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Senate leader cites ‘incompetence’ and criticizes Governor Cooper’s latest request for state relief funding

WPTF StaffOct 24, 2024
Senate leader cites ‘incompetence’ and criticizes Governor Cooper’s latest request for state relief funding

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — North Carolina legislators returned to work Thursday to address further relief efforts following the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, but Senate president Phil Berger doesn’t expect any action on Governor Cooper’s…

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The catastrophic flooding and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina likely caused at least a record $53 billion in damages and recovery needs, Gov.…

A hurricane’s historic destruction hasn’t stopped North Carolina election workers and voters

A hurricane’s historic destruction hasn’t stopped North Carolina election workers and voters

By MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press HOT SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — About three weeks after Hurricane Helene pummeled western North Carolina, the Hot Springs Community Center was still caked in mud. A paper sign hung on the door…

Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris and repeats criticism of federal response to Helene

Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris and repeats criticism of federal response to Helene

By THOMAS BEAUMONT and JILL COLVIN Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday hurled a series of personal attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “lazy” — a word long…

More Republicans are voting early than in recent years, helping break records before Election Day

More Republicans are voting early than in recent years, helping break records before Election Day

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press With former President Donald Trump’s encouragement, Republicans are voting early again, flocking to the polls for in-person voting ahead of Election Day and helping break records for ballots cast before November in…

Trump repeats debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

Trump repeats debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina

By BILL BARROW and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Surveying storm damage in North Carolina, former President Donald Trump on Monday blasted federal emergency responders whose work has been stymied by armed harassment and a…