Press Releases
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Wilson County Murder
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of James Calvin Graham, Jr., age 52.
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Murder on Halifax County
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Reginald Tyrice Edwards, age 34.
Federally Supported Community Vaccination Center to Open in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper today announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination center in North Carolina, in partnership with the federal government.
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Hoke County Murder
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Matthew Leon Peterkin, age 41.
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Wilson County Murders
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Tammy Lynette Pearce, Dominique Nicole Privette, Paul Shane Pearce and Selby Gene Outland.
Governor Cooper Signs ABC Permits Bill into Law
Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Governor Cooper Announces Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions as North Carolina Trends Stabilize
As North Carolina’s numbers continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases, Governor Roy Cooper announced today that the state will carefully ease some of its COVID-19 restrictions.
NC Communities Awarded $282 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects
Governor Roy Cooper announced today $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Nominations Open for 2021 North Carolina Awards
Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to nominate individuals for the 2021 North Carolina Award, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state.
Governor Cooper announces Grants to Rural Communities to attract 375 New Jobs and more than $60 million in private investment
The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 12 grant requests to local governments totaling $4,566,930, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 439 jobs, 64 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $60 million in private investment.