Hurricane Helene

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Back Funding for Western North Carolina Recovery

RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that AmeriCorps has agreed to release all of the funds that it…

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Hope After Helene: Community Storm Anniversary Full Day of Events

“The opposite of cheap hope is pessimism, but the opposite of deep hope is despair, which leads to passivity. Hope,…

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Over $1.3M in scholarships awarded to western NC students impacted by Hurricane Helene

August 14, 2025 – The North Carolina Community Foundation has awarded scholarships to 110 students from 24 western North Carolina…

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Valle Crucis Methodist Church raised to repair Helene damage

On Tuesday, the Valle Crucis Methodist Church was raised to begin foundation repairs due to Hurricane Helene. The church also…

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Statement from Avery Sheriff Mike Henley regarding multi county incident on Monday

On Monday July 7th at approximately 1230, Avery County 911 Center were notified of an unknown person traveling from Mitchell County toward…

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Governor Stein Announces Second Hurricane Helene Budget Proposal 

(RALEIGH) Today Governor Josh Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills to propose additional funding for the Hurricane Helene recovery…

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Rainfall amounts for Monday & Tuesday May 12-13, 2025

Below are rainfall amounts as reported by the National Weather Service. National Weather Service Blacksburg VA1212 PM EDT Tue May…

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Defend Western North Carolina Recovery

RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed suit against the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) for unlawfully…

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Trump Administration Approves Governor Stein’s Housing Recovery Action Plan for Western North Carolina 

(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action…

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Attorney General Jeff Jackson: Watch out for Contractor Fraud During Helene Rebuilding Process

RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolina homeowners to be on the lookout for contractor fraud as…

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