NC lawmakers weigh new aid for Hurricane Helene, drafting up $500 million in new spending
State lawmakers are preparing to spend an additional $500 million in relief for western North Carolina, laying the groundwork for their fourth aid package since Hurricane Helene and the first of 2025.
NC lawmakers propose smaller Helene recovery bill
Republican legislative leaders in the state House proposed spending $500 million on Helene aid relief but have not yet detailed how that money might be focused.
How the NC House's Helene recovery bill differs from Gov. Josh Stein's plan
The state House introduced a new $500 million Helene recovery funding bill Wednesday. The amount is about half of what Gov. Josh Stein proposed spending earlier this week, although the two plans for western North Carolina include many similar programs.
Gov. Josh Stein asks NC lawmakers for another billion in Hurricane Helene aid
Gov. Josh Stein is asking North Carolina lawmakers to set out more than $1 billion in new relief funding for Hurricane Helene recovery — almost double the total amount the state has allocated thus far.
State lawmakers meet to debate how to spend an additional $500 million on Helene relief funding for western NC
State lawmakers will meet again Wednesday to debate spending an additional $500 million on Helene relief for western North Carolina. Republican legislative leaders made the announcement Tuesday, a day after Democratic Gov.
Hurricane debris crews making final pass in some parts of Augusta
Some parts of Augusta are getting their final pass by crews who are picking up debris from Hurricane Helene. What's the ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their local bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads and culverts. They're a critical part of ...
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Ingles Q1 Profits Take a Hit as Grocer Feels Effects of Hurricane Helene
North Carolina-based retailer estimates that approximately $55M-$65M of revenue was lost due to catastrophic storm ...
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Treasure Island police, fire getting new facility after Hurricane Helene destroyed previous one
Treasure Island Fire Rescue and Police Department have been operating out of portable buildings in City Hall’s parking lot ...
Hope in Hardship: Burnsville couple's power back on four months after Hurricane Helene
Diane and Bill Merz detail their experience living through the storm, surviving off community help and generators ...
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Phillies finalizing repairs to BayCare Ballpark after hurricane damages their spring training facility
The Philadelphia Phillies are getting set to begin their annual spring training in Clearwater but not before there were major ...
Video of Hurricane Helene survivor moving into apartment captured under Biden | Fact check
The video was captured on Jan. 9, according to FEMA. President Donald Trump was sworn into office more than a week later on ...
Months after Hurricane Helene, efforts to restore devastated communities continue
It's been more than four months since Hurricane Helene devastated communities from Virginia to Florida, costing people their ...
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, NC ballad singers perform sold-out shows in Charleston
Nest of Singing Birds came to Charleston to perform their ballad swap and share the spirits and voices of their ancestors in ...
Hurricane Helene destroyed their bridge, but residents must pay for its replacement
Hurricane Helene damaged more than 7,000 private bridges, roads, and culverts in North Carolina. They're a critical part of ...
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Four Districts Had Damaged Schools After Hurricane Helene. How Are They Doing Now?
Four schools took on so much damage during Hurricane Helene that their students needed to relocate. Some temporarily, some ...