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A NIST researcher from Pittsburgh — known as the Steel City — is working to understand how we can better make steel right here in the U.S.
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New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024
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A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – FEMA announced nearly $48 million in additional funding for 46 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and other disaster recovery projects.
This includes 31 newly approved projects, as well as 18 large projects, each over $1 million that the Department of Homeland Security has advanced and will be available to communities.
Here are some of the grants approved for the state and communities:
$10.9 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for road repairs.$3.7 million to Buncombe County for architectural and engineering services.$3.1 million to the North Carolina Forest Service for emergency protective measures. $2.7 million to the Buncombe County Board of Education for emergency protective measures.$2.1 million to the town of Beech Mountain for road repairs and management costs.$1.8 million to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for repairs to state park roads, culverts, bridges and facilities.$1.6 million to Appalachian State University for repairs to facilities including their New River Light and Power Oak Grove substation.
FEMA is reimbursing Helene costs at no less than a 90% federal share through its Public Assistance program which provides funds for state and local governments response and recovery work. Since Jan. 20, more than $510 million in reimbursements have been approved to support recovery.
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