Press Releases

Governor Cooper Announces Boards and Commissions Nominations and Appointments

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Boards and Commissions nominations and appointments.

Gov. Cooper has nominated the following individual for reappointment to the North Carolina Industrial Commission:

Governor Cooper Joins US EPA Administrator Michael Regan to Announce Clean Ports Program, $3 Billion in Federal Funding for Ports Across US

Today, Gov. Cooper joined United States Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan in Wilmington to announce the EPA’s Clean Ports Program, which includes $3 billion of federal money to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, along with climate and air quality planning, at U.S. ports.

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.

Global Life Sciences Company Selects Lee County for First North American Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Kyowa Kirin has selected Lee County to build its first North American pharmaceutical manufacturing operation, creating 102 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Grants to Public Schools to Expand School Breakfast

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand access to healthy school breakfast for more than 51,000 students.

Governor Cooper Tours E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour.

Governor Cooper Honors UNC Field Hockey Team, 2023 NCAA Field Hockey National Champions

Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored the University of North Carolina Field Hockey Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Field Hockey National Championship.

Governor Cooper Announces Executive Mansion Lights will Shine Bright in Red in Honor of Public Schools Week

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Executive Mansion will be lit red this week in honor of Public Schools Week. Governor Cooper proclaimed 2024 as “The Year of Public Schools” in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Statement on North Carolina Supreme Court Unprecedented Rehearing of Leandro v. North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement as the North Carolina Supreme Court hears arguments in an unprecedented rehearing of Leandro v. North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Honors North Carolina’s Black Educators, Proclaims Black History Month

Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored Black History Month and recognized North Carolina’s African American educators for their dedication to the students and families of North Carolina and their contributions to the state.