WCCB Charlotte's CW Governor Cooper Delivers His Third State Of The State Address The Governor’s address recognizes the experiences and contributions of seven North Carolinians during the pandemic April 26, 2021 RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address from the NC House Chamber Monday evening where he recognized the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and provided a vision for a shared recovery that rebuilds our economy and communities to be stronger than ever. In his remarks, the Governor highlighted the experiences of North Carolinians across the state who stepped up to help their communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.