Hurricane Helene

Audit examines Hurricane Helene Mental Health Funds

April 30, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A new report by the Office of the State Auditor of Hurricane Helene Mental Health funds appropriated by the General Assembly to community colleges says the funds were used to buy stress balls, […]

Mullin visits western NC, reaffirms commitment to cutting red tape

April 14, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made his first official trip as secretary on April 8 when he visited Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village, areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. During […]

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 […]

Stein announces $8.5M in small business recovery grants

April 2, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in a third round of grants for 13 projects aimed at aiding small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene and bolstering public infrastructure in western North Carolina. […]

NC to get $165M for Helene recovery, COVID-19 measures

March 12, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Another tranche of nearly $165 million in public assistance grants is headed to North Carolina, made up of $92.1 million for Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery and $73.8 million in outstanding COVID-19 emergency measure […]

Asheville to host G20 finance ministers

February 27, 2026 Dan Reeves

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Treasury Department will bring some of the world’s most influential economic policymakers to western North Carolina this summer, as Asheville is set to host the 2026 G20 Finance Ministers and […]

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 […]

Hurricane Helene

Audit examines Hurricane Helene Mental Health Funds

Mullin visits western NC, reaffirms commitment to cutting red tape

Legislators hear Helene recovery progress, struggles

Stein announces $8.5M in small business recovery grants

NC to get $165M for Helene recovery, COVID-19 measures

Asheville to host G20 finance ministers

State getting $233M more in Helene funds

Another $116M headed to NC for Helene recovery

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One resolution calls on Chancellor Lee Roberts to release the report
UNC Faculty Council issues resolutions on withheld SCiLL report

One resolution calls on Chancellor Lee Roberts to release the report