News
EXCLUSIVE: Harrigan introduces SAFE Rural Act for storm resilience
Legislation introduced by US Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-NC10 would establish a flood resilience fund within FEMA.
News
FEMA approves $197M to western NC after fraud review
The latest funding package includes more than $179 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants for 30 projects related to Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Chantal, and other federally declared disasters, along with an additional $18 million through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).
News
FEMA approves $297M for Helene recovery
The announcements represent one of the largest single batches of recovery funding approved since the storm struck in September 2024.
News
DEQ awards $215M for water projects from Helene damage
On April 16, the State Water Infrastructure Authority and the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $215 million to fund 66 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across 26 counties.
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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.
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Windstream telecom workers vote out union in NC
The employees voted 61-50 to decertify the Communications Workers of America, affecting workers in Matthews, Mooresville, Tryon, and Wadesboro.
News
NC miners challenge NLRB policy blocking vote to remove union
A decision could determine not only whether the Spruce Pine workers will receive a vote, but also whether the board revisits a policy that affects decertification efforts nationwide.
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.
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$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.
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Stein makes new appointments to state boards and commissions
On Friday, Governor Josh Stein’s office announced a new round of appointments to boards and commissions across North Carolina.
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Spruce Pine reminds western NC ‘we’re in this together’
Relief funding from the General Assembly has helped to carry some of the burden as towns wait for FEMA reimbursements.
Opinion
Leadership on $2.75 trillion digital economy at stake in NC’s Senate race
States that lead in digital technologies will set the pace for American economic competitiveness. NC is positioned to be one of those states. We can choose Senate representation that matches the moment.
