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Legislators hear Helene recovery progress, struggles

April 9, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina lawmakers received a detailed briefing last week on the state’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, with officials from two agencies outlining progress, funding gaps and obstacles that continue to slow the […]

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 […]

NC receiving $155M more in Helene recovery

November 21, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced an additional $155 million in reimbursement funds is headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene and other recovery projects. “President Trump and Secretary Noem […]

Legislative hurricane subcommittee updated on Helene efforts

October 3, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The legislative subcommittee on Hurricane Recovery and Response held a hearing last week that included testimony on Hurricane Helene efforts from Gov. Josh Stein’s western North Carolina Recovery Office, as well as nonprofit […]

Helene cleanup focus of committee meeting

August 7, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A General Assembly legislative committee questioned officials tasked with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts during a July 30 hearing, with lawmakers focused on the speed of debris removal. The Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental […]

Stein sends $891M Helene proposal to lawmakers

May 29, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein submitted a second request to lawmakers for an additional $891 million in funding for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “Western North Carolina is coming back strong, but there is much more […]

Hurricane recovery hearing centered on conflicts of interest, “pay-to-play”

May 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery held a hearing May 22 focusing on the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Legislators’ questions to a panel of officials […]