Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Hall Fletcher Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local and state education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County and the ways that public education is strengthening North Carolina’s communities.
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at the Executive Mansion and honored women in state government.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored the North Carolina State University Women’s Cross Country Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Cross Country National Championship.“This Wolfpack team fought hard in 2023 for their third straight national title, showing resilience and determination up to the finish line,” said Governor Cooper. “Coach Henes has built an outstanding program, and this recognition is well-deserved.”
SCHOTT Pharma USA, Inc., a global leader in manufacturing drug containment solutions and delivery systems for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, will establish a new production facility in Wilson County, creating 401 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced three judicial appointments to North Carolina District Courts.
Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 2024 as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Louisburg Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour.
At 12:00 PM ET on March 11, 2024, online betting operators began accepting sports bets in North Carolina for the first time in the state’s history.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper took executive action rescinding state rules guiding Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) compensation issued in July 2021 after the NCAA announced it would allow NIL payments to college athletes.
Steel Warehouse Company, a leading steel service center, will create 58 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $30.5 million to locate a state-of-the-art facility in the City of Hickory.“North Carolina’s reputation as the best state for business continues to attract industry leaders to operate in our state,” said Governor Cooper. “Our central East Coast location, affordability, and world-class workforce will greatly benefit Steel Warehouse in this next phase of growth in Hickory.”