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.
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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 ...
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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North Carolina man arrested for stealing cables, causing internet outages, deputies say
Detectives arrested a man who is accused of stealing internet and phone cable that resulted in widespread service outages.
Helene’s profound impact on N.C. farms is only now coming into clearer focus
The storm inflicted huge losses on North Carolina farms. As many farmers wait for aid to flow, some wonder whether they can — ...
Number of Helene-related deaths in North Carolina rises; adds to Henderson County's total
The number of deaths from Tropical Storm Helene has risen to 106 in North Carolina as of Feb. 7, after state adds to ...
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Navy SEAL from Orange named FEMA acting administrator
Cameron Hamilton, a former 7th District congressional candidate who made border security his top issue, worked in 1st Trump ...
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The Day the Mountains Cried: One Woman’s Narrative of Surviving Helene Resonates with Regional Readers
Like many of us, Yancey County’s Lynda Smith lived through the devastating blows wrought by Hurricane Helene when it ravaged ...
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Multiple fire departments respond to brush fire in western North Carolina
Multiple fire departments in western North Carolina responded to a brush fire on Saturday afternoon. At 4 p.m., the Yancey County Sheriff's Office said the brush fire was near Crabtree Road in Yancey ...
Officials: Multiple crews fighting brush fire in Yancey County
Deputies with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office said multiple crews are responding to a brush fire in western North Carolina. Officials said the fire was reported near Crabtree on Saturday afternoon.