Western North Carolina, Trump

Western North Carolina hopes Trump will make Helene-battered region great again
Although the work to rebuild western North Carolina since it was shattered by a storm last fall has been shadowed by complications, disaster relief groups are hoping for change now that President Donald Trump has assumed office.
Search for animal cruelty suspect ends in Western North Carolina
Multiple dogs were seized and transported by Rutherford County Animal Control after a search warrant was conducted. Deputies identified the owner of t
Western North Carolina residents among hundreds pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riots
President Donald Trump pardoned over 1,500 people charged in the U.S. Capitol riots Jan. 6, 2021 – including some from Western North Carolina.
Mixed reactions as Trump proposes “getting rid of” FEMA while visiting Western North Carolina
Some residents affected by Hurricane Florence in 2018 say FEMA has been a lifeline while others affected by Hurricane Helene feel it hasn't done much.
WATCH: Trump promises help to western North Carolina, maybe an end to FEMA
Promising to bring congressional fiscal help and hammering away at FEMA, second-term Republican President Donald Trump’s first domestic trip led off Friday talking to residents in
President Donald Trump arrives in Western North Carolina
President Donald Trump has issued a “full and unconditional pardon” to Washington, DC, police lieutenant Andrew Zabavsky and officer Terence Sutton for their roles in the death of 20-year-old Karon Hylton-Brown, a case that drew protests on the heels of the murder of George Floyd.
Watch: Trump delivers remarks during visit to western North Carolina
President Trump is set to deliver remarks Friday in hurricane-hit western North Carolina, after ripping the Biden administration’s handling of the disaster throughout the final stretch of his campaign.
Presidential visit ‘very good news’ for western North Carolina, governor says
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein says it’s good news about President Donald Trump’s visit and that the recovery from Hurricane Helene is “front-of-mind of the new
Trump to visit western North Carolina on Friday
During his inaugural address on Monday, Trump spoke about how Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc upon rural areas of the Tar Heel State in late September.
President Trump to visit western North Carolina to tour Hurricane Helene damage
During his visit on Friday, President Trump is scheduled to tour areas hit by Helene and get updates on recovery efforts.
President Trump visits western NC; Helene survivors hopeful for more help to arrive
Locals shared their stories of what it's been like in the months after Hurricane Helene hit the area. State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide 10 Dog Breeds that are Geniuses Above The Rest Marilyn Manson won’t face sexual assault,
President Donald Trump floats FEMA elimination during Western North Carolina visit
It’s his first visit to North Carolina since taking office and second visit to the Asheville area since Helene hit.
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Hoops for Hunger collects food and hygiene items for western North Carolina
The eight-team tournament on Sunday typically sends their donations to Carolina Cupboard. This year, the donations meant more ...
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FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office
(AP) – President Donald Trump stepped back into the presidency this week moving quickly to set a new agenda, but from his ...
Highlights from Eagles' NFC Championship Game win vs. Commanders
Eagles and Commanders players arrived at Lincoln Financial Field in style, showcasing sharp suits, bold streetwear, and ...
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Police advise on how to handle frightening ransom scam calls
Authorities suggest if you receive one of these calls, call the person who you believe is the kidnapping victim. Your loved one will likely have no knowledge of the incident or the fact that their ...
Visitors flock to Fletcher for Repticon's exotic animal showcase at WNC Ag Center
FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — Community members gathered in Fletcher, N.C., for the annual Repticon on Jan. 25. Dozens of species ...
For some Americans in the West, life expectancy now nearly matches that of Congo, Haiti
Americans’ health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of different ...
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Writers read their work to raise money for Western NC
NC Ten for Ten is a statewide initiative of North Carolina writers to aid in the support and long-term recovery of western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene last September.  Through ...