Hurricane Helene
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Feb- 2025 -19 February
Governor Stein Invites Public Input on Housing Recovery Plan for Western North Carolina
Today, Governor Josh Stein invites North Carolinians to participate in the development of an Action Plan to address unmet housing…
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10 February
Governor Josh Stein Gives Update on I-40 and U.S. DOT Secretary Duffy Visit
Governor Josh Stein released the following statement regarding an update on I-40 and U.S. DOT Secretary Duffy’s visit to western…
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9 February
Forest Service reopens more trails across the Appalachian Ranger District
Mars Hill, N.C. (Feb. 4, 2025) – The U.S. Forest Service has reopened more trails and roads throughout areas of…
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9 February
In North Carolina, 153,000 Families Receiving FEMA Help
HICKORY, N.C. – In 39 counties, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, more than 153,000 households are being helped by…
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6 February
Watauga County flood debris pickup along State Right-of-Way to conclude
In preparation to move to Waterway and Private Property Debris Removal programs, Watauga County’s NCDOT Right-of-Way debris removal will end…
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6 February
MANNA FoodBank awarded $7M from community foundations to help upfit new facility
Feb. 6, 2025 – MANNA FoodBank will receive $7 million in grant funding from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC)…
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5 February
Governor Josh Stein Announces Additional $5 Million to Fund Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that the Duke Endowment has committed $5 million to the Western North Carolina Small Business…
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5 February
Section of NC-88 in Ashe County closed for Helene repairs
A section of NC-88 in Ashe County is closed for repairs related to Helene. The section is near Clint Gilley…
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4 February
Blowing Rock Historical Society Donates $3,000 to Watauga Arts Council’s Hope After Helene Arts Relief Fund
Boone, NC — The Watauga Arts Council (WAC) is proud to announce a generous donation of $3,000 from the Blowing…
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4 February
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to…
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