In his first act as North Carolina Governor, Josh Stein signed five executive orders focused on Helene recovery in western North Carolina.
Stein made the announcement in Asheville on Thursday, where he pledged to accelerate recovery and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
“More than 12,000 people remain displaced today,” Stein said. “As we’re in the coldest months of the year, it is urgent that people have warm and safe places to live.”…