New North Carolina governor issues orders on private road repairs, housing after Helene
New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, with an immediate focus on more temporary housing and repairs to private bridges and roads.
Helene-impacted hotel in western North Carolina is among best new hotels in the United States
Helene-impacted hotel in western North Carolina is among best new hotels in the United States “This was far beyond a delay, this was sending people to the streets in a third-world country in the wee hours of the night and asking them to fend for themselves with no solutions.”
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Launches Five Executive Orders to Boost Helene Recovery in Western Region
Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to support recovery efforts following Helene's impact on western North Carolina.
Helene devastated Western North Carolina, but reporting on it gave me hope
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Hurricane Helene’s devastation dominates 2024 housing news in North Carolina
In recent months, Hurricane Helene and the historic flooding it unleashed on western North Carolina have dominated housing headlines. The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) estimates damages and needs totaling $59.
FEMA expanding Helene relief operations in North Carolina
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New North Carolina Gov. Stein to announce first executive orders, Helene relief
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - One day after taking office, new North Carolina Governor Josh Stein will issue his first executive orders. Stein will announce the orders, which will be related to relief aid from the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene in September, at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2 in Asheville.
NC’s new governor signs five executive orders to expedite Helene recovery
In his first full day on the job Thursday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein traveled to western North Carolina where he signed five executive orders to speed recovery for residents still coping with last year’s damage from Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announces Hurricane Helene recovery executive orders
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders Thursday, bringing more relief to Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.
NC Gov. announces executive orders for Helene recovery
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