Catch me live today at 3 w/ Starling on News Radio 570 WWNC talking about how local governments still haven't been paid for Helene, six months later. Tune in! smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3933…

On the 6 month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, the #WNCPartnership came to DC to meet with key leaders in the White House, FEMA, and Capitol Hill to discuss the region’s recovery and resilience needs. We're proud to help elevate these local voices. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3933…

“I challenge FEMA to reimburse us,” Sutton said. ‘We have received zero funds from FEMA as has been reported, and I challenge FEMA to reimburse us this quickly so that we can get it back in our general fund.” smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3936…

Thanks to our friend Andrew Aydin, some folks will be telling the stories of Hurricane Helene survivors — and, they want to hear from you. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3937…

Have questions about challenged ballots in the Griffin/Riggs case? The State Board of Elections has the answers. ncsbe.gov/information-vo…

BREAKING: An order filed in Cherokee County Superior Court April 10 sealed all areas where there may be any evidence related to criminal cases, critically hampering the agency’s ability to serve taxpayers. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3939…

Friday 5pm #ncpol news dump! NC Supreme Court order: 60k+ incomplete registrations COUNT Military photo ID voters must cure in 30 days 260+ "never residents" do NOT count Also, per Governor, FEMA denied request to extend 100% reimbursement period for Helene victims

“If you're a contractor, your work is needed here, and we're glad that you're interested, but here's the thing, you better treat people fairly. You better be honest ... We are not going to tolerate contracting fraud.” smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3939…

To the people of WNC: As you rebuild after Helene, we’re standing with local law enforcement to protect you. We will not tolerate scams or dishonest businesses preying on recovery efforts. It is #SafeToRebuild and we're here to keep it that way. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3939…

Hey journos — come work for the best. These opportunities don't come up very often here.

Fantastic follow-up reporting from Hannah McLeod about the reaction following Jackson County's removal of a plaque covering the Confederate flag at the base of the Sylva Sam statue, including searing comments from author David Joy to county commissioners smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3943…

Known for the strength of his words, 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅 𝑱𝒐𝒚 brought them to Jackson County commissioners and the Confederate "Sylva Sam" saga. Strong piece from our Hannah McLeod. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3943…

Here's more from The Charlotte Observer (using my previous reporting) on #FEMA's failure to pay WNC for Hurricane Helene damage, seven months later. charlotteobserver.com/news/state/nor…

More on the Jaxon County commissioners’ decision to direct the county manager to remove the “compromise plaques” from the confederate monument. ⬇️ Story by Cory Vaillancourt #ncpol smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3944…

Tonight, catch me on @nccaptonight w/Tim Boyum, talking more about recent developments in the "Sylva Sam" Confederate monument saga. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3944…

BREAKING: Looks like Col. Moe Davis, a Democrat, has plans to run for Congress again, this time against Rep. Chuck Edwards. #ncpol #nc11

Here's more on the story I broke yesterday — Moe Davis will run for the 11th Congressional District seat occupied by Rep. Chuck Edwards. #ncpol #nc11 smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3951…

My favorite piece of Americana in the middle of the Pope news is his brother talking to local TV news in Chicago to clarify that he is a White Sox fan, NOT a Cubs fan wgntv.com/news/pope-leo/…

The Canton Mill's Next Chapter - Cory Vaillancourt on #FN570 post.futurimedia.com/wwncam/playlis…

NEW: This is a major milestone for Canton's post-mill economic recovery. smokymountainnews.com/news/item/3955…