Press Releases

Governor Cooper Celebrates Earth Day on Blue Ridge Parkway

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) Secretary Reid Wilson celebrated Earth Day by visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway in Buncombe County.

South African Advanced Manufacturer Will Establish U.S. Presence with $9 Million Investment in Forsyth County

Radél, Inc., a global manufacturer of electro-mechanical components, will locate a new state-of-the-art production facility in Forsyth County, creating 32 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $9 million in Winston-Salem to establish a U.S.

Governor Cooper and Former UNC System President Tom Ross Release Statements on University System Board of Governors’ Efforts to Abolish Positions and Initiatives that Promote Diversity

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and former UNC System President Tom Ross released statements on efforts by the UNC System Board of Governors to abolish positions and initiatives that promote diversity at public universities in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Tours Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at the Dorothy B.

Governor Cooper Proclaims April 15th-19th Enrollment Assisters Appreciation Week in North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed a proclamation for Enrollment Assisters Appreciation Week in North Carolina in recognition of their effort

UPDATED POOL REPORT/FOOTAGE/PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor and Mrs. Cooper Host State Lunch Honoring Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko and participate in events across the state

On Friday, the historic visit of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his wife Kishida Yuko to North Carolina continued with an array of events.

UPDATED FOOTAGE/PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Greets Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko at Airport

On Thursday evening, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper greeted Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio and Mrs. Kishida Yuko upon their arrival at RDU-International Airport.

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Expands Holly Springs Facility to Create One of the Largest End-to-End Cell Culture Facilities in the World

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies North Carolina, Inc. will expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Wake County, adding 680 jobs and investing $1.2 billion in the Town of Holly Springs, Governor Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper to Attend White House State Dinner Honoring Prime Minister of Japan

Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend a White House State Dinner on Wednesday night honoring America’s relationship with Japan.

Governor Cooper Announces Business Court Nominee

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced his nomination of Todd Brown, Sr. as a Special Superior Court Judge to be designated to the North Carolina Business Court.