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
June 25: Martin County (Public Comment)
July 7: Watauga County
NC Secretary of Department of Adult Correction, Leslie Dismukes to join.
July 15: Pasquotank County
NC Secretary Gabriel Esparza of Department of Administration and State Human Resources Director Staci Meyer to join.
July 30: Lenoir County (Public Comment)
NC Secretaries Nate Denny of Department of Information Technology and Reid Wilson of Department of Environmental Quality to join.
August 11: Robeson County
NC Secretary Pamela Cashwell of Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to join.
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.