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Official account of the 75th Governor of North Carolina. Diet soda sommelier. Tweets from Roy are signed - RC.
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Governor Roy Cooper’s Tweets

Grateful for Henry Frye’s groundbreaking leadership. Our communities are stronger because of his service.
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On Feb 3, 1983, Henry Frye was sworn in as NC’s first African American Supreme Court Justice, then became the first African American Chief Justice. Before beginning his judicial career, he was the first African American elected to the General Assembly in the twentieth century.
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In North Carolina, fighting climate change and boosting our economy goes hand in hand. The Pathways Analysis will help us continue this critical work as our state leads the way toward a clean energy future.
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The Moonshine & Motorsports Trail celebrates NC's history of perseverance & innovation. From the mountains to the coast, you'll walk in the footsteps of pioneers, see firsthand how humble beginnings became the engine behind one of the South's most popular pastimes.
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Our state is a stronger, more vibrant place for all thanks to the contributions of Black North Carolinians. As we celebrate their achievements this month, let’s keep working together toward solutions that make North Carolina a more just and equitable state for everyone.
Black History Month proclamation
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Our teachers work hard to nurture our students, and it’s important that we support their professional development. This funding will help educators learn new skills to bring back to the classroom that will help students prepare for the jobs of the future.
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On this day in 1960, the Greensboro Four sat down at the lunch counter at Woolworth’s, sparking a sit-in movement that changed history. Let's honor their courage by continuing to work toward a more just and equitable state for everyone.
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High-speed internet is essential. This funding will help more students at our state's historically Black colleges and universities learn, work and connect in our increasingly digital society.
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🚨🚨NEW AWARDS🚨🚨 We're announcing more than $33.5 million in grants to expand community technology hubs, upgrade classroom technology, and increase digital literacy skills at 12 minority serving colleges and universities in 10 states! Learn more here: ntia.gov/press-release/
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Our community colleges are our not-so-secret weapon when it comes to building a strong workforce, and it's great to see companies recognize that. Today, Gov. Cooper joined officials to announce a new advanced manufacturing partnership with NC FAME. Photos: GTCC
Gov. Cooper tours GTCC Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Gov. Cooper and officials speak at GTCC Center for Advanced Manufacturing
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FLONC joined first spouses and governors this week for a roundtable discussion on maternal & infant health and youth mental health in the United States. These critical conversations help guide our work to support families & communities here in NC and across the country.
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This Holocaust Remembrance Day, let's pause to honor the millions of people who lost their lives and the survivors who have shared their stories. We must continue to stand against bigotry and hate and ensure that these atrocities are never forgotten.
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