Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper declared October 16 – 22 as National Business Women’s Week, honoring the achievements and contributions of women in North Carolina’s public and private sectors. In 2019 alone, women-owned firms contributed nearly $1.8 trillion in revenue, employed over 10.1 million workers, and made up nearly 20 percent of all firms across the country, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women, a body of 20 people appointed by the Governor for two-year terms. For more than half a century the Council has been an advocate for women’s rights, driving policies that promote education, safety, health, and social and economic justice for North Carolina women and families across the state.

In honor of North Carolina’s steadfast commitment to supporting the State of Israel and in remembrance of the thousands of dead innocent civilians, Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Thursday, October 19.Statement from Governor Cooper

All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are to remain at half-staff until sunset today, October 5 in honor of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday, September 28. Representing the state of California since 1992, Feinstein broke many barriers during her political career.

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.“Domestic Violence hurts families and communities,” said Governor Cooper. “We’re going to continue to raise awareness and assist law enforcement and the court system to help survivors get the support and resources they need.”

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed October as Minority Enterprise Development Month to celebrate the outstanding achievements of North Carolina minority businesses, corporations, and financial institutions. The NC Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB), along with local HUB organizations across the state, will host celebrations throughout the month to recognize and honor small, minority and women-owned businesses in the state.

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. Representing the state of California since 1992, Feinstein broke many barriers during her political career.

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. Throughout the year, eligible North Carolina organizations and institutions can apply for funding through the Commission’s Fast Track Grants Program to help save lives and improve healthcare outcomes for individuals across the state. 

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.

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. A native of Salemburg, North Carolina, Faircloth served as a member of the state Highway Commission, then Secretary of Commerce before serving in the U.S. Senate from 1993 to 1999.Funeral services for Faircloth are not yet known.