US EditionNorth Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
- A $535 million relief package for Hurricane Helene victims is stalled in the North Carolina General Assembly due to disagreements over its details.
- The North Carolina House of Representatives voted 115-0 to table the Senate's amended proposal, needing more time to review the changes.
- Senate Leader Phil Berger expressed confusion over the House's specific objections to the bill.
- Both chambers of the legislature acknowledge the need for more federal assistance for victims affected by Hurricane Helene.
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North Carolina’s new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein gave his first address to a joint General Assembly session Wednesday night, hitting on familiar campaign and early-term themes of helping Hurricane Helene victims, making living expenses affordable and…
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Millions brace for what's expected to strengthen to a major Category 3 hurricane by Thursday morning. Mandatory evacuations are in place for low-lying areas and barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico.
Chief Cares closes on land in Avery County to build homes following Hurricane Helene
NEWLAND — Back in October, country music superstar Eric Church announced his intention that 100 homes would be built in Avery County for those who lost homes due to Hurricane Helene.
Western North Carolina Faces Ongoing Wildfire Threats in Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Along the winding mountainous backroads of western North Carolina, fallen timber from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene almost six months ago stretches as far as the eye can see. It is a sight that greets Kristi Rodda every day. On Sept. 27, 2024, Helene delivered hurricane-strength winds, tornadoes, floods, landslides, and mudslides to western North Carolina. Days later, Rodda arrived as a volunteer, planning to stay for a few weeks a…
Months after Hurricane Helene, many grow frustrated as they still wait for federal aid
It’s been more than five months since Hurricane Helene devastated several states across the Southeast. In North Carolina, where Helene killed more than 100 people and caused nearly $60 billion in damage, many of the hardest-hit residents have grown increasingly frustrated with FEMA, a federal agency that’s also been in the crosshairs of President Trump. William Brangham reports.
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