Press Releases
Governor’s Office Partners with No Kid Hungry School Breakfast Leadership Institute to Expand Access to School Breakfast in 10 School Districts
A new grant program will help expand school breakfast access in ten North Carolina School Districts, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper announced today.
Apply for Hurricane Florence Recovery Help By December 19 Deadline, Gov. Cooper Urges
North Carolinians who suffered damage from Hurricane Florence have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19 to register for federal disaster assistance. Governor Cooper today urged storm survivors who haven’t yet registered for recovery help to apply today with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Governor Cooper Announces 1,229 New Jobs as AvidXchange Expands in Mecklenburg County
AvidXchange, a leading fintech provider of accounts payable (AP) and payment automation solutions for midsize companies, will expand its Charlotte headquarters, creating 1,229 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Vetoes Voter ID Bill, Signs Two Additional Bills into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed Senate Bill 824, An Act to Implement the Constitutional Amendment Requiring Photographic Identification to Vote.
Governor Cooper Signs Bill Into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
Governor Cooper Announces Sonic Automotive Will Create 500 Jobs in Gaston County
Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) will open a marketing resource and customer contact center in Gaston County, creating 500 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company, a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, will make an $11.2 million investment in Lowell to establish the center.
Governor, Legislative Leaders Comment on Economic Recruitment
Today, Governor Cooper, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore issued a statement regarding state economic recruitment following Apple’s announced expansion:
Deadline to Register for Federal Hurricane Florence Assistance Extended to Dec. 19 Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Apply with FEMA Right Away
The deadline for North Carolinians who suffered damage during Hurricane Florence to apply for federal help has now been extended to December 19, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Manufacturing Company Will Expand in Cherokee County Creating 20 Jobs
Moog Inc., a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems, will expand its plant in Murphy and create 20 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $1.8 million in Cherokee County.
Governor Cooper Thanks Winter Storm Responders and Reminds Residents To Be Prepared for More Winter Weather
As North Carolina recovers from the season’s first big winter storm, Governor Cooper is thanking responders and reminding residents to be prepared for more winter weather.
