A Year After Helene, WNC Continues to Wait for Federal Funding
By Marge | Published 2025-09-05T18:12:35.486+00:00
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WNc -- September 5, 2025: As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches, Western North Carolina state representatives say the desperation for federal funding is just as evident as it was six months ago.
The anniversary has brought renewed attention to the region's long and difficult recovery, which local leaders say has not been adequately supported by the federal government.The discussion intensified following a White House statement on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, that criticized North Carolina Governor Josh Stein. According to News 13, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said, "President Trump cares deeply about the people of North Carolina who were affected by Hurricane Helene, and Go