Topics Related to Infrastructure

Alligator River Bridge Replacement Receives Federal Grant

A replacement for the 60-year-old Alligator River Bridge on U.S. 64 between Tyrrell and Dare counties is a step closer to reality.

Governor Cooper Highlights Clean Water Infrastructure Investments in Yadkin and Surry Counties

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Yadkin and Surry counties to highlight water infrastructure grant funding.

Rural Transformation Grants Awarded to Boost Local Economies

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that 42 local governments in rural areas across the state have been awarded grants from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund, supporting rural economic development projects in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Tours Rowland’s Wastewater Plant, Highlights $10.3 Million Investment to Repair and Replace Sewer System

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured the Town of Rowland’s wastewater plant and highlighted the $10.3 million clean water infrastructure grant that the town is receiving to replace and rehabilitate sanitary sewer infrastructure.

Governor Cooper Proclaims October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

Governor Cooper Highlights $13.2 Million Investment to Create Water Distribution System in Ivanhoe

Today, Governor Roy Cooper highlighted the $13.2 million water infrastructure grant that Sampson County is receiving to provide water system connections for the community of Ivanhoe.

State Office of Digital Equity and Literacy Launches $24M Digital Equity Grant Program

Governor Roy Cooper today announced the launch of the state’s first digital equity grant program, which will help North Carolinians afford high-speed internet, obtain digital devices and access digital literacy resources.

Governor Cooper Announces $100 Million Federal Grant for I-85 Corridor in Cleveland, Gaston Counties

North Carolina will receive $100 million in federal grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden last year to make improvements along the vital corridor of Interstate 85 between Charlotte and the South Carolina line.

Governor Cooper Announces $206M in GREAT Grants to Expand Internet Access in 69 Counties Across the State

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that nearly 85,000 households and more than 2,400 businesses in 69 counties are set to receive access to high-speed internet thanks to more than $206 million of Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) grants.

Governor Roy Cooper Joins FEMA Administrator in Gastonia to Announce Resiliency Funding

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and other officials as they announced $3.1 billion in federal funding for climate resilience projects nationwide in the coming year through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs.