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 ...
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Winter in Western NC can be bad. For Helene survivors, it’s worse.
With their homes gone, many now live in campers and tents. But with winter in full effect, finding enough propane to heat ...
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Governor Stein to reveal recovery budget Monday as western NC struggles post-storm
It has been more than four months since Hurricane Helene caused widespread destruction in Western North Carolina. Since the storm passed, lawmakers have been divided over how to fund the recovery ...
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What is Grow NC? Governor's newly created office to aid Helene relief in western NC explained
MICHELLE. THANK YOU. LEADERS IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE ARE DEBATING THE NEXT STEPS TO HELP WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA RECOVER, MONTHS AFTER HELENE, DEVASTATED THAT REGION JUST DAYS INTO THE NEW YEAR ...
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Damage from Helene: Hellbenders may get endangered species listing
By now, the story of Hurricane Helene is a tragically familiar one: the endless rain, the swollen rivers, the angry water indiscriminately destroying lives and homes. The storm killed more than 230 ...
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Truist Foundation to give $20M for Western NC Helene recovery. It’s just the start of aid
The Truist Foundation will give over $20 million for Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina. The Charlotte-based bank’s foundation is partnering with Center for Disaster ...
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Federal money for housing in western NC could be delayed until fall, top Helene officials warn
Matt Calabria (left), who leads the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina, and Jonathan Krebs, Gov. Josh Stein's advisor for western North Carolina, testify for state lawmakers on ...