Salvation Army Red Shield Shelter to reopen after suffering damage from Florence
After 10 months out of commission, The Salvation Army is finally celebrating the reopening of its Red Shield Emergency Shelter.
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Microburst causes damage to parts of Pender in weekend storms
Strong storms rolled through parts of Pender County Sunday. After several reports of damage, the National Weather Service sent a crew out to surveyed it Wednesday morning, determining it wasn't caused by a tornado.
Can your insurance weather another big storm?
A common misconception is that homeowners' policies cover flood damage, but the truth is most don't.
Tornado leaves damage but no injuries in North Carolina
Officials say that a tornado roared through Wake County, North Carolina for up to eight miles, uprooting trees and damaging houses and roads throughout the town of Zebulon.
Blueberry crop could indicate Florence's agricultural impact across Pender
Sunday's heavy rain was a good soaker for area farmers especially those located across Pender County where conditions were a bit dry.
Hurricane recovery round table gives residents access to more help post-Florence
It's been almost eight months since Hurricane Florence, but recovery is far from over.
Report: Hurricane Florence killed 22, caused $24B in damage
Hurricane Florence killed 22 people across three Southeastern states, was the ninth most destructive storm in terms of property damage in U.S. history and spawned 44 tornadoes, a report from the National Hurricane Center said Friday.
Showers near Bahamas has chance of becoming tropical system
The Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June 1, but some activity is brewing ahead of schedule.
Forest Service investigates more than 130 area fires so far in 2019
High potential for fire danger Tuesday across the Cape Fear. The North Carolina Forest Service is looking for any burn that could get out of control.
Bee swarms near your home? Here's what to do
Spring time in our area means you'll be seeing blooming blossoms and bees. It's peak honeybee season right now, so bee swarms showing up around your home are not uncommon.
How new Carolina Beach lifeguard stands could help beach goers too
Spring break season is in full swing and the beaches are starting to fill up.
Experts focus more on fire forecasting after historic Horry County blaze
4,000 Horry County residents were forced to evacuate due to a historic fire that happened 10 years ago.
Severe weather swept the Southeast Friday, leaving behind a mess
Tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings kept our Stormtrack3 weather center active.
FEMA approved $17.5 million for Wilmington's Florence clean-up
The City of Wilmington is getting back millions of dollars it spent to clean up after Hurricane Florence hit back in September.
RESIDE Disaster Relief Shelter holds ribbon cutting ceremony
It's a debut that's been a long time coming. The RESIDE Disaster Relief Shelter has been unveiled at a community garden in Wilmington.
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.
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.