After losing their home to Hurricane Helene, Olivia and her family found hope through FEMA’s Direct Lease program. Initially hesitant to ask for help, Olivia was overwhelmed with relief upon approval.
Cooper said North Carolina Republicans "took money out of western North Carolina" when they passed a Hurricane Helene relief bill last month. Legislators stripped the governor’s power to enhance ...
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.
One western North Carolina lawmaker said if Hurricane Helene recovery takes as long as Florence and Matthew, that whole part of the state might simply secede.