Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s
Topics Related to Hurricane Helene
Last week in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina Senator Kevin Corbin met with the state’s Congressional delegation to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. The Governor’s June 2026 request prioritizes rebuilding damaged homes, strengthening water and wastewater systems, restoring local roads and dams, and supporting the small businesses that power the region’s economy.
Today in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation to urge them to appropriate more than $10 billion in additional funding for western North Carolina hurricane recovery. Governor Stein was joined by North Carolina Senator Kevin Corbin.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began today, and Governor Stein urged North Carolinians to have a plan in place in case tropical weather impacts the state this season. Although the National Hurricane Center predicts a below-normal season, North Carolinians know that it takes only one storm to affect communities statewide.
Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure.
“This is an exciting day for western North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Twenty months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Lake Lure, but today, Lake Lure is back! Local, state, and federal government partnership with lake residents has powered its restoration. Lake Lure is a gem, and I’m excited that folks have the chance to rediscover this unforgettable place this summer.”
Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Forest Service in Buncombe County to thank them for their work to keep people safe during wildfire season.
Today Governor Josh Stein and Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development Reginald Speight visited the town of Edenton to showcase the state’s partnership with local governments to expand economic opportunity in rural North Carolina.
Today Governor Josh Stein announced the awarding of more than $4 million in grants that will fund 11 local parks and recreation projects in western North Carolina through the Helene Recovery Fund for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF). PARTF is administered by North Carolina State Parks, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR).
Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) announced a first-round
Today Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to