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Published on September 19, 2023 - 18:55 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Chick-fil-A Supply Will Locate a Second N.C. Distribution Center in Kannapolis with $58 Million ...

NORTH CAROLINA, September 19 - Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., and distribution service provider of the chain’s restaurants, will create more than 85 jobs in Rowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Chick-fil-A …

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Published on September 17, 2023 - 09:43 GMT

Governor Cooper Proclaims September 15 - October 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month

NORTH CAROLINA, September 15 - Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Hispanic, Latino, Latinx and Latine communities across North Carolina …

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Published on September 13, 2023 - 18:24 GMT

Governor Cooper Directs $8 Million to NC Pre-K Classrooms

NORTH CAROLINA, September 13 - Governor Roy Cooper is directing $8 million in federal funding to provide a one-time special allocation to all NC Pre-K classrooms to help address classroom needs for the new school year. The NC Pre-K Program operates in …

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Published on September 7, 2023 - 20:22 GMT

Governor Cooper Hosts Education Roundtable in Eastern North Carolina, Speaks with Education Leaders About Republican Legislation ...

NORTH CAROLINA, September 7 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion at the Kathy Taft Center for Leadership and Excellence in Pitt County to highlight the extreme Republican plans to undermine and underfund public education in North …

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Published on September 7, 2023 - 20:22 GMT

VolunteerNC Announces $15.9 Million in AmeriCorps Grants to 22 North Carolina Organizations

NORTH CAROLINA, September 7 - VolunteerNC, an agency within the Office of the Governor, today announced that North Carolina has received $15.9 million in funding from the AmeriCorps agency and private funding to support nearly 700 AmeriCorps members to …

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Published on September 7, 2023 - 03:43 GMT

Governor Cooper Calls on Walt Disney Company and Charter Spectrum Communications to Reach Broadcast Agreement So North Carolinians ...

NORTH CAROLINA, September 6 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the Walt Disney Company and Charter Spectrum Communications urging them to end their dispute and come to a broadcast agreement that would allow North Carolina customers to get the …

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Published on September 6, 2023 - 19:52 GMT

Governor Cooper Tours Moncure School in Chatham County and Delivers Governor’s School Supply Drive Donations

NORTH CAROLINA, September 6 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured Moncure School in Chatham County and delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s School Supply Drive. The Governor visited several classrooms and spoke with students, teachers and …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 19:53 GMT

Governor Cooper Names New Secretary for North Carolina Department of Transportation

NORTH CAROLINA, September 5 - Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Secretary Eric Boyette is retiring from state government after 27 years of service. Governor Cooper has appointed Joseph R. “Joey” …

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Published on September 5, 2023 - 19:53 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces First Round of Completing Access to Broadband Awards to Expand Internet Access in 14 Counties

NORTH CAROLINA, September 5 - Governor Roy Cooper today announced the state’s first Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program awards totaling $22 million that will connect 6,012 households and 164 businesses in 14 counties to high-speed internet. The …

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Published on September 1, 2023 - 18:12 GMT

Governor Cooper Signs Disaster Declarations for City of Rocky Mount and City of Newton

NORTH CAROLINA, September 1 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed disaster declarations for the City of Rocky Mount in Nash and Edgecombe Counties and the City of Newton in Catawba County. Rocky Mount experienced damage from an EF-3 tornado in July and …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 23:59 GMT

Governor Cooper Urges Final Preparations Before Idalia’s Impacts are Felt

NORTH CAROLINA, August 30 - Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to finish final storm preparations and stay alert and aware as Idalia passes though the state tonight and tomorrow. “Over the past 24 hours, we’ve seen Hurricane Idalia plow …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 00:52 GMT

Governor Cooper Takes Action to Help Address School Bus Driver Shortage with $1 Million Investment in Training, Calls on ...

NORTH CAROLINA, August 29 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced an investment to help tackle North Carolina's school bus driver shortage crisis by allocating $1 million in federal funding to the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the North Carolina …

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Published on August 29, 2023 - 15:23 GMT

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

NORTH CAROLINA, August 29 - Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies and services, help first responders …

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Published on August 25, 2023 - 17:41 GMT

Governor Cooper Signs Four Bills, Vetoes Two Bills

NORTH CAROLINA, August 25 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bills into law: Governor Cooper also vetoed the following bills: Governor Cooper made the following statement on his veto of SB 512: "This legislation will hurt the effective …

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Published on August 24, 2023 - 19:12 GMT

Governor Cooper to Veto Election Bill that Makes it Harder to Vote and for Votes to Count

NORTH CAROLINA, August 24 - Governor Roy Cooper said today he will veto Senate Bill 747, the dangerous election bill that makes it harder for people, especially young people, college students away from home and people of color to vote and for their votes …

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Published on August 23, 2023 - 03:27 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces $24.9 Million for High-Speed Internet Access in Bladen, Columbus and Sampson Counties

NORTH CAROLINA, August 22 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina internet service provider Star Telephone Membership Corporation will receive $24.9 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to connect rural residents, businesses …

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Published on August 22, 2023 - 19:57 GMT

Governor Cooper Visits Tools4Schools Free Classroom Supply Store for Teachers in Wake County

NORTH CAROLINA, August 22 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Tools4Schools, a classroom supply store operated by WakeEd Partnership that provides free school supplies to Wake County Public School teachers. The Governor toured the store, spoke with …

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Published on August 22, 2023 - 19:57 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces Home Builder Will Create 263 Jobs with New Facility in Stanly County

NORTH CAROLINA, August 22 - Clayton Supply, part of Clayton Home Building Group, will create 263 jobs as it locates a new facility in Stanly County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company’s project will locate in New London. "Manufacturers …

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Published on August 18, 2023 - 00:47 GMT

Governor Cooper Statement in Response to General Assembly Election Bills

NORTH CAROLINA, August 17 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of Senate Bill 747 Elections Law Changes, which the General Assembly passed on Wednesday night, as well as other harmful bills also …

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Published on August 18, 2023 - 00:47 GMT

Governor Cooper Highlights Urgent Need to Start Medicaid Expansion at Yadkin County Roundtable

NORTH CAROLINA, August 17 - Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion in Yadkinville to highlight the urgent need to start Medicaid Expansion that has already been agreed to in a strong bipartisan vote of the legislature. The Governor was …

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