Press Releases

Governor Cooper Joins EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to Unveil First Electric School Bus in North Carolina, Highlight North Carolina’s Transition to Clean Transportation

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to unveil the first electric school bus in North Carolina and highlight the state’s transition to a clean energy economy.

North Carolina Receives Federal Employment and Training Grant for Former QVC Workers

North Carolina has received a $4 million federal workforce grant to help workers who lost their jobs due to the tragic December 2021 fire at the QVC distribution facility in Rocky Mount, Governor Roy Cooper has announced.

Governor Cooper Announces Two Judicial Appointments

Governor Roy Cooper announced two judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts today.

Governor Cooper Highlights Longleaf Commitment Community College Grants in Winston-Salem as Forsyth Tech Announces Expansion of Program

Today, Governor Roy Cooper continued a series of statewide events highlighting the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program by hosting a roundtable discussion with education leaders and students at Forsyth Technical Community College.

Governor Cooper Grants Clemency to 3 People who were Juveniles when Crimes Committed

Governor Cooper has commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted for crimes committed when they were teenagers.

Governor Cooper Shares Resources for North Carolina Military Service Members and Their Families as Troops are Deployed in Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Governor Roy Cooper today shared a list of state government support resources for military service members and their families as military personnel based in North Carolina are deployed due to Russia’s unjustified attack on Ukraine.  

Governor Cooper Tours New Port of Wilmington Container Complex Increasing Port Capacity, Highlights North Carolina’s Strategic Infrastructure and Trade Investments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the Port of Wilmington and highlighted North Carolina’s strategic and long-term investments in the trade and infrastructure sectors.

Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare for Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 6-12 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather that’s common during spring months.

More than $330 Million in State Directed Grants Disbursed to Aid Local Community Improvement Projects

The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) distributed more than $330 million in directed grants to local governments and community organizations in the last 10 days.

Governor Cooper Highlights Longleaf Commitment Community College Grants with Roundtable Discussion of Education Leaders and Grant Recipients

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte to highlight the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program. Cooper met with education leaders and grant recipients to spotlight the program and raise awareness for current high school seniors who may be eligible to get a grant to attend community college debt-free.