Press Releases

Governor Cooper Proclaims April as North Carolina STEM Education Month

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as North Carolina STEM Education Month to show support for the students, leaders and organizations in the science, technology, engineering and math fields across our state.

Governor Cooper Highlights Longleaf Commitment Community College Grants in Brunswick County, Encourages High School Seniors to Apply for Funding

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Brunswick Community College. 

Governor Cooper Appoints Two District Court Judges

Governor Roy Cooper announced two District Court Judge appointments today.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Extending Health Care Flexibilities to Ensure North Carolina is Prepared in Continued Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 256 to support the state’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 by providing flexibility for health care workers and care facilities, as well as easier access to vaccines, tests and treatments.

Ahead of Final Four, Governor Cooper Proclaims North Carolina as The Center of the College Basketball Universe

Ahead of Duke University and the University of North Carolina’s Final Four battle on Saturday, Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed North Carolina as The Center of the College Basketball Universe.

Macy’s Announces $584 Million Investment to Build a Major East Coast Fulfillment Center in Rowan County

Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M), the iconic American retailer, will invest more than $584 million to build its first automated fulfillment center in the Town of China Grove, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Pitt Community College Leaders and Longleaf Commitment Grant Recipients

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Pitt Community College.

Governor Cooper Urges Congress to Pass Supplemental Funding for Coronavirus Response

Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation urging Congress to act immediately on a funding package for COVID-19 so that the state can stay ready in the event of a future surge.

Governor Cooper Announces VinFast Automotive Selects North Carolina for Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant

VinFast, the Vietnamese auto manufacturer building a new line of electric vehicles, has selected North Carolina for its first North American automotive assembly and battery manufacturing plant, creating 7,500 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper and Vingroup Vice Chair and VinFast Global CEO Le Thi Thu Thuy announced today during an event at the new Raleigh Convention Center.

Governor Cooper Announces Nomination of Special Superior Court Judge

Governor Roy Cooper announced today the nomination of Judge Tenisha Jacobs to serve as Special Superior Court Judge with a designation to the Business Court.