North Carolina farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene to receive USDA funding

Where’s the money? Nearly 7 months after Hurricane Helene, NC towns wait on federal checks

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., North Carolina town leaders were asked to raise their hands if they had not yet received federal funds to pay for Helene-linked damage to public buildings, roadways and more. In every meeting with U.S. Senators, House members, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Trump administration officials, several leaders lifted their arms, ...

North Carolina farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene to receive USDA funding

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene will share $25 million in relief funding from the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins made the announcement in North Dakota Tuesday, where the agency is also providing $5 million to help rebuild electric infrastructure following damage from severe storms and wildfires. Tennessee will receive $18 million for hurricane damage dating ba…

North Carolina farmers face unprecedented challenges amid federal cuts and rising costs

North Carolina farmers struggle with severe weather and federal funding cuts, posing threats to their livelihoods and the state's agricultural heritage.