Take a look: Viewer photos from Cape Fear's brief Saturday morning snowfall
Snow treated the Cape Fear to a winter wonderland Saturday morning, blanketing parts of the area that hadn't seen accumulating snow in more than 4 years.
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Christmas Trees being used to create natural dunes, slow the beach erosion process
Dozens braved the cold and windy conditions Saturday morning to take part in a project using Christmas trees to renourish dunes eroded by recent coastal storms.
Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach owner takes fall on ice, holds contest for best caption
The owner of Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach is putting his pride aside and showing the world his intense fall on the ice in Wilmington over the weekend.
National Weather Service using public storm reports to capture impact of recent winter storm
The majority of snow and ice falling around the Cape Fear during the recent winter storm has melted. But the Wilmington National Weather Service is asking for your help whenever the next storm strikes.
As ice builds around the Cape Fear, so does concern of slip and fall injuries
Accidents on the roadways aren't the only concern this evening. Many around the Cape Fear are also worried about the possibility of slip and fall injuries.
New Hanover Co. Sheriff on driving: 'Nothing's going to help you on the ice'
New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon is speaking out on driving safety as winter weather is headed towards the Cape Fear.
Preparing for a winter storm: CDC guidelines
Staying warm and safe during extremely cold weather and winter storms can be a challenge. Severe winter weather can not only bring icy roads, but also power failures and loss of communication services. It…
People flocking to buy winter weather supplies ahead of approaching ice storm
People across the Cape Fear are preparing for the approaching winter weather, gathering supplies from local stores to combat the expected ice storm.
Gov. Cooper 'more concerned' about this winter storm than the last one
Gov. Roy Cooper and emergency management officials gave a statewide update on preparations for Friday's winter storm.
Red Cross urging NC residents to brace for winter storm
As people across North Carolina prepare for the forecast of snow, ice and winter’s cold blast, the Red Cross urges residents to stay safe and warm by following basic safety and travel tips.
NCDOT working hard to prepare the roads ahead of Sunday's winter weather
An approaching winter storm is expected to bring winter weather to the Cape Fear early Sunday morning. But preparations are already underway across the area.
Saskatchewan screamer storm to bring snow, ice and intense winds to multiple states
A fast-hitting winter storm, referred to as a "Saskatchewan screamer," is forecast to lash parts of the Northern Plains, Midwest, Southeast and Tennessee Valley. The storm system, which originated in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, is set to begin Thursday night and last throughout the weekend, possibly even into early next week.
Winter storm snarls travel, gives some schools the day off
Schools in Boston closed, and Providence, Rhode Island, public schools switched to distance learning, but New York City kept the nation’s largest public school system open.
VIDEO: Trooper jumps to avoid out-of-control driver in snowstorm
The trooper was responding to a crash on Interstate 80, just west of Laramie, on Tuesday, when another vehicle shot off the road, right at him.
Remembering Wilmington's last measurable snowfall, 4 years ago and counting
It's officially been 4 years since the Port City has seen more than a trace of snow.
System tracks across the Carolinas, leading to flooding & tropical storm force wind gusts
A strong area of low pressure pushed across the Carolinas overnight and into today, leading to wind and flooding damage in parts of the Cape Fear.
Red Cross volunteer from Brunswick County going to Colorado for wildfire response
Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire anxiously waited to learn what was left standing of their lives Friday as authorities reported more than 500 homes were feared destroyed.
Storms could spawn tornadoes in the South on Wednesday
Several southern states are at risk of tornadoes, large hail and high winds as severe storms fire up over the region.
Drought conditions plaguing much of North Carolina
The combination of an extended period of abnormally dry weather and above-normal temperatures has plunged much of North Carolina into drought, and projections for 2022 suggest conditions will not improve.
2 babies survive tornado that carried them away in bathtub
Two babies survived a tornado in Kentucky last weekend that ripped the bathtub they were sheltering in out of the ground and tossed it with them inside, their grandmother said.
At least 5 dead as Midwest rocked by hurricane-force winds
At least five people died as a powerful and extremely unusual storm system swept across the Great Plains and Midwest amid unseasonably warm temperatures, spawning hurricane-force winds and possible tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota.
Burning ban lifted for all North Carolina counties
A burning ban still in effect for 33 North Carolina counties in the wake of recent wildfires was lifted on Monday following weekend rainfall, officials said.
Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky Monday
The calendar of annual meteor showers saves one of its best for last.
Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens
Residents of Kentucky counties where tornadoes killed dozens of people could be without heat, water or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks or longer, state officials warned Monday, as the toll of damage and deaths came into clearer focus in five states slammed by the swarm of twisters.