www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-01-30 17:27:19

SUMMARY: In North Carolina, federal workers are considering President Trump’s offer of buyouts, allowing them to resign and take severance pay or risk losing their jobs. Over 2 million federal employees are affected. The U.S. Postal Service, struggling to reduce costs and improve revenue, has added RTP to its delivery locations. While some workers are upset and confused about the buyout offer, concerns about its legality persist. North Carolina has over 51,000 federal employees. A meeting in Raleigh will address the impact of the executive orders, with lawmakers and local services participating. The legality and fairness of these offers remain uncertain.

Questions remain on how federal services we rely on, such as mail delivery, could be affected as the Trump Administration offers buyouts to federal employees.

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2025-01-30 12:51:00

SUMMARY: Evacuation orders in the North Carolina mountains due to wildfires have ended following damage from Hurricane Helene 18 weeks ago. Fires affected the North Fork and Crooked Creek areas, with the Crooked Creek fire at 55% containment over 220 acres. A downed power line sparked this blaze, which has caused one home to be damaged, but there have been no injuries or fatalities reported. The North Fork fire remains uncontained at 60 acres in rugged terrain. Officials warn of high fire danger due to low humidity and gusty winds, recommending delaying outdoor burning activities.

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ncnewsline.com – Brandon Kingdollar – 2025-01-30 11:30:00

SUMMARY: A bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers introduced the “Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act,” aimed at securing federal reimbursements for repairing private infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Helene. The bill would allow state, local, and tribal governments to receive funds for restoring over 8,000 private roads and bridges, which are crucial for rural residents’ access to emergency services and daily necessities. U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards emphasized the unprecedented damage caused by the hurricane. The bill requires damage inspections and adherence to FEMA’s documentation rules to ensure timely recovery for the affected communities in western North Carolina.

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