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The governor's release is dated "Friday, January 9, 2026" and begins "Today Governor Josh Stein announced Johnson & Johnson ... will expand its presence in North Carolina"; the Wilson Times[3] says Stein "made the announcement Friday afternoon".
Trade report tying the Wilson plant to J&J's two new US plants and $55 billion pledge; J&J declined to disclose financial and location details.[1]
Local report: Stein announced it Friday afternoon, the specific site has not been announced, an incentives hearing is to come, and the BEST Center expansion that won the project.[1]
WRAL's state government reporter on the 500 jobs, the cancer-drug focus, the $12 million training appropriation and Wilson County's unemployment rate.
Eastern North Carolina TV report of the announcement, recalling the October 2024 Wilson and August 2025 Holly Springs projects.[1]
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