The support is part of $30 billion disaster relief funding passed in December 2024. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released $221 million to support farms in North…
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Hurricane Erin Veers Away from North Carolina Coast
National Hurricane Center says that the storm is still producing dangerous waves and currents. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported Thursday that Hurricane Erin has begun moving away…
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DOT’s “Special Use” Permits Expedite Opening of I-40 in NC
The permits allowed construction materials to be sourced locally. A 12-mile stretch of Interstate 40 connecting North Carolina to Tennessee that was destroyed by Hurricane Helene five months…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Announces Measure to Facilitate Hurricane Helene Recovery
Federal and state officials accelerate I-40 repairs after hurricane devastation. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently visited North Carolina and Tennessee to assess the damage Hurricane Helene caused to…
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Federal Agencies Hold Agriculture Recovery Fairs in North Carolina
Agency officials seek to support the recovery from Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that, in a joint effort with the Departments of Agriculture…
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Congress Passes 11th-Hour Funding to Keep Government Running
The president signed the legislation on Saturday. The House of Representatives finally passed a continuing late Friday, which the Senate quickly approved in the early morning hours on…
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USGS Tracks Spread of Invasive Species After Hurricanes
Develops map to predict where misplaced predators could disrupt ecosystems. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is developing a map to track how invasive species may have spread due…
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House Speaker Working on Plan C for Government Funding
The second plan failed to gain enough support on Thursday. With a government shutdown looming first thing Saturday, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson of Louisiana brought a…
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President and First Lady Celebrate “Friendsgiving“ with NY Coast Guard
President Biden expresses gratitude for the service members in his remarks. On Monday, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spoke and served food at a “Friendsgiving“…
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White House Receives Christmas Tree from NC
The North Carolina farm from which the tree came was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. First Lady Jill Biden welcomed the arrival of the White House Christmas Tree…
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