Press Releases

Governor Cooper Appoints District Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge to Judicial District 11, which serves Johnston, Harnett and Lee counties.

Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina Manufacturing Week

Governor Roy Cooper has declared it North Carolina Manufacturing Week. With the largest workforce in the Southeast, manufacturing remains essential to the success of every sector of our state’s economy as manufacturing operations continue amid the global pandemic.

Governor Cooper Vetoes One Bill

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Cone Health Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Guilford County to see their monoclonal antibody infusion center.

Governor Cooper Encourages Faith Leaders to Help Strengthen Community Vaccination Efforts

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.

Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Governor Cooper Signs Six Bills into Law

 Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Site in New Hanover County

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cape Fear Clinic in Wilmington to see their COVID-19 operations. The clinic offers COVID-19 tests, vaccinations and monoclonal antibody treatments.

Governor Cooper Proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month

 Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 - October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the culture, history and achievements of the Hispanic and Latinx community in North Carolina.

Thermo Fisher to Expand Operations in Pitt County with $154 Million Investment and 290 Jobs

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will create 290 new jobs in Pitt County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $154 million to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in Greenville.