Today Governor Josh Stein announced GE Aerospace will add 44 new jobs in Ashe County. The company will invest more than $52.9 million to expand its site in West Jefferson.“GE Aerospace’s expansion is a win for western North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “GE Aerospace could have chosen any location for this investment, but they chose the ‘First in Flight’ state because they believe in the hardworking people of Ashe County to power them forward.”
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This month Governor Josh Stein is sharing what he’s grateful for this Thanksgiving season. Media outlets are invited to publish Governor Stein’s column below. 25 Things I’m Thankful For in 2025Governor Josh SteinNovember 2025
Today Governor Stein pardoned two turkeys, Krispy and Kreme, from the Thanksgiving table during the annual Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor was joined by Tim Thomas, President of the North Carolina Poultry Federation, and partners from Butterball. During the event, Butterball announced it would donate 1,500 turkey breasts to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) earlier this month submitted its Rural Health Transformation Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The plan demonstrates how the state could use $200 million in federal funding annually over five years to improve health across 85 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. CMS is expected to announce funding decisions by December 31, 2025.
Today Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein hosted a Friendsgiving for servicemembers stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. The Governor and First Lady served meals at the base before sitting down with the airmen for lunch. Seymour Johnson is home to the 4th Fighter Wing, one of the most distinguished fighter units in the world.
This week, Governor Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced seven new economic development projects that will bring more than 3,400 jobs and invest more than $1.8 billion in North Carolina. These announcements come on the heels of Scout Motors selecting Charlotte for its new headquarters, investing more than $206.9 million, and bringing 1,200 jobs to the Queen City.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced VectorTex USA, LLC, a product developer and technology company, will create 44 new jobs in Bladen County. The company will invest more than $6 million to establish its first North American manufacturing facility in Elizabethtown.
Today Governor Josh Stein met with local law enforcement from New Hanover and Brunswick Counties to learn how the State can better support their efforts to keep people safe. This roundtable continues Governor Stein’s push for a comprehensive public safety package that not only ensures appropriate responses to crime but also focuses on preventing crime from occurring in the first place.
Governor Josh Stein, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western NC (GROW NC) announce an additional investment to build on the success of the WNC Thrive initiative, one of many NCDHHS efforts to help children and families recover from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. This announcement brings the total investment in additional resources for children, youth, and families in the 22 counties hit hardest by Helene, including free after-school, weekend, and summer camp programs, to a total of $3.75 million.
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced intelligent power management company Eaton will add 30 jobs in Nash County by expanding its aerospace components manufacturing facility with a $6.8 million investment in the Town of Middlesex.“I am delighted to announce Eaton’s recommitment to North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This additional investment strengthens our position as a national leader in aerospace manufacturing. The aerospace supply chain gets continues to thrive here in the first in flight state, making us also the future of flight.”