Press Releases
North Carolina Communities Awarded $153 Million for Water and Sewer Improvement Projects
Governor Roy Cooper announced today $153 million in loans and grants to help pay for 48 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Governor Appoints Interim Secretary for Department of Public Safety
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Casandra Skinner Hoekstra will serve as Interim Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS).
North Carolina to Require Vaccine Verification for State Employees, Urges Other Government Agencies and Private Employers to do the Same
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. announced that state government would begin verifying vaccination status of its workers.
FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Sees More North Carolinians Get Lifesaving Shot at McDonald’s Restaurant in Nash County
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the vaccine clinic held outside of a McDonald’s in Nashville to see more people receive their shot.
Governor Cooper Announces POLYWOOD Will Expand in Person County with 300 New Jobs
POLYWOOD, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, will expand its operations in Person County to create 300 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Power Technology Company Selects Durham for Global HQ and Research Facility
Smart Wires Inc., a global power technology company working to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world has selected Durham and the Research Triangle region as the site for its global headquarters, creating 250 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Signs Bill into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Governor Signs Seven Bills into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:
Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Get Their Shot at Forsyth County Vaccine Clinic
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited a vaccine clinic at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health to encourage more North Carolinians get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Offers Reward for Information on Guilford County Murder
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Tre'vis Rashad Hawkins, age 22.
