Press Releases

State Highway Patrol Welcomes 25 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers on Nov. 8, 2024, at a ceremony held for the 164th Basic Highway Patrol School.

Governor Cooper Joins Meeting in Burke County with Western North Carolina Municipal and County Officials to Discuss Helene Recovery

Comunicado de Prensa en español

Gob. Cooper destaca industria turística en Grandfather Mountain, al oeste de NC; evalúa daños por tormenta en Condado Avery

Resumen: Actualización sobre recuperación estatal por Helene hasta el 31 de octubre, 2024.

Governor Cooper Highlights Tourism Industry in Western North Carolina at Grandfather Mountain, Surveys Storm Damage in Avery County

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 31, 2024.

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as Unprecedented Response to Helene Continues

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 25, 2024.

Gob. Cooper evalúa en Co. Polk daños por tormenta; acompaña a primera dama de EEUU, Jill Biden, en Asheville; continúa respuesta sin precedentes ante Helene

Resumen: Actualización sobre recuperación estatal por Helene hasta el 25 de octubre, 2024.

El Gobernador Cooper Propone $3.9 Mil Millones en Fondos Estatales para Impulsar la Ayuda y Recuperación del Huracán Helene

Press Release in English

Goldsboro trabaja en proyecto de medidas de mitigación y resiliencia contra inundaciones

Asociación entre el estado y la Cd. Goldsboro ha resultado en la finalización del Proyecto Comunitario de Protección contra Inundaciones de Goldsboro y en la implementación inicial de las recomendaciones del Plan.

Work underway on Goldsboro flood mitigation and resilience project

A partnership between the state and City of Goldsboro has resulted in the completion of the Goldsboro Community Floodprint and initial implementation of the plan’s recommendations.

Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery

Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms. The recommendation includes an initial $3.9 billion package to begin rebuilding critical infrastructure, homes, businesses, schools and farms damaged during the storm.