Press Releases

Governor Cooper Working to Meet Critical Education Goal

The Raleigh News & Observer today highlighted North Carolina’s ambitious goal of having 2 million residents with a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.

Rural Communities receive State Infrastructure Grants to Attract 225 New Jobs and More Than $82 million in Private Investment

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 17 grant requests to local governments totaling $5,535,271, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims Emergency Goalie David Ayres As An Honorary North Carolinian

Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Carolina Hurricanes emergency goaltender David Ayres an Honorary North Carolinian.

North Carolinians Back Governor Cooper On Affordable Healthcare, School Funding, and Teacher Pay Raises, New Poll Shows

North Carolinians support Governor Roy Cooper’s push for increased school funding, higher teacher pay raises and affordable healthcare by wide margins, a new poll release Friday shows.

Governor Cooper urges caution on slick roads as winter storm departs North Carolina

Last night’s winter weather brought snow across North Carolina, downed trees and caused power outages around the state.

Governor Urges North Carolinians to Be Prepared for Winter Weather

 As this year’s first blast of winter weather moves in to North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is urging everyone to be prepared.

Governor Cooper Celebrates Durham Ribbon-Cutting for AveXis

Governor Roy Cooper joined officials from AveXis, a gene therapy manufacturer, for a ribbon cutting and tour of their new facility today.

Communities Across NC Awarded $166 Million for Water and Sewer System Improvements

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that $166 million in loans and grants to help pay for 88 critical drinking water and wastewater projects.

Governor Warns of Potentially Hazardous Winter Weather

As the current forecast shows the potential for snow to impact much of North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to prepare.

Leading Gene Therapy Company to Invest Over $100 Million in Sanford

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Audentes Therapeutics, a genetic medicines company, will create 209 new jobs in Lee County, investing $109 million to locate a manufacturing facility in Sanford.