Press Releases
Damage assessments to begin in coastal counties this week
Governor Roy Cooper will visit affected coastal areas again today and has directed North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to continue efforts with state and local partners, including non-profits, to deliver recovery aid to North Carolinians in need.
Governor Cooper Announces 120 New Jobs as Manufacturer Expands in Halifax County
PCB Piezotronics of North Carolina, a designer and manufacturer of high-precision sensors used in a variety of test and measurement and industrial settings, will consolidate production operations currently located in China and California to its facility in Halifax County, creating 120 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest nearly $4.5 million in Halifax.
Footage Information for Governor's Storm Survey of Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island
This afternoon, Governor Cooper surveyed storm damage in Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island. Footage was provided by UNC-TV.
Video Coverage
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Governor Cooper Viewing Damage, Preliminary Damage Assessments Begin Following Dorian
Gov. Cooper is visiting coastal counties today to view storm damage as state and local emergency officials assess preliminary damage from Hurricane Dorian.
As Dorian Leaves North Carolina, Governor Cooper Directs Emergency Responders to Outer Banks following ‘Catastrophic Flooding’
As Hurricane Dorian leaves North Carolina, Gov. Cooper and state and local emergency officials announced that help has arrived at Ocracoke Island and food and water is on the way to those stranded there. Additionally, assessments are underway to determine the damage the storm left behind.
Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Continue to Shelter in Place
Gov. Roy Cooper urged people in Northeastern North Carolina to continue to shelter in place and stay off the roads as Hurricane Dorian pounds the Outer Banks through the day, with continued threats of four to seven feet of storm surge and flash flooding off the North Carolina coast.
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to Shelter in Place
As Hurricane Dorian begins to hit North Carolina with areas of destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, damaging winds and power outages, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon urged North Carolinians should shelter in place and stay off the roads until the storm passes
Gov. Cooper Signs Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Cooper signed six bills into law.
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to Get to Safety and Stay There
As Hurricane Dorian’s effects arrive in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians stay safe and to stay off the roads.
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Heavy Wind, Rain and Flooding Related to Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian less than a day away from North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to complete their storm preparations. At the Governor’s request, a federal disaster declaration issued last night will speed federal preparation, response and recovery aid available to the state.
