– Editorial/Opinion submitted by Gov. Roy Cooper – North Carolina is emerging from a worldwide pandemic strong and growing, with new jobs and new neighbors arriving daily. We welcome this growth, but in order for our communities to thrive, our infrastructure must catch up and keep up. In recent weeks, Vice President Kamala Harris, Transportation Secretary…… read more »
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N.C. Ends Crowd Limits, Most Mask Mandates
Effective Immediately, North Carolina is lifting all mandatory capacity and gathering limits as well as all social distancing requirements. Governor Roy Cooper announced the latest round of eased restrictions Friday afternoon. Also, some of the state’s mask mandates are being lifted. In most settings, indoors and outdoors, North Carolinians are no longer required to wear…… read more »
Cooper Issues State Of Emergency To Allow Fuel Transportation Waivers
In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper Monday signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state. On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack, resulting in…… read more »
N.C. To Lift Outdoor Mask Rule, Raise Gathering Limits
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has decided to lift the state’s outdoor mask mandate. He is also increasing indoor and outdoor gathering limits. Starting Friday, 100 people can assemble indoors and 200 people may gather outdoors. The Democratic governor has said he hopes to further ease restrictions and possibly eliminate the…… read more »
Gov. Cooper Anticipating Loosened Restrictions By June 1
North Carolina continues to make progress in its fight against the coronavirus. Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday said, despite a slight increase recently, the state’s COVID-19 trends remain stable. Cooper also says North Carolina in among the states with the fewest deaths and job losses per capita due to the pandemic. Gov. Cooper says he…… read more »
AP Emissions Technologies To Add 96 Jobs In Wayne County
Governor Roy Cooper has announced AP Emissions Technologies, an automotive exhaust manufacturer, will create 96 new jobs in Wayne County. The company will invest $400,000 to expand its e-commerce operations in Goldsboro. “North Carolina-grown companies, like AP Emissions Technologies know the strength of our workforce, economy and quality of life,” said Governor Cooper. “We are…… read more »
Governor: Further Easing Of COVID-19 Restrictions Begins Friday
North Carolina will continue to ease its coronavirus restrictions later this week. At a press briefing Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said North Carolina continues to see improvements in its COVID-19 metrics. So, Gov. Cooper says the state can start easing some of its maximum occupancy limits starting this Friday, March 26, at 5 PM. Under…… read more »
Gov. Cooper: State Tops 3 Million Vaccine Doses Given
Millions of North Carolinians have rolled up their sleeve and taken their shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. During a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper noted the state’s COVID numbers remain low and stable. Cooper says the state continues to administer the COVID-19 vaccine quickly and equitably. As of Wednesday morning, over 3.4 million doses…… read more »
State To Start Some Group 4 Vaccinations On March 17
More North Carolina residents will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week. Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that the state would start inoculating certain persons in Group 4 beginning March 17th. Gov. Cooper says that include people with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness as…… read more »
Gov. Cooper, Legislative Leaders Announce Deal On K-12 Schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislative leaders have announced compromise legislation that will mean more K-12 students in North Carolina will return to daily in-person instruction, some almost immediately. Wednesday’s agreement comes nearly two weeks after Cooper vetoed a GOP bill that would have mandated all districts reopen with at…… read more »
