Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Corning Incorporated will invest $150 million to expand operations in Catawba County, creating 200 jobs in Hickory.

Today, the Commission on Access to Sound Basic Education adopted a resolution urging “all state bodies, entities, and agencies to take all necessary actions” to implement the Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan. The plan outlines the actions the State must take to meet its constitutional obligation under the Leandro court rulings of ensuring every student has access to a sound basic education. The Commission met virtually to discuss updates on the implementation of the plan. 

Vantaca, a software-as-a-service provider, will add 104 new jobs in New Hanover County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Eddie Buffaloe to lead the Department of Public Safety as Secretary.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed the following bill:

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Guilford County to see their monoclonal antibody infusion center.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

 Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law:

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cape Fear Clinic in Wilmington to see their COVID-19 operations. The clinic offers COVID-19 tests, vaccinations and monoclonal antibody treatments.