NC House drafts $500M Helene relief bill as Gov. Stein pushes for $1B in urgent funding
As of Tuesday, there is still $225 million from the third Helene relief bill that has not been appropriated. On Monday, Feb.
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
‘Less revenue, greater demands’: NC Gov. Josh Stein cautious ahead of budget work
Generally, Senate Republicans favor lower raises and taxes, and adding more to the state’s Savings Reserve Fund, known as the ...
NC Treasurer outlines $100M Helene loan program
It is now known where $100 million in Hurricane Helene relief loans will be coming to municipalities from State Treasurer Brad Briner.
NC House bill suggests $500M in Helene relief after Governor asks for $1B
Governor Josh Stein says the one billion dollars he’s requesting for continued recovery in Western North Carolina is just the beginning and he will be asking for more. But on Tuesday, three ...
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North Carolina's new Democratic governor pledges to rebuild after Helene, work with GOP
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein kicked off his term in office Saturday by praising the resilience of the state's residents following Hurricane Helene and pledging to “cut ...
Gov. Stein to make announcement on small business recovery after Helene
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is set to make an announcement on supporting small business recovery after Hurricane Helene.
Post-Helene Asheville, Buncombe homeless count will include those on FEMA hotel vouchers
More than 100 volunteers have embarked on the January point in time count, a tally of people experiencing homelessness in ...
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Republican Official Invites ICE to Raid Public Schools Next
A Republican official just opened the doors of every public school in his state to federal immigration authorities, as ...
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In Helene and other disasters, these rules govern how NC counts casualties
North Carolina says 104 people died as a result of Helene, raising questions about why some people are on the list and others ...
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Non-profit helps Hurricane Helene victims
Appalachian Hope 4 U was started by Fred and Christie Huger of Fairfield, Va., and Scott and Tina Lough of Scherr, W.Va.. Tammy Kimble, who lives in Fluvanna, got involved with the organization with ...
Speaker taps Wayne County’s Bell as his rules chairman successor
Seventh-term Wayne County Republican John Bell has been tapped by and to succeed Destin Hall as the chairman of the powerful ...