Governor Cooper Declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring attention to this national issue. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by a partner in the U.S.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Minority Enterprise Development Month

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed October as Minority Enterprise Development Month to celebrate the outstanding achievements of North Carolina minority businesses, corporations, and financial institutions.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until interment for U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday, September 28.

Funds Available for Organ Donation and Advance Care Planning Education

The NC License to Give Trust Fund Commission is offering up to $10,000 in funding to educate North Carolinians on the significance of organ donation and advance care planning.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Forsyth County Deputy Auston Smith Reudelhuber

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, September 19 in honor of Forsyth County Deputy Auston Smith Reudelhuber who died in the line of duty on Saturday, September 9.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC Senator Lauch Faircloth

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Saturday, September 16 in honor of former North Carolina Senator Lauch Faircloth who passed away at age 95 on Thursday, September 14.

Honoring Patriot Day, National Day of Service and Remembrance

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 Monday, September 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Funds Available to Help Develop Youth Programs Across the State

Youth councils, non-profit or private organizations and local governments with ideas for innovative programs for North Carolina teens will soon be able to apply for grants up to $500 through the annual State Youth Council’s Mini Grant program. 

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC Rep. E. Graham Bell, Sr.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Tuesday, August 15 in honor of former North Carolina House of Representative E. Graham Bell, Sr. who passed away on Friday, August 11.

NC Upgrades State Purchasing System, Streamlining Process for Vendors and Buyers

The NC Department of Administration’s Purchase & Contract Division launched a newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) for its eProcurement system on July 10, making it easier both for vendors and procurement agents to sell or buy goods and services for state agencies.