North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked state legislators to double their spending to date on Hurricane Helene recovery and approve it now.
Governor Josh Stein requests $1.07 billion in funding for Helene recovery in western NC
Months after Hurricane Helene ravaged western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein requested $1.07 billion in immediate funding to support continued recovery in affected areas on Monday morning.
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.
NC’s new governor: More Helene recovery, and scrutiny, for Stein’s administration
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein was in Boone on Friday for another move his office is making on Helene recovery. Stein and the Dogwood Health Trust held a news conference about a public-private partnership to help small businesses in Western North Carolina hit by Helene.
NC Gov. Stein seeks $1B in new Helene recovery aid for ‘immediate needs.’ What he wants
Gov. Josh Stein is asking the N.C. General Assembly for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money this spring to help Western North Carolina address its “immediate needs.” Stein, a Democrat, wants the legislature to spend $1.
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
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 ...
As federal Helene funding for NC fell $10 billion short, local officials call for more aid
A group of Western North Carolina mayors and elected officials called for more action on funding as federal aid requests have ...
Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?
The social media users who made videos claiming that Vance found North Carolina hurricane victims furnished apartments to ...
WNC man loses $77K in bulldozer scam while helping Helene victims
Jacob Jarvis' home was ravaged by Helene. He's using his business to help rebuild his community. Now, the business owner is ...
FEMA plans Housing Resource Fair in Valdosta for families impacted by Hurricane Helene
FEMA will host a Housing Resource Fair Saturday in Valdosta for families impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
Stein asks NC lawmakers to pay $1 billion for 'urgent rebuilding needs' in western areas after Helene
Gov. Josh Stein's Helene budget proposal details spending plans for rebuilding homes, giving out business grants, repairing ...
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Virginia’s legislative budget looks to tackle Helene relief quickly
Lawmakers in Richmond for the 2025 legislative session are hoping to get funds into folks' hands as quickly as possible as ...
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FEMA to host housing resource fair for Hurricane Helene survivors in Valdosta
Join FEMA on February 8 to connect with housing resources, local organizations, and financial assistance for recovery.
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 ...