Press Releases

Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

 Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions.

Governor Cooper Highlights Investments in North Carolina Racetracks, Celebrates Racing’s Return to North Wilkesboro Speedway

Tomorrow will mark 75 years since the first race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 1947, and on the eve of that historic day, Governor Roy Cooper visited the speedway to highlight the significant investments it will receive for repairs from the state budget and celebrate the return of racin

North Carolina Announces Plan to Join Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program

Today, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce declaring North Carolina’s intent to participate in the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

Governor Cooper Announces Updated Online Work-Based Learning Tool to Help NC Students

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina educators now have access to an improved online tool to help them connect students with opportunities to explore potential careers.

NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps Launches Its Third Year of Providing Help to Nonprofits, Local Governments

Year three of the NC COVID-19 Student Response Corps is underway with nearly 100 internship opportunities across the state featured in the 2022 Response Corps Database.

Governor Cooper and U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo Announce Significant Federal Funding to Expand Access to Affordable, High-Speed Internet Across the Country

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo at the Kramden Institute in Durham to announce the Biden-Harris Administration's Internet for All initiative.

Governor Cooper Releases Proposed Budget, Building on Success

Governor Roy Cooper today released his recommended budget for FY 2022-2023, Building on Success.

Industrial Infrastructure Piping Manufacturer to Create 168 New Jobs in Nash County for First North American Operation

COSMOIND Co., Ltd., a polyethylene infrastructure piping manufacturer, will create 168 new jobs in Nash County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Packaging Manufacturer to Add 150 New Jobs and $27 Million Investment in Cabarrus County

Max Solutions, Inc., a specialty packaging manufacturer, will create 150 new jobs in Cabarrus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Announces Champion Home Builders Will Create 182 Jobs in Scotland County

Champion Home Builders, a provider of manufactured and modular homes, will expand its North Carolina operations to create 182 jobs in Scotland County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.