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The Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved eight grant requests to local governments totaling $1,650,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 297 jobs, 56 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $234 million in public and private investment.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of escaped murderer Ramone Alston, 30. Local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies are continuing the search for convicted murderer Ramone Alston who escaped from the custody of state corrections officers Tuesday morning while arriving for a medical appointment in Hillsborough.Governor Roy Cooper authorized a $30,000 reward from the state, the United States Marshals Service is providing $10,000 and the FBI is providing $10,000.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the 2024 Right Start New Teacher Orientation in Guilford County where he highlighted the amazing work done by North Carolina’s public schools and teachers. The Governor was joined by Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr. Whitney Oakley and other officials as he attended a professional development session and met with teachers.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will add 32 new jobs in Moore County. The company will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and increase its capacity in the Town of Aberdeen.“This announcement is yet more proof that North Carolina is the best state for business,” said Governor Cooper. “When companies like Reliance Packaging choose to expand in Moore County, it validates the strength of our manufacturing economy, workforce, and our quality of life.”
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where he participated in the North Carolina Commanders’ Council Meeting and joined officials on a tour of the installation. The Governor was joined by North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Secretary Grier Martin, Marine Corps Installation East Commander and North Carolina Commander’s Council Chair, Col Ralph J. Rizzo Jr. and other military base leaders as they highlighted North Carolina’s commitment to supporting service members and their families.
Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide rose 6.9 percent to $35.6 billion in 2023 to set a record in visitor spending. That growth followed a record-breaking increase of 15 percent in 2022. Direct tourism employment also increased statewide by 4.8 percent to 227,000.
Jewelers Mutual® Group, a leading insurer dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses, will establish a new office in Wake County focused on creating data-driven solutions for its customers, creating 200 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $5.8 million in Raleigh.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cosmetics & Cleaners International LLC, a leading contract manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products, will add 24 new jobs in Guilford County. The company will invest $8.4 million to locate a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the City of High Point.
Today, Governor Cooper announced the release of the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan, approved last week by the Governor’s Joint Reentry Council. The Joint Reentry Council was established in January by Governor Cooper’s Executive Order No.
Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley today announced all eligible hospitals in North Carolina have signed on to the state's innovative plan to relieve medical debt for millions of people. As of today, all of the state’s 99 eligible hospitals have committed to participate in North Carolina’s medical debt relief incentive program.