Press Releases

Today Governor Josh Stein announced Utili-Serve, LLC, a utility infrastructure company, will add 105 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $24.8 million to expand its headquarters and construct a new 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conover.

Today Governor Josh Stein inducted a group of outstanding North Carolinians into The Order of the Long Leaf Pine for their contributions to their communities. “These exceptional North Carolinians have strengthened our state through their leadership, service, and dedication to their communities,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to honor them today for the lasting impact they have made across the Triad and throughout North Carolina.”The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Honorees: 

Today Governor Josh Stein announced Corvid Technologies, an employee-owned non-traditional defense contractor, will add 423 jobs in Iredell County. The company will invest $95 million to expand its Mooresville campus and build an additional advanced manufacturing facility. “Corvid’s homegrown success and growth speak to the advantages of doing business in North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This major expansion affirms the company’s confidence in our talented manufacturing and engineering workforce, business climate, and stable economy.”

Today Governor Stein joined Medicaid beneficiaries, health providers, and county commissioners in Fayetteville to prepare for impending federal Medicaid cuts caused by H.R. 1. More than 250,000 North Carolinians are at risk of losing health care coverage because of these cuts, which will raise costs for all North Carolina taxpayers.

Yesterday The News & Observer published an

Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month in North Carolina to encourage all North Carolinians to prioritize online safety and protect themselves from online threats and scams. 

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Emergency Management officials continue to monitor impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias. All North Carolinians should remain vigilant as the storm system moves out of the area throughout today because flash flooding remains a threat in some areas. There have been multiple tornado warnings this morning and early afternoon, and the threat of tornados remains elevated throughout the day, especially in central and southeast North Carolina. 

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Emergency Management Officials continue to urge caution as the Hurricane Isaias moves across North Carolina today into tomorrow. The system will continue to bring tropically enhanced rainfall, flash flooding, gusty winds, threat of isolated landslides in western North Carolina, and likely minor coastal impacts Saturday into Sunday.   

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Emergency Management Officials are encouraging all North Carolinians to be prepared as Hurricane Isaias impacts the Gulf Coast. While the hurricane is not expected to make landfall in North Carolina, there is a risk of localized flooding and gusty winds this weekend.

Today Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 3 into law, suspending the state gas tax and lowering costs for families across North Carolina.