Ted Budd

America 250 NC holds March events; April features Greensboro stop

April 3, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Even without the General Assembly’s America 250 committee meeting in March, the state’s commemoration of the country’s 250th anniversary continued with a special focus by America 250 NC on Women’s History Month, highlighting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

Cherokees, Shawnee oppose Lumbee Fairness Act

November 20, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Differing opinions on full recognition of North Carolina’s Lumbee Indian Tribe were the subject of a U.S. Senate hearing earlier this month. The 55,000-member Lumbee Tribe spans Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland and Scotland counties. […]

Stein asks feds for $13.5B more in Helene relief

September 25, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein submitted a new request to the federal government for $13.5 billion in additional relief for counties in the state hit last year by Hurricane Helene. Stein’s new Sept. […]

NC farmers to get $221M in Helene aid

September 18, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — North Carolina farmers will see some relief after a $221 million federal block grant was issued to cover crop production losses not covered under crop insurance or other Hurricane Helene relief funds. North […]

HOLTSCLAW: Congress should keep premium tax credits for individual health insurance

June 19, 2025 Keith Holtsclaw

After two decades leading the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital system and now serving on boards focused on economic development locally and across North Carolina, I see health care as critical for our communities for two […]