Press Releases
NC Communities Get $127 Million to Improve Water and Sewer Systems, Protect Clean Water
Communities across North Carolina from Sylva to Elizabeth City will get $127 million in loans and grants to help pay for 96 critical drinking water and wastewater projects statewide, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Launches Initiative to Increase Broadband Connectivity
Governor Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina including through a new Governor’s Task Force on Connecting North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Signs Build NC Into Law to Improve Transportation Infrastructure
Governor Roy Cooper today signed into law the Build NC Bond Act of 2018, a new financing tool sought by his administration to help expedite critical highway projects.
North Carolina to Win Federal Grant to Improve I-95, U.S. 70 in Eastern North Carolina
North Carolina anticipates receiving $147 million in federal funds to improve Interstate 95 and U.S. 70 in eastern North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Teams Assessing Damage in Western North Carolina
State and federal emergency management experts are in western North Carolina to begin surveying destruction caused by last week’s torrential rains and mudslides to determine what help individuals a
Governor Cooper Presents Second Budget Offering Common Ground Solutions for NC
Governor Cooper today presented his Common Ground Solutions 2018-2019 recommended budget adjustments. The Governor’s plan prioritizes safer and stronger public schools, provides more workforce training for high-paying jobs, and protects the health of families across North Carolina – all without raising taxes.
North Carolina saw growth in 66 out of 100 counties last year, remains ninth-most populous state
Two-thirds of North Carolina’s counties experienced growth from 2016 to 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today.
I-285 Gets Federal Approval as the Next New Interstate for North Carolina
North Carolina is getting a new interstate, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday. The Federal Highway Administration has approved Interstate 285 for the 23-mile stretch of U.S. 52 between I-40 in Winston-Salem and I-85 in Lexington.
Local Communities to Receive $6.2 million for Parks and Recreation, Gov. Cooper Announces
Gov. Roy Cooper today announced $6.2 million in grants to fund local parks and recreation projects through this year’s awards of the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).
Cooper’s Strong Proposal for Broadband Expansion in your area
Governor Cooper’s Common Ground Solutions budget included $20 million to improve internet access and service to households and businesses in underserved areas of North Carolina. Of that $20 million, $14.5 million would create a grant program to help local governments partnering with private providers and utility cooperatives complete ‘last mile’ broadband projects.
