Press Releases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law House Bill 7, An Act to Strengthen the Savings Reserve, as Recommended by the Legislative Research Commission.

Governor Roy Cooper has named Willis “Bill” Fowler to serve as chairman of the North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission.

Ryan-AL, Inc., a specialty manufacturer of fiberglass doors will create 53 jobs and invest $1.7 million to open a manufacturing facility in Caldwell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will move production back to the United States from China with this decision.

Palziv North America, an internationally recognized manufacturer of polyethylene foams will add 40 jobs in an expansion to its operations in Louisburg, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest nearly $5.2 million in Franklin County.

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Robeson County leaders to urge progress in programs that help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew; he also toured several locations impacted by the storm. Last week, he announced a request to Congress for nearly $1 billion in additional funding to address the $4.8 billion in damages identified in the 50 disaster-declared counties.

Governor Roy Cooper released a new video and Medium post today on his first 100 days in office. Key excerpts from the Medium post:

 

Governor Roy Cooper today announced leaders for the departments of Revenue and Information Technology. The announcements complete Gov. Cooper’s cabinet.

SouthCorr, LLC, a manufacturer of corrugated packaging material, will expand its manufacturing facility in Randolph County, creating 22 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $6.7 million in its plant in Asheboro.

North Carolina is asking Congress for federal assistance to help families, businesses and communities working to rebuild from Hurricane Matthew, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper will light the Executive Mansion orange on April 5 to highlight Work Zone Awareness Week and “Go Orange Day” to encourage safe driving in roadway work zones.