This month Governor Josh Stein is providing tips as North Carolina recognizes September as Preparedness Month. Media outlets are invited to publish the column below from Governor Stein. --- September is Preparedness Month in North Carolina, a time to remind ourselves that being ready for a natural disaster happens long before a storm is on the horizon. Preparedness is a shared responsibility, one that begins with families, neighborhoods, and communities taking a few simple steps before an emergency occurs.
Press Releases
Today Governor Josh Stein
Governor Josh Stein promoted North Carolina as a top state for economic development investments and tourism while in Ireland for meetings with Irish officials and executives.
On Sunday, The Fayetteville Observer published an
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Boater’s World Manufacturing Group, LLC will create 179 new jobs in Beaufort County. The company says it will invest more than $6 million to establish a boat manufacturing campus in Chocowinity.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced ProVia LLC, a manufacturer of exterior building products, will create 400 jobs in Davie County. The company will invest $120 million to build a window manufacturing facility in Mocksville to serve the southeastern United States.
Today Governor Stein, the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s (NCDOC)
Governor Stein Celebrates North Carolina’s State Employees at Richard Caswell Service Award Ceremony
Today Governor Josh Stein joined the Office of State Human Resources’ Richard Caswell Service Award Ceremony to honor employees who have achieved 45 years of public service with the state of North Carolina.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced Great Southern Wood-NC, Inc. (GSWNC), a manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, will create 43 jobs in Scotland County. The company will invest $40 million to construct a lumber treatment manufacturing facility at Laurinburg-Maxton Airport. “We are excited that Great Southern Wood has decided to plant roots in North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This new facility will strengthen our $41 billion forestry industry and offer more opportunities in Scotland County and beyond.”
Today Governor Josh Stein and State Superintendent Mo Green visited Conn Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh to welcome students back on the first day of school.