NCDOT knew I-40 would flood in Asheville 2 days before Helene hit. Here’s how
The state was able to position trucks and troopers on the interstate south of Asheville just before the French Broad River ...
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As natural disasters surge, FEMA’s budget shortfalls could delay Helene recovery
That’s led to delays in housing, road and flood control projects in U.S. communities damaged by past storms, including those ...
Helene hit thousands of WNC mobile homes, hurting some of the most vulnerable populations
Residents in mobile homes are more likely to be harmed in severe storms like Tropical Storm Helene. The Federal Emergency ...
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For a Good Cause: Conservation Corps of Long Beach sends volunteers to aid in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
Members from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach will be headed to Black Mountain, N.C. on Thursday, Nov. 21, to serve the communities most affected by Hurricane Helene.
NC’s hurricane recovery agency acknowledges accounting errors on work in Eastern NC
We were going fast and not watching carefully enough,” said Laura Hogshead, chief operating officer of the state’s Office of ...
Princeville building for a future after flooding of Florence, Matthew
Princeville is known across North Carolina for the devastation it experienced during multiple hurricanes. A new project is designed to ...
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Lawmakers grill state officials over previous storms response amid Helene relief package talks
Governor Cooper has proposed $3.9 billion in state funds towards damaged homes, economic relief, and agriculture caused by ...
NC legislature approves bill that shifts government power away from Democrats
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina approved wide-ranging legislation Wednesday that was billed as another round of ...
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HUD Announces Additional Aid for Victims of Hurricane Helene
The latest round of assistance will provide shelter for homeless families in communities across North Carolina and South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Tropical Storm Helene caused $53 billion in damage, early report says. Here's what we know.
Western North Carolina felt the brunt of it, when the storm devastated counties and left thousands without power and water.
Under the Dome: House GOP overrides veto, elects incoming speaker and votes to shift power
Sprawling legislation released publicly Tuesday evening, and quickly advanced to a vote in the House, proposes far-reaching ...
NC lawmakers announce new Helene relief package as Cooper hammers legislative priorities
Republican legislative leaders are coming back to Raleigh to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill to increase spending on private school tuition vouchers by hundreds of millions of ...