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On North Carolina’s Rivers and Streams, the Cleanup of Helene’s Fury Seems Never-Ending

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 27, 2025 | Environment, State, Weather

In the haste to rescue people and restore lives, some fear the recovery efforts compounded Hurricane Helene’s impact on the ecosystem.

Gov. Stein Requests $13.5B More From Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 16, 2025 | National, State, Weather

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Monday requested $13.5 billion more from Congress in recovery aid for Hurricane Helene almost a year after the historic storm.

A Democratic Governor, A Republican Legislature: How Josh Stein Navigates North Carolina Politics

Posted by Associated Press | Sep 7, 2025 | State, State Government

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has taken an unusual approach with Republicans in his first eight months leading the highly competitive state.

‘Let’s Not Forget Our Neighbors’: UNC Leader Shares Western NC’s Needs Amid Helene Recovery

Posted by Staff | Apr 3, 2025 | State, UNC, Weather

In western North Carolina, recovery continues from Hurricane Helene last fall. UNC officials are working to harness their resources to help.

UNC Law Students Use Spring Break to Provide Legal Aid, Reassurance to Hurricane Helene Victims

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 27, 2025 | Instagram, State, UNC, Weather

While UNC was on spring break in mid-March, eight law students helped hold clinics in western North Carolina offering pro bono services.

Orange Rural Fire Department Deploys Crew to Fight Polk County Wildfires

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Mar 25, 2025 | Fire, State

The Orange Rural Fire Department (ORFD), based in Hillsborough, has deployed an engine crew to...

Another $524M for North Carolina Helene Recovery OK’d by Legislators

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 23, 2025 | State, State Government, Weather

North Carolina lawmakers agreed to spend another $524 million on still-pressing needs from Hurricane Helene’s wrath nearly six months ago.

New North Carolina Governor Seeks To Freeze Tax Cuts, Phase Out School Vouchers in Budget

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 20, 2025 | State Government

North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein urged Republicans to roll back upcoming income tax rate cuts and private school vouchers.

North Carolina’s New Governor Seeks More Helene Aid, Help for Families in Legislative Address

Posted by Associated Press | Mar 13, 2025 | State Government

Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein...

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene Relief in North Carolina Passes Key Hurdle

Posted by Associated Press | Feb 27, 2025 | State, State Government

Another $500 million to be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts earned unanimous approval in the North Carolina House on Tuesday.

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