Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims Oct. 16-22 as National Business Women’s Week

In a proclamation signing, Governor Roy Cooper declared October 16 – 22, 2022 as National Business Women’s Week, recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of women in North Carolina’s public and private sectors.

U.S. and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of Victims of Shooting in Raleigh

All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities are to remain at half staff in honor of the innocent lives lost in the tragedy in East Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood last week. Flags are to remain lowered until sunset Sunday, October 23. 
 

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Victims of Shooting in Raleigh

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff in honor of the victims killed yesterday in East Raleigh. Five people were killed and two others injured during a shooting Thursday evening near the Hedingham neighborhood.
 

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Minority Enterprise Development Month

Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed October 2022 as Minority Enterprise Development Month to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of North Carolina minority businesses, corporations, and financial institutions.

Honoring 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, Oct. 10, 2022 in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

NC Governor declares October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

U.S. and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II until sunset Monday, September 19, 2022

All U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities will remain at half-staff until sunset Sept. 19, 2022, in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8. The funeral for Queen Elizabeth II will be held in London on Monday.
 

FLAG ALERT: Honoring Patriot Day, A National Day of Service and Remembrance

As we continue to honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II, we also pause this weekend to pay tribute to Patriot Day, also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff beginning today until sunset on the day of interment in honor of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away today.
 
Statement from Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Cooper Proclaims August 26 as Women’s Equality Day

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed August 26 as Women’s Equality Day in North Carolina to honor women leaders across the state and encourage residents to support organizations that advocate for social progress and equity for women.