0 million in federal funds released for North Carolina to rebuild roads, bridges damaged by Helene

$100 million in federal funds released for North Carolina to rebuild roads, bridges damaged by Helene

Washington, D.C. -The US Department of Transportation released $100 million in emergency funds on Saturday for North Carolina to rebuild its roads and bridges damaged by Helene. “We are providing this initial round of funding so there’s no delay getting roads repaired and reopened, and re-establishing critical routes,” said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. in…

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Dolly Parton to donate  million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Dolly Parton to donate $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Helene flooding victims, flood insurance Why many Helene flooding victims don’t have flood insurance 04:38 Appalachia native Dolly Parton said Friday she will donate $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Parton said the $1 million will go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate assistance to Hurricane Helene flood…

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Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns, campaign says

Mark Robinson, North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate, treated for burns, campaign says

Embattled Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson — whose gubernatorial bid has been rattled by allegations that he previously posted racist and sexually explicit comments online — was hospitalized with burns Friday, his campaign said. Mike Lonergan, a campaign spokesperson, said in a statement late Friday night that the 56-year-old Robinson suffered second-degree burns…

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