
Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare and Practice for Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 7-13 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.
Governor Cooper Appoints New Members to State Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.
New Satellite Internet Pilot Program to Connect Students in Two N.C. Counties
Some students in Hyde and Swain counties will soon be able to access high-speed internet via satellite technology, thanks to a pilot program aimed at improving internet access to support remote learning.
PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Receives a COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, Governor Roy Cooper received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at WakeMed Raleigh Campus.
Gov. Cooper Announces Frontline Essential Workers Eligible for Vaccination Beginning March 3
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that additional frontline essential workers in Group 3 will be eligible for vaccinations beginning tomorrow, March 3.
Cooper Issues Executive Order to Connect Unemployed with Jobs
Governor Roy Cooper today issued an Executive Order that the Department of Commerce will increase efforts to help North Carolinians who file for unemployment benefits return to work.
