Press Releases
Governor’s Office Statement on NOAA Decision on Seismic Testing
Today, Governor’s Office spokesman Ford Porter issued the following statement on NOAA’s decision to grant incidental harassment authorizations to companies, a step toward opening the Atlantic Coast to seismic testing.
Raleigh Tech Company Pendo to Expand Headquarters and Add 590 Jobs
Pendo, a growing technology company founded in Raleigh, will more than triple its local operations over the next five years, adding 590 jobs and investing $34.5 million in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Gov. Cooper Signs Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed new bills into law.
Governor Cooper Proclaims Computer Science Education Week
To ensure more students are prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow, Governor Cooper has proclaimed December 3 - 9, 2018 Computer Science Education Week.
Gov. Cooper Designates December 1 as World AIDS Day in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper designated Saturday, December 1 as World AIDS Day in North Carolina in recognition of the importance of HIV testing, awareness and treatment. This year marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day and renews opportunities for health service agencies to work with partners to raise awareness about HIV, with the goal of ending the epidemic through education, prevention, technology and viral suppression treatment.
Governor Cooper Mourns Loss of President George H.W. Bush, Lowers Flags in his Honor
Today, Governor Roy Cooper shared a statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush.
Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare Early for Winter Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared December 2 – 8, 2018 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.
Fortune 100 Honeywell Announces Plan to Bring New Headquarters to Charlotte
Honeywell, a Fortune 100 company providing software-oriented solutions for many of the world’s most complex industries, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, creating 750 well-paying jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The move is contingent upon Monday's anticipated ratification and signing of legislation that has already passed the General Assembly along with approval of state incentives. The company’s move would bring more than $248 million in investment.
Governor Cooper Announces 129 New Manufacturing Jobs and $14M Investment in Halifax County
Halifax County will see 129 new jobs and $14 million in private investment from two economic development projects with manufacturing companies, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Reser’s Fine Foods will create 79 new jobs with an expansion in Halifax, and JBB Packaging will create 50 new jobs with a new facility in Weldon.
Governor Sends NC Congressional Leaders and Appropriations Chairs Request for Federal Hurricane Recovery Funds
Governor Cooper today submitted a request to North Carolina’s congressional delegation and senior congressional appropriations chairs for policy changes and an additional $6.3 billion in federal funding to help the state and communities recover from the devastation of Hurricane Florence.
