Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces Merchants Distributors Will Expand and Create 111 Jobs in Hickory
Merchants Distributors, LLC, a wholesale grocery distributor founded in Hickory in 1931 will invest $120 million to expand its services and operations, creating 111 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Will Create 300 Jobs in Rockingham County
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, the leading pet care company in the United States, plans to establish significant new manufacturing and distribution operations in Rockingham County that will become operational in 2022 and create up to 300 new jobs by 2024, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Moves North Carolina to Phase 3 With Stable Numbers
North Carolina will ease cautiously some restrictions while continuing safety measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as the state’s metrics remained stable in September, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina has distributed over $2.6 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds
North Carolina has distributed over $2.6 billion in coronavirus relief funds as of September 21 and continues to work to administer remaining funds in coordination with federal requirements.
Air Filtration Manufacturer to Expand in Beaufort County Creating 39 Jobs
Pamlico Air, an air filtration manufacturing company, will expand its North Carolina operations with a new facility in Beaufort County, creating 39 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week
Governor Roy Cooper noted that manufacturing remains essential to the success of every sector of our state’s economy as he proclaimed September 27 - October 3, 2020 as Manufacturing Week in North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges
Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed two new District Court Judges to serve Guilford and Wake counties.
Governor Cooper Gets a Flu Shot, Urges Others to Do the Same
In preparation for flu season, Governor Roy Cooper got his flu shot today at the Wake County Public Health Center and encouraged North Carolinians to do the same.
Governor Cooper Requests Federal Disaster Declaration to Help Recovery from Hurricane Isaias
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper requested a major disaster declaration to help defray some of the costs for communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
Projects to Protect North Carolina Water and Land Awarded $14.6 Million
Grants totaling $14.6 million will fund 39 projects to protect North Carolina’s land and water from the mountains to the coast, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
