Lawmakers uncertain on how job cuts could impact Helene recovery efforts in Western NC
Two agencies that may be affected by the Trump administration’s job cuts are involved in providing disaster relief aid.
North Carolina Governor Stein requests $20 billion in Helene recovery funds
The request from the federal government comes weeks after he asked the North Carolina General Assembly for $1 billion in ...
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein requests $20 billion in Helene recovery funds
The request from the federal government comes weeks after he asked the North Carolina General Assembly for $1 billion in ...
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Gov. Stein requests $19B in federal funding toward Helene disaster relief: 'More is needed'
As of Feb. 11, FEMA reported that $372.2 million had been distributed to 154,577 families in the state to assist with ...
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NC governor needs $1.4B in block grants for post-Helene recovery. That could be a problem
Gov. Josh Stein is seeking the input to address “unmet housing" needs post-Helene, but funding cuts from the White House ...
Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage
When floodwaters from Hurricane Helene engulfed homes and towns in western North Carolina, residents faced a harsh reality -- ...
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Analysts concerned by reports of Trump plan to cut natural disaster program
A plan to sharply cut Community Development Block Grant program staffing follows Trump's statement that he is inclined to ...
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U.S. Forest Service fires workers involved in Helene recovery
The U.S. Forest Service fired thousands of workers in the past week, including firefighters, biologists, and disaster recovery experts. Many were directly involved in western North Carolina recovery ...
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Body found near downtown Greenville
A death investigation is underway Friday morning after a body was located near downtown Greenville. Read more: ...
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Federal worker firings hit western N.C.'s public lands
Western North Carolina is home to more than a million acres of national forest controlled by the Forest Service. In addition, ...
New bill aims to help veterans with healthcare
Winter Storm Warning: Accomack County, Camden County, Chesapeake County, Eastern Currituck County, Gates County, Gloucester ...
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SCS introduces new head football coach
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding. Read more: https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/gov-stein-requests-19b-in ...