North Carolina Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on October 31, 2024 - 15:35 GMT

  All Living Former North Carolina Governors Praise State and County Elections Officials in Brief Supporting Governor Cooper in ...

  Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of all five living former North Carolina governors filed a brief in the North Carolina Court of Appeals supporting Governor Roy Cooper’s case against legislative leaders that challenges Senate Bill 749, enacted last …

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• Published on October 28, 2024 - 21:13 GMT

  Governor Cooper Hosts Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. and Senior Japanese Business Leaders for the 46th Annual Southeast U.S./...

  Governor Roy Cooper welcomed the Japanese Ambassador to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, to Charlotte and served as the host-state Governor for the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference. The conference …

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• Published on October 28, 2024 - 21:13 GMT

  North Carolina Receives Generous Support from Taiwan for Helene Recovery

  Officials from Taiwan today visited North Carolina to present a donation of $300,000 to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. The generous donation will go to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, established by Governor Roy Cooper to encourage …

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• Published on October 25, 2024 - 18:30 GMT

  Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as ...

  Today, Governor Cooper visited Green River Cove in Polk County to assess storm damage to the Green River and surrounding areas, meet with local officials and speak with those impacted by the storm. In the afternoon, the Governor joined First Lady of the …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 23:15 GMT

  North Carolina Railroad Company Secures $105.6 Million for Transformational Rail Improvements

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) has been awarded a $105 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Program (CRISI). The …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

  Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Ease DMV Requirements and Fee Collections for Western North Carolinians in Aftermath of ...

  Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order focused on easing requirements and fee collections for North Carolinians related to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in counties impacted by Hurricane Helene. As a result of this Order, the DMV …

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• Published on October 24, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

  Governor Cooper Attends North Carolina State Fair, Highlights Western North Carolina Businesses

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina State Fair. The Governor donated cans as part of Canned Food Day before visiting a booth operated by Bright Branch Farms, a farm in Henderson County impacted by Hurricane Helene and spoke with crafters …

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• Published on October 23, 2024 - 20:01 GMT

  Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery

  Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms. Governor Cooper recommends an initial $3.9 billion package to begin …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 21:53 GMT

  Governor Cooper Urges Western North Carolinians to Enroll in Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) as Relief ...

  As relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina, Governor Cooper is encouraging Western North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to enroll in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) this week by the Thursday deadline. …

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• Published on October 22, 2024 - 19:50 GMT

  Governor Cooper Announces Environmental Justice Advisory Council Report Outlining Dozens of Recommendations to Advance ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the release of the Governor's Environmental Justice Advisory Council report, representing a significant step towards addressing Environmental Justice (EJ) concerns in North Carolina. This comprehensive report comes …

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• Published on October 21, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

  Governor Cooper Visits Community Care Station in Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Criswell

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and visited a Community Care Station to speak with volunteers and give an update on relief efforts in Western North Carolina. The Community Care Station offers …

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• Published on October 21, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

  Response and Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina

  After Hurricane Helene, North Carolina continues leading a robust response and recovery with the support of federal, local, and non-profit partners. Helene hit North Carolina 25 days ago as the deadliest tropical storm in the state’s history. Because …

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• Published on October 19, 2024 - 22:12 GMT

  Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Southeastern NC Counties Following Impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper’s requests for a federal Major Disaster Declaration as a result of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight were granted. This Major Disaster Declaration means Public Assistance funding for emergency work and the repair or replacement of …

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• Published on October 18, 2024 - 20:50 GMT

  Storm Response in Western North Carolina Continues as Local, State and Federal Partners Help Those Affected

  Recovery and relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina as local, state and federal partners work together to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. “In the aftermath of this storm, we are using every local, state and federal resource available to …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

  Governor Cooper Joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina to Survey Storm Damage ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton. The Governor and Secretary …

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• Published on October 17, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

  Governor Cooper Proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Announces Investments to Reduce Gun-Related Domestic Violence

  Today, Governor Cooper announced new funding from the Governor’s Crime Commission to help criminal justice partners better enforce North Carolina’s laws to keep firearms out of the hands of domestic abusers. These grants are focused on supporting domestic …

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• Published on October 16, 2024 - 22:01 GMT

  Governor Cooper Visits Yancey and Mitchell Counties to Survey Storm Damage as Federal, State, Local and Non-profit Partners ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Pensacola and Bakersville where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, NCDPS Secretary Eddie Buffaloe and Commander of the State Highway Patrol Colonel Freddie Johnson to assess storm damage, witness …

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• Published on October 16, 2024 - 21:03 GMT

  Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Increasing Unemployment Payments for North Carolinians in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued an emergency Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security, to increase the amount of weekly unemployment payments available to North Carolinians in the aftermath of …

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• Published on October 15, 2024 - 22:16 GMT

  Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Buncombe County as Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina During ...

  North Carolina’s unprecedented response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina remains in full force as responders at the state, federal and local levels continue efforts to surge resources and bring assistance into affected areas. …

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• Published on October 14, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

  Unprecedented Storm Response by Local, Federal and State Resources Continues in Western North Carolina

  An unprecedented response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene continues in Western North Carolina. State, federal and local response workers are working around the clock to surge assistance into the region. Law enforcement is working to ensure the safety …

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