Months after Helene, western North Carolina still rebuilding
Closing in on five months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, the area is far from being rebuilt. Insurance claims are being processed, and the federal government has done the initial appropriations for recovery.
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Stein, lawmakers should move quickly to tie off the work of Rebuild NC
One of Gov. Josh Stein’s best actions since taking office was to make rebuilding hurricane ravaged western North Carolina a top priority, and putting a new office with new leaders in charge. Unfortunately,
In latest visit, Stein presses state lawmakers for $1 billion in immediate Helene funding
During his latest visit to WNC, Gov. Josh Stein asked state lawmakers for an additional $1 billion in funding for Helene recovery.
Stein asks NC lawmakers to pay $1 billion for 'urgent rebuilding needs' in western areas after Helene
More than $1 billion is needed immediately in western North Carolina to continue the post-Helene rebuilding efforts, Gov. Josh Stein said Monday, urging state legislative leaders to approve the funds.
NC Gov. Stein announces Helene recovery budget
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein was in Henderson County Monday to announce his proposed budget for Hurricane Helene recovery.
Under the Dome: Stein asks NC lawmakers for $1B in Helene recovery funds
Good morning and welcome to the Under the Dome newsletter. I’m Emily Vespa. Gov. Josh Stein is asking state lawmakers for $1.07 billion in Hurricane Helene recovery funds to address Western North Carolina’s “immediate needs.
NC lawmakers are failing the people of western NC. Give more for Hurricane Helene recovery. | Opinion
An emergency requires urgency, but apparently that doesn’t apply to the North Carolina General Assembly. The ...
'Horrific': North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene describe disaster to President Trump
North Carolina residents described harrowing escapes from rising floodwaters from Hurricane Helene as Trump surveyed the ...
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Why Is ReBuild NC Involved in Disaster Management in Western North Carolina?
The state’s new governor said the troubled relief agency which fumbled hurricane relief in the east wouldn’t go to western NC ...
Volunteer-led disaster relief still helping people in Western North Carolina months after Hurricane Helene
SWANNANOA, NC (WDBJ) - A disaster relief charity based in Swannanoa, NC (10 miles east of Asheville) is still operating five ...
Lessons in disaster: Holes in emergency plan underscored Helene response challenges in NC
Hurricane Helene triggered more than 2,000 landslides, hazardous spills, and infrastructure failures in North Carolina.
North Carolina Congressman Harrigan discusses big issues
The 119th  Congress began in January with a lot on its plate. Issues range from Chinese and Iranian influence trying to bring ...
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Western North Carolina hopes Trump will make Helene-battered region great again
The sprawling bureaucracy at the multiple levels of government has handicapped rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Helene ...
NC lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds
We’ve got to start moving on housing,” said Jonathan Krebs, Western North Carolina recovery advisor, but delays in D.C. could ...