NC Invests $1.2M in Flood Resilience for Swannanoa and Rosman Rivers
State invests $1.2M in flood resilience for Swannanoa & Rosman, aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene’s 2024 impact.
May 20, 2026
State invests $1.2M in flood resilience for Swannanoa & Rosman, aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene’s 2024 impact.
Wake Forest University appoints Peter Rodriguez, Rice University’s Business School dean, as its 15th president.
Buncombe County seeks $70M in new debt for housing and conservation. Voter approval is needed this November.
Governor Josh Stein’s executive order addresses NC’s housing shortfall, prioritizing policy coordination and support.
A bipartisan bill aims to remove the “remarriage penalty,” allowing military widows to keep benefits if they remarry.
A NC Senate committee advances amendments to enshrine “right to work” and “right to farm” laws in the state constitution.
Asheville advances a $25M water pre-treatment system at William Debruhl Plant and seeks $260M for North Fork upgrades.
Citizen scientists in the Smoky Mountains, part of GRISLD, document species to monitor climate change impacts.
Asheville Regional Airport advances its $400M expansion with a new rental car facility, enhancing passenger flow.
HCA CEO Sam Hazen claims frequent visits to Asheville, but local officials say they haven’t met him, raising concerns.
Charlotte City Council’s 6-5 vote to withdraw support for I-77 toll lanes may redirect $600M to other projects.
The city of Greensboro launches the SBE Program to boost small businesses in Triad counties with new opportunities.
