Press Releases

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.

Governor Cooper Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program

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.

Offsite Homebuilding Supplier Selects Lee County for $11 Million Expansion

Service Offsite Solutions (SOS), a supplier of offsite homebuilding solutions, will create 235 new jobs in a Lee County expansion, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Central Carolina Community College Leaders and Longleaf Commitment Grant Recipients, 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 Central Carolina Community College.

State Leaders Outline Robust Plans for Economic Growth and Public Health to Ensure Strong North Carolina Future

Governor Roy Cooper today outlined steps on moving North Carolina forward from COVID-19. Cooper was joined by Kody Kinsley, Secretary for North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), who explained the Department’s plan to adapt in this new stage.

Governor Cooper Signs One Bill into Law

Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law today:

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Establishing State of North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 254 formally establishing the State of North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force.