In one of his first acts as North Carolina’s new leader, Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order to complete repairs on 8,000 roads and bridges that sustained damage during Hurricane Helene.

New governor Josh Stein has made Hurricane Helene recovery a focus of his first week in office by signing several executive ...

Will hurricane recovery hinder projects across the state? Is improved rail, whether to Virginia or Winston-Salem, on a fast track? When might future I-685, I-777, and wider interstates become reality?

The orders focus on temporary housing, road and bridge repairs, and long-term rebuilding efforts following Helene.

Josh Stein spent his first full day on the job in Asheville, announcing five executive orders aimed at supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. Stein opened his speech with a quote ...

For the first time, North Carolina DHHS releases a full list of those who died due to Tropical Storm Helene, separated by ...

(WHNT) — After a freeze in January 2024 shut down much of the city, Florence officials say they’ve obtained new equipment to help them keep the roads clear. The City of Florence told News 19 ...

State officials will receive and distribute the money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the agency ...

Helene hit North Carolina as a tropical storm on Sept. 27, 2024, leaving death and destruction across the state. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about ...

By Emma G. Fitzsimmons The executive director of the New York City Board of Elections made inappropriate sexual and racial remarks toward two employees over a period of several months, a watchdog ...