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North Carolina governor’s veto blocks $227M in Helene assistance | North Carolina

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Alan Wooten | The Center Square – 2024-11-26 13:12:00

SUMMARY: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a $227 million disaster relief bill for Hurricane Helene recovery, citing constitutional violations and political interference. The bill, which also includes provisions for election law changes and appointments, removes the governor’s power over certain state offices and limits the attorney general’s ability to advocate for lower electric bills. Cooper criticized the bill for bypassing small business grants and unemployment benefits for disaster victims. Lawmakers may override the veto, as Republicans hold a three-fifths majority in both chambers. The veto is Cooper’s 29th of his term, with the state facing significant budget shortfalls.

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‘Highballed’: Data shows tax assessment inequalities affecting longtime homeowners

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-08 19:13:32


SUMMARY: Longtime homeowners in historically Black neighborhoods like Hillsborough face disproportionate property tax burdens compared to wealthier, mostly white areas nearby. Beverly Walton, a 66-year resident of Renshaw Street, inherited her home but struggles to afford rising taxes despite no renovations. Her house, valued lower than newer homes, is taxed at a higher rate, leading to financial strain on fixed incomes. Data from Wake, Durham, and Orange counties reveal majority nonwhite neighborhoods pay about $9 more per $100,000 in home value, despite lower average home prices. Advocates call for fairer assessments to prevent pricing out longtime residents amid regional growth.

Data shows tax assessment inequalities affecting longtime homeowners

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Two deaths, sinkholes, downed trees: The impacts of severe flooding in Triangle

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-08-08 08:21:44


SUMMARY: Severe flooding in the Triangle region has caused two deaths, sinkholes, and downed trees. In Nash County, 55-year-old Raymond Evans Jr. and 24-year-old Lahie Alustin died after their minivan was swept into a ravine. Evans heroically tried to save Alustin after police efforts failed. A memorial has grown at the site. In Apex, heavy rain caused a sinkhole on Olive Chapel Road, collapsing a section already slated for repairs. Town officials are working with the Department of Transportation to expedite repairs, possibly earlier than the initially expected November timeline. Residents face detours and ongoing disruptions.

WRAL is tracking the impact of severe flooding that occurred all through Wednesday. Rain will continue on-and-off on Thursday, and it could be heavy at times.

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Family desperate for answers after NC 18-year-old disappears in FL

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-08-08 06:14:30


SUMMARY: Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old from Fuquay-Varina, NC, disappeared nearly a week ago in Florida after meeting his biological dad’s family. During a family trip, Giovanni was last seen around 1:30 AM when his cousins picked him up, but he was later reported left on the side of the road following an alleged altercation. His backpack and phone were found by a truck driver. His family is desperate for answers, struggling with conflicting information from his cousins. Giovanni recently graduated high school, and his parents are continuing the search, offering a $25,000 reward for information, with help from Florida authorities.

“Somewhere along the ride, something happened.”

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