Thank you to UncAvl leaders for hosting the July 14 meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Western North Carolina Recovery. Find meeting materials on the GROW NC website: bit.ly/46PYgCt

Helene Recovery By The Numbers Update for 7/18/25: The hardwork continues across WNC everyday to recover from Helene. The NC mountains are open and we encourage you to visit. Helene may have knocked us down, but our WNC communities are still standing tall! #ReadyNC #HeleneNC

#ICYMI this week: Governor Josh Stein Stein and Secretary Lilley traveled to Western NC, rediscovering unforgettable attractions and adventures, letting everyone know that #WNC is BACK in business!

Exciting news for NC! A portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened. This is the first of many openings as the initial phase of recovery and repair projects on the Parkway approaches completion. I'm proud to have helped secure funding to make these critical repairs possible.

Since Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, it has become increasingly clear how essential FEMA’s BRIC funds are and how unfairly they are distributed in rural areas like those in Western North Carolina. Yesterday, I was proud to introduce the bipartisan BRIC Act to

You are invited! Learn how you can create a better work environment for your workplace which will improve retention and morale. Register at the following link: eventbrite.com/e/2025-employe…

🚨 Big news in disaster recovery reform and resilience! This week we’ve seen two major bipartisan updates from Congress that would transform how communities prepare for and recover from disasters - FEMA reform and the permanent authorization of CDBG-DR. lnkd.in/eeh6QyDV

Join the Asheville Chamber for the BCK2 SCHOOL and BCK2 WORK Job Fair.

“Asheville program gives underserved youth a fresh start with free construction training” wlos.com/news/local/ash…

We’re partnering with NC Sustainable Energy Association for AMPlify Appalachia on July 31! Join us at Sierra Nevada Brewing for a concert event benefiting @footprintprjct and Land of Sky regional recovery efforts in western NC through clean energy solutions. bit.ly/43kmcur

👏 Big thanks to Wyndham Championship & Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation A portion of proceeds from Saturday's Sports Illustrated Resorts Getaway 5K will support Asheville’s historic Muni Golf Course. 🏌️‍♂️⛳ #WyndhamChamp #MuniMatters #HistoricAsheville #HeleneRecovery

Congratulations Riley Edmundson on esteemed honor as UncAvl NCAA Woman of Year nominee! As 3rd NCAA Woman of Year nominee in history of UNCA’s Women’s Swimming & Diving program, Riley is trailblazer. Riley serves as intern on our Mountain Area Works team. uncabulldogs.com

After months of delays with their FEMA case, constituents Bill and Donna reached out to our team for assistance. Just two days after visiting our district office, they received their first FEMA reimbursement totaling $46,033.14.  If you're facing challenges with FEMA, our team

Huge thanks to U.S. Senate Banking Committee GOP, Senate Banking and Housing Democrats, Tim Scott, and Elizabeth Warren for including permanent Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG-DR authorization in their housing package. This language will help communities recover faster, stronger, and smarter from disasters.

Nonprofit organizations located in western North Carolina providing critical housing-related services in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene can request funding through the UW Helps NC Fund. Learn more and apply: unitedwaync.org/uw-helps-nc-fu… United Way of North Carolina

The EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program makes approximately $1.45 billion in disaster recovery funding available to communities that received major disaster declarations. Learn more about this funding opportunity: eda.gov/strategic-init…

Our latest LEADing News newsletter is out! This edition features the June 2025 county unemployment estimates, regional labor market overviews as well as updates to the Business Search Tool. Read more: icont.ac/515AJ

This week, the recruits at the fire academy worked on low-angle ropes training.

How will the loss of HOP affect your life? Whether it’s about food access, housing, transportation, or support from care managers, your story can help protect future services for our communities. Fill out our short form: ihorg.jotform.com/251675882249066 #HealthyOpportunities #HOPWorks

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