Press Releases

Today, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare ahead of the winter season that could bring potentially dangerous winter weather as Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments.

Gov. Cooper has appointed the following individual to the Advanced Energy Board of Directors:

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that 21st Century Software Technologies, Inc. (21CS), a global software development company, will create 25 new jobs in Carteret County. The company will invest $455,000 to relocate its headquarters to Morehead City.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:

RXO (NYSE: RXO), a leading freight transportation company headquartered in Charlotte, will expand its operations in Mecklenburg County, creating 216 jobs over the next several years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $13.7 million to expand its market presence.

Provalus, an information technology outsourcing firm, will establish a Center of Excellence in Wilkes County, creating 150 jobs, according to the company. Provalus will invest $1.05 million in North Wilkesboro.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion.

Roger E. “Chip” Hawley has been sworn in as the Director of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation following his appointment by Governor Roy Cooper and confirmation by the General Assembly.

This week, Governor Roy Cooper will lead a delegation of state and local leaders and officials to Washington, D.C.

Today, Western North Carolina local leaders and educators are speaking out and asking the legislature to prioritize substantial investments in storm recovery instead of locking in billions of taxpayer dollars on private school vouchers.