RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 13 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: North Carolina is working with local manufacturers to shift their production to make critical medical supplies. In March, Governor Roy Cooper established the state's Task Force for Emergency Repurposing of Manufacturing (TFERM) to increase the amount of protective gear made here at home. "North Carolina has a long history as a leader in manufacturing and innovation, and I'm proud that our   more