Press Releases
First Hurricane Assistance Checks Go to Fishermen, Gov. Cooper Announces $11.6 Million Fund to Help Commercial Fishing Industry Recover from Hurricane Florence
North Carolina commercial fishermen hit hard by Hurricane Florence will soon get relief as part of $11.6 million being distributed by the state Division of Marine Fisheries, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Urges Resolution of ECU/Virginia Tech Football Series Dispute
Governor Roy Cooper is working to encourage resolution of a football scheduling dispute between East Carolina University and Virginia Tech that arose following cancellation of a game due to Hurricane Florence.
Gov. Cooper Appoints Members to State Board of Elections
Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed new members to the State Board of Elections.
Act Now to Participate in Hurricane Florence Home Repairs Through the STEP Program, Gov. Cooper Urges
North Carolinians must act now to participate in a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.
N.C. Coastal Communities Win $1.1 Million to Improve Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access
A total of 12 coastal communities will get more than $1.1 million in grants to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Friday Feb. 1 is the Deadline to Participate in STEP for Hurricane Florence Home Repairs
North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence must take action by Friday, February 1, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.
Frigid Temperatures and More Winter Precipitation Expected This Week
Governor Cooper urges residents to follow their local weather forecast and be prepared for another round of sub-freezing temperatures and winter weather over the next few days – and to exercise caution on the roads in areas were wintry precipitation falls.
Governor Cooper Declares Career Pathways Week In North Carolina
To promote workforce development and strengthen connections between education and job readiness, Governor Roy Cooper has declared the week of January 28-February 1, 2019 as Career Pathways Week in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Appoints New Members to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed 28 new members to 23 North Carolina Boards and Commissions.
Governor Cooper and NJ Governor Murphy Urge President Trump to Fund Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program for U.S. Coast Guard’s Servicemembers
Governor Cooper and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy today sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging his administration to allow U.S. Coast Guard servicemembers to receive federal food assistance through a Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) fund.
