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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 2:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Dorian leaves North Carolina, Gov. Cooper and state and local emergency officials announced that help has arrived at Ocracoke Island and food and water is on the way to those stranded there.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 9:02 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper is visiting coastal counties today to view storm damage as state and local emergency officials assess preliminary damage from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 8:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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This afternoon, Governor Cooper surveyed storm damage in Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island. Footage was provided by UNC-TV.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 1:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Throughout the week, Governor Cooper, state agencies and state and local emergency management officials opened more than 50 shelters and issued mandatory evacuation orders to prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 12:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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Ocracoke remains a focus for emergency managers, National Guard soldiers, doctors, nurses, volunteer groups today.
Published: Monday, September 9th, 2019 @ 12:57 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Dorian begins to hit North Carolina with areas of destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, damaging winds and power outages, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon urged North Carolinians should shelter in place and stay off the roads until the storm passes.
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 11:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law: Senate Bill 600, Senate Bill 621, and 4 others
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Dorian’s effects arrive in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians stay safe and to stay off the roads.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 5:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With Hurricane Dorian less than a day away from North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to complete their storm preparations.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The federal government has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the state.
Published: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 @ 1:27 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory evacuation order for North Carolina’s barrier islands and advised North Carolinians to complete their preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, he also.
Published: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 @ 10:03 am
By: Governor's Office
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With powerful and dangerous winds, rains, and flooding anticipated from Hurricane Dorian, Governor Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory state evacuation order for vulnerable coastal areas.
Published: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 @ 12:59 am
By: Governor's Office
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As local governments begin to issue evacuation orders, Governor Roy Cooper today advised people to pay attention to local evacuation instructions related to Hurricane Dorian and reminded others that time to get ready for the storm is running out.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 6:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper signed the following bills into law: House Bill 609, House Bill 226, House Bill 126, House Bill 554, House Bill 777
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 1:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today issued an order to help North Carolina farmers harvest and transport crops quickly in preparation for any future impacts from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 7:27 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper urged North Carolinians today to pay close attention to Hurricane Dorian, and make sure they are ready for its possible impacts expected by the middle of the week.
Published: Monday, September 2nd, 2019 @ 11:14 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper has declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties in North Carolina in preparation of Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Monday, September 2nd, 2019 @ 1:25 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today marks 53 days since Governor Cooper and Democratic leaders presented a detailed budget compromise.
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 5:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars will locate a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 9:18 am
By: Governor's Office
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Sadie Weiner, Communications Director for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement after Senator Thom Tillis and Republican legislative leaders' disaster recovery press conference today
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 2:25 am
By: Governor's Office
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Policygenius, a fast-growing online insurance platform, will locate a new technical and operations center in Durham County, creating at least 377 jobs over the next five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Friday, August 30th, 2019 @ 11:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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For the first time in five years the number of unintentional opioid-related overdose deaths among North Carolina residents has fallen.
Published: Friday, August 30th, 2019 @ 8:03 am
By: Governor's Office
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It’s been 51 days since Governor Cooper presented a balanced compromise budget offer.
Published: Friday, August 30th, 2019 @ 7:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper signed the following bills into law: House Bill 604, House Bill 597 & House Bill 99
Published: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 @ 11:15 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Kitsbow, a specialty clothing manufacturer based in California, will create 53 new jobs in McDowell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 @ 6:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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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 Clarence Erwin Person, Jr.
Published: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 @ 8:55 am
By: Governor's Office
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It’s been 49 days since Governor Roy Cooper shared a balanced budget compromise offer to Republican legislators.
Published: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 @ 7:32 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Cooper signed the following bill into law: Senate Bill 230
Published: Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 @ 5:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement about SB 86: Small Business Health Care Act becoming law without his signature
Published: Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 @ 1:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after the federal register was published for $168 million in hurricane recovery mitigation funds for North Carolina.
Published: Monday, August 26th, 2019 @ 11:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Southwestern Community College in Sylva to learn about the impact the Finish Line Grants program is making in students’ progress toward good-paying jobs.
Published: Monday, August 26th, 2019 @ 8:13 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill: House Bill 645
Published: Saturday, August 24th, 2019 @ 8:17 pm
By: Governor's Office
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It’s been 45 days since Governor Cooper and Democratic leaders proposed a detailed budget compromise, but instead of negotiating, House Republicans are preparing to stonewall until Christmas.
Published: Saturday, August 24th, 2019 @ 12:58 pm
By: Governor's Office
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