All Press Releases
State Board Meeting: June 27, 2023
The State Board of Elections will hold an in-person meeting at 11 am on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.
Celebrate Independence Day at NC DNCR Sites
Prepare to have a patriotic Fourth of July celebration through an encounter with history or an adventure with nature at N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) attractions this year.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for the City of Cherryville Affected by Strong Winds and Thunderstorms
On Thursday, June 22, Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for the City of Cherryville in Gaston County that suffered damages from straight-line winds and a supercell thunderstorm on May 16. The declaration makes additional assistance available to the city.
Governor Cooper Signs Seven Bills, Vetoes Two Bills and Lets One Bill Become Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Gaston County Murder
Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Gavin Alexander Plyler, age 24.
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Guilford County Murder
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Leon Williams, age 30.
NC Broadband Division to Prequalify Internet Providers for Several State Broadband Expansion Programs
The NCDIT Division of Broadband and Digital Equity posted a request for proposals to prequalify internet service providers to participate in multiple broadband expansion programs, beginning immediately with the $400 million Completing Access to Broadband program.
Insurance Commissioner Causey places Friday Health Plans of North Carolina Inc. into receivership
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced today that Friday Health Plans of North Carolina Inc. (FHP-NC) has consented to being placed into receivership to protect North Carolina policyholders due to its reported insolvency and inability to raise additional funds from outside investors.
Governor Cooper Hosts Education Roundtable in Guilford County, Speaks with Education Leaders About NC General Assembly’s Plans to Dismantle Public Education
Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion about the extreme NC General Assembly legislation that would undermine and underfund public education.
Treasurer Folwell Finds Safe Harbor for Battleship North Carolina Missing Funds
Returns Money from NCCash.com to State’s Memorial to WW II Veterans
Joint Statement from State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and State Auditor Beth A. Wood, CPA, on Gov. Roy Cooper's Veto of S299
An Act to Increase Compliance by Counties and Municipalities That Fail to Timely Submit an Annual Audit Report
Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills, Vetoes Three Bills
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth Day
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth Day to honor the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.