Press Releases
Governor Cooper Leads Roundtable on Economic Growth and North Carolina’s Growing Workforce Initiatives
Today, Governor Roy Cooper met with business leaders, workforce development representatives, and local community colleges and university administrators to discuss economic development in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Honors African American Education Leaders During Black History Month
Governor Roy Cooper today honored Black History Month by recognizing African American education leaders from across the state for their many accomplishments that have helped move North Carolina forward and left a positive impact on students.
North Carolinians Should Remain Alert for Flash Flooding As Rain Continues
Additional rains that are forecast to fall across the state today could cause flash flooding to redevelop across the southern mountains in areas that are already saturated from days of rain.
Governor Cooper Directs Creation of Novel Coronavirus Task Force to Continue Protective Efforts
Today, Governor Roy Cooper formalized the state’s ongoing effort to monitor, prepare for and respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (CoVID-19) with a state Novel Coronavirus Task Force.
Gov. Cooper Tours Hurricane Recovery Construction Site in Lenoir County
Governor Roy Cooper today visited a Kinston home damaged by Hurricane Matthew that is undergoing reconstruction with federal Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding.
Governor Issues Transportation Waivers to Help Restore Power
As the state begins to clean up from yesterday’s strong storms, heavy winds today are toppling trees and caused power outage numbers to climb quickly across the state this morning.
North Carolinians advised to remain alert for hazardous weather conditions
As a line of strong storms moves across the state today, many areas of North Carolina are experiencing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes.
N.C. Governor’s Award Honors Six Companies for Exporting
Today, six North Carolina manufacturers received 2019 Governor’s Export Awards in a ceremony highlighting their growing sales success in international markets.
Cooper Names New Secretaries for Departments of Transportation and Information Technology
Governor Roy Cooper has named Eric Boyette to serve as the next Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments.
