ASHEVILLE N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation will resume intercity bus service in downtown Asheville on August 1, marking the end of a nearly year-long suspension that began when Hurricane Helene devastated the region in late 2024. Service Returns to Downtown Location The restored service, operated by Greyhound under contract with NCDOT’s Integrated…… read more »
NORTH CAROLINA — A new housing recovery program aimed at helping homeowners repair or rebuild their homes after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is now accepting applications. The initiative, called the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program, is designed to support families in western North Carolina still recovering from the storm’s lasting impact. Thousands of…… read more »
Raleigh, N.C. — The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), a critical lifeline for uninsured residents affected by Hurricane Helene, will officially end on May 31, 2025, state officials announced this week. Launched in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), FEMA, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local pharmacies, the program has…… read more »
Union Mills, N.C. — On Monday, Governor Josh Stein visited Carolina Domes in Union Mills today to propose an additional $891 million in state funding aimed at accelerating recovery efforts in western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The funding package is part of Stein’s broader commitment to helping impacted communities rebuild…… read more »
Wayne Community College concluded its Warmth for the West campaign by delivering the collected donations to Blue Ridge Community College, providing cold-weather items to those still affected by Hurricane Helene. WCC President Patty Pfeiffer, Vice President of Academic and Student Services Brandon Jenkins, and Executive Director of the Foundation of WCC Emily Byrd traveled to…… read more »
Raleigh — Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne) was appointed by Speaker Destin Hall as co-chair of the “Select Committee on Hurricane Helene Recovery” to address the ongoing needs of communities affected by the storm.… read more »
The ladies of the Goldsboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continue to actively serve the public by giving back to our community and those in need.… read more »
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation crews and contractors have reopened more than 600 North Carolina roads as workers continue to make steady progress to help communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.… read more »
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson made a stop in Goldsboro on Friday morning at the Wayne County Republican headquarters as the general election on Nov. 5 rapidly approaches. … read more »
One Wayne County business has partnered with numerous local organizations to make a difference in the lives of those in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene. … read more »
