US EditionVital North Carolina Rail Service Is Back on Track After $5.5M Post-Helene Repairs
- On June 16, Gov. Josh Stein announced the Renew NC program to repair and rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
- The program launched after Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage to over 31,000 owner-occupied homes, most uninsured, marking the state's costliest disaster.
- Renew NC allocates $807 million from a $1.4 billion HUD CDBG-DR grant for single-family housing repairs in 29 counties, prioritizing low-to-moderate income homeowners.
- An intake center opened on June 16 in Marion, with more centers planned for Buncombe and Watauga counties, where case managers will support residents as they navigate the stages of home repair and reconstruction.
- The program advances recovery efforts in western North Carolina and signals further upcoming initiatives for multifamily and workforce housing along with infrastructure revitalization.
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This is the first summer after Hurricane Helene, and many people return to the rivers of western North Carolina to swim, row, or spend the day. In this note we tell you what changes the storm left and what precautions experts recommend to enjoy the water safely. The entry What precautions to take this summer on rivers of western North Carolina affected by Helene was first published on Link Latino NC. What precautions to take this summer on river…
Vital North Carolina rail service is back on track after $5.5M post-Helene repairs
By Rex Hodge Click here for updates on this story HAYWOOD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Blue Ridge Southern Railway has been a vital supply line to industries west of Asheville, but Hurricane Helene significantly damaged the train tracks used to carry freight to Haywood County and beyond. Now, repairs have been made, which is helping businesses get back on track. The Blue Ridge Southern Railway carries freight from Asheville all the wa…
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Carolina Coast OnlineFew Helene victims in NC had flood insurance. Future of federal program unclear.
Most residential and businesses property losses in North Carolina due to Tropical Storm Helene not covered by flood insurance. Few Helene victims in NC had flood insurance. Future of federal program unclear. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please cons…
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