North Carolina DMV – Build NC Headed to Governor Cooper for Signature

Build NC Headed to Governor Cooper for Signature by RALEIGH – Build NC, a new financing tool for highway projects, was voted out of the General Assembly Tuesday and is headed to Governor Roy Cooper for his signature. “Build NC is a critical tool North Carolina needs to ensure we can continue strong project delivery,” … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Governor Cooper Proclaims May as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month

Governor Cooper Proclaims May as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month by Raleigh – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Seat Belt Safety Awareness Month to stress the importance of buckling up in both the front and backs seats when riding in a motor vehicle.  North Carolina law requires occupants in the front and rear … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to bring awareness to motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries on North Carolina roadways. Motorists are encouraged to share the road and watch closely for motorcycles and riders to practice safe riding. … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Governor Cooper Proclaims April As Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Governor Cooper Proclaims April As Distracted Driving Awareness Month by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to increase awareness that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone else on the road.  In conjunction to the proclamation, the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program has … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Governor Cooper Welcomes $55.7M Expansion at N.C. Global TransPark

Governor Cooper Welcomes .7M Expansion at N.C. Global TransPark by KINSTON – Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest independent suppliers of commercial airplane parts, says it plans to expand its operations at N.C. Global TransPark, investing an additional $ 55.7 million over the next five years. Governor Cooper welcomed the decision Thursday, describing it … Read more

North Carolina DMV – First Lady Cooper Joins NCDOT to Christen New Locomotives

First Lady Cooper Joins NCDOT to Christen New Locomotives by RALEIGH — First Lady Kristin Cooper joined state and local officials, as well as members of the community, today to christen the #1984 “City of Kannapolis” and #1871 “Town of Cary” locomotives for use in North Carolina’s daily Piedmont passenger service. The event was held … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Governor Cooper Urges Patience Until Road Conditions Improve

Governor Cooper Urges Patience Until Road Conditions Improve by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper urges residents to be safe and stay off the roads as most North Carolina counties continue to experience snow or sleet that began overnight. Get real-time traffic and weather updates at ReadyNC.org, by downloading the ReadyNC mobile app or calling 511. … Read more

North Carolina DMV – Governor Cooper Names Trogdon to Lead NCDOT

Governor Cooper Names Trogdon to Lead NCDOT by RALEIGH – Governor Roy Cooper on Monday named Jim Trogdon, an engineer with decades of leadership in state government and the military, to lead the N.C. Department of Transportation.   Trogdon had served as NCDOT’s chief operating officer before his retirement in 2013 and as director of … Read more