Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces Chick-fil-A Supply® Will Create 160 Jobs at New Mebane Distribution Center
Chick-fil-A®, one of the nation’s leading quick service restaurant companies, will locate a major distribution center in Alamance County, investing an estimated $52 million to build the new facility, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Winter Weather and Severe Storms Threaten North Carolina Today
While today officially marks the end of the 2020 Hurricane Season, other types of weather are threatening North Carolina, as a winter storm affects western counties and severe storms are possible in the East.
Virtual, Free Arts and Humanities Conference for Teachers and Students December 15-16
All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for NC educators and their students focused on arts and the humanities.
WATCH: Governor Cooper Wishes North Carolinians a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
Governor Roy Cooper shared wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday as the third-annual turkey pardoning went virtual. Governor Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Cranberry and Drumstick.
The Clorox Company to Create 158 High-Paying Jobs in Durham
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX), a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products, will create 158 new jobs in Durham County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
With Cases Rising Rapidly, North Carolina Tightens Existing Mask Requirements and Enforcement
Governor Roy Cooper today issued additional COVID-19 safety measures to tighten mask requirements and enforcement as cases continue to rise rapidly in North Carolina and across the country.
North Carolina Launches Education Corps to Bring Extra Support to K-12 Schools During COVID-19
Starting in January, students across the state will benefit from the NC Education Corps, a new partnership between the North Carolina State Board of Education, the Office of the Governor, local school systems and the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.
FOOTAGE/PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Bright View Technologies, Highlights Efforts to Supply PPE
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Bright View Technologies in Durham, an optical film manufacturer that began producing personal protective equipment (PPE) when the pandemic hit.
North Carolina Expands Pre-Thanksgiving No-Cost COVID-19 Testing in Partnership with Retailers, Test Vendors
This weekend, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is offering more than 120 no-cost COVID-19 community testing events, including new locations in partnership with retailers to help North Carolinians protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities as they prepare for Thanksgiving.
Governor Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
