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Published on May 5, 2021 - 19:05 GMT

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Vaccine Site in Mecklenburg County as State Continues to Urge People to Get ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen visited the MEDIC Clinic in Charlotte to observe COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state continues to work to get more North Carolinians vaccinated. The Mecklenburg …

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Published on May 5, 2021 - 16:08 GMT

Chicken Coop Company to Invest $2 Million in Butner

Carolina Coops, a custom chicken coop manufacturer, will create 147 new jobs over three years in Granville County, and up to 500 by 2026, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $2.1 million to locate a production facility in Butner. “ …

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Published on May 5, 2021 - 16:08 GMT

N.C. Households Can Get Help With Monthly Internet Bills From Federal Program

North Carolinians can get critical help to pay for high-speed internet from a $3.2 billion federal program opening in May for families and households working, learning and shopping from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Many North Carolina families …

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Published on May 5, 2021 - 16:08 GMT

Governor Cooper Makes Appointments to State Boards and Commissions

Governor Roy Cooper announced new appointments and nominations to state boards and commissions today. Gov. Cooper has nominated the following individual to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission: Karen Kemerait of Raleigh as a member at-large. …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 18:21 GMT

Building Supplier to Add 235 New Jobs in Iredell County

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., [NYSE: JELD] the global manufacturer of windows and doors, will create 235 jobs in Iredell County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $7.9 million in Statesville to establish a new production facility for …

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Published on May 4, 2021 - 07:00 GMT

Governor Cooper Proclaims Teacher Appreciation Week May 3 – 7

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3 – 7, 2021 as Teacher Appreciation Week and May 4, 2021 as Teacher Appreciation Day, to honor and support North Carolina’s educators and recognize their significant impact on our children and the future of our state …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 15:34 GMT

Governor Declares Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 2-8 as Correctional Officers and Correctional Employees Week in North Carolina, in recognition of the essential public service provided by employees in the state’s prison system. “We call on correctional staff to do …

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Published on May 3, 2021 - 13:17 GMT

Governor Cooper Appoints Former Western District U.S. Attorney Murray as District Attorney in Western North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed R. Andrew Murray, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, as the acting District Attorney for Prosecutorial District 42, serving Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties. Murray replaces Gregory …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

Governor Cooper Grants Pardon of Innocence

Today, Governor Roy Cooper granted a Pardon of Innocence for Darryl Anthony Howard of Durham, who was convicted of crimes he did not commit. Howard’s pardon application was thoroughly reviewed by the Office of Executive Clemency, the Office of the General …

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Published on April 30, 2021 - 14:53 GMT

Governor Cooper Proclaims May as Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Condemns Rise in AAPI Discrimination

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Asian American-Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the many contributions Asian Americans have made, and continue to make, to North Carolina’s communities, schools and workforce. This year’s proclamation …

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Published on April 29, 2021 - 21:09 GMT

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Extend Delivery and To-Go Mixed Beverages

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that he signed an Executive Order to help North Carolina’s businesses recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive Order No. 210 extends the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission ( …

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Published on April 28, 2021 - 18:53 GMT

Gov. Cooper Issues Executive Order to Relax State’s Outdoor Mask Mandate and Ease Mass Gathering Limits

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. gave an update on the state’s current data, trends and vaccination progress. As the state’s metrics and key indicators remain stable, …

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Published on April 27, 2021 - 20:47 GMT

Statement from the Governor urging special prosecutor following Pasquotank County shooting

Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement: In the interest of justice and confidence in the judicial system, I believe a special prosecutor should handle all matters regarding the shooting in Pasquotank County. This would help assure the community …

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Published on April 27, 2021 - 01:24 GMT

Governor Cooper Highlights State’s Resilience Throughout the Pandemic, Calls on Legislative Leaders to Work Together to Ensure ...

Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced the need for legislators to work together to help the state rebuild from the pandemic …

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Published on April 26, 2021 - 19:55 GMT

BROADCAST INFORMATION: Governor Cooper to Give State of the State Address Tonight at 7PM

Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper will give his third State of the State address at 7:01 pm. The State of the State will be livestreamed online at pbsnc.org. The live broadcast will begin at 7:01:30 PM, when the Governor enters the House Chamber. The Governor’s …

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Published on April 26, 2021 - 17:25 GMT

SEE THE PROFILES: Governor to Highlight Resilience of North Carolinians in State of the State Address

Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper will share his third State of the State address, recognizing the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and providing a vision for a shared recovery that rebuilds our economy and communities to be stronger than …

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Published on April 26, 2021 - 12:24 GMT

ADVISORY: Governor, Legislative Leaders to Hold Availability After Announcement of New Apple Campus in Wake County

This morning, Governor Roy Cooper, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, Senator Dan Blue, Speaker Tim Moore and Rep. Robert Reives issued the following statement after Apple announced its decision to build a new campus in Wake County, hiring 3,000 …

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Published on April 22, 2021 - 21:18 GMT

PHOTOS/FOOTAGE AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Visits Buncombe County Vaccine Site as State Continues to Encourage People to get their ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen visited a vaccine clinic at Mission Health / Asheville-Buncombe Technical Conference Center (A-B Tech) to see people receive their vaccine …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 22:20 GMT

Governor Cooper Signs Two Bills into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Governor Cooper shared this statement on HB 138: "North Carolina is the most military friendly state in the country and we must continue to work to make sure we support our veterans and …

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Published on April 21, 2021 - 19:03 GMT

Governor Cooper Outlines Timeline for Lifting State’s COVID-19 Restrictions

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. laid out a timeline for lifting current pandemic restrictions today. With stable trends and continued vaccination success, the state expects to …

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