www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-24 17:04:00

SUMMARY: The North Carolina General Assembly unanimously approved an additional $644 million for disaster recovery, following an earlier $273 million allocation. This brings the total to nearly $900 million in response to recent disasters like Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. House Speaker Tim Moore, alongside leaders from five southeastern states, sought federal assistance for agriculture and infrastructure. Despite Governor Cooper’s request for nearly $4 billion, this relief package aims to address budget deficits in recovery efforts while aiding affected local governments, mental health services, and other essential sectors. The initiative will support 25 counties impacted by the disasters.

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SUMMARY: Breaking news from Cary, where at least one person has been injured in a shooting near Cary High School. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. after school let out, prompting a significant response from Cary police and fire rescue. Eyewitness accounts suggest the shooting resulted from an altercation between known individuals, not a random act. Several people of interest are being questioned, and the area remains secured. Nearby schools were briefly placed on lockdown but have since returned to normal operations. No immediate threat to the public is believed to exist, and police have recovered some weapons.

One person was shot near the Village Square shopping center in the 600 block of Walnut Street in Cary on Thursday afternoon.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-10-24 13:08:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina has reported its 97th fatality from Hurricane Helene, with 26 individuals still unaccounted for as recovery efforts continue into week four. The storm, which struck as a Category 4 hurricane, caused unprecedented destruction, with Governor Roy Cooper estimating damages at $53 billion, significantly higher than those from Hurricane Florence in 2018. Power outages have decreased to around 3,000, down from over a million. Currently, there are 415 road closures, including major highways. The state has mobilized thousands of responders for recovery efforts, with FEMA disbursing over $133 million in assistance to those affected.

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