Kamala Harris was in Charlotte Saturday to meet with officials — including Gov. Roy Cooper and Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer — to discuss ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Helene. Photo: Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images
💵 North Carolina lawmakers will vote next week on an initial disaster relief package to help western counties damaged by Helene.The state has $4.75 billion in its rainy day fund and hundreds of millions more in various reserves for emergency response. (WRAL)
The Department of Transportation approved North Carolina's request for the first $100 million in emergency funding to help restore roads and bridges. (Axios)
🪞 Biltmore Estate sustained "minimal or no damage" from Helene. However, the entrance, farm and other buildings experienced flooding and subsequent damage. The estate will be closed to guests until at least Oct. 15. (WBTV)
🚧 National Park Service employees are coming in from 32 states and D.C. to help with recovery efforts on the Blue Ridge Parkway, which remains closed until further notice. (Axios)
It was a big sports weekend for Charlotte teams:
🏈 The Carolina Panthers lost to the Chicago Bears 36-10. (WBTV)
⚽️ Charlotte FC won their regular season home finale 2-0. (Observer)
⛏ The Charlotte 49ers beat East Carolina 55-24 at a packed home game. (Observer)
🏀 The Charlotte Hornets lost to the New York Knicks 111-109 in the preseason opener. (Sports Illustrated)
