Press Releases

More Than $3.6 Million Approved to Repair Wilmington Drainage Systems

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $3.6 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related expenses to the City of Wilmington.  The funds reimburse repairs to various flood control systems including culverts, drainage channels and retention basins across Wilmington.

North Carolina receives federal disaster declaration for February storms, tornadoes and flooding

The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s April 9 request for a federal disaster declaration for eighteen counties that suffered damages from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in February.

FEMA extends authorization for COVID-19 sheltering in North Carolina

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted North Carolina’s request to extend its non-congregate sheltering program for COVID-19 through June 6.

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at Neuse Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19. This is the fifth coronavirus death of an individual in custody at a North Carolina state prison.

Businesses and non-profits in seven North Carolina counties eligible for SBA assistance after April storms

Businesses and non-profits in seven North Carolina counties that suffered from severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds on April 12-13 are eligible to apply for low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Offender in State Prison Custody Dies of COVID-19

An offender housed at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing conditions complicated by COVID-19.

Governor Cooper Proclaims Correctional Officer and Correctional Employees Week

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4-10 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, to recognize the important public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system. 

Governor Cooper Announces Modified Stay At Home Order and Transition to Phase 1 of Easing Restrictions

New order takes effect Friday, May 8 at 5 pm  

Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No.

Governor Cooper Signs COVID-19 Relief Bills Into Law

Governor Roy Cooper today signed the following COVID-19 relief bills into law:

•    Senate Bill 704

Governor Proclaims May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and reminded residents that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.