Helene relief, vetoes will be challenges for new North Carolina House speaker
- The North Carolina House elected Rep. Destin Hall as the new Speaker, marking the first change in 10 years, succeeding Tim Moore after his five terms as Speaker.
- The General Assembly will focus on recovery from Hurricane Helene, with over $1 billion approved for aid, as pledged by both Hall and Sen. Phil Berger.
- Democrats now have enough seats to potentially block Republican measures, with Governor Josh Stein expected to be more effective in vetoing legislation.
- Hall expressed hope for bipartisan support on hurricane relief and other issues, aiming to make it easier for residents to achieve the American Dream.
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NC House elects new speaker as session opens
RALEIGH — The North Carolina House elected a new speaker for the first time in 10 years on Wednesday, choosing a young lieutenant to now-U.S. Rep. Tim Moore to preside over a Republican-controlled chamber focused on Hurricane Helene but likely…

Helene relief, vetoes will be challenges for new North Carolina House speaker
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina House elected a new speaker for the first time in 10 years on Wednesday, choosing a young lieutenant to now-U.S. Rep. Tim Moore
Piecemakers Guild donates quilts to North Carolina
Recently, the members of the Hayward Piecemakers Quilting Guild collected over 50 quilts that will be donated to the victims of Hurricane Helene that devastated Asheville, North Carolina. The Wisconsin State Lions Mission Group will be transporting the quilts to…
HUD announces $1.4 billion in relief funds to western North Carolina - WCCB Charlotte's CW
OLD FORT, NC — $1.4 billion of federal money is coming to Western North Carolina to help with Hurricane Helene recovery. A senior Biden administration official made the announcement after seeing first hand what people have been dealing with. Right in the center of Old Fort sits Davis Country Store and Cafe. Owner Amy Davis says the store became a staple for the community, serving almost 30,000 meals to date. “But there’s still so much that needs…
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