North Carolina’s rural communities are strong contributors to our economy and culture, driving the state’s growth through agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and more. With more than 3.5 million people in 78 of our 100 counties who call rural North Carolina home, these communities offer innovation and opportunity.
Upcoming Listening Sessions
- April 29: Vance County (Public Comment)
NC Secretary of Revenue, McKinley Wooten & State Budget Director Kristin Walker to join. - May 14: Jackson County
NC Secretary of Transportation, Daniel Johnson to join. - May 26: Surry County (Public Comment)
NC Secretary of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Jocelyn Mallette to join. - June 17: Moore County (Public Comment)
NC Secretary of Public Safety, Jeffery Smythe and NC Department of Information Technology, Nate Denny to join.
June 25: Martin County (Public Comment)
July 7: Watauga County
July 15: Pasquotank County
July 30: Lenoir County (Public Comment)
August 11: Robeson County
Public Comment
Limited time for public comment will be available at noted sessions.
Sign-up for public comment during an upcoming session.
You may also submit a comment using the Investing in Rural NC Online Comment Portal, below.
Rural NC Comment Portal
The Governor’s Office seeks comments from the public on issues that are important to rural North Carolinians. Information provided through this portal is NOT confidential and may be disclosed under North Carolina public records law.