North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein asked state legislators Monday to roughly double their spending so far on recovery from Hurricane Helene, warning that waiting will cause more business closings, housing construction delays and students falling behind.
Chimney Rock, North Carolina, recovery shows progress post-Helene
Residents are slowly rebuilding the village of Chimney Rock, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. "There's hope coming back," said Shane Zoccole, one of the volunteers in the area.
Gov. Josh Stein requests more than $1 billion for rebuilding Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina
Gov. Josh Stein is requesting more than $1 billion from North Carolina lawmakers to help rebuild Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Stein made his budget request Monday in Asheville. It includes $150 million across two grant programs for businesses that suffered physical damage or significant economic loss.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money.
Stein requests $1.07B to rebuild western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Governor Josh Stein has proposed $1.07 billion Monday in immediate funding to support rebuilding western North Carolina.
North Carolina gov. requests $1 billion+ in immediate Helene recovery funding
FEMA, North Carolina gov. say more temporary homes coming to Helene survivors in 2025] The funds requested go through July 1, 2025, to ride out the current fiscal year. Another r
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon partnered with ForgiveCo to give a fresh start to thousands of North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene in a ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Pledges Major Recovery Funds for Hurricane-Hit Western Regions
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is presenting a budget for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. He supports local ...
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Gov. Josh Stein asks state Legislature for $1 billion toward Hurricane Helene relief
Western North Carolinians are still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Monday's announcement could help with that.
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Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina community helped by WVRC Media listeners making progress but still work to do
BURNSVILLE, N.C. — The director of the Emergency Management Agency in Yancey County, North Carolina said he’s shocked at 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 ...
Wildfires erupt near North Carolina towns ravaged by Hurricane Helene
As of Thursday morning, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 250 acres and is now 55% contained.
NC Gov. Stein proposes $1 billion in Helene recovery. Here’s what he’s asking for
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the N.C. General Assembly to fund $1 billion in Helene storm recovery this spring, so Western North Carolina can have the money for “immediate needs.” Stein, a Democrat, ...