DOA Kicks Off Fourth Annual Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program

This year, 18 North Carolina high school girls will participate in the Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, a summer enrichment opportunity nurturing student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematic careers in state government.

Governor Cooper Declares June 14 as Flag Day

In commemoration of Old Glory, Governor Roy Cooper declared June 14, 2024, as Flag Day.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

In tribute to the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day.

NC College Students Begin State Government Internships

Today, 98 students, representing 30 North Carolina counties, will embark on a 10-week educational internship experience in North Carolina state government agencies.

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Each year on May 15, this special day recognizes the many men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty.

Governor Cooper Proclaims May 5 as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 5 as a Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to show support and raise awareness on the disproportionate rate of American Indian and Alaska Native women who have disappeared or lost their lives due to acts of violence.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

In accordance to Public Law 107-51, flags are to be lowered annually in recognition of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Four Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Charlotte

The officers were members of a collaborative U.S. Marshals task force of local, state and federal law enforcement officers.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC Judge John C. Martin

The Honorable John C. Martin served the state as a Superior Court Judge for seven years, as an appellate judge for the North Carolina Court of Appeals for more than 24 years, and spent the last 10 years of his career as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals.

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to spread awareness and help address this pervasive issue impacting the lives of millions Americans each year.