After Helene, flood victims wonder: Should we still be living in this part of Charlotte?
Months after Helene-related flooding pummeled this area of Mecklenburg County, residents continue to cope with the kinds of messes you might imagine still need cleaning up in Western North Carolina.
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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 ...
Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle
Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House.
Woodfin mayor vows to continue speaking for voters despite censure by town council
The Town Council of Woodfin formally censured Mayor Jim McAllister on Oct. 15, 2024, for multiple violations of the town's ...
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NC House passes $500 million Hurricane Helene relief package: 'We will do more'
Included is $140 million for the Home Reconstruction and Repair Project and $100 million toward private road and bridge repair and replacement.
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Around the Clock: What Happens Before, During & After a Disaster
Take, for example, Victoria Cortes, an emergency management planner for Henderson County, North Carolina. A few days before ...
Thomasville child care facility closed by NCDHHS in ’emergency action’ for children’s safety; Mother files police report
A Thomasville child care facility was forced to close its doors amid allegations of assault at the facility. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human ...
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As more mental health crisis centers open across the state, here’s what you need to know
North Carolina's (mostly free) mental health crisis services are expanding. Here’s what they do and how to find them.
An all-star cast staged Concert for Carolina for Helene victims. Where did the money go?
It’s been nearly four months since an all-star lineup including Luke Combs and Eric Church took to Charlotte’s biggest stage ...
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These bills from NC lawmakers could go the distance
The 2025 legislative session in North Carolina has already seen nearly 300 bills filed, with many focusing on gun laws and ...
What Dismantling FEMA Will Really Mean When the Next Disaster Strikes
FEMA workers and disaster survivors open up about Donald Trump's call for “fundamentally reforming or overhauling FEMA or ...
In meeting with Tillis and Budd, Stein seeks billions more for Helene recovery
In a formal request to the White House and Congress, Gov. Josh Stein asked for billions more in federal funding for Tropical ...