Press Releases

In honor of our nation’s first inhabitants, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month, celebrating the history and heritage of North Carolina’s eight state recognized tribes including the Coharie, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneech

The NC Department of Administration’s Purchase & Contract Division, state government’s central procurement authority, is among the finalists for the 2023 NC TECH Awards.

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 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 o

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.

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.

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

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 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.