By Reid J. Epstein Reporting from Washington Gov. Roy Cooper of North Carolina is set to leave office on New Year’s Day after two terms that began with his effort to undo the state’s ...

As one of his last acts in office, Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 people on North Carolina's death row to life without parole.

In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men convicted of first-degree murder to life in prison without the possibility of parole on ...

During his visit on Friday, President Trump is scheduled to tour areas hit by Helene and get updates on recovery efforts.

During a winter weather-related press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Gov. Josh Stein told reporters that his office had ...

Stein, who succeeded term-limited Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, gave a brief speech at his Jan. 1 swearing- in. Saturday's ...

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect ...

During his visit on Friday, President Trump is scheduled to tour areas hit by Helene and get updates on recovery efforts.

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina's latest Democratic governor was sworn into office on Wednesday, as Josh Stein succeeded Roy Cooper in a top elected position for the second time in eight years.

WATCH: Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper spoke Thursday on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, an evening ...

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state institutions to fly U.S. and N.C. state flags at half-staff Dec. 30-Jan. 30.