HUD rejects Asheville's Helene recovery plan

Trump admin makes Asheville remove ‘DEI’ language to access hurricane relief aid
Trump portrayed himself as savior to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina. Now his HUD is playing politics with critical aid.
Trump admin denounces Asheville's $225 million Helene recovery plan for including DEI program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner stated that the draft action plan for the $225 million disaster recovery funds would not be approved in it's current form.
Asheville NC amends Helene recovery plan to omit DEI
Six months after Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, the city’s federal aid has been put on hold because their plan features a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative.
Asheville journeys to recovery after historic Hurricane Helene
Asheville is a major tourist hub for the region and a favorite travel destination for many Atlantans. Some may wonder, is it OK to visit?
HUD rejects Asheville’s Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rejected Hurricane Helene repair efforts in Asheville, N.C., because the city’s proposed recovery plan features a diversity ...
HUD Rejects Asheville, NC, Hurricane Recovery Plan Because It Targets DEI
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Asheville's DEI portion of the recovery plan conflicts with President Donald Trump's executive orders.
‘DEI is dead’: HUD secretary rejects DEI criteria in Asheville’s draft disaster plan
"Asheville’s draft action plan incorporated DEI criteria to prioritize some impacted residents over others, which was unacceptable," the secretary said.
‘DEI is dead.' HUD axes DEI programs in Asheville's $225M Helene recovery plan
Asheville has to revise its plan that would prioritize assistance for minority and women-owned businesses as part of a post-Helene Small Business Support program, Trump official says.
16,000 structures were destroyed in the L.A. fires. Here’s what the city can learn from Asheville’s Hurricane Helene recovery
Both Los Angeles and western North Carolina had housing shortages before disaster struck. Asheville’s immediate response ...
Liberal North Carolina city's DEI plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary
Secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner shut down an Asheville, North Carolina, Hurricane ...
Norfolk Southern to reopen damaged Asheville rail line, marking a milestone in region's recovery after Helene
The impacted track, which runs from Newport through Asheville, is now expected to reopen open on March 31 ahead of its ...
SoCon tournament honors heroes of Hurricane Helene recovery in Asheville
Some of WNC's aspiring basketball stars and Helene heroes were showcased in downtown Asheville as part of the 2025 Ingles ...
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HUD rejects Asheville’s Hurricane Helene recovery draft plan, citing DEI
Speaking on Fox Business, Turner decried Asheville’s draft action plan as an example of what the administration is trying to eradicate from government programs. The segment was shared by HUD on ...
Asheville Answers: More restaurant, brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene?
A reader asks for an update on restaurant and brewery closures since Tropical Storm Helene hit Asheville in fall 2024.
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Must-Do South: Asheville, North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene carved a path across the Southeast last September, it left what may be its deepest marks in western ...
Blue Ridge Parkway sees visitor numbers plunge after Hurricane Helene's impact
The Blue Ridge Parkway has released new numbers showing a sharp drop of visitation after Helene hit the mountains.