North Carolina Office of the Governor Press Releases

• Published on September 17, 2024 - 19:25 GMT

  Governor Cooper Visits Bethel Elementary School in Cabarrus County, Continues to Sound Alarm on Devastating Impacts of GOP Voucher ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Bethel Elementary School in Cabarrus County as part of the “Year of Public Schools” education tour and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, …

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• Published on September 17, 2024 - 17:30 GMT

  Hazardous Weather Causes Severe Flooding and Damage in Southeast North Carolina

  Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency response leaders continue to respond to hazardous weather impacting the state and are beginning the damage assessment process for communities impacted by the storm. State Highway Patrol and Transportation Officials …

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• Published on September 16, 2024 - 23:08 GMT

  Major Flooding, High Winds and Road Closures Impact Southeast NC As Heavy Rainfall Continues

  Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders remind North Carolinians to please stay off the roads in areas where storms are occurring this evening and tomorrow as hazardous weather continues to impact the state. Earlier today, heavy rainfall caused major …

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• Published on September 16, 2024 - 15:52 GMT

  Governor Cooper Announces 200 New Jobs as Global Food Company Selects Johnston County for Production Facility

  Veetee Foods, Inc., known as Veetee Food Group in the United Kingdom, will establish a major production plant in Johnston County creating 200 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The global food company specializing in the production of tasty shelf- …

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• Published on September 12, 2024 - 22:14 GMT

  Shed Builder Selects Richmond County for $7 Million Expansion

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that GP Portable Buildings LLC, a manufacturer of outdoor storage buildings, will create 51 new jobs in Richmond County. The company will invest $7.4 million to locate a manufacturing facility in Marston. “We are glad …

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• Published on September 12, 2024 - 22:14 GMT

  Governor Cooper Names Mary Penny Kelley Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper named Mary Penny Kelley as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to succeed outgoing Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser, who is stepping down to pursue opportunities in the private sector. “Mary Penny Kelley’s long …

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• Published on September 11, 2024 - 17:30 GMT

  Governor Cooper Announces First Awards for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper took an important step to advance his Clean Transportation Plan by announcing the first round of conditional awards for developers to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations using North Carolina’s share of the  …

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• Published on September 6, 2024 - 16:08 GMT

  Governor Cooper Calls on Walt Disney Company and DirecTV to Reach Broadcast Agreement So North Carolinians Can Cheer on Favorite ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the Walt Disney Company and DirecTV urging them to end their dispute and come to a broadcast agreement that would allow North Carolina customers to get the services they’ve paid for and to view Atlantic Coast …

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• Published on September 5, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

  Governor Cooper and Democratic Leaders Highlight Republican Legislators Plan to Pour Millions of Taxpayer Dollars into Private ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference highlighting Republican legislators' disastrous plan to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on taxpayer funded private school vouchers while that should be …

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• Published on September 3, 2024 - 22:32 GMT

  Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolinians to Help Accurately Pinpoint High-Speed Internet Needs Across the State

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged North Carolina local and tribal governments, nonprofits and broadband service providers to help identify areas across the state that need better access to high-speed internet. These organizations are encouraged to submit …

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• Published on September 3, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

  Governor Cooper Tours Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Leicester Elementary School in Buncombe County as part of the “Year of Public Schools” education tour and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor was joined by teachers, students …

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• Published on September 3, 2024 - 20:47 GMT

  Governor Cooper Announces District Attorney Appointment

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Rebecca Zimmer Donaldson as District Attorney to replace retiring District Attorney Ben David in Prosecutorial District 6, serving New Hanover and Pender counties. “Rebecca is a talented, diligent …

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• Published on August 30, 2024 - 18:25 GMT

  

  Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper Visit Chimney Rock State Park and Local Small Businesses, Highlight North Carolina’s ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper visited Chimney Rock State Park and local shops to highlight North Carolina’s record-breaking tourism industry including our beautiful state parks and thriving small businesses ahead of Labor Day. …

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• Published on August 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

  Governor Offers Reward for Information on Gaston County Murder

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Uriah Diondreus McCree, age 19. On March 22, 2022, at …

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• Published on August 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

  Governor Offers Reward in Missing Persons Case in Mecklenburg County

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. Madalina Cojocari, age 11, was …

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• Published on August 30, 2024 - 01:49 GMT

  Governor Offers Reward in Missing Persons Case in Guilford County

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Venus Shawn Rose. On December 29, 2008, Venus Rose, …

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• Published on August 29, 2024 - 19:54 GMT

  Governor Cooper visits Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Meets with Base Leadership and Tours F-15E Strike Eagle Fighter Jets on ...

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro where he met with base leadership and joined officials on a tour of the base including the 333 Fighter Generation Squadron of F-15E Strike Eagles. The Governor was joined by …

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• Published on August 29, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

  Governor Offers Reward For Information on Bladen County Murder

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the State is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Martha Maxwell, age 51. On January 20, 1994, Martha …

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• Published on August 29, 2024 - 18:18 GMT

  Parks and Recreation Authority Awards $17.9 Million to Local Communities for Park Projects, Accessibility Improvements

  Governor Roy Cooper announced today $17.9 million in grants to fund 46 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). The Parks and Recreation Authority approved the grants at an Aug. 23 meeting. “ …

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• Published on August 27, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

  Governor Cooper Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Access to Reproductive Care in North Carolina

  Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion highlighting the current reproductive care landscape in North Carolina and the harmful impacts of Senate Bill 20, the abortion ban passed last year by North Carolina Republicans. The group also …

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