Leland to host open house on flood risks
The Town of Leland says staff from its Department of Planning and Inspections will host an open house next week for property owners to learn more about flooding risks and flood insurance.
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Hurricane recovery moves forward for Market North, questions remain about Jervay
Hurricane Florence left many people displaced and wondering if they were ever going to be able to get back into their homes.
Holland’s Shelter Creek reopens in new location after Florence damage
It's a new beginning in a new location. Ten months after Hurricane Florence flooded its Burgaw location, Holland's Shelter Creek Restaurant reopened Monday in a new town.
Keep it knee deep or less, if you're not an experienced swimmer
High rip current risk at all Brunswick County beaches, Tuesday, and Oak Island is keeping an active radar for accidents after two water rescues this past week.
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue encourages visitors to prepare for the heat
With another hot weekend many people are hitting the beach for some fun, but that heat can cause some problems if your not careful.
Waiting to prepare is not an option in promoting a weather ready county
It's been 10 months since Hurricane Florence swept through our area leaving behind destruction and devastation to many home and businesses. The possibility of having to deal with another storm firsthand was reason enough for one family to get prepared.
Aquarium closes because of mechanical issues
The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher closed to the public this morning because of mechanical issues with the main building chiller.
UPDATE: Crews battle fire after lightning strikes Wilmington home
According to a press release, Wilmington Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7645 Masonboro Sound Road after a call came in at 1:53 p.m.
New Orleans' levees face a hard test as storm bears down
Even as Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the Mississippi River's levees held up when those in other parts of the city did not.
Tropical Storm Barry forms in Gulf, could become hurricane
Tropical Storm Barry formed off the coast of Louisiana on Thursday and threatened to blow ashore as a hurricane with drenching rains that could test the flood-control improvements made in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago.
Hundreds without power in Carolina Beach
Hundreds are waking up without power Thursday morning.
Mosquito population 'below average' so far in Brunswick County
If you've noticed more mosquitoes nipping at your ankles, you're not alone. After weeks of unseasonably dry conditions, wet weather is making a comeback and so are those pesky blood-suckers!
Support the Port among winners of disaster recovery grant
A Wilmington organization will get a $25,000 grant to put towards health and wellness recovery from Hurricane Florence.
'A floodier future': Scientists say records will be broken
The federal government is warning Americans to brace for a "floodier" future.
Brunswick County lifts burn ban for unincorporated areas
After a lot of rain the past week, the burn ban is over in Brunswick County.
FEMA: Gulf, East coast can still prepare for hurricanes
FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program are urging people on the Gulf and East coasts to act now to prepare for hurricane season and buy flood insurance.
Most patients in fair condition after fatal SC lightning strike
Authorities say about a dozen people were taken to a hospital — and most were in fair condition — after lightning struck at a popular gathering spot along a South Carolina river on Independence Day, killing one person.
NC 4th of July Festival cancels Southport fireworks
The NC 4th of July Festival has announced Thursday night's fireworks in Southport have been cancelled due to weather.
Excessive heat sends multiple people attending festival to hospital for dehydration
Sweltering heat blanketed southeast North Carolina Thursday sending eight people to the hospital for dehydration during the North Carolina's 4th of July Festival.
Lightning hits at least two Leland homes
Wednesday's severe weather led to at least two homes in Leland being hit by lighting.
Duplin County bans fireworks due to dry conditions
Officials in a North Carolina county have enacted a ban on fireworks just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, citing dry conditions and a number of wildfires.
Brunswick County School Board gets $1.3M from FEMA, state for Florence costs
More than $1.3 million is headed to Brunswick County Schools to help pay for costs related to Hurricane Florence.
Freeman Park closed to all vehicle traffic
The Town of Carolina Beach says Freeman Park is closed to all vehicle traffic to prevent overcrowding and for the safety of visitors.
Tropical Integrated Warning Team meeting helps agencies prepare during hurricane season
Hurricane season is well underway. Even though it's been a quiet season so far, agencies from North and South Carolina came together for what's called a Tropical Integrated Warning Team Meeting.