Press Releases

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.  

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, September 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance."We all remember where we were and what we were doing when this tragedy occurred,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “Our hearts are with those who lost loved ones on 9/11, and we are grateful for the courageous first responders who made sacrifices to save others.”

Youth councils, non-profit or private organizations and local governments with ideas for innovative programs for North Carolina teens will soon be able to apply for grants up to $500 through the annual State Youth Council’s Mini Grant program. Beginning today, the North Carolina Department of Administration’s Council for Women & Youth Involvement will accept applications from organizations that build character and leadership skills among the state’s youth through peer-to-peer community projects. 

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff immediately until sunset Tuesday, August 15 in honor of former North Carolina House of Representative E. Graham Bell, Sr. who passed away on Friday, August 11. A native of Gastonia, North Carolina, Bell served as a member of the Gaston County Commissioners and five terms in the NC House of Representatives beginning in 1973.Funeral services for Bell will be held today in Gastonia. 

The NC Department of Administration’s Purchase & Contract Division launched a newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) for its eProcurement system on July 10, making it easier both for vendors and procurement agents to sell or buy goods and services for state agencies. The new eVP consolidates the functionality of state government’s three procurement applications into a single, cloud-based system, allowing for greater efficiency among North Carolina businesses and state procurement professionals.