www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-02 13:59:00

SUMMARY: As of 2023, the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has 25,679 members, according to a state audit. This makes it the second-largest employees’ association in the state, but 63% smaller than a decade ago. The audit, released by Democrat Jessica Holmes, follows previous scrutiny of NCAE’s membership, which has varied over the years. North Carolina lacks a formal teachers’ union, although the NCAE is affiliated with the National Education Association. The state’s education budget exceeds half of its total budget, with public school enrollment at over 1.5 million and 101,775 teachers reported for the 2023-24 school year.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-10-02 08:03:24

SUMMARY: All roads in Western North Carolina are effectively closed due to mudslides, causing significant supply chain issues that may persist for months. In the tourist town of Banner Elk, where roads have collapsed, many businesses struggle to restock supplies as grocery stores remain closed. The Breen Ridge owners of Mountain Grounds Coffee Shop report dwindling supplies despite their efforts to support the community with free food and drinks. Experts warn that this disaster ranks among the worst supply chain disruptions North Carolina has faced, potentially affecting the economy and causing shortages across the East Coast. Community support and National Guard supplies remain crucial for recovery.

Hurricane Helene’s devastation to western North Carolina has caused many road closures, making it harder for many communities to get critical aid.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2024-10-02 07:58:48

SUMMARY: President Joe Biden is visiting Western North Carolina to assess the damage caused by recent disasters. He will depart from Greenville, South Carolina, for an aerial tour before arriving in Raleigh for a briefing at the Emergency Operations Center. Governor Cooper has briefed Biden on recovery efforts, emphasizing lifesaving measures with nearly 100 search and rescue teams, 450 firefighters, and 800 National Guardsmen currently deployed. About 425 roads remain closed, with ongoing efforts to open more. Vice President Kamala Harris is also scheduled to visit the disaster zone in the coming days, highlighting the federal response to impacted communities.

Governor Cooper says he has briefed President Biden twice on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in western Carolina.

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