Press Releases

Governor Cooper Announces Three Judicial Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced three judicial appointments to North Carolina District Courts.

Governor Cooper Proclaims March 2024 as Students@Work℠ Month

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 2024 as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Tours Louisburg Elementary School, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Louisburg Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour.

As Sports Betting Goes Live in NC, Governor Cooper Places Futures Bet on Carolina Hurricanes to win NHL Stanley Cup

At 12:00 PM ET on March 11, 2024, online betting operators began accepting sports bets in North Carolina for the first time in the state’s history.

As Name, Image, Likeness Compensation Evolves in Collegiate Athletics, Governor Cooper Rescinds Initial State Order Guiding NIL for NC Universities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper took executive action rescinding state rules guiding Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) compensation issued in July 2021 after the NCAA announced it would allow NIL payments to college athletes.

Governor Cooper Tours Hertford County Early College High School, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Hertford County Early College High School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour.

Industrial Steel Processor to Locate Operations to Hickory with $30 Million Investment

Steel Warehouse Company, a leading steel service center, will create 58 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $30.5 million to locate a state-of-the-art facility in the City of Hickory.

Governor Cooper, Vice President Harris and U.S. Department of the Treasury Announce Funding to Support Small Businesses

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined Vice President Harris and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo for an announcement in Durham.

Governor Cooper Tours G.E. Massey Elementary School in Lincolnton, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited G.E. Massey Elementary School as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local and state education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at G.E.

Hygiene Company Selects Reidsville for First U.S. Baby Care Production Site with $26 Million Investment

Drylock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of hygiene products, will create 113 new jobs in Rockingham County, Governor Cooper announced today.