Press Releases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Todd Ishee to lead the newly created Department of Adult Correction.

 Cummins-Meritor, a business unit within Cummins’ components segment, will add 40 new jobs in Henderson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Today, Governor Cooper hosted the Executive Board of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at the North Carolina Executive Mansion to demonstrate the state’s ability and desire to host the 2027 FISU World University Games in the state’s University Hub Region.

Governor Roy Cooper toured Martin Millennium Academy in Edgecombe County and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive today.

SteriTek, a contract sterilizer, will create 50 new jobs in Alamance County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $59.9 million to build an East Coast sterilization facility in Burlington.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced State Budget Director Charlie Perusse’s retirement from the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM). The Governor selected the state’s Chief Deputy State Budget Director Kristin Walker to replace Perusse.

Governor Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino and Latinx communities across North Carolina.

SunTree Snack Foods will create 94 new jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

North Carolina will receive $100 million in federal grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden last year to make improvements along the vital corridor of Interstate 85 between Charlotte and the South Carolina line.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper called on Republican legislators to waive state income taxes on student loans that have been forgiven. The General Assembly passed legislation to ensure that North Carolinians did not have to pay income tax on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that were forgiven.