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Support WNC’s resilient restaurants, small businesses & more after Hurricane Helene
How the community raised millions for relief and meet a local chef who serves free allergy-friendly meals to storm survivors.
Helene’s impact on transportation in western NC details in new report
The transportation damage from Helene alone was about $5 billion. A new report breaks down how much of that has been repaired ...
Helene’s impact on transportation in western North Carolina details in new report
The transportation damage from Helene alone was about $5 billion. A new report breaks down how much of that has been repaired.
National report: More Helene funds needed, but 'not at expense of other NC roads'
A national transportation nonprofit's June 6 report on Helene's impact in Western North Carolina revealed repairing the roads ...
Businesses displaced by Helene find new life at WNC Main Street
Businesses at WNC Main Street hope to stay busy over Memorial Day weekend as work to rebuild areas devastated by Hurricane ...
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Gov. Stein announces second Helene budget proposal, seeking additional $891 million for WNC
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Governor Josh Stein is seeking more money to go toward Helene recovery efforts ... “Western North Carolina is coming back strong, but there is much more work ...
Opinion: Healthy Opportunities Pilot, helping with food, housing, should be in NC budget
The Healthy Opportunities Pilot is not included in the NC budget. This program provides housing, food and transportation to ...
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Post-Helene road repair projected to cost $5 billion
With the support of other state transportation agencies, federal agencies and private sector organizations, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has embarked on its largest ever ...