North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced he is suing the federal Education Department to prevent a cut of nearly $50 million in grant funding for mostly rural schools in low-income communities.

As of the end of 2025, more than 97% of the state-maintained roads damaged by Helene have reopened. Residents who live near the remaining 3% are still waiting for repairs.

State officials say the money will help improve the life of more than 3 million North Carolinians living in rural communities.

City officials evacuated the complex in December due to major building and fire code violations.