The Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments (UCPCOG) represents a collective endeavor spanning five dynamic counties in North Carolina—Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson. Established as part of 16 regional councils formed across the state in 1971, the UCPCOG serves as an economic linchpin, fostering regional cooperation and driving developmental initiatives across its diverse landscape.  The UCPCOG ranks ninth in land mass encompassing 2,707 square miles in the five counties.