More than a year after Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, recovery officials reported ongoing efforts to restore housing, repair roads, and implement hazard mitigation programs aimed at reducing future storm damage.

As North Carolina leaders highlight a record number of job announcements, state economic data show a growing disconnect between promises made and jobs ultimately delivered, particularly within the state’s primary incentive program.

Russ Ferguson’s confirmation by the U.S. Senate and swearing-in as the presidentially appointed United States attorney for the Western District of North Carolina caps a year-long leadership transition that began earlier this spring under the U.S. Department of Justice.

A Rutherford County domestic violence investigation escalated from a reported misdemeanor incident to felony charges after investigators confirmed that gunfire struck an occupied mobile home, authorities said.

The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for a busy – and possibly record-breaking – holiday travel season through the end of the year.