DOA Welcomes 17 High School Students to Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program

This year, 17 North Carolina high school girls will participate in the Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program, a summer enrichment opportunity nurturing student interest in state government science, technology, engineering and mathematic career fields.

Governor Cooper Declares June 14 as Flag Day

In commemoration of Old Glory, Governor Roy Cooper declared June 14, 2023, as Flag Day. This national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, and pays homage to this symbol of democracy and freedom that serves as a beacon for all Americans.

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 12 noon on Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. 

NC College Students Begin Hands-on State Government Internship Program

Today, 85 students, representing 28 North Carolina counties, will embark on a 10-week educational internship experience at North Carolina state government agencies. This year, the program features 80 projects from clean energy to instructional design.

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Tragedy in Allen, Texas

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Thursday, May 11, 2023 to honor the victims of the tragedy that occurred in Allen, Texas on Saturday. 

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

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 15 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jackson Forringer

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Saturday, May 6, in honor of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jackson Forringer who died during training in California on April 20, 2023. Lance Cpl.

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

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to remain at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

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 raise awareness about the disproportionate rate of American Indian and Alaska Native women who have disappeared from their homes and lost their lives due to acts of violence. 

U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Zygarowski

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Wednesday, April 26, in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Zygarowski who died during a training exercise at Fort Bragg on April 19.