Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Helene isn't the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from

11:50am November 19, 2024

North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September. The issues bubbled to the surface Monday during a legislative committee hearing about a budget shortfall in the state Office of Recovery and Resiliency.

Health & Safety

State seeks feedback on disaster recovery plans

4:57pm December 12, 2022

by April Laissle

State officials are seeking feedback on their disaster recovery plans.

Politics & Government

HUD Upgrades Classification Of North Carolina Disaster Relief Spending

12:30pm October 17, 2019

by Neal Charnoff

A new federal report says North Carolina's allocation of disaster relief money is finally “on pace.”

Politics & Government

Tillis Calls For Local Management Of Delayed Disaster Relief Funds

12:06pm August 29, 2019

by Neal Charnoff

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis says he'll introduce a bill to streamline the pace of disaster relief fund spending in North Carolina.

Extreme Weather Making Some Spiders Aggressive

3:55pm August 27, 2019

by Eddie Garcia

Researchers have found that extreme weather events like Hurricanes Florence and Michael have a

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Environment

Hurricane Victims Frustrated With Slow Housing Recovery

10:09am July 25, 2019

by Associated Press, Amanda Morris

Health & Safety

New Report Finds Unsafe Shelter Conditions For Hurricane Florence Evacuees

10:26am February 05, 2019

by Neal Charnoff

A new report has found Hurricane Florence evacuees with disabilities endured what it described as unsafe and disrespectful conditions.

Environment

Duke Energy Will Request Rate Hike For Hurricane, Storm Damage

6:31am January 21, 2019

by Keri Brown

Duke Energy says it plans to ask state regulators again for approval to increase customers' electric bills.

Politics & Government

Shutdown Delays Disaster Relief For Some North Carolina Farmers

10:06am January 18, 2019

by Associated Press

The federal government shutdown is delaying disaster relief for some North Carolina farmers.

Officers stand near where two people drowned in a Horry County Sheriff's transport van overturned by floodwaters in South Carolina.

National

South Carolina Deputies Will Face Charges In Drowning Deaths of 2 Women

10:56pm January 03, 2019

The deputies were fired last year after an internal investigation into their actions while transporting two patients for mental health care through floodwaters from Hurricane Florence.