Press Releases
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to follow evacuation orders, finish preparations in advance of Hurricane Dorian
Gov. Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory evacuation order for North Carolina’s barrier islands and advised North Carolinians to complete their preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, he also. Evacuation orders for coastal counties were also put in place by local governments, and Governor Cooper today urged people to follow these directives.
NC Federal Disaster Declaration Request Approved Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
The federal government has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the state.
Gov. Cooper Orders Evacuation Ahead of Historic, Life-threatening Hurricane
With powerful and dangerous winds, rains, and flooding anticipated from Hurricane Dorian, Governor Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory state evacuation order for vulnerable coastal areas. The evacuation order, effective at 8 am on Wednesday, September 4, applies to barrier islands along the entire coast, from the Virginia line to the South Carolina line.
Governor Cooper urges people to be prepared, listen to local officials
As local governments begin to issue evacuation orders, Governor Roy Cooper today advised people to pay attention to local evacuation instructions related to Hurricane Dorian and reminded others tha
Governor Cooper urges residents to monitor Hurricane Dorian and prepare now
Governor Cooper urged North Carolinians today to pay close attention to Hurricane Dorian, and make sure they are ready for its possible impacts expected by the middle of the week.
Governor Cooper orders emergency measures for storm readiness, urges North Carolinians to prepare now for Dorian
By Executive Order today, Governor Roy Cooper lifted restrictions on transportation to ensure critical needs like fuel, medicine and water can get to those affected by Hurricane Dorian if it hits N
Governor Cooper Issues Order to Help North Carolina Farmers Harvest Crops Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Governor Roy Cooper today issued an order to help North Carolina farmers harvest and transport crops quickly in preparation for any future impacts from Hurricane Dorian
Gov. Cooper Signs Five Bills, Vetoes Another
Gov. Cooper signed the following bills into law:
After 52 Days, Republicans Still Plan to Give Teachers Less Than Other State Employees
It has been 52 days since Governor Roy Cooper sent Republican leaders a balanced budget compromise offer that included an 8.5% teacher pay raise that would keep North Carolina competitive in teache
Governor Cooper Announces Carvana Will Create More Than 400 Jobs in Cabarrus County
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars will locate a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 jobs, Govern
