NC Gov Stein Announces $6 Million in Flood Resilience Grants, Prioritizing Helene-Hit WNC

Standing in Marshall, Governor Stein highlighted the critical need for proactive preparation in the face of increasingly severe weather events. "Last year’s flooding of the French Broad River after Helene is a somber reminder of how damaging flooding can be to an area," said Governor Stein. "We must stay prepared for future severe weather events, and this funding will help communities become more resilient and less vulnerable to flooding."The grants, administered through the North Carolina Depar