2 years after Helene, the political fight brewing over blame for recovery efforts

2 years after Helene, the political fight brewing over blame for recovery efforts

Roy Cooper, Michael Whatley, Donald Trump and Josh Stein point fingers at each other over the status of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina.

2 years after Helene, local organizations fear aid is in jeopardy

President Donald Trump said funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency would depend upon election results while speaking at a campaign rally in Gastonia Sept. 16. While some do not see the comment as an immediate threat, others are concerned about the harmful implications for post-hurricane relief in Western North Carolina. “It was kind of...

At Gastonia Rally, Trump Taunts Hurricane Helene Relief And Whatley Doubles Down on Administration

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, communities are still waiting for billions in federal recovery funding. At a recent Gastonia campaign rally, President Donald Trump threatened to withhold that outstanding disaster assistance if Michael Whatley loses his Senate race.