North Carolina taxpayers will be on the hook for “potentially hundreds of millions of dollars” to clean up Western NC, governor said.

NC Governor Josh Stein is disappointed by FEMA's denial of full debris removal reimbursement, fearing budget strain.

FEMA has denied North Carolina's request to extend full cost reimbursement for debris removal following Hurricane Helene.

A state program rolled out by Governor Josh Stein through Executive Order Number 1 provided funding for 1,000 temporary trailers. However, it appears the program never took off.

FEMA denied an appeal from Governor Josh Stein’s office to keep matching money for costs related to Hurricane Helene clean-up ...

As the timeline for Hurricane Helene relief funding from the state and federal government remains unknown, multiple areas across Western North Carolina continue playing the waiting game.

NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey warns of an active 2025 hurricane season and advises residents to prepare.

Eight months after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, parts of Asheville still look like disaster zones. Business owners ...