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, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Sappony and Waccamaw-Siouan. This month also honors our state’s four urban Indian organizations consisting of the Cumberland County Association for Indian People, and the Guilford, Metrolina, and Triangle Native American Associations.

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. The Division of Purchase & Contract is nominated to receive the Use of Technology Award for its recent upgrade to the NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), a procurement hub for vendors and purchasing agents across the state.

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, October 30, 2023, to honor the victims of the tragedy in Lewiston, Maine.

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 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 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 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.