Press Releases

Response and Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina

After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina continues leading a robust response and recovery with the support of federal, local, and non-profit partners.

Governor Cooper Visits Community Care Station in Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Criswell

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and visited a Community Care Station to speak with volunteers and give an update on relief efforts in Western North Carolina.

Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Southeastern NC Counties Following Impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight

Today, Governor Roy Cooper’s requests for a federal Major Disaster Declaration

Storm Response in Western North Carolina Continues as Local, State and Federal Partners Help Those Affected

Recovery and relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina as local, state and federal partners work together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Announces Investments to Reduce Gun-Related Domestic Violence

Today, Governor Cooper announced new funding from the Governor’s Crime Commission to help criminal justice partners better enforce North Carolina’s laws to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers.

Governor Cooper Joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina to Survey Storm Damage and Receive Briefings on Recovery Efforts

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.

Governor Cooper Visits Yancey and Mitchell Counties to Survey Storm Damage as Federal, State, Local and Non-profit Partners Continue Unprecedented Response to Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Pensacola and Bakersville where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, NCDPS Secretary Eddie Buffaloe and Commander of the State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddie Johnson to assess storm damage, witness relief operations and speak with those affec

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Increasing Unemployment Payments for North Carolinians in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an emergency Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, to increase the amount of weekly unemployment payments available to North Carolinians in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Buncombe County as Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina During Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene

North Carolina’s unprecedented response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina remains in full force as responders at the state, federal and local levels continue efforts to surge resources and bring assistance into affected areas.

Lumber Company Selects Rutherford County for New Distribution Operations

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cedar Direct, LLC, a lumber distributor, will create 20 new jobs in Rutherford County. The company will invest $925,000 to locate a distribution and warehousing facility in the Town of Spindale.