Press Releases

Today Governor Stein joined officials with the N.C. Global TransPark and the U.S. Navy in Kinston for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the U.S. Navy’s  Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) military aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul complex. The facility will provide fleet support to the United States military and bring more than 400 jobs to eastern North Carolina, with an estimated $140 million annual economic impact.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina AFL-CIO’s Annual Convention to share his commitment to lowering costs for families and investing in the state’s workforce.  The North Carolina AFL-CIO represents more than 250 local unions and labor councils and nearly 150,000 North Carolina workers. 
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that Charlotte will host the 2027, 2028, and 2029 Women’s Tennis Association Finals with the support of a $14.4 million grant from North Carolina’s Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund (MEGA). Offered by the N.C. Department of Commerce, the grant will assist the Charlotte Sports Foundation, in partnership with the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and other community and business leaders, in hosting the three-year event.
Today Governor Josh Stein and Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley toured Cinespace Studios in Wilmington and discussed the impacts of changes to the state’s film incentive program to North Carolina’s economy.“North Carolina’s film industry is an important part of our economy, supporting thousands of jobs and bringing millions in investment to our state,” said Governor Josh Stein. “We must protect that success and give productions the certainty they need to continue to invest here for the long term.”
Today Governor Josh Stein visited Emsley A. Laney Public High School in Wilmington to share how the NC College Connect program is opening pathways to higher education for students throughout the state.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of 14-year-old Brion Jerome Grier, Jr.   “We must use every tool at our disposal to pursue justice for victims,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I urge North Carolinians who have information about this case to contact local law enforcement and help us hold Brion’s murderer accountable.” 
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Lyndon Massenburg, age 27.  “We must use every tool at our disposal to pursue justice for victims,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I urge North Carolinians who have information about this case to contact local law enforcement and help us hold Lyndon Massenburg’s murderer accountable." 
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of A’yanna Allen, age 7, and attempted murder of Shirley Robinson, age 56.  “We must use every tool at our disposal to pursue justice for victims,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I urge North Carolinians who have information about this case to contact local law enforcement and help us hold A’yanna Allen’s murderer accountable." 
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Don’Tae De’Charles Nixon, age 31. “We must use every tool at our disposal to pursue justice for victims,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I urge North Carolinians who have information about this case to contact local law enforcement and help us hold Don’Tae Nixon’s murderer accountable."
Today Governor Josh Stein announced that the State of North Carolina is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Rosa Lee Crabtree, age 68.  “We must use every tool at our disposal to pursue justice for victims,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I urge North Carolinians who have information about this case to contact local law enforcement and help us hold Rosa Lee Crabtree’s murderer accountable."