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NC receives over $12 million in community block grants
The grants fund housing and public improvements for moderate- and low-income individuals.
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Stein announces hundreds of millions for infrastructure projects in WNC
As western North Carolina continues to recover more than a year later from Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein’s office has released several announcements in recent days detailing funding for infrastructure repairs.
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$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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Homeowners left waiting as FEMA yet to approve Helene buyouts
Not a single application for a homeowner buyout through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) submitted by western North Carolina homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene has been approved, according to Gov. Josh Stein, as the Oct. 31 deadline to apply quickly approaches.
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Applications open for Blue Haven for Helene victims
The development is funded by the Chief Cares Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Eric Church, a country music star and native of NC.
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Country music star Eric Church to buy more land to house Helene victims
Eric Church looks to buy more land for Helene victims as the first development has sold out.
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NC native Eric Church buys property for Helene victims
Last week, country music legend and NC native Eric Church purchased land to build 40 homes for Helene victims.
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White House Christmas tree from North Carolina carries special significance after Helene
North Carolina once again carried on a tradition this week with the delivery of a Fraser Fir from an Avery County Christmas tree farm that will appear in the Blue Room in the White House. Dillion and Ben, two Clydesdale horses, brought the tree up the White House driveway on a carriage. Sam, David, and...
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WNC voters show determination with turnout surpassing the rest of the state
Despite the challenges residents have faced after Hurricane Helene, voter turnout in the 13 western North Carolina counties hit the hardest has slightly exceeded that in the rest of the state at this point in the election cycle.
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A symbol of joy after Helene: White House Blue Room Christmas tree coming from NC
For the second year in a row, a North Carolina Christmas tree farm was chosen to have one of its trees appear in the Blue Room of the White House this Christmas.
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Luke Combs concert raises nearly $25 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
A benefit concert in Charlotte over the weekend starring country music singers Luke Combs and Eric Church raised at least $24.5 million for disaster relief efforts in western North Carolina.
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Early voting begins on Thursday – Here’s where NC voters can cast their ballots
Across North Carolina, 419 early voting sites will open on Thursday, and voters can go to any site open in their county to cast their ballot. Though hours of operation will vary by location, early voting will offer flexibility to voters with weekend and evening hours.
