North Carolina, Helene

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities
Western North Carolina Receives $73.5 Million in Interest-Free Loans for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief loans are reaching Western North Carolina local governments through a $100 million program initiated by the state.
North Carolina House passes $500M Helene recovery bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives has passed House Bill 47, known as the "Disaster Recovery Act of 2025," with bipartisan supp
North Carolina House passes Helene aid but Josh Stein wants more
The North Carolina House pushed forward $500 million in aid to rebuild the western part of the state from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, roughly half the amount Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) asked for.
North Carolina House advances half a billion for Helene relief
North Carolina continues to make progress with disaster recovery, as lawmakers in the state House moved forward funding for Hurricane Helene relief Tuesday,
NC House voting on more money for Helene recovery, unemployment aid
Two bills focused on helping people, businesses and local governments from western North Carolina bounce back following Hurricane Helene are being voted on Tuesday in the state House. Lawmakers first took up a $500 million Helene aid bill,
Mules that delivered supplies in Western North Carolina after Helene killed in accident
An accident killed three mules in a crew that trekked in crucial supplies after Helene left areas throughout Western North ...
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Boil water advisory issued for town in Western North Carolina
Officials in McDowell County, North Carolina, issued a boil water advisory after a main water break in Old Fort.
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Restoring Western North Carolina’s Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds
Of this funding, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will receive $250 million to repair damaged roadways ...
North Carolina man gets 14 years for second child sex crime conviction
Cook admitted to using the phone to access child sexual abuse material around the time that he first gained access to the ...
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Wildfire in Western North Carolina threatens homes, smoke impacts local roads
"Smoke may impact communities around Highway 221 in North Cove and 226 between Marion and Spruce Pine this afternoon and overnight. The public is urged to use caution when driving through smoke, ...
Bishop of Western North Carolina calls on faithful to pray for Pope Francis
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during a service in Mint Hill ...
School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Friday, Feb. 21
Here is a list of school systems that are closed or operating on delays Friday, Feb. 21, because of winter weather impacts.
NC House approves funding for Western NC recovery. What’s in it, and what was left out
Officials say much more money is needed for Helene recovery. And then there’s the call for Eastern North Carolina funding.