Pryor Gibson Named Interim Leader of NCORR

Laura Hogshead has been removed from her position as the head of North Carolina's Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) amid widespread criticism regarding the agency's handling of relief efforts following Hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Pryor Gibson has been appointed as the interim leader as the agency faces a significant budget deficit projected to reach $265 million, with only 2,800 out of 4,200 family relief projects completed. Lawmakers have provided an $80 million aid package to support the agency's activities. Hogshead's departure follows intense scrutiny from state lawmakers during a recent legislative hearing where the agency's financial challenges and project completion delays were addressed. The NCORR was established in response to the disasters, which have plagued southeastern North Carolina with multiple hurricanes over the past several years, affecting recovery efforts significantly.