Press Releases

In honor of women’s contributions to North Carolina and the nation, Governor Roy Cooper has signed a proclamation declaring March as Women’s History Month. “Women have made invaluable contributions in every field, from medicine and technology to government and public policy,” Gov. Cooper said. “This month, we salute the visionary women of our history and the many women still working to make our state a better place to live and work.”

The NC Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) joins Governor Roy Cooper in celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 3 – 9, 2019.  Governor Cooper signed a proclamation designating this special week to support and honor women in the construction industry across our state and nation.

The NC Department of Administration’s Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) joins Governor Roy Cooper in celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 3 – 9, 2019.  Governor Cooper signed a proclamation designating this special week to support and honor women in the construction industry across our state and nation.

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 3-9 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to use the time to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to Representative Walter Jones. Rep. Jones served eastern North Carolina's 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than 20 years. He will be funeralized Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Governor Cooper released the following statement on Sunday.

As we continue to honor the life of former Representative John David Dingell, Jr., please also join us as we pay tribute to the life and work of Principal Chief of the Meherrin Nation, Wayne Mackanear Brown. Chief Brown served as the Principal Chief until February 7, 2019.

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered immediately to half-staff in tribute to former Representative John David Dingell, Jr. of Michigan. Rep. Dingell, Jr. is the longest serving member of Congress in our nation's history.  Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on February 9, 2019. ###

On Friday, January 18, 2019, the State of North Carolina will hold its annual State Employees’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance Program in Raleigh, NC. This year’s theme is “The Time is Always Right to Do the Right Thing.” The program will include a commemorative bell ringing ceremony and remarks from Governor Roy Cooper and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles.

Governor Roy Cooper’s recent signing of Executive Order No.

As we continue to honor the life of our nation's 41st U.S. President, George H.W. Bush, please also join us as we pay tribute to Lumberton Police Officer, Jason Quick. Quick died in the line of duty on Saturday, December 15, while responding to an accident on I-95. His funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20 at The Rock Church of God in Lumberton, NC.