North Carolina
North Carolina businesses will receive $300M grants for COVID-19 relief
(The Heart Sq.) — Greater than 3,900 North Carolina companies will obtain checks within the coming days as a part of the second part of the state’s Enterprise Restoration Grant Program.
The North Carolina Division of Income mailed the checks on Thursday to assist companies recuperate losses tied to Gov. Roy Cooper’s well being edicts in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. This system is funded by $500 million from the federal American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Restoration Fund.
The Division of Income distributed about $300 million of that funding by 3,406 grants in the course of the first part of the BRG program, whereas the rest went out to three,931 companies on Thursday for part two. Officers additionally mailed letters to companies who weren’t accepted for this system.
“Small companies are the spine of our financial system, and Enterprise Restoration Grants from the American Rescue Plan will assist 1000’s of small companies recuperate stronger,” Cooper stated.
Companies with an financial lack of no less than 20% had been eligible to use for the second part of this system by June 1. The second part expanded these initially eligible to incorporate gyms and health facilities, in addition to professionals resembling barbers and cosmetologists.
The state provided two sorts of grants: a “Hospitality Grant” for eligible arts, leisure, or recreation companies, in addition to lodging or meals service companies, and a second reimbursement grant for eligible companies that don’t match the primary class. Grant quantities had been decided as a proportion quantity of financial loss demonstrated by the companies, as much as a most of $500,000.
Grants had been diminished to as much as 10% of financial loss for companies that acquired different COVID aid.
“The legislative intent was for the grant funds to be distributed to eligible companies in an environment friendly method,” NCDOR Secretary Ronald Penny stated. “We’re happy to report that we now have met that objective.”
Whereas distributing the funds is a optimistic step, Mitch Kokai, senior political analyst on the John Locke Basis, notes the federal government was additionally the supply of the issues it is now attempting to repair.
“In contrast to another authorities grants, these funds are designed to assist companies recuperate from issues created by authorities itself throughout COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions,” he stated. “It is smart for presidency to attempt to counteract the unfavourable affect of its personal insurance policies.”
Whether or not or not the hassle is profitable will possible rely on how carefully officers vet and monitor grant recipients, Kokai stated.
“Will probably be essential for legislative oversight committees, and maybe the state auditor, to maintain tabs on this initiative,” he stated. “We have seen far too many examples of well-intentioned authorities applications that failed to satisfy their promise as a result of they did not have satisfactory safeguards to stop waste, fraud and abuse.”
North Carolina
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, according to a Monday announcement.
The program, which was set to expire on Tuesday, funds temporary housing, like hotel or motel rooms, for thousands of people displaced from their homes by Hurricane Helene.
The federal assistance gives households extra time to find alternative housing solutions or to make repairs to their homes.
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A drone view shows damage following Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 29. (Reuters/Marco Bello)
More than 3,000 families are eligible for the program’s extension, according to FEMA.
The agency said people checking out of their temporary housing on Tuesday are returning to habitable homes or have withdrawn from FEMA assistance.
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More than 10,000 households accepted temporary shelter in hotels participating in the TSA program following the aftermath of the hurricane, FEMA said last month, but most have since moved to longer-term housing.
Homes are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Oct. 2, 2024, in Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Each county also has its own shelters and nonprofits to assist people who are not eligible for FEMA’s program.
The cost of entertaining Bill Belichick in Montlake this past season wasn’t going to be cheap. After all, everyone was constantly reminded that a coaching legend was in their midst. For that privilege, the University of Washington program so far has had to part with three players, a defensive coordinator and countless sweatshirts, shirts, shorts and hats.
The latest contribution to the North Carolina football cause headed up by Belichick is former UW safety Peyton Waters, who revealed on Monday he will join the Tar Heels, according to several outlets, following one-time Husky linebacker Khmori House and wide receiver Jason Robinson Jr. to Chapel Hill. All are coming off either their freshman or redshirt freshman seasons.
The 6-foot-1, 182-pound Waters from Northridge, California, appeared in all 13 games as a reserve for the UW, including the Sun Bowl against Louisville. He finished with 5 tackles.
He entered the transfer portal eight days after the New Year’s Eve game in El Paso, Texas.
BREAKING: Washington transfer safety Peyton Waters has signed with North Carolina, @PeteNakos_ reports🐏
Waters was a 4-star in the 2024 class.https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR pic.twitter.com/493Jml5ZXA
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) January 13, 2025
Waters initially signed with Kalen DeBoer’s UW staff, entered the transfer portal once DeBoer was hired away by Alabama and withdrew from the portal and joined Jedd Fisch’s coaches when they took over the Huskies
A one-time 4-star recruit, he was considered a promising UW player for the future, especially after becoming one of six true freshmen who didn’t redshirt for Fisch’s staff.
Waters, of course, worked closely with defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, who still hasn’t been formally introduced by North Carolina as its DC, though each Husky defection to the ACC team would seem to confirm his impending position.
The Tar Heels and California have pulled commitments or signed the most UW players during this transfer portal window, each landing three.
For the latest UW football and basketball news, go to si.com/college/washington
Monday, January 13, 2025 12:37PM
The newest North Carolina cabinet member has been sworn in.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) — The newest North Carolina cabinet member has been sworn in.
Gabriel J. Esparza was sworn in Sunday in Charlotte as the secretary of the North Carolina Department of Administration. He’s the first Latino to head a cabinet department in the state’s history.
The ceremony was originally scheduled to be held in conjunction with Governor Stein’s inaugural celebration in Raleigh but was moved to Charlotte due to the winter storm. Esparza was joined by his wife and two children.
As the DOA secretary, Esparza will oversee government operations spanning from building construction, facility maintenance, purchasing and contracting of state vehicles to mail service surplus, state properties, and parking.
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