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North Carolina, Helene and Block Grant

Western North Carolina to receive $1.65B in federal disaster grants

Western North Carolina received good news Tuesday in its struggle to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Gov. Josh Stein and HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman announced the region will receive two Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) awards totaling $1.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Federal Block Grants of $1.65B Awarded to North Carolina Governments for Helene Recovery

North Carolina governments are receiving over $1.65 billion in federal block grant money to help address historic levels of damage caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina

The Spokesman-Review · 1d

North Carolina getting $1.6B from feds for Helene recovery to rebuild homes, businesses and more

News; Nation; North Carolina getting $1.6B from feds for Helene recovery to rebuild homes, businesses and more A member of the

Western North Carolina, School

Charlotte Observer · 22h

Prepare for snow showers in Western North Carolina until Wednesday midday

A report from the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Wednesday at 8:42 a.m. warns of snow showers until noon. The alert is for Avery, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, Swain and Haywood counties.

Asheville Citizen Times on MSN · 1h

Update: School closings, delays in Western North Carolina, Thursday, Jan. 9

Here is a list of school systems that are closed or operating on delays Thursday, Jan. 9, because of winter weather.

Yahoo · 1d

Area school closures, delays for Wednesday, Jan. 8

The following area school districts have announced schedule changes for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, due to inclement weather: —Allegany County Schools, three-hour delay. —Garrett County Schools, two-hour delay.

North Carolina, NWS and Winter

WSOC Charlotte on MSN · 54m

Happening Today: North Carolina officials updating winter storm plans

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is expected to give an update Thursday morning on their plans to protect people from this weekend’s winter storm.

Raleigh News & Observer · 6h

Winter storm watch issued for Eastern North Carolina for Friday and Saturday, according to the NWS

On Thursday at 3:27 a.m. a winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA valid from Friday 7 p.m. until Saturday 1 p.m. The watch is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Gates,

Charlotte Observer · 3d

UPDATE: Winter storm warning affecting Western North Carolina until Monday evening, according to the NWS

The NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated winter storm warning at 3:46 a.m. on Monday. The warning is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.

The Burlington Free Press on MSN1d

Volunteers brave cold to aid flood-hit families in western North Carolina

For the second time since he took office last week, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein visited the western part of the state ...

Western North Carolina's housing is bouncing back after Helene, but 2025 brings uncertainty

Early impacts of Helene saw the region's home sales and new listings essentially halt, but in the past few months those ...

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Gov. Josh Stein of North Carolina Appoints Key Leaders to Spearhead Western NC Revival Efforts

Gov. Josh Stein announces a team to lead western North Carolina's revival, including Matt Calabria as GROW NC director.

Higher Calling: Samaritan’s Purse pilots deliver to disaster zones, including western North Carolina

It’s been nearly four months since Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Many communities are still struggling to rebuild and rely on disaster relief. Many private pilots donated their ...

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Fact Check: Did western NC sheriff’s deputies steal Helene generators?

A TikTok video that’s been viewed hundreds of thousands of times accuses sheriff’s deputies in Mitchell County in western ...

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Savannah musician compiles massive tribute album to raise funds for Western NC recovery

The Savannah music community is coming together for an unprecedented compilation album spanning over 50 years of Savannah music history. Marshes To Mountains: Savannah, GA Helps Rebuild Western NC ...

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State releases names of 104 Helene victims in North Carolina for 1st time: See list here

North Carolina officials are sharing a comprehensive list of the names of those confirmed killed in Hurricane Helene for the ...

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