Governor Cooper Declares June 14 as Flag Day

By official proclamation, Governor Roy Cooper declared June 14, 2019 as Flag Day. This national day of observance recognizes the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 and pays homage to this symbol of democracy and freedom that serves as a beacon for all Americans.

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of the US and NC Flags to Half-Staff Immediately Through Sunset on Tuesday, June 4 to Honor the Victims of the Virginia Tragedy

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state buildings, facilities and grounds to be lowered to half-staff immediately through sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 to honor the victims of the Virginia Beach, Virginia tragedy on May 31, 2019.

Flag Alert: Lowering of the US and NC Flags to half-staff for Memorial Day

As a sign of respect for the sacrifices of our armed services personnel, Governor Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 27 until 12 noon in honor of Memorial Day.

Celebrating 50 Years of Creating Opportunities, Governor Cooper Announces the Selection of Students to the 2019 State Summer Internship Program

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the State of North Carolina Internship Program and Governor Roy Cooper is proud to announce the 2019 class of summer interns.

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of NC Flags to Half-Staff Effective Immediately Through Sunset on Monday, May 20 in Honor of Staff Sgt. Jacob A. Hess

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, through sunset on Monday, May 20, in honor of Staff Sgt. Jacob A.

Flag Alert: Lowering of the US and NC flags on Wednesday, May 15, in Honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day

Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all US and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, in observance of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

FLAG ALERT: UPDATE - Lowering of NC Flags to Half-Staff Effective Immediately Through Sunset on Friday, May 10 in Honor of Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Friday, May 10 in honor of Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Harris Sheldon who died in the line of du

FLAG ALERT: UPDATE - Lowering of NC Flags to Half-Staff Effective Immediately Through Sunset on Wednesday, May 8 in Honor of UNC Charlotte Shooting Victims

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to remain at half-staff effective immediately through sunset on Wednesday, May 8 in honor of UNC Charlotte students Riley C. Howell and Ellis R.

NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement to Preview 2019 Status of Women Health & Wellness Report

The NC Department of Administration’s Council for Women and Youth Involvement will give a preview of the 2019 Status of Women in North Carolina: Health and Wellness Report on May 1 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at UNC Greensboro.

FLAG ALERT: Lowering of NC Flags to Half-Staff Effective Immediately Through Sunset on Friday, May 3 to Honor the UNC Charlotte Victims

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all North Carolina flags at state buildings, grounds and facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately, and through sunset on Friday, May 3, to honor the victims of Tuesday's tragedy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.