Gov. Mike Easley

Under Governor Michael F. Easley’s leadership, North Carolina’s top ranked business climate prospers while the state leads the nation in education progress. Easley has restored fiscal discipline to the state’s finances while, at the same time, increasing investments in education and infrastructure – key components to recruiting and retaining high quality jobs and industry for the state. Easley’s actions put North Carolina in the top five in the country in net job growth for 2004, earned the state a number one ranking for business expansions and locations, and ensured recognition in the top four in the country for the state’s financial management. A top priority in Easley’s economic development strategy is continued ...

“Mike Easley: The Second Term” A UNC-TV Special

Governor Mike Easley is the focus of a UNC-TV special produced after his 2004 re-election to office.  The 30-minute special can be viewed in three parts.             Part One Part Two Part Three

Gov. Easley Presents Jimmie Johnson with Laurel Wreath Award

RALEIGH-- Gov. Mike Easley today presnted NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson with North Carolina's Laurel Wreath Award, the state's highest honor for outstanding athletic achievement by residents or those representing the state. "Jimmie Johnson is a tremendous driver, businessman and friend," said Easley.  "I am proud to recognize him for his achievements, and to be his backup driver." Johnson, age 31, drives the No. 48 Lowe's car for Hendrick Motorsports in NASCAR's Nextel Cup series.  He started racing a 50cc motorcycle at age five.  His parents and two younger brothers spent their weekends either preparing for or participating in races.  By age eight, Johnson had won the 60cc class championship.  He gained experience ...

Governor Races For a Cause

WRAL News CONCORD— Some families of deployed National Guardsmen continue to struggle financially, and Gov. Mike Easley has taken up their cause. This past weekend he raised money by getting behind the wheel at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord. “I’ll try to bring [the car] back in one or two pieces,” Easley joked. After a handshake here, an autograph there, and lots of pictures, it was show time. In his specially tailored National Guard racing suit, the governor hit the track to raise money. Robert Johnson of the Charlotte Bobcats was one of the ...

Gov. Easley Races at Lowe’s Motor Speedway

WRAL's David Crabtree joins Governor Easley as he races to raise money for the North Carolina National Guard's Family Readiness Group.  You can view the video here.

Jimmie Johnson’s Radio Show

Listen to Gov. Easley on Jimmie Johnson's 'Not What You Expected' on XM Satellite Radio February 22, 2007 http://www.xmradio.com/jimmiejohnson/

UNC Women’s Soccer Team Recognize by Easley

WTVD 12/07/06  RALEIGH - The UNC Tar Heel's soccer team just won a national championship and Thursday they were honored by the Governor. Coach Anson Dorrance and the women from his soccer squad were the guests at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. Governor Mike Easley met with the team just four days after they won their 18th national championship. Governor Easley commented, "They lost five seniors and seven freshman stepped up. There's something special about the UNC the tradition, the dynasty that they have created and we're showing that we can continue in that," he said. Calling the women's soccer team a dynasty isn't a stretch. Carolina has won 18 of the 25 women's championship. They have never gone more than three years without winning ...

“Wheels of Fortune” Documentary on the Economic Impact of NASCAR in North Carolina from WRAL-TV

Governor Mike Easley appears in a WRAL-TV documentary about the economic impact of NASCAR. You can view a portion of the documentary here.

Gov. Easley Welcomes Stanley Cup to State Capitol

Gov. Mike Easley welcomed the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup, captured by the 2006 champion Carolina Hurricanes, to the State Capitol.  Easley received the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes on behalf of all North Carolinians. “It is appropriate that the cup come to the Capitol because the historic win by the Hurricanes will be as much a part of North Carolina history as the people and events that we traditionally celebrate here,” Easley said.  “We are delighted and honored that the Carolina Hurricanes have included us, the people of North Carolina, in their victory celebration.  North Carolina’s citizens and hockey fans are proud of the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the ...

Toast of the town

Easley, lawmakers fete national champion Tar Heels

Sports Illustrated Tuesday, April 12, 2005  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- One by one, Gov. Mike Easley shook hands Tuesday with the 17 players on the national champion North Carolina men's basketball team, pausing to pass along some words of encouragement or congratulation before they moved past him to pick up a flute of orange soda and climb the central staircase at the Executive Mansion. Easley, the basketball players and coach Roy Williams then raised their glasses of orange Crush -- the spoils of a good-natured bet with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich -- in a mock toast to the chief executive who had seemed certain before last Monday night that his Fighting Illini would be ...

Easley Won’t Be Thrown Off Track

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