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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
My North Carolina home was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, resulting in $78,000 in damages — can I deduct those big losses on my 2025 tax return?
When Hurricane Helene ravaged North Carolina, it left destruction in its path — and plenty of questions among homeowners about the cost of repairing and rebuilding. In the months since the 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 ...
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 ...
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Georgia House budget boosts funding for Hurricane Helene relief
The Georgia House of Representatives Wednesday unveiled an amended 2025 budget that boosts Hurricane Helene relief and reshuffles spending in the state’s troubled prisons.
Popular Boone concert hall, Legends, to be demolished due to Hurricane Helene damage
Legends, a social event space that was often considered a nightclub on Appalachian State University’s campus, is set to be ...
New Smyrna Beach quilters to send 100 quilts to families affected by Hurricane Helene
Pelican Piecemakers Quilt Guild members have worked for five months making 100 quilts to send to families affected by Hurricane Helene.
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 ...
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 ...