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Verizon forgives debt for thousands of Western North Carolina families
Verizon announced Friday that the company will eliminate $10 million in consumer debt for 6,500 people in Western North Carolina.
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Time to get serious about cleanup of hurricane debris from local waterways and parks
It’s been three months since Hurricane Helene blew across Northeast Tennessee and Western North Carolina, leaving a path of destruction. The trail of destruction left behind includes downed trees and ...
Gov. Stein to make announcement on small business recovery after Helene
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is set to make an announcement on supporting small business recovery after Hurricane Helene. Click the video player above to watch the announcement live. On Friday, ...
Legendary UNC coach Roy Williams helps erase $10 million in debt for western NC families
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Legendary North Carolina Tar Heels basketball coach Roy Williams and Verizon teamed up to help erase $10 million in consumer debt for western North Carolina families impacted by ...
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Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina community helped by WVRC Media listeners making progress but still work to do
BURNSVILLE, N.C. — The director of the Emergency Management Agency in Yancey County, North Carolina said he’s shocked at the ...
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Family finally regains power after 3+ months following Hurricane Helene
BURNSVILLE, N.C. -- After more than three and a half months, a family on 19W, northwest of Burnsville, can turn their generator off. French Broad Electric Membership Corporation (FBEMC) energized the ...
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Editorial: Federal emergency management could use reform, not elimination
During a Friday tour of communities in western North Carolina and neighborhoods in Los Angeles devastated by natural disasters, President Donald Trump told victims, state officials and assembled media ...
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GROW NC Office And State Lawmakers Clash Over Temporary Housing Needs In Western NC
Matt Calabria and Jonathan Krebs, representing the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC). (Source: ...
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NC officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene, other storms
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — ...
Rep. Edwards pushes for federal aid to rebuild private roads, bridges damaged by Helene
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards sat down with News 13 to talk about his ongoing advocacy for federal millions to help with Helene recovery.
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Trump’s visit to North Carolina means more than many understand
In the days leading up to President Donald Trump’s visit to Appalachian North Carolina, Monica Glowinski said her biggest prayer for the people of Buncombe County, which was devastated by the wrath of ...
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West Ashley carpenter helps Hurricane Helene victims, one step at a time
A West Ashley carpenter is building staircases for people living in campers in Western North Carolina, following devastating flooding from Hurricane Helene.“You ...