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Damaged by Hurricane Helene? Apply Now for Home Repair Assistance

Damaged by Hurricane Helene? Apply Now for Home Repair Assistance

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 »

Emergency Prescription Program Winding Down as Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues

Emergency Prescription Program Winding Down as Hurricane Helene Recovery Continues

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 »

Governor Stein Proposes $891 Million Boost for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina

Governor Stein Proposes $891 Million Boost for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Western North Carolina

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 »

WCC Delivers Donations to Blue Ridge Community College

WCC Delivers Donations to Blue Ridge Community College

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 »

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