Press Releases

Governor Cooper Honors NC Central University Football Team, the 2022 Cricket Celebration Bowl Champion

Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Football Team for winning the 2022 Cricket Celebration Bowl.

Governor Cooper Announces Public Forums for the Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina, Encourages North Carolinians to Participate

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced a series of Public Forums hosted by the Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina at which members of the commission will seek ideas and suggestions on how to enhance and refresh the governance structure of our public uni

Governor Cooper Announces $7.7 Million for Mental Health Programs in State Colleges and Universities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $7.7 million in new funding to support North Carolina’s postsecondary institutions in providing additional mental health services to students. 

Governor Cooper Announces Appointments and Nominations to State Boards and Commissions

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina boards and commissions appointments and nominations.

Governor Cooper Appoints Superior Court Judge for Durham County

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed the Honorable Judge Shamieka Rhinehart to serve as Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 14A, serving part of Durham County.

Governor Cooper Celebrates National School Counseling Week at B. Everett Jordan Elementary School in Graham

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured B. Everett Jordan Elementary School in Graham to celebrate National School Counseling Week and recognize the 2023 National School Counselor of the Year, Meredith Draughn of North Carolina.

Manufacturer of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Selects Durham County for New Production Facility

Kempower Inc., a manufacturer of charging stations for electric vehicles, will create more than 300 jobs as it locates a new manufacturing facility in Durham County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Statement on NC Supreme Court Decision to Rehear Cases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement:

Governor Cooper Releases New Report Outlining Strategies to Strengthen North Carolina’s Clean Energy Economy and Achieve Climate Goals

Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Analysis (“Pathways Analysis”) to ensure North Carolina continues to progress towards its climate goals while expanding our clean energy economy that benefits all.

Governor Cooper Announces Five Recipients of Governor’s Educator Discovery Award

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) announced five teachers across the state were awarded the Governor’s Educator Discovery Award.