American Red Cross

The Red Cross has closed some of the evacuation shelters opened yesterday for Hurricane Irene. All residents staying at these shelters have safely returned to their homes. Full story...

Damage assessment teams are sizing up how much damage the Charlotte area suffered from flash flooding as officials look for state and federal financial help. Full story...

The sluggish economy is affecting blood supplies in the Carolinas, where donors are failing to meet the anticipated demands. Full story...

Funding for education was one of the main issues discussed during the New Hanover County Commission meeting Monday night. Tim Markley, the New Hanover County Schools superintendent, requested $1 million for their operating budget, the same amount that was allotted last year. Full story...

A Wilmington elementary school donated some big bucks to help the victims of the tsunami in Japan. Full story...

Cindy Busick's home and belongings were destroyed by the tornado. The EF4 tornado lifted her house and splintered it across a rural neighborhood in Sanford, NC. Cindy was amazed to still be alive. “I flew a football field length in a bath tub,” said Cindy, who had clutched to her little dog in the tub as the tornado tore through her home. “People have found documents with our names on it 70 miles away." Full story...

Red Cross officials say blood donations have fallen behind in the Carolinas. Full story...

After Saturday, it might be safe to say that Wilmington as a whole is just a little bit safer. The American Red Cross hosted its first ever CPR Saturday, an event that certified more than two hundred participants in CPR and minor first aid. Full story...

To help feed and house those left homeless and provide medical care, the Red Cross is asking for monetary donations. Full story...

Tired of turkey? Don't want to shop? Donate blood instead! Full story...

The American Red Cross provides nearly half the nation's blood supply. They come to the rescue during emergencies and natural disasters, and now they're using social media to communicate with the public. Full story...

The American Red Cross hopes you will give the gift of life. The Red Cross says the blood supply has dropped critically low. Full story...

The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross needs your help. The organization is putting out the call for blood donations during a time when its supply is typically at its lowest. Full story...