Press Releases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to western North Carolina and met with local leaders and community members in Canton who are affected by the closure of the town’s century old paper mill by Illinois packaging conglomerate Pactiv Evergreen.

Pilkington North America, Inc. (PNA), a major glass manufacturing company, will invest $86.8 million in its operations in Scotland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. 

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments and nominations to boards and commissions.

Severn Peanut Company, a peanut sheller, will create 44 jobs in Bladen County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured Lollipop Child Development Center in Charlotte to highlight recommended budget investments that will support children, families and businesses.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed two bills into law:

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply for recognition with a HIRE Vets Medallion Award, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor that recognizes an employer's commitment to veteran employment.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a Women’s History Month celebration at the Executive Mansion and honored North Carolina women who have made an impact through their work and advocacy.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76, Access to Healthcare Options, into law.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed one bill