Press Releases

Governor Stein Announces 39 Jobs as Concrete Manufacturer Selects Randolph County for New Plant

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Gillespie Precast will establish a new manufacturing plant in Randolph County that will create 39 jobs. The company, a leading producer of custom precast concrete, will invest $10 million in Asheboro.

Governor Stein Announces Superior Court Appointment

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced the following judicial appointment:

Lisa Johnson-Tonkins to the Superior Court for Judicial District 24A, serving part of Guilford County. Johnson-Tonkins is filling the vacancy created after the Honorable Lora Cubbage retired.

Canadian Manufacturer to Invest $9.3 Million in High Point for First U.S. Manufacturing Operation

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Opsun Corporation, a manufacturer of structures for solar panels, will create 20 new jobs in Guilford County. The company will invest $9.3 million to build its first United States production facility in High Point.

First Lady Anna Stein Appointed to Joint Reentry Council

Today, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction Secretary Leslie Cooley Dismukes announced First Lady Anna Stein’s appointment to the North Carolina Joint Reentry Council.

Governor Josh Stein Awards 17 Counties, 11,816 Households & Businesses with High-Speed Internet

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced more than $41 million in Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program projects to connect 11,816 households and businesses in 17 counties to high-speed internet.

What North Carolinians Are Hearing: Governor Stein Hits the Ground Running in First 100 Days in Office, Works Toward Bipartisan Goals

Last week, Governor Josh Stein marked his 100th full day in office. In the lead-up to his 100th day, Governor Stein spoke to the press about his continued commitment to rebuilding western North Carolina.

Fast-Growing Snack Brand Selects Rutherford County for New Manufacturing Hub

Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Wow Bao, a fast-growing Asian street food company, will create 88 jobs in Rutherford County. The company will invest $6.45 million to establish its first company-operated manufacturing facility in Forest City.

Governor Stein On FEMA Decision To Deny North Carolina’s Request For 100 Percent Match Extension

Today, Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on FEMA’s decision to deny North Carolina’s request for an extension on the 100 percent match for Helene disaster recovery.

Governor Stein Spends 100th Day in Office in Western North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein spent his 100th day in office in the same place that he spent his first full day as Governor and many days in between – western North Carolina.

NC Medicaid Expansion Reaches 650,000 North Carolinians Enrolled Fewer Than 18 Months After Launch

Governor Josh Stein announced that as of today, 650,000 newly eligible North Carolinians have gained access to affordable health care through Medicaid expansion, including veterans and workers in child care, construction, hospitality, home health care and other industries essential to the state.<