Press Releases
Ahead of Short Session Budget, Governor Cooper Shares Recommendations to Combat Emerging Contaminants Like GenX
Ahead of the release of his short session budget, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his recommendations and requests to better protect the people of North Carolina from the health and safety threats of emerging contaminants like GenX. In total, the Governor’s budget will recommend $14.5 million for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to address the safety and quality of North Carolina’s water and environment.
Pharma Packaging Manufacturer Chooses Wilson for New North American Headquarters and First US Plant
Neopac US, Inc., a global manufacturer of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, chose Wilson County for its first U.S. manufacturing plant and new North American headquarters, creating up to 44 new jobs and investing more than $30.8 million, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will build a new high-tech facility for high barrier Polyfoil® tube production at the Wilson Corporate Park and will work with the local government and education system to train new employees.
New Feature Film Awarded North Carolina Film Grant
Two projects have been awarded North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants to support productions in Wilmington and the High Point ar
Governor Cooper Proclaims April as STEM Education Month
To encourage students to pursue science-related careers and businesses to continue investing in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper has declared
Gov. Cooper Announces New Judicial and District Attorney Appointments
Today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced three new appointments to judicial and district attorney positions.
Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims April as Alcohol Awareness Month in NC
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month, urging parents to talk with their kids about the dangers of alcohol.
Manufacturer to Expand in Rowan County
New York Air Brake, LLC (NYAB), a global manufacturer of innovative train control systems for the railroad industry, will increase its presence in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. To further boost its operations on the East Coast as well as its manufacturing operations in Rowan County, the company expects to create up to 100 jobs and invest nearly $9 million in its operations facilities in Salisbury to address growing customer demand.
Governor Cooper Announces 367 New Jobs in Iredell County
Corvid Technologies LLC, which provides physics-based engineering solutions for the defense, automotive, aircraft, and biomedical industries, will locate its headquarters in Iredell County, creating 367 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $28.9 million in Mooresville.
North Carolina saw growth in 66 out of 100 counties last year, remains ninth-most populous state
Two-thirds of North Carolina’s counties experienced growth from 2016 to 2017, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today.
Governor Offers Reward in Murder in Northampton County
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a home invasion and the murder of Terriel Teriek High, 29 years old.
