Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims November as American Indian Heritage Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared November as American Indian Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the history and heritage of our nation’s first inhabitants.

Flag Alert: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of General Colin Powell

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset Friday, October 22, 2021 in honor of General Colin Powell, who passed away today, October 18.

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of WWII Veteran First Lieutenant James Earl Wright

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 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in honor of U.S.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Minority Enterprise Development Month

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed October 2021 as Minority Enterprise Development Month to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of minority businesses, corporations and financial institutions throughout the state.

NC Commission of Indian Affairs to Launch Webinar Series to Improve Health and Social Service Disparities Among American Indian Youth

The NC Department of Administration’s Commission of Indian Affairs will launch a four-part webinar series beginning October 7th to help improve health and social service disparities among American Indian youth in North Carolina.

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of NC House Rep. Dana Bumgardner

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday, October 7, until sunset October 9, 2021 in honor of NC House of Representative Dana Bumgardner, who passed away on Saturday.

Flag Alert: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff from Sunrise to Sunset Monday, October 4 in Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 4, 2021 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. In accordance to Public Law 

Small grants available to help develop youth programs across the state

Youth councils, local governments and private or non-profit agencies with ideas for innovative programs to help North Carolina’s teens can apply for funding help from the North Carolina Department of Administration.

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff Until Sunset Friday, September 17 in Honor of Former NC State House Rep. James E. Snyder Jr.

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning today September 15, 2021 until sunset on Friday, September 17, 2021 in honor of former Republican North Carolina State House Representative James E

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of US and NC Flags to Half-Staff From Sunrise to Sunset on Saturday, September 11 in Tribute to Patriot Day

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 Saturday, September 11, in tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance.