April 7, 2026
Why lawmakers are closely watching NC's Helene recovery leaders

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North Carolina has been allocated $1.4 billion for Hurricane Helene relief from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More than half of that is earmarked for single-family homes. Yet 18 months after the deadly storm ripped through the state, only 30 single-family homes have been completed through HUD-supported programs. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran explains why officials say that’s good news, even though it is just a fraction of the thousands of homes that need attention.












