In the aftermath of Hurricane Erin's brush past the Outer Banks, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is visiting Buxton on Friday to thank first responders and to assess the damage caused.

The move follows an Aug. 15 letter Stein sent to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem detailing $187 million in public assistance grants awaiting her signature.

Thermo Fisher opens a new facility in North Carolina, bolstering the state's biotech industry presence and creating over 100 jobs.

The money provided by the federal government is a small percentage of the billions in damage that Hurricane Helene left behind in WNC.

While some funds are flowing, North Carolina is still awaiting the release of $100 million in FEMA reimbursements.

Gov. Josh Stein said the state has deployed three swift water rescue teams to the coast and mobilized 200 National Guard members.

Gov. Josh Stein warned coastal residents of North Carolina to “take action now before it’s too late” Wednesday to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Erin, and to follow any evacuation orders. Stein declared a statewide state of emergency on Tuesday in anticipation of the storm,

The mini-budget includes continued funding for state programs, but does not allocate for federal cuts and other new funding needs.