Hurricane Helene
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Jan- 2025 -25 January
Watauga County to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs presented by FEMA, State, USDA Team
HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations…
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23 January
North Carolina Disaster Case Management is Available to Assist Helene Survivors
Raleigh, NC- North Carolinians that need safe housing or post-disaster resources due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene can…
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22 January
Students impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for NCCF Disaster Relief and Resilience Scholarship
Jan. 15, 2025 –Students from western North Carolina whose ability to pay for higher education was negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene…
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20 January
Governor Stein, NC Department of Commerce Announce Expansion Of Temporary Recovery Jobs, Training for Residents of 39 Helene-Impacted Counties
Residents of 39 counties may now apply to participate in the temporary jobs program that puts North Carolinians to work…
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18 January
McDowell County pastor charged with embezzlement and larceny of items meant for Helene victims
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has charged a pastor with several offenses related to Hurricane Helene relief. Jeffrey Brian…
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16 January
Avery County government transitioning out of Helene distribution, established non-profits to continue
AVERY COUNTY-Avery County is transitioning out of distribution and turning it over to our county's established non-profits. The non-profits the…
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14 January
Land Conservancies Partnering to Protect North Carolina Lands Impacted by Helene
Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga, NC Counties: A partnership of non-profit organizations is working to provide options for landowners now considering…
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14 January
WATAUGA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELEASES DECEMBER 2024 BUSINESS SNAPSHOT REPORT
BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of…
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7 January
Disaster Energy Assistance Available to 25 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene to Help with Heating Costs and Repairs During Winter Beginning Jan. 15
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began accepting applications from…
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2 January
Governor Josh Stein Signs Five Helene Recovery Executive Orders in First Action as Governor
Today, Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to bring much-needed relief to people in western North Carolina, including accelerating…
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