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March 13, 2026

Hurricane Helene

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Alma Adams,Deborah Ross,Tim Moore,David Rouzer
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2025 Year in Review: NCGA tackles public safety, hurricane relief, immigration

December 25, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — As 2025 wraps up, the General Assembly has yet to agree on and pass a budget, but the legislature passed laws this session in the areas of public safety, hurricane relief, immigration and […]

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Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among 7 killed in Statesville plane crash

December 18, 2025 The Associated Press

STATESVILLE — A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to Statesville Regional Airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, authorities said. The […]

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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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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 […]

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Governor signs latest minibudget; chambers argue over unfinished business

October 24, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly concluded its October session without passing a full budget, but it did send another minibudget to Gov. Josh Stein, who signed the measure Thursday. Continuing Budget Operations Part […]

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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 […]

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