Press Releases

Cascades Holdings U.S., Inc. (Cascades) has selected Scotland County for a significant expansion of its operations. The company will invest $58 million and create 66 new jobs over two years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina is strengthening its fight against the opioid epidemic by expanding the number of pharmacies participating in the Controlled Substance Reporting System. 

North Carolina continues to make progress recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $895 million in state and federal resources already approved, Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday. He urged anyone who sustained damaged from the storm to apply for help if they haven’t already.

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina native Sarah Bolton has joined his administration in the role of Policy Director.

More than 720,000 North Carolinians in 304,000 households affected by Hurricane Florence received assistance buying food over the past seven weeks, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys in a ceremony at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Jenni Owen has been named to a new position as the first ever Director of Strategic Partnerships. 

 

Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to remain careful and on guard as the state endures its first winter storm of the season.

The North Carolina Office of Rural Health, the oldest in the United States, today celebrates 45 years of service improving access to health care for the people of North Carolina. 

The North Carolina Office of Rural Health, the oldest in the United States, today celebrates 45 years of service improving access to health care for the people of North Carolina. In honor of the milestone, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed November 15 Rural Health Day in the state.