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March 12, 2026

Buncombe

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State getting $233M more in Helene funds

February 5, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — More than $233 million in federal public assistance grant reimbursement funds is headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The funding reimburses local governments, utilities, state agencies and other eligible entities […]

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Another $116M headed to NC for Helene recovery

January 24, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem announced last Wednesday that more than $116 million will be headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “This investment will repair and restore critical […]

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Local Government Commission makes $1.1B in financing approvals

December 22, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved financing totaling more than $1.1 billion at its December meeting. Key approvals focused on retirement communities and health care, including $395 million in conduit revenue bonds […]

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$33M released for Hurricane Helene relief

December 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced another $33 million in relief for Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina on Dec. 5. “This investment will repair and restore critical public infrastructure across […]

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Audit finds 914 inmates due cash back from Buncombe County jail

June 6, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — An investigative audit report has found financial mismanagement and withholding of cash from inmates at the Buncombe County jail. The N.C. Office of the State Auditor (OSA) received three allegations about the Buncombe […]

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Fastest growth in NC is in the suburbs and rural counties

March 28, 2018 North State Journal Staff

Raleigh – Two-thirds of N.C. counties grew in population last year. In the Triangle, Johnston County was the fastest growing area, by percentage of the population, while around Charlotte, Union County showed the most growth. The […]

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