NC pollen counts hit peaks for season at 'very high' levels
Since the rains in central North Carolina stopped earlier this week, the pollen is back in force, with levels reaching up to 2,338 grains per cubic meter in parts of Raleigh.
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NC insurance commissioner to hold Wilmington, Bolivia town halls on flood insurance
Do you have flood insurance? After what Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence last year did, a lot of homeowners in our area may be thinking about whether to gave it.
Science fact: Astronomers reveal first image of a black hole
Scientists on Wednesday released the first image ever made of a black hole, revealing a fiery ring of gravity-twisted light swirling around the edge of the abyss.
Storms cause damage in Alabama, heads to the Carolinas
A strong storm moving across northeast Alabama knocked down power lines and caused scattered damage in a retail district early Monday and forecasters said more bad weather was on the way.
Rain can't dampen spirits as annual Azalea Garden Tour gets started
Not even steady rain could stop the Azalea Garden Tour's ribbon cutting ceremony at the Smits garden.
Weather pushes back start of Hank Williams Jr. concert
Some Hank Williams Jr. fans may wanna hear the country legend play "Looking at the Rain" when he performs tonight in downtown Wilmington. But because we've been doing little more than looking at the rain all day, the concert will start a little late.
Meteor lights up North Carolina sky
The internet is buzzing after a meteor was seen streaking across the sky in several states, including North Carolina, Thursday morning.
AccuWeather releases 2019 hurricane season forecast
After an active Atlantic hurricane season in 2018, AccuWeather forecasters are predicting 2019 to result in a near-to slightly above-normal season with 12 to 14 storms.
Plant an Azalea Week kicks off at Airlie Gardens
The City of a Million Azaleas kicked off Plant an Azalea Week Monday morning. Several groups partnered up this morning to beautify the city.
Meteor likely cause of bright flash in Florida night sky
The National Weather Service says a bright flash across the Florida night sky over the weekend was likely a falling meteor.
March 28 marks anniversary of deadly 1984 NC tornado outbreak
March 28 marks the anniversary of a devastating and deadly tornado outbreak that killed dozens and injured hundreds throughout North and South Carolina in 1984.
Want to be a storm spotter? Here's where you can get training
Would you like to be an official storm spotter? National Weather Service will be hosting training in April for you to become one.
2 earthquakes shake portions of North Carolina
A pair of earthquakes has shaken portions of North Carolina, but no injuries or damage have been reported.
Cruise ship carrying 1,300 passengers forced to evacuate off Norway
A cruise ship with engine problems sent a mayday call off Norway's western coast on Saturday, then began evacuating its 1,300 passengers and crew amid stormy seas and high winds in a high-risk helicopter rescue operation. The Norwegian newspaper VG said the Viking Sky cruise ship ran into propulsion problems as bad weather hit Norway's coastal regions on Saturday.
ONLY ON WWAY: Gov. Cooper gives recovery update six months post-Florence
On the six month anniversary of Hurricane Florence, WWAY spoke exclusively with Governor Roy Cooper. He gave us an update on hurricane recovery efforts and funding.
'This is a miracle': Whitestocking community gets help to rebuild church
Thursday marks six months since Hurricane Florence tore through southeastern North Carolina. It left a mark that will stay with communities for years.
Tornado destroy 10 homes in New Mexico, 5 people injured
Authorities say a tornado has destroyed 10 homes in a small southeastern New Mexico community and five people suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Are some homes worth the renovation after Hurricane Florence?
Slowly but surely, homes are being rebuilt after Florence. But are these homes worth the investment?
Pollen showing early signs of spring season
Spring teases are in the air from warmer temperatures to pollen.
Trump sees massive damage in Alabama from deadly tornado
By JILL COLVIN Associated Press BEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) — Standing on a hill overlooking a debris field, President Donald Trump on Friday surveyed mangled trees and other damage that was left behind in a rural Alabama town after a powerful…
Cape Fear Volunteer Center needs help moving Florence survivors into new homes
As the deadline for FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program gets closer, families are getting ready to make another move.
Florence survivor finds new housing, not out of the woods yet
A little bit of good news for one hurricane survivor we told you about last week, but still a lot of questions about where she is going to go in the coming weeks.
SMOKE ALERT: Prescribed burns begin at Orton Plantation
Don't be surprised if you see smoke in the air at and around Orton Plantation in Brunswick County the next couple of months.
Aftermath: Alabama's tornado dead range in age from 6 to 89
The youngest victim was 6, the oldest 89. Relatives said one extended family lost 10 members.