Measured response is key to weathering storms
When I answered the newsroom phone around 3 a.m. Thursday, it was a producer from Good Morning America in New York.
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Overnight in Wilmington as Hanna approaches
Tropical storm Hanna’s approach was watched closely by many in the port city. Around 3:00 a.m. a crowd along Eastwood Road decided to feel her breeze.
Media coverage at Wrightsville Beach
Today there were a lot of curious onlookers at Wrightsville Beach. Those were not the only folks heading toward the beach, instead of away from it during the storm.
Last minute preparations
Some folks spent the day making some last minute preparations for Hanna’s arrival. Whether it was to hunker down, or get out of town, today was about stocking up and packing up.
UNCW students prepare for Hanna
Students at UNCW are pretty calm even before a storm approaches our area. But as a precaution, school officials canceled all classes and issued a voluntary evacuation.
Flights canceled at ILM
Hanna has grounded flights at Wilmington’s airport.
Bank robbery suspect
The Wilmington Police Department has released photos of the man who robbed the Bank of America on Market Street yesterday.
Pleasure Island makes final preparations
As the waves get bigger and stronger, home owners on Pleasure Island make final preparations to protect their homes.
Fort Bragg soldier’s death investigated
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The military is investigating the death of a Fort Bragg paratrooper who died near the base from a gunshot wound. The Army said Friday that 22-year-old Spc. Jonathan R. Singer, of Lakeview, N.Y., died early Wednesday. Singer’s company commander Capt. Jonathan Norman said he was on the fast-track to success and had recently passed the Army…
Saratoga residents advised to boil water
WILSON, N.C. — State officials have sent letters to residents of Saratoga to boil their water as a precaution against possible contamination. The Wilson Daily Times reported Friday that residents received letters Thursday from the state Division of Environmental Health and Mayor Tommy Hawkins. The letter said total coliform bacteria were found in recent water samples. The letter said the…
Camp Lejeune prepares for Hanna’s arrival
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Camp Lejeune is preparing emergency shelters in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hanna. Base officials said Friday morning they are moving emergency supplies and equipment to shelters on base ahead of the storm’s expected landfall early Saturday. The shelters are scheduled to open later Friday. Marine Corps officials also said they have canceled field training exercises and…
Ex-NC teacher accused of student affair arrested
CLINTON, N.C. — A former North Carolina middle school teacher accused of having sex with a 15-year-old student has been arrested again after police found her with the same boy. Jeannie Michelle Hodges resigned as a language arts teacher from Hobbton Middle School just before she was charged in July with statutory rape and accused of having an affair with…
NC driver gets rush hour surprise from ball python
RALEIGH — Think rush hour is bad enough? What if a three-foot python were part of the drive home? The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Friday that biochemical engineer Marika Suominen-Yeh got the surprise of her life last week when a motorist flagged her down after seeing a snake drop from beneath her minivan. Danny Markadakis waited for a…
N.C. congressman to hold hearing on beach driving
RALEIGH — A hearing has been scheduled on a proposed law to reduce closures to protect endangered birds and turtles on Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches. Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., said Thursday the hearing would be held Sept. 11 by the House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Jones introduced a bill to return the seashore to a…
Flooding a major problem in Delco
In Columbus County, residential areas prone to flooding are bracing for Hanna’s arrival. Water tank road in Delco sees heavy flooding whenever severe weather strikes. Martin Benton has lived there for more than 40 years. During Hurricane Fran, his home had more than 100,000 dollars in damage. His front yard was also flooded when tropical storm Ernesto rolled through two…
Progress Energy gearing up for the weekend
If you are packing your things before heading to safety during a hurricane, it is easy to forget to turn off the appliances.