Press Releases

Major Boat Manufacturer White River Marine Group Acquires Legendary Hatteras Brand, Will Launch New Operations with a Target to Employ 500 Jobs in Craven County

White River Marine Group, LLC, a leading manufacturer of recreational boats, will open a manufacturing facility in Craven County, with a target of 500 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will make a significant investment in New Bern, creating its first coastal manufacturing site and adding Hatteras to its portfolio of well-known brands.

Governor Cooper Releases American Rescue Plan Investment Recommendations

Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared his recommendations for how North Carolina can most effectively invest in its recovery through the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Three North Carolina Schools Selected to Win Brand New $100k Don’t Quit!® Fitness Center

Today, Governor Cooper and fitness icon Jake (Body by Jake) Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), announced three North Carolina schools selected to each receive a state-of-the-art $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center.

Food Distribution Company to Add 40 New Jobs in Duplin County

eGourmet Solutions Inc., an online temperature-controlled logistics and supply chain company, will add 40 new jobs in Duplin County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $500,000 to expand and upgrade the current distribution center in Wallace.

Governor Cooper Declares May Military Appreciation Month in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Military Appreciation Month to honor the contributions and sacrifices North Carolina’s servicemembers, veterans and their families have made for North Carolina and the nation.

Governor, Legislative Leaders Issue Statement Responding to Wall Street Journal Reports on Duke Energy

Today, Governor Cooper, House Speaker Tim Moore, Rep. Robert Reives, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and Senator Dan Blue issued a statement in response to reporting in the Wall Street Journal of a private investment management fund's interest in taking control of Duke Energy.

Governor Cooper Reappoints Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s Poet Laureate

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he would reappoint poet, teacher, and community advocate Jaki Shelton Green as North Carolina’s poet laureate.

Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills into Law

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

Following New CDC Guidance on Face Coverings, Governor Cooper Lifts Many COVID-19 Restrictions

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

Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Marion and Lillington

Governor Roy Cooper has signed a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for the City of Marion and the Town of Lillington to help with recovery after storms hit the towns last year.