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LightningONLY ON 3: Fisherman killed by lightning on NE Cape Fear RiverSubmitted by Katie Harden on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 11:15pm.READ MORE: 
He was known by his friends as "The Catfish King of the Northeast Cape Fear River." Sunday, Timothy "Timbo" Godwin died doing what he loved.
Full story...Lightning strikes home on Bald Head IslandSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:18pm.READ MORE: »Thunderstorm catches reporter off guard One of the hazards of being a TV news reporter is having to do your job in all sorts of conditions. WWAY NewsChannel 3's Cliff Pyron found that out the hard way Tuesday. Cliff and his photographer were caught in a thunderstorm in Shallotte. They managed to avoid the rain, but while focusing on shooting a stand-up, Cliff was caught off guard by something he did not expect. Lightning sparks house fires in Oak IslandSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 10:49pm.READ MORE:
Lightning is to blame for three house fires last night in Oak Island. One vacation home, valued at nearly $1 million, is considered a total loss.
Full story...Columbus Co. man feeling lucky after lightning strikeSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Mon, 08/15/2011 - 4:31pm.READ MORE:
What started as a typical Sunday afternoon with family quickly turned into some scary moments for a Columbus County man. That's because lightning struck nearby causing him to lose his sight and hearing temporarily.
Full story...Pender Co. wildfire cost state $3 million so farSubmitted by Ryan Franklin on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 3:35pm.READ MORE: Bladen County fire jumps barrier, threatens homesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 12:18pm.READ MORE: Pender wild fire burns more than 18,000 acres, still not containedSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:07pm.READ MORE:
The wildfire in Pender County is still burning out of control. Crews are plowing multiple fire lines across the holly shelter game land in hopes of keeping the fire from crossing the highways.
It seems to be growing by the minute. Just today, the fire grew about 8,000 acres totaling more than 18,000 acres in all.
Full story...Pender wildfire grows to 10,000 acres; State of Emergency likelySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:16am.READ MORE: FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Holly Shelter Game Land closed as wildfire growsSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 4:00pm.READ MORE:
The Holly Shelter Game Land in Pender County is closed as a wildfire has grown to at least 3,300 acres and looks to get worse.
Full story...Weekend lightning sparks wildfireSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 5:16pm.READ MORE:
The hot weather and lack of rain is beginning to take a toll across the Cape Fear region. Saturday lightning in Pender County caused a fire in the Holly Shelter Game Land. Today the North Carolina Forest Service Fire Team worked to contain the flames.
Full story...NC wildfire has now burned 70 square milesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 11:44am.READ MORE:
Officials say a fire that has been burning near the North Carolina coast for more than a month has now consumed 70 square miles.
Full story... » Refuge fire continues burning near Stumpy PointSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 11:09am.READ MORE:
A wildfire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge has burned more than 27,000 acres in Dare County.
Full story... » Is your house prepared for lightning season?Submitted by Tim Buckley on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 4:51pm.READ MORE: With summertime heat and humidity setting in across the area, strong and sometimes severe thunderstorms are here nearly every day. Is your home prepared to handle some of the dangers of lightning strikes?
Full story...UNCW freshman dies while surfing in stormSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 6:03pm.READ MORE: UNC Wilmington officials say the teen killed while surfing at Wrightsville Beach was a member of the UNCW family. Full story... |
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