Press Releases

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

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately through sunset May 28, 2022 to honor the victims of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas where a senseless act of violence was perpetrated on May 24 at Robb Element

North Carolina College Students Explore State Government Employment During Summer Internship Program

Today, 83 students, representing 31 North Carolina counties, will embark on a 10-week educational experience as they begin internships in North Carolina’s state government agencies.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former NC House of Representative George Graham

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday, May 21, in honor of former North Carolina House of Representative George Graham who passed away on Sunday, May 15.

RETOOLNC Grant Program Relaunches for Third Round of Funding June 1st

On June 1, the North Carolina Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) will once again open applications for grant funds for certified HUBs and disadvantaged business enterprise

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Buffalo, New York

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, May 18, 2022, in honor of the individuals who lost their lives and who were injured during a senseless act of racial violence on Saturday, May 1

Lowering of U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Remembrance of the One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset Monday, May 16, 2022 in memory of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19 and their loved ones left behind.
 

Lowering of 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 16 in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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

Governor Roy Cooper declared May 5 as a Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, raising awareness on 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.

State Youth and Youth Advisory Councils Announce 2021-2022 Mini Grant Recipients

The NC Department of Administration’s State Youth Council and Youth Advisory Council recently awarded a total of $6,292 through the annual Mini Grant Program to 15 deserving North Carolina-based organizations.

Virtual Lunch and Learn Series Offers Leaders Opportunity to Enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs in Public and Private Sector

During the next three months, the NC Department of Administration is providing business and government leaders opportunities to join a