News
NC DOT ‘fared well’ in state budget, will focus on Helene recovery
Heather Millet, NCDOT legislative director, said the department emerged from this year's budget process with additional resources across several programs.
News
8 local governments receive $4 million in state grants
Eight local government projects are projected to create almost 400 jobs and partially funded by more than $4 million in RIA grants.
News
Lake Lure dam bridge replacement delayed
Right-of-way acquisition was delayed from fiscal year 2027 to fiscal year 2029 and moving construction from fiscal year 2028 to fiscal year 2030. The revised project carries a total estimated cost of $37.41 million.
News
Stein Announces $100M investment in BorgWarner
The expansion is being partially funded by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) awarded to BorgWarner Industrial Solutions LLC, which was approved by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee
News
Helene survivors receive new homes as rebuild expands
Boone-based Christian humanitarian aid organization Samaritan’s Purse, announced on Friday that it is expanding its rebuild program, adding 19 new locations across four states, including North Carolina, to those affected by Hurricane Helene's devastation.
News
Why we eat collard greens and black eyed peas to ring in the new year
Collard Greens and black-eyed peas are eaten on New Year's Day in the South, as they are believed to bring wealth, health, luck, and prosperity.
News
$29M more in federal funds coming to NC for Helene recovery
State agencies and communities in western NC will soon be receiving $29 million in federal public assistance reimbursements for Hurricane Helene recovery projects.
News
Housing recovery applications for Helene victims close Dec. 31
Applications for Renew NC's housing assistance for Helene victims must be submitted by Dec 31st.
News
$13.8M in grants awarded to small businesses in western NC
Grants totaling $13.8 million through the NC Department of Commerce’s were recently awarded to 19 new small business recovery projects in western NC.
News
An NC apple farmer’s reflections on recovery a year after Helene
Nearly one year after Helene, apple farmers reflect on the crop damage, recovery, and what to expect at this year's state fair.
Opinion
Half a billion in taxpayer dollars, still no clear plan
At a time when Hurricane Helene recovery and infrastructure funds need strengthening, this $500M should be directed to priorities with clear, measurable returns.
Opinion
Keep moving forward on housing
Most countries don’t use government-sponsored enterprises to buy home loans. America’s system increases cost and risk without boosting homeownership rates.
