South Atlantic U.S. FEMA Grants News Monitoring

West Virginia's dearth of flood-focused funding would persist under Morrisey plan

Flood damage from Little Wheeling Creek is seen along Submarine Road, in the Valley Grove area of Ohio County, east of Wheeling on June 15, 2025. Courtesy photo Last year was West Virginia's deadliest in flood fatalities since 2016, when a deluge left …

FEMA approves $116 million more for Helene recovery in North Carolina as total cost estimates balloon

The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it will send North Carolina an additional $116 million in federal funding to help the state rebuild areas still devastated by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will send …

Boston’s lagging World Cup planning draws a yellow card

Yes, those two million visitors are expected to spend about $1 billion, but anticipated costs will be near $100 million. Federal funds, assuming they materialize, will cover at most $46 million, the report documents, and then offers these sobering words: “ …

FEMA Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina Recovery

FEMA has announced more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina’s recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and help prevent future disaster damage across the state. Of the approved funds, more than $72 million will go to …

Asheville mayor Manheimer urges federal leaders for more Helene recovery aid After a full day of meetings in Washington, ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WLOS) — After a full day of meetings in Washington, D.C., Esther Manheimer said her message to federal leaders was direct: western North Carolina needs more funding to fully recover from Helene. Manheimer traveled to the nation’s capital …

Governor Stein Continues to Advocate for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington, D.C.

Today in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation to thank them for their work and urge them to appropriate additional funding for western North Carolina hurricane recovery. Governor Stein also met …

Secretary Noem Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina

Funds go towards disaster recovery and prevention of future damage, adding to the $1 billion already awarded to the state WASHINGTON – The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced today more than $116 million in federal funding to …

Secretary Noem Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina

Funds go towards disaster recovery and prevention of future damage, adding to the $1 billion already awarded to the state WASHINGTON – The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced today more than $116 million in federal funding to …

Governor Stein Continues to Advocate for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington, D.C.

NORTH CAROLINA, January 14 - Today in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation to thank them for their work and urge them to appropriate additional funding for western North Carolina hurricane …

Trump administration grants another $116 million in disaster funds for North Carolina

The federal government granted another $116 million in disaster relief funding to North Carolina intended to support the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene and to prevent future disaster damage across the state. Some of the money is for public …

$100M+ in FEMA funding, investments heading to western North Carolina over a year after Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced $72 million of FEMA Public Assistance funding and $44.6 million of hazard mitigation investments will go to western North Carolina counties for disaster relief, over a year …

$116 million announced for North Carolina federal Helene recovery aid

Jan. 14, 2026, 11:51 a.m. ET $72 million in FEMA Public Assistance and $44.6 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding is headed to Western North Carolina. A string of counties and towns will get funds earmarked for specific projects. North …

How FEMA Job Cuts Could Make Disasters Even More Costly

Fire-affected residents meet with FEMA officials on January 14, 2025 in Pasadena, California, where a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened today to help homeowners, renters, businesses and non-profits with their economic recovery. Hot, powerful winds on …

Gastonia receives nearly $2.2M in state grants for Helene repairs

The funding comes from the Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program, administered by the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management. GASTONIA, N.C. — The City of Gastonia has been awarded two state grants totaling $2,177,532.73 to repair …

FEMA approves first batch of home buyouts. Homeowners still face a lengthy process

For months, state officials have raised concerns that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had not approved a single buyout project. Now it seems the federal government is moving forward. After months of uncertainty over the fate of hundreds of …

$23M approved for WNC property buyouts, but process remains slow and uncertain A new federal Helene funding announcement ...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A new federal Helene funding announcement confirms the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program now has $23 million approved to go towards buyouts for some property owners. This funding includes $14.2 million for Buncombe County …

Grants and improvement projects listed among Warrenton’s 2025 achievements

Improvement projects, many of which were funded by grants, topped the list of achievements for the Town of Warrenton over the past year. Warrenton Town Administrator Robert Davie indicated that the town  has initiated and completed a large number of …

FEMA sending $116M to Helene recovery

(The Center Square) – More than $116 million in federal funds to help recovery from Hurricane Helene is on the way to North Carolina, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday. The rebuild or restoration of critical infrastructure, clearing …

Federal grants to fund flood mitigation, infrastructure repairs after Hurricane Helene

FILE A claw operator scoops up debris from homes demolished following Hurricane Helene in Old Fort, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWAY) — The Department of Homeland Security Secretary announced Wednesday …

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW

Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026 Unveiled by TTW NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Travel and Tour World (TTW) has revealed its Top 50 Airports in the Americas for 2026, showcasing airports that are …

Thomas J. Henry Sponsors Martin Luther King Jr Marches Across Major Texas Cities honoring a Legacy of Justice & Equality

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry, a Texas-based attorney, is proud to announce his sponsorship of the Martin Luther King Jr. marches taking place in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, …

Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. Publishes The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11 and Power in U.S. Bankruptcies

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Vincent J. Liuzza Jr. has released his new non-fiction book, The Club: The Dirty Side of Chapter 11, a compelling and eye-opening examination of how U.S. Chapter 11 …

Main Street Economics Releases New Video Contrasting Socialism and Capitalism in Action

Illustrates Economic Outcomes Through Real-World Examples of Poland and Venezuela WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics, an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to educating Americans …

Join Us Jan. 27 to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Event: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music

Livestream on 1/27 at 5:30 PM ET: Creating Dr. King’s Beloved Community Through Art & Music will be at Paul Robeson House & Museum with UPenn’s MLK Symposium. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Worcester Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Firearm and Ammunition

BOSTON – A Worcester man pleaded guilty today in federal court to being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition.

Armed Bank Robber Sentenced to 11 Years in Federal Prison

Five people arrested for alleged drug conspiracy at Dumfries motel

Five defendants made their initial appearance in court today on charges relating to criminal activity alleged to have taken place in and around the Red Carpet Inn in Dumfries.

Virginia Beach man sentenced to 45 years in prison for auto loan scheme and identity theft

Dion Lamont Camp, 41, of Virginia Beach, was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for defrauding and exploiting numerous victims including romantic partners, credit unions, auto dealers, and even strangers.

Jefferson County Man Accused of Distributing Fatal Dose of Fentanyl

An indictment accuses Daryn Karnes of supplying a mixture containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a man in Jefferson County, Missouri in 2024.

Matthew L. Harvey Formally Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia

United States Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has taken the formal oath of office in a special ceremony today at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. U.S. Attorney Harvey was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on June 30, 2025, and confirmed …

Mexican National Sentenced for Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy and Money Laundering Conspiracy

Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud of more than half a million dollars

A Missouri man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for submitting false information on applications for disaster relief loans resulting in a loss of $522,000 for the Small Business Administration (SBA). 

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Mexican Child Rapist Alien Charged with Perjury and Immigration Fraud

Port Huron Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $900,000 From His Employer

High-ranking Sinaloa Cartel member extradited to Atlanta to face cocaine trafficking charges

Following his extradition from Mexico to the United States, Roberto Najera Gutierrez, a/k/a Kunfu Panda and a/k/a La Gallina, pleaded not guilty in the Northern District of Georgia to a federal charge of conspiring to manufacture and …

Anchorage woman indicted, arrested for wire, bank fraud scheme involving mail theft and aggravated identity theft

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage woman was arrested Wednesday in Anchorage after a federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment last month alleging she executed a wire and bank fraud scheme where she stole victims’ personal identifying information …

Jacksonville Woman Charged with Assaulting Officers Conducting an Immigration Operation

Jacksonville, Florida - Jennifer Susan Cruz (40, Jacksonville) has been charged by complaint with assaulting officers conducting an immigration operation. If convicted, Cruz faces a maximum penalty of eight years in federal prison. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. …

District Man Sentenced to 21 Years for April 2023 Murder at Southeast Apartment Complex

Darrell Hinkle, 37, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 21 years in prison for the April 2023 murder of Dajuan Blakney in front of an apartment complex in Southeast Washington, DC, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.