Tropical Storm Helene devastated the ski industry in NC with direct damage and discouraging tourists. Snowfall this winter could fuel rebound.

As of the end of 2025, more than 97% of the state-maintained roads damaged by Helene have reopened. Residents who live near the remaining 3% are still waiting for repairs.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson said North Carolina will “get back the $17 million that Congress promised.”

DEQ is providing money for North Carolina communities to mitigate future disasters

The community bookstore and co-op hopes a new solar battery will help it serve as a disaster relief hub in the future

The state has extended the deadline for the Renew NC program to Jan. 31, citing a need to give residents more time during the holiday season.

Nearly five-dozen water and septic system projects in 26 western counties will receive funding through the state Department of Environmental Quality.

The county’s unemployment rate was 3.7% in September. But the leisure and hospitality industry is still struggling.

If property owners commit to keeping units affordable for ten years, the state will pay for Helene-related repairs.

Two central themes of the hearing at A-B Tech were competition and access to care.