Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Brunswick County to meet with local emergency management officials to assess storm damage and discuss impacts from the recent tropical system. On Tuesday, the Governor declared a State of Emergency for Bladen, …
This week, the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is releasing $67.5 million in stop gap funding to stabilize North Carolina’s early childhood education and child care centers, the last scheduled payment of Child Care Stabilization Grants …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 313 declaring a State of Emergency for four counties in southeastern North Carolina that suffered damage from hazardous weather including severe flooding and heavy rainfall on September 16, 2024. …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Bethel Elementary School in Cabarrus County as part of the “Year of Public Schools” education tour and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, …
Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency response leaders continue to respond to hazardous weather impacting the state and are beginning the damage assessment process for communities impacted by the storm. State Highway Patrol and Transportation Officials …
Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders remind North Carolinians to please stay off the roads in areas where storms are occurring this evening and tomorrow as hazardous weather continues to impact the state. Earlier today, heavy rainfall caused major …
Veetee Foods, Inc., known as Veetee Food Group in the United Kingdom, will establish a major production plant in Johnston County creating 200 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The global food company specializing in the production of tasty shelf- …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that GP Portable Buildings LLC, a manufacturer of outdoor storage buildings, will create 51 new jobs in Richmond County. The company will invest $7.4 million to locate a manufacturing facility in Marston. “We are glad …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper named Mary Penny Kelley as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to succeed outgoing Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser, who is stepping down to pursue opportunities in the private sector. “Mary Penny Kelley’s long …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper took an important step to advance his Clean Transportation Plan by announcing the first round of conditional awards for developers to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations using North Carolina’s share of the …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the Walt Disney Company and DirecTV urging them to end their dispute and come to a broadcast agreement that would allow North Carolina customers to get the services they’ve paid for and to view Atlantic Coast …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference highlighting Republican legislators' disastrous plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on taxpayer funded private school vouchers while that should be …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina local and tribal governments, nonprofits and broadband service providers to help identify areas across the state that need better access to high-speed internet. These organizations are encouraged to submit …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County as part of the “Year of Public Schools” education tour and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor was joined by teachers, students …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson as District Attorney to replace retiring District Attorney Ben David in Prosecutorial District 6, serving New Hanover and Pender counties. “Rebecca is a talented, diligent …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper visited Chimney Rock State Park and local shops to highlight North Carolina’s record-breaking tourism industry including our beautiful state parks and thriving small businesses ahead of Labor Day. …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Uriah Diondreus McCree, age 19. On March 22, 2022, at …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. Madalina Cojocari, age 11, was …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Venus Shawn Rose. On December 29, 2008, Venus Rose, …
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles. The Governor was joined by …
