WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina ATLANTA - FEMA announced more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina's recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and help prevent future disaster damage across the state. Of the approved funds, more than $72 million will go to rebuilding or restoring critical infras  more