Press Releases
Governor Cooper Announces 384 New Jobs as Furniture Manufacturer Selects Person County
POLYWOOD, a manufacturer of outdoor furniture made from recycled plastics, will create 384 jobs over five years in Person County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $35.3 million to open a manufacturing and distribution center in Roxboro.
Governor Cooper Signs Bill into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
- Senate Bill 3: An Act to Enact the 2018 Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Act
Governor Cooper Comments on Florence Recovery Package
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment on the Hurricane Florence recovery package that passed the legislature tonight:
Help Available for North Carolina Businesses Affected By Hurricane Florence
As North Carolina’s strong and coordinated response to Hurricane Florence recovery continues, Governor Roy Cooper today encouraged small business owners harmed by the storm to access loans and other programs that can help.
Michael Leaves Path of Downed Trees, Power Outages and Road Closures
Governor Roy Cooper announced two more storm related deaths from Tropical Storm Michael were confirmed in McDowell County today.
Governor urges continued caution as Michael treks across North Carolina
As Tropical Storm Michael’s punishing winds and rains sweep across North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the storm has claimed the life of a man who died this afternoon in Iredell County when a tree fell on his vehicle.
Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Stay Alert and Safe as Tropical Storm Michael Moves Through North Carolina
As North Carolina feels the impacts of Tropical Storm Michael, Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge all North Carolinians to take this storm seriously, and stay alert as conditions deteriorate during the day due to high winds and heavy rainfall.
North Carolina Readies for Hurricane Michael
With tropical storm warnings expanded to nearly half the state, Governor Roy Cooper this evening urged North Carolinians to stay alert and prepare for the incoming storm.
Gov. Cooper Appoints New District Court Judge for Judicial District 9
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed S. Katherine (Kat) Burnette to preside in Judicial District 9.
Gov. Cooper Issues Emergency Orders to Prepare for Hurricane Michael
To prepare North Carolina for Hurricane Michael, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency and waived certain transportation rules. Forecasters expect the storm to bring strong wind and rain to North Carolina.
