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Published on August 29, 2024 - 18:34 GMT

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

NORTH CAROLINA, August 29 - 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. …

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Published on August 27, 2024 - 22:56 GMT

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

NORTH CAROLINA, August 27 - 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 …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 17:48 GMT

Governor Cooper Highlights Support for Public Schools as Students Return to the Classroom

NORTH CAROLINA, August 23 - With a new school year beginning in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper will continue highlighting the outstanding work being done in North Carolina public schools and urging the legislature to fully fund public education and …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 03:20 GMT

Governor Cooper Delivers Remarks at Democratic National Convention

NORTH CAROLINA, August 23 - Tonight, Governor Roy Cooper was the final speaker before Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. See below for the Governor's remarks …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 17:42 GMT

Alarming Outcomes from Private School Voucher Expansions in Other States Provide Cautionary Tale for North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA, August 22 - As North Carolina legislators consider expanding the state’s private school voucher program, alarming outcomes from other states serve as a stark warning of the potential dangers. The dire consequences of Republican private …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 22:12 GMT

Governor Cooper Opens 2024-2025 RISE Award Competition

NORTH CAROLINA, August 21 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the 2024-2025 application period for the North Carolina Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award is underway. The award, passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by the U.S. …

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Published on August 21, 2024 - 17:24 GMT

Private School Vouchers in North Carolina: The Math Doesn’t Add Up

NORTH CAROLINA, August 21 - With the new school year ramping up in North Carolina, Republican lawmakers remain committed to funneling hundreds of millions more taxpayer dollars into vouchers for unaccountable, unregulated private schools. Even though more …

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Published on August 20, 2024 - 22:04 GMT

North Carolina School Boards Urge General Assembly to Prioritize Public School Funding and Teacher Pay

NORTH CAROLINA, August 20 - As Governor Cooper continues the “Year of Public Schools,” school boards from at least 10 school districts are calling on the General Assembly to make meaningful investments in teacher pay and fully fund our public schools …

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Published on August 19, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

As North Carolina Returns to School, Republican Legislators Continue to Make it Harder for Public Schools to Succeed

NORTH CAROLINA, August 19 - As the school year begins, Governor Roy Cooper will continue “The Year of Public Schools,” highlighting the amazing things happening in North Carolina public schools and urging the legislature to fully fund public education and …

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Published on August 19, 2024 - 16:54 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Grant for North Carolina Apprenticeship Expansion

NORTH CAROLINA, August 19 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the North Carolina Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand the use of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in high …

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Published on August 16, 2024 - 16:51 GMT

Governor Cooper and Department of Revenue Secretary Ronald Penny Announce North Carolina will Join IRS Direct File for Tax Filing ...

NORTH CAROLINA, August 16 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) Secretary Ronald Penny announced North Carolina will join the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Direct File program for the upcoming tax filing season. …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces 1,000 New Jobs in Edgecombe County as Natron Energy Selects the Kingsboro Megasite

NORTH CAROLINA, August 15 - Natron Energy, Inc., a global leader in sodium-ion battery technology, will build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States at the Kingsboro megasite, creating more than 1,000 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Eight Grants to Rural Communities to Attract 241 New Jobs and over $234 Million of Investment

NORTH CAROLINA, August 15 - The Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved eight grant requests to local governments totaling $1,650,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 297 jobs, 56 of …

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Published on August 15, 2024 - 16:48 GMT

$50,000 Reward for Information Leading to Capture of Escaped Offender

NORTH CAROLINA, August 15 - A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of escaped murderer Ramone Alston, 30. Local, state and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies are continuing the search for convicted murderer …

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Published on August 14, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

Governor Cooper Visits New Teacher Orientation in Guilford County, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities ...

NORTH CAROLINA, August 14 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the 2024 Right Start New Teacher Orientation in Guilford County where he highlighted the amazing work done by North Carolina’s public schools and teachers. The Governor was joined by Guilford …

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Published on August 14, 2024 - 21:15 GMT

Plastic Extruder to Expand in Moore County with a $7 Million Investment

NORTH CAROLINA, August 14 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Reliance Packaging, LLC, a manufacturer of printed plastic packaging, will add 32 new jobs in Moore County. The company will invest more than $7.4 million to expand its operations and …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

North Carolina Breaks Tourism Spending Record in 2023

NORTH CAROLINA, August 13 - Visitor spending continued to break records for North Carolina in 2023, according to data released Tuesday by the N.C. Department of Commerce. Travel spending statewide rose 6.9 percent to $35.6 billion in 2023 to set a record …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

Governor Cooper Joins North Carolina Commander’s Council Meeting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Meets with Military ...

NORTH CAROLINA, August 13 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point where he participated in the North Carolina Commanders’ Council Meeting and joined officials on a tour of the installation. The Governor was joined by …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Release of Historic, Whole-of Government Reentry Strategic Plan

NORTH CAROLINA, August 13 - Today, Governor Cooper announced the release of the Reentry 2030 Strategic Plan, approved last week by the Governor’s Joint Reentry Council. The Joint Reentry Council was established in January by Governor Cooper’s Executive …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Contract Manufacturer to Invest $8 Million in a New High Point Facility

NORTH CAROLINA, August 13 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that Cosmetics & Cleaners International LLC, a leading contract manufacturer of cosmetics and personal care products, will add 24 new jobs in Guilford County. The company will invest $8.4 …

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