NC lawmakers are failing the people of western NC. Give more for Hurricane Helene recovery. | Opinion
An emergency requires urgency, but apparently that doesn’t apply to the North Carolina General Assembly. The ...
Winter has shifted the needs of those in WNC after Helene. Here’s how you can help
As western North Carolina fights to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, the need for aid is more urgent now ...
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North Fork Fire in Western North Carolina at 90% containment, emergency officials say
A McDowell County wildfire was 90% contained by Wednesday morning, one week after it was first reported. The North Fork Fire ...
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Fact Check: Did Helene bill take money from western North Carolina?
Before leaving the governor's office, Roy Cooper stated in media interviews that Republican state legislators passed a bill ...
Helene: A Journey of Hope (Black Mountain)
BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WLOS) — On Sept. 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene hit communities throughout Western North Carolina, bringing ...
NC House drafts $500M Helene relief bill as Gov. Stein pushes for $1B in urgent funding
Rep. Dudley Greene (R-85) represents Mitchell, McDowell, Yancey and Avery counties in the House. He is a primary sponsor of House Bill 47: The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I. "At this point, ...
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Hart County's Kaimon Rucker finalist for Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award
NATIVE AND UNC TAR HEEL STANDOUT IS UP FOR ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL, ONE THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SUCCESS ON THE FIELD. BUT EXCELLENCE OFF OF IT. JUST LIKE ANYBODY ...
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 ...
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Stein’s Helene budget proposal calls for K-12 summer programs, tuition assistance
The budget includes a proposed $34.2 million for 30 days of K-12 summer learning programs and $2 million for university ...
Western North Carolina hero loses $77K in bulldozer scam
BAT CAVE, N.C. — Since Hurricane Helene hit, a western North Carolina man continues to provide free repair work in Bat Cave, ...
Briner’s department builds so that western North Carolina can rebuild
Answering critical published reports, Republican state Treasurer Brad Briner said Tuesday his office has created from the ...
‘Less revenue, greater demands’: NC Gov. Josh Stein cautious ahead of budget work
Generally, Senate Republicans favor lower raises and taxes, and adding more to the state’s Savings Reserve Fund, known as the ...