The NC Private Road and Bridge Program remains hard at work providing safe and reliable access to homes across WNC. With over 2,900 households helped to date, work continues everyday. These aren't just driveways - they are the roadway to people's lives.

Local governments, federally recognized tribes, and volunteer fire departments in western North Carolina have until Nov. 23 to apply for capital grants to repair, renovate or replace infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene. osbm.nc.gov/grants/helene-…

More than 200 homes have been completed for WNC families through our state’s housing recovery program, Renew NC, as this important work continues. Working alongside nonprofit partners who are putting state dollars to work repair and rebuild homes, 1,500 families are back at home.

Last week, RenewNC, the state’s housing recovery program, crossed 200 homes completed.

Together with the homes repaired and rebuilt by our nonprofit partners with state support, 1,500 families are back in their homes after Hurricane Helene. I am proud of how far we have come, e work ahead of us to make sure western North Carolinians can come back to a safe and secure home.

In the years since Hurricane Helene, arts organizations have been doing important work, including giving people an outlet for expression, offering community support, and building social connection. Learn about efforts across the region: ow.ly/ryYI5101vKc

The NC Department of Environmental Quality (@NCDEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint will hold three in-person public open houses in the French Broad River Basin to gather community feedback on flood resilience approaches, community preferences and regional priorities.

N.C. 9: Then and Now.

In October 2024, NCDOT faced the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Today, drone footage offers a look at the reconstruction and the ongoing work to rebuild and restore this rural route in Western North Carolina.

Attend an upcoming feedback open house!

Renew NC is looking to connect realtors and property owners with Helene-impacted homeowners who need a safe, stable place to stay while their homes are being repaired or rebuilt. The program offers compensation for this opportunity: ow.ly/S10j50ZZHiI

New Jobs for Western NC⚡️
Last week, Governor Josh Stein announced that Utili-Serve, a utility infrastructure company, will add 105 new jobs and $24.8 million in investment to expand the company's headquarters and construct a new manufacturing facility in Conover.

An Emergency Go Bag is a lightweight, portable kit you grab when you need to evacuate fast. It’s filled with essentials and should be easy to access, and stored in a clean, dry spot.

An Emergency Preparedness Kit, is designed for sheltering in place. It can hold more long-term of food and water, radios, tools, sanitation items, duct tape and plastic sheeting for sheltering in place, extra batteries, and more.

Both kits play different roles in staying safe during disa

With help from Renew NC, just 75 days after Donna and Keith Wyatt moved out of their Helene-damaged home, they had the keys to a new one. Donna and Keith have been on this property for nearly 30 years, and now they’re making this house their own.

I recently checked picking grapes by the moonlight off my bucket list! 🍇 Did you know harvesting grapes at night ensures they have a higher sugar content? I learned this and more when I joined the Marked Tree Vineyard team in Flat Rock as they harvested grapes for their ered about 5 tons of grapes!

Rebuilding western North Carolina means restoring the roads and bridges that connect our communities and help families and businesses move forward after Hurricane Helene.

I’m grateful to the @USDOT for announcing $873 million in emergency relief funding to help repair the damage and support our state’s continued recovery.

2 Years of Recovery in WNC: Check out the latest findings from the #LEADNC team on economic recovery in western North Carolina: commerce.nc.gov/news/the-lead-…

#MountainMonday #HeleneRecovery

The energy at the Haywood County Clash was electric! I had a great time kicking off the rivalry with the Mill Whistle and cheering on Pisgah and Tuscola alongside students and about 15,000 other fans.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality (@NCDEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint will hold three in-person public open houses in the French Broad River Basin to gather community feedback on flood resilience approaches, community preferences and regional priorities.

Local governments, federally recognized tribes, and volunteer fire departments in western North Carolina have until Nov. 23 to apply for capital grants to repair, renovate or replace infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene. ow.ly/uJh350ZYtTx

The NCCF Disaster Relief Fund is seeking applications from charitable organizations working to foster more prepared and resilient communities in western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The deadline for submission is noon eastern time on Dec. 14.

For more than 50 years, the festival has celebrated the traditions of Appalachia. This year featured a full weekend of live music, cuisine, handicraft demonstrations, and cultural experiences from Sept. 21-26. ednc.org/wcus-mountain-…