Gov. Josh Stein made the announcement Friday during a visit to Burnsville, which has received $18 million for a new pump system, wells and a sewer line.

The $40 million Temporary Relocation Assistance Program is included as part of the new state budget.

While many are hailing the project, some are worried about whether Swannanoa is ready for the influx of visitors the park is expected to bring.

Aging dams can be a hazard in extreme rain. North Carolina is trying to fix them — or remove them.

The grant will go toward a new public service complex that’s outside of the floodplain.

Mandy Wallace, MountainTrue’s artifact recovery technician, is helping storm survivors reclaim small pieces of what the flood carried away.

The $63 million plan would bring back the velodrome, dog park and other beloved amenities while reshaping the riverfront with wetlands, river cane and floodable gathering spaces.

The package includes money for temporary housing, private roads and bridges, volunteer rebuild groups and local governments. But the largest share — $450 million — would cover the state and local portion of federal programs.

The Democratic Senate nominee spoke at a campaign event in Asheville, arguing that the region "desperately needs more federal funding."

The budget’s passage comes days after Gov. Josh Stein signed a law that puts new limits on how the money can be used.