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Stein touts Renew NC homebuilding efforts, as many remain on waitlist
Stein highlights housing recovery as hundreds await assistance, and thousands are deemed ineligible.
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Applications open for Renew NC’s Helene recovery rental housing program
NC Department of Commerce has released $70 million in federal funding for Renew NC's Multi-Family Construction Repair Program with application now open through Nov 2nd.
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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.
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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.
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Helene debris raises wildfire fears
Recovery officials warn western NC faces years of elevated fire risk as timber markets, housing and workforce pressures complicate rebuilding.
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Flash flooding prompts rapid road repairs across WNC
As repair crews remain deployed across western NC, state officials say the focus remains on restoring safe access while preparing for more weather-related disruptions in the days ahead.
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New flood damage renews questions about WNC recovery
Washed-out highway near Henderson County line underscores continuing infrastructure risks as mountain communities brace for more rain.
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NC-11 ratings shift towards Democrats amid Edwards ethics probe
NC-11's rating shifts in favor of Democrats, as Edwards, caught up in an ethics investigation, faces a strong Democratic challenger in the fall.
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Private actors shape mountain recovery after Helene
At a recent meeting of the GROW NC Resilience Subcommittee, leaders described a strategy focused on better aligning risk, investment, and decision-making — with an emphasis on using detailed data to guide both public spending and private action.
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New FEMA funds target WNC recovery gaps
As western North Carolina approaches the 19-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene on April 27, a new infusion of federal disaster funding is highlighting both the progress made and the long road still ahead.
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Challenger Ager takes early lead in NC-11 fundraising over Edwards
NC-11 incumbent US Rep. Chuck Edwards trails Democratic challenger Jamie Ager in fundraising, according to Q1 reports.
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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.
