News

NC state lawmakers passed another disaster relief bill June 26 to aid WNC recovery in the aftermath of Helene, signed by Gov. Stein June 27.
By Deanna Sipe Click here for updates on this story RALEGH, North Carolina (WLOS) -- The North Carolina House of Representatives ...
The Senate proposal is very similar to how the chamber proposed to fund relief in its budget. It has millions for western NC ...
Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives approved a proposal to invest an additional $700 million to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts across Western North Carolina. This latest ...
The last-minute push to help western North Carolina's recovery came as the state's Republican legislative leaders struggle to ...
A continuing resolution keeps state government funded and operating when the state legislature fails to pass a budget. State ...
It wasn’t until yesterday, as the shot clock was running out on this session, that they finally decided to vote out a version ...
The North Carolina Senate on Monday unanimously approved a $700 million recovery package aimed at aiding Western North ...
On June 12, Western Carolina University Chancellor Kelli Brown announced she would immediately close the university’s Office ...
Mountain Aid Project, a nonprofit based in Morganton, has received a grant from Duke Energy to assist farmers in western ...
Visitors will enjoy live performances, cool temperatures, and blackberry-themed specials from local restaurants.
It puts $700 million into a Helene reserve fund, only spending $500 of that for now. It also moves nearly $300 million from the DOT to relief efforts.