Tropical Storm Helene News Monitoring

Study shows how small farms are struggling months after Hurricane Helene

Farmers in Western North Carolina are still hurting after Hurricane Helene. Between debris cleanup and lost crops, small farms throughout western North Carolina are on the hook for an average of $70,000, according to a study published this month. Most …

FEMA offers to sell temporary housing units to WNC families displaced by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Season 2025: Lessons learned in Manatee County after devastating storms last year

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. - The 2025 Hurricane Season starts in less than two weeks, and it comes as some in Manatee County continue rebuilding and recuperating after last year's brutal storms.  The backstory: It began with the flooding from Tropical …

Helene recovery funds lag as WNC faces $54 billion gap

Funding to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene is severely lagging, according to new data released by North Carolina’s Office of State Budget Management (OSBM). Overall, federal and state government funding allocated for Helene …

SEE IT: Augusta Riverwalk Hurricane Helene clean up effort underway 

May 15, 2025; Augusta, Georgia, USA; A Riverwalk closure notice sits on an orange barricade in front of the Augusta Riverwalk at the James Brown Boulevard entrance. The Riverwalk will remain closed through May 28th as crews work to clean up storm debris …

FEMA Shifts Disaster Burden to States in Wake of Deadly Tornadoes

As the U.S. South reels from a scourge of deadly tornadoes and braces for hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says it is shifting recovery responsibility to the states.  During a staff town hall on Thursday, May 15, acting …

Stein urges state lawmakers to include more Helene aid in upcoming budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein urged state lawmakers Monday to allocate hundreds of millions more dollars toward western North Carolina's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene instead of waiting on “uncertain federal assistance.” …

Georgia Power agrees to freeze base rates through 2028

ATLANTA — The Georgia Public Service Commission and Georgia Power reached a tentative agreement Monday to keep rates frozen for the next three years. The commission has to vote on it to finalize the agreement. If it passes, the base level of your power …

Stein announces 2nd Helene budget proposal

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced on Monday $891 million in additional funding for Helene recovery. He spoke in Rutherford County on Monday morning about the importance of more funding for people still recovering from …

Good News, Georgia: power bills may stay put through 2028

Georgia Power customers may see some relief in their monthly bills, as a new proposal aims to freeze base electricity rates for at least the next three years.The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) and Georgia Power announced the agreement Tuesday, …

Stein calls for additional $891 million for Helene recovery in western NC

The proposed funding would follow $500 million already approved by lawmakers and would target what Stein called "the highest priority issues." CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced his second Hurricane Helene budget proposal …

FEMA holds Housing Resource Fair in Lowndes Co.

Georgia Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene Recovery DR4830_GA_Helene_HousingResourceFairLowndesCounty_JamesWood (2) LowndesCountyHousingResourceFair_MizanniMatthews-5 LowndesCountyHousingResourceFair_MizanniMatthews-1 VALDOSTA, Ga. – Key Messages  …

North Carolina governor urges state lawmakers to include $891 million in Helene aid in upcoming budget

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein urged state lawmakers Monday to allocate hundreds of millions more dollars toward western North Carolina's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene instead of waiting on “uncertain federal assistance.”The money requested — …

Stein requests additional $891 million in Helene funding from NC legislature

Gov. Josh Stein announced his second Hurricane Helene budget proposal of $891 million on Monday at a press conference at Carolina Domes in Union Mills, Rutherford County, which was hit hard by the hurricane last September. “They’ve been working really hard …

King Charles Reaches Out to Joe Biden with Personal Note After Cancer News — a Year After His Own Diagnosis

NEED TO KNOW PEOPLE can confirm that King Charles wrote a personal note to Joe Biden following the former president’s cancer diagnosis. Biden’s office shared a statement on May 18 revealing that he had been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer and was …

Thousands of DR volunteers deployed so far this year, more needed

NATIONWIDE – So far this year, at least 5,300 Southern Baptist trained Disaster Relief volunteers have responded to 40 natural disasters across the United States, from wildfires in California to storms on the eastern side of the nation. That was before …

Helene: Governor requests $891M in relief package

(The Center Square) – Nearly $1 billion is being requested of the North Carolina General Assembly by Gov. Josh Stein for help in recovery from Hurricane Helene. The first-term Democrat said Monday he’s seeking $891 million. Economic recovery and support to …

North Carolina sets new tourism record, travelers spent $36.7 billion in 2024

On May 7, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina had set a new tourism record in 2024, with travelers spending more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state. This surpassed the previous record of $35.6 billion set in 2023. It’s …

Henderson Co. community meal event helps children, supports artists

FLAT ROCK, N.C. (WSPA) — A community meal event happening Sunday in Flat Rock is helping fight childhood hunger, all while supporting local ceramicists. For eight years, the Empty Bowls community meal at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness …

Mayhew Tools Expands Dominator® Pro Pry Bar Line with New Curved Pry Bars in Blue

Rugged, ergonomic, and built to last—these pry bars deliver unmatched strength and comfort. TURNERS FALLS, MA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (Mayhew Tools) proudly announces the expansion of their …

Hartzell Propeller’s Tanis Preheat System Approved for Twin-Engine TECNAM Traveller Aircraft

PIQUA, OH, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace Company and a global leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing, has been awarded STC approval for its Tanis Preheat System for TECNAM …

Titans Space Industries Publishes Manifesto to Revolutionize Cis-Lunar Access and Supercharge the New Space Economy

TSI Details its Strategic "Wait and Learn Doctrine" for Accelerated Success by 2029 and the Development of Cis-Lunar Space Infrastructure. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titans Space Industries Inc. (TSI …

WIN Semiconductors Welcomes VIPER RF to the WIN ALLIANCE Partner Program

WIN Semiconductors Corp. (TPEx: TPEx:3105) TAOYUAN, TAIWAN, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WIN Semiconductors Corp (TPEx:3105), the world's largest pure-play compound semiconductor foundry, announces the inclusion of UK-based Viper RF in …

Yellow Ribbon Fund Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record-Breaking Gala, Raising $630,000 for U.S. Military Families

Over 300 attendees gathered at The Boca Raton to mark two decades of supporting veterans and their families BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala at The …

PayToMe.co Joins AWS Strategic Startups Team to Scale Global Fintech Platform

Selected by Amazon Web Services (AWS), PayToMe.co joins Strategic Startups Team to accelerate Series A fundraising and global fintech expansion. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PayToMe.co, an award-winning AI …

Positive Air Pressure Devices Market Analysis: Key Trends, Share, Growth Drivers, And Forecast 2025-2034

The Business Research Company's Positive Air Pressure Devices Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The honed-in study of the …

Greg Weldele Joins Guardian Jet as VP of Sales for South Central U.S.

Guardian Jet, a global brokerage and consulting firm, appoints Greg Weldele as VP of Sales, South Central, sharpening its focus on growth in TX, OK, LA and NM. GUILFORD, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guardian Jet LLC ( …

Polaris Aero’s VOCUS FlightRisk is Now Available for Collins Aerospace’s ARINCDirect℠ Flight Support Services

Polaris Aero renews its agreement with Collins Aerospace to make VOCUS FlightRisk available to all subscribers of Collins’ ARINCDirect℠ flight planning tools SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Polaris Aero ( …

Sofema Aviation Services to Host EASA - Compliant Aviation Compliance Senior & Lead Auditor Training – September 2025

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) will deliver a 5-day EASA Senior & Lead Auditor Training from 22–26 Sep 2025 at the Royal Aeronautical Society, London. SOFIA , BULGARIA , BULGARIA, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) …

B2i Digital Named Marketing Partner for 15th Annual ROTH London Conference

B2i Digital will showcase participating companies to its investor community of over 1.3 million NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B2i Digital, Inc. will again serve as the Marketing Partner for the 15th Annual ROTH …

Duke Robotics Strengthens Global Growth Strategy with Appointment of Yuval Hogeg as International Business Development ...

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duke Robotics Corp. (OTCQB:DUKR) (“Duke Robotics” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced robotics technology and autonomous drone solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Yuval Hogeg as the …

Mesa Air Group Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

PHOENIX, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) (“Mesa” or the “Company”) today reported first quarter fiscal 2025 financial and operating results. First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Update: Total operating revenues of $103.2 million …

Ducommun to Participate in B. Riley Securities Annual Investor Conference

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) (“Ducommun” or the “Company”) announced today that Suman Mookerji, the Company’s senior vice president and chief financial officer will participate in the upcoming B. …

AAlimousine Worldwide Enhances NYC Airport Transport for Busy Travel Season

Amid record passenger volumes at JFK/Newark, AAlimousine Worldwide launches precision services—flight delay adjustments, contactless payment & global traveler. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AAlimousine …

Kimtron Develops a mobile 160kV, 3kW NDT X-ray system designed for manufacturers of very large products

OXFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimtron today announced that it has added another turnkey system to its extensive family of made-in-the-USA X-ray systems—a 160kV, 3kW mobile system integrated onto a two-wheeled dolly …

FAA Ramp Worker Safety Listening Session Readout

Friday, May 16, 2025 A diverse group of aviation industry stakeholders met to discuss ramp worker safety on Thursday at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters building in Washington, D.C. The listening session was part of the FAA’s ongoing …

TendersOnTime arrive en France : une plateforme unique pour les appels d’offres français et internationaux

PARIS, FRANCE, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Tenders Services Pvt Ltd, société mère de la plateforme internationale TendersOnTime.com, annonce officiellement le lancement de ses services en France. Cette initiative vise à accompagner …

Alfa Chemistry Introduces New Flame Retardants: Expandable Graphite and Both Halogen and Phosphorus-Based Solutions

In a significant development for the safety materials industry, Alfa Chemistry has announced the launch of several cutting-edge flame retardant products. NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development for …

Emmetra Partners with Renesas to Advance Agentic AI-Powered Imaging Solutions

Emmetra Inc teams up with Renesas to advance high-performance imaging with AI-driven automation—marking a major milestone in our innovation journey. SAN FRANSISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Emmetra Inc is thrilled to …