The federal government shutdown has ended. What does that mean for SNAP benefits, airports and national parks in WNC?

RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — After 43 days, the government shutdown has officially ended, and the government has reopened. In response, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday, Nov. 14, according to a news release.

The U.S. Senate's Continuing Resolution to reopen the federal government contains a provision that would restrict the sale of hemp-derived products that have flourished nationwide.

R ALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said full SNAP payments for November went out Friday morning, following the longest shutdown in government history. NCDHHS said these payments help nearly 1.4 million people, and more than 600,000 households statewide.

Full NovemberSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for North Carolina residents will be made by Friday morning, Nov. 14.The NorthCarolina

Part of the recently passed Senate spending bill, intended to reopen the government, proposes a ban on the sale of many hemp-derived THC products by lowering the allowable THC limit to 0.4 milligrams.

DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — The government shutdown is now impacting North Carolina families who use Head Start programs or work for them. Head Start programs in Davidson and rowan counties will be shutting their doors after Friday's school day. Around 480 families who use the Head Start program are impacted and nearly 200 workers will be furloughed.

Davis, one of six Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote yea on an amended continuing resolution, laid fault on both major parties. He also changed his vote from September.

Governor Josh Stein announced that organizations across North Carolina have stepped up to donate nearly $4 million to fight hunger in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services expects to issue full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by Friday morning, ensuring roughly 600,000 households will have their complete payments loaded onto EBT cards.

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social about using tariff revenue to pay dividends to Americans. Trump suggested payments of at least $2,000 per person or even directing funds to Health Savings Accounts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated he had not discussed the dividend proposal with Trump.

The Border Patrol agents will be targeting undocumented immigrants, according to Greg Bovino, an agent who most recently led the group’s efforts in Chicago. The pending arrival of the Border Patrol has set off a flurry of concerns,