North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA. This includes homeowners and renters in 25 counties, as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who suffered uninsured damage or losses.
North Carolina's law against price gouging, or charging too much in times of a crisis, goes into effect when the governor or the legislature declares a state of emergency. In some cases, businesses and industries that are heavily impacted by the incident causing the state of emergency have a reasonable need to increase prices in order to resupply, but they should disclose these increases so people can make informed purchasing decisions. Businesses cannot, however, unreasonably raise the price of goods or services to profit from a state of emergency.
Critical supplies are reaching Western North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene as crews work to restore power, cell phone service, and repair roads.
President Biden has approved Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Helene. This decision will provide immediate federal assistance to 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Search and rescue operations continue in Western North Carolina following the severe impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. Supplies are being delivered to the region by air.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing in western North Carolina as resources and aid continue to be brought into the region following Hurricane Helene. Despite efforts by North Carolina Emergency Management officials, communication problems persist, and residents are advised not to travel to the area.
Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders continue to urge North Carolina residents to monitor dangerous conditions from Hurricane Helene, stay off roads in the western part of the state except in cases of emergency, and listen to local officials.
Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Megean Simpson as District Court Judge in Judicial District 30, which serves Union County. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of the Honorable Joseph Williams.
Governor Roy Cooper has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government for North Carolina, covering 39 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. This request seeks federal Public Assistance and Individual Assistance following Tropical Storm Helene. Public Assistance aims to reimburse government entities and some non-profit organizations for emergency protective measures and debris removal, while Individual Assistance can provide direct financial support to affected residents.
An Athens Drive High School student said that she was leaving school after being forced to read “pornographic incestual sexual content” in her Honors English class.
College tuition fees rose 2.9% in Wake County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that North Carolina’s price gouging law is now in effect due to Hurricane Helene. The Department of Justice will closely review price gouging complaints, and Stein emphasized accountability for those breaking the law.
Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders have urged North Carolinians to prepare for severe weather as Hurricane Helene moves through the state. The hurricane is expected to bring tropical storm force winds, damaging debris flows, and river flooding through Saturday.
Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to impact North Carolina with severe weather through Saturday morning.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper appointed Brad Salmon to serve as District Court Judge in Judicial District 12, which includes Johnston, Harnett, and Lee counties. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of the Honorable Michael Onufer.
Reckitt, a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition, announced plans to establish a major production plant in Wilson County. The facility will produce the over-the-counter medicine Mucinex and create 289 jobs. The company will invest $145.59 million in the new project.