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Governor Warns Vaccination Is Best Defense Against Omicron, Other COVID Variants

Governor Warns Vaccination Is Best Defense Against Omicron, Other COVID Variants

(GDN) — The COVID-19 variant known as “omicron” is likely heading for a town near you.  At Tuesday’s media briefing, Gov. Roy Cooper says it’s a stark reminder that North Carolina hasn’t defeated the pandemic. Cooper says getting more people vaccinated remains the way out of the pandemic. The governor says 13% of the state’s…read more »

MasterBrand Cabinets To Expand In Lenoir County

MasterBrand Cabinets To Expand In Lenoir County

– From the office of Gov. Roy Cooper – MasterBrand Cabinets, one of the largest cabinet manufacturers in North America, will expand its operations in Lenoir County to create more than 450 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. The company will invest more than $13.5 million to expand production capacity at…read more »

State’s COVID Trends Improve, Officials Still Urge Vaccinations & Boosters

State’s COVID Trends Improve, Officials Still Urge Vaccinations & Boosters

There’s renewed hope over the last month as North Carolina has watched its number of coronavirus cases drop.  Gov. Roy Cooper shared what he called the “good news” at a media briefing on Wednesday.  Cooper says fewer people are requiring hospital beds and ICU care for COVID. Gov. Cooper is also pleased that children as…read more »

European Manufacturer Selects Lenoir County For First North American Expansion

European Manufacturer Selects Lenoir County For First North American Expansion

– From the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper – Global manufacturer of household appliance components, Grupporeco, will create 110 new jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced this week. The company will invest $28 million to build its first manufacturing facility for dishwasher components in North America. “It is positive news that Grupporeco has…read more »

Governor Asks Businesses, Others To Urge Staff To Get Their Shot

Governor Asks Businesses, Others To Urge Staff To Get Their Shot

Governor Roy Cooper says North Carolinians must have the common goal of saving lives and jobs. Therefore, residents need to keep stepping up to get their shot. Cooper says the state’s number of coronavirus cases continue to increase, and the surge is being driven by the unvaccinated. The governor reminds the vaccine is safe, effective,…read more »

N.C. COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket; Governor Urges Masks, Vaccinations

N.C. COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket; Governor Urges Masks, Vaccinations

Don’t wait and get your COVID-19 vaccine now if you haven’t already.  That’s the message from Gov. Roy Cooper and state health officials as coronavirus cases surge in North Carolina.  During Thursday’s media briefing, Gov. Cooper laid out a new executive order: The order directs state government cabinet agencies to verify whether their employees are…read more »

Gov. Cooper: State Will Take Steps If COVID-19 Trends Worsen

Gov. Cooper: State Will Take Steps If COVID-19 Trends Worsen

With 1,434 new cases of coronavirus reported over the last 24 hours in North Carolina, state leaders continue to push to get shots in arms. At a media briefing on Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper reported 60% of adult North Carolinians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Cooper says the current…read more »

Cooper Keeps Mask Mandate For Risky Settings Through July 30

Cooper Keeps Mask Mandate For Risky Settings Through July 30

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolinians in airports, buses and train stations will need to remain masked at all times until at least July 30 under a new executive order updated on Friday. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper extended the state of emergency, which the state has been under since March 2020. While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations…read more »

State Weighing Incentives For COVID Vaccinations

State Weighing Incentives For COVID Vaccinations

As North Carolina continues to round the corner on the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is keeping up its efforts to get vaccine shots in arms. On Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said incentives appear to be helping get more residents inoculated. A pilot program is offering $25 summer cash cards at select vaccine sites in Mecklenburg,…read more »

Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans For Spending $5.7 Billion From ARP

Gov. Cooper Lays Out Plans For Spending $5.7 Billion From ARP

“An unprecedented pandemic requires unprecedented investment.” So says Gov. Roy Cooper who wants to use the $5.7 billion coming to North Carolina through the American Rescue Plan to meet the moment and help residents thrive. The budget recommends funding for affordable housing, education and food security, as well as another round of extra credit grants…read more »

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