North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday.The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities following the historic flooding in the mountains in September.
Western North Carolina Receives $73.5 Million in Interest-Free Loans for Hurricane Relief Efforts
Hurricane relief loans are reaching Western North Carolina local governments through a $100 million program initiated by the state.
North Carolina House advances half a billion for Helene relief
RALEIGH, N.C. (CN) — North Carolina continues to make progress with disaster recovery, as lawmakers in the state House moved forward funding for Hurricane Helene relief Wednesday, working to distribute $500 million to the ongoing rebuilding effort.
North Carolina Struggles With Helene's $60-Billion Recovery Cost
It will cost $60 billion for North Carolina to recover from Hurricane Helene, according to the latest state estimate. “The challenges in relation to this are so enormous,” Thomas Chandler, deputy director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University,
NC House passes $500 million Helene Relief Bill
The North Carolina House of Representatives passed House Bill 47, known as the “Disaster Recovery Act of 2025,” with strong support Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. House Bill 47 allocates $500 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Western North Carolina,
NC House approves funding for Western NC recovery. What’s in it, and what was left out
Officials say much more money is needed for Helene recovery. And then there’s the call for Eastern North Carolina funding.
Mules that delivered supplies in Western North Carolina after Helene killed in accident
An accident killed three mules in a crew that trekked in crucial supplies after Helene left areas throughout Western North ...
2 lanes of Helene-damaged portion of I-40 in western NC set to reopen in just days
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Two lanes on a portion of I-40 that suffered catastrophic damage when Hurricane Helene hit western ...
Bishop of Western North Carolina calls on faithful to pray for Pope Francis
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte called on the faithful to pray for Pope Francis during a service in Mint Hill ...
Western Carolina vs. Wofford men’s basketball tickets still available for Wednesday, February 26
The Western Carolina Catamounts (8-18, 4-11 SoCon) face the Wofford Terriers (15-13, 9-6 SoCon) in a matchup of SoCon teams ...
Western North Carolina Train Show delights with classic and cutting-edge model displays
FLETCHER, N.C. (WLOS) — The Western North Carolina Train Show took place in Fletcher, N.C., on Feb. 22. Held at the WNC ...
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Restoring Western North Carolina’s Infrastructure: NCDOT Receives $250 Million in Federal Emergency Relief Funds
Of this funding, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will receive $250 million to repair damaged roadways ...
School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Friday, Feb. 21
Here is a list of school systems that are closed or operating on delays Friday, Feb. 21, because of winter weather impacts.
Chattanooga vs. Western Carolina Picks, Odds and Prediction – February 19
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