Press Releases

Governor Cooper announces 180-job expansion by Clearwater Paper in Cleveland County

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Clearwater Paper Corporation will launch a major expansion at its facility in Cleveland County, creating 180 jobs over the next two years. The company will invest $330 million at its production and distribution operations in Shelby.

Governor Cooper urges Senate to come to reasonable agreement on hearings

Governor Roy Cooper has sent a letter to Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger urging him to reconsider the scheduling of confirmation hearings in light of pending litigation concerning the new law known as HB17 that was passed in December. 

Governor Cooper announces Oerlikon's selection of Mecklenburg County for 93-job facility

Global technology group Oerlikon will invest $62 million to establish a manufacturing hub in Mecklenburg County that will create 93 new jobs during the next five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Statement on Reports of HB 2 Impact on NCAA Site Selection

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on reports that the NCAA would remove all tournament games from North Carolina for 6 years if HB 2 is not repealed.

Governor Cooper Issues Statement on Reports of HB2 Impact on NCAA Site Selection

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on reports that the NCAA would remove all tournament games from North Carolina for 6 years if HB 2 is not repealed:

Gov. Cooper Adds Communications Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Director to Official Staff

Governor Roy Cooper has named two new members to the Governor's office to work in communications and in government relations.

Governor Cooper announces expansion by Keihin Carolina System Technology in Edgecombe County

Keihin Carolina System Technology will expand its automotive assembly operations in Edgecombe County, adding 42 jobs over the coming three years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest more than $13 million at its Tarboro facility.

Governor Cooper names new Highway Patrol Commander

Gov. Roy Cooper today appointed Glenn M. McNeill as the next Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Celebrating Black History Month, Governor Cooper Asks North Carolinians to Share What Black History Month Means to Them

Governor Roy Cooper today released a new video celebrating the beginning of Black History Month. In the video, Governor Cooper encouraged North Carolinians across the state to submit their stories about the importance of Black History Month and where they would like to see North Carolina go from here.

Governor Cooper meets with Fayetteville area officials to discuss Hurricane Matthew recovery

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Fayetteville and Cumberland County leaders to discuss how to best help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew.