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 ...

In an interview, Roy Cooper spoke about his legacy, how to appeal to Republicans and Democratic speculation that he might run for Senate or for president. By Reid J. Epstein Reporting from ...

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

Incoming Gov. Josh Stein will start out his term as North Carolina's chief executive much the same way his predecessor and fellow Democrat Roy Cooper did, battling the Republican-led legislature ...

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

Governor Josh Stein faces lawsuit over election board control, as legislature attempts to strip power from the governor.

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

Governor-elect Josh Stein is sworn in as North Carolina's 76th Governor at the North Carolina State Capitol. Roy Cooper gives a message ahead of the ceremony. One of Gov. Roy Cooper's final ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced measures to protect reproductive health care providers and patients via a new ...

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 ...