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‘There is progress’: Gov. Cooper, FEMA share update on Hurricane Helene response efforts in western NC
Prior to another visit to western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper joined federal officials to offer the state updates on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
NC Republicans justifiably want federal aid for Helene recovery. But some have a history of opposing disaster relief.
As the state continues to deal with the damage left by Hurricane Helene, several North Carolina Republicans are justifiably calling for more federal aid, but some of them previously voted against funding for FEMA and other relief bills following natural disasters.
Soul-searching and regret over unheeded warnings follow Helene’s destruction
The red flags and cataclysmic forecasts ahead of Helene weren’t enough to prevent the still-rising death toll. The number has soared to at least 215 across six states.
‘It’s like something out of the Bible’: Emergency response operations continue in western NC after Helene
Western North Carolina remains in crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with ongoing recovery operations underway. Dozens of deaths have been confirmed, and hundreds of people remain unaccounted for.
Biden commits to 100% federal funding for Hurricane Helene cleanup in NC
With the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, President Biden commits to 100% federal funding for debris removal costs as North Carolina begins long recovery.
Trump once again attacks USPS and mail-in ballots as Election Day nears
Just like he did in 2020, when he began attacking mail-in voting months before Election Day, Donald Trump appears to be laying the groundwork to once again challenge any election results he doesn’t like.
OPINION: Politics needs decent, everyday people to lead, not internet celebrities and hucksters
Recent events in North Carolina, including a deadly hurricane, prove how serious leadership can be. We need hard-working candidates for public office who are in it for the right reasons, not con artists.
NC election officials vow to ensure voters can cast their ballot amid Helene’s devastation
The North Carolina Board of Elections created a webpage – NCSBE.gov/Helene – where they have vowed to put all relevant Helene-election information, including much of what you are about to read here.
Harris announces new actions to alleviate medical debt in North Carolina
These actions include issuing advisories to prevent debt collectors from targeting families with illegal medical debt collection tactics and cracking down on certain collectors. The new efforts could have a major impact in North Carolina, where as many as three million people are affected by medical debt.
In North Carolina, the future of abortion could come down to a few hundred votes
Democrats — fueled by women voters — say outrage about abortion restrictions could help them break a Republican supermajority.
Walz and Vance offer wildly different visions for how to solve America’s housing shortage
During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz highlighted the importance of building more affordable homes for families and holding accountable Wall Street investors who buy up housing and treat it as a commodity, while JD Vance continued to demonize undocumented immigrants and blame them for the nation’s housing shortage.
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Supplies rushed to western NC communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to at least 107
At least 107 people in six states were killed. A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed.
OPINION: This is the most important election in North Carolina in 2024, by far
The governor’s race is crucial. The presidential election is enormous. But in North Carolina, no race has bigger stakes for the democratic process than one low-visibility race for NC Supreme Court.
What Biden’s $1.3 billion investment in HBCUs means this close to Election Day
The Biden-Harris administration announced $1.3 billion in federal funding to historically Black colleges and universities. Here’s what you need to know.
The strangest town names in North Carolina (& the stories behind them)
From Big Lick to Whynot, we’re crossing North Carolina to learn about its wackiest town names and the stories behind them.
Durham Black business owners stand behind Harris’ vision for small business growth
Local small business owners and lawmakers rallies recently behind Kamala Harris’ new small business proposal, which includes expanded tax credits, cutting red tape, and easing startup costs.
