New Hanover County establishes 'donations hub'
New Hanover County has established a “Donations Hub” to facilitate ways for individuals and organizations to donate supplies and volunteer to assist in hurricane recovery efforts in our community.
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New Hanover County suspends curfew, continues relief efforts
New Hanover County officials say Thursday is their last official press conference. With the improvement throughout the county, the curfew has been suspended as of Thursday.
Insurance company sets up in town, helps residents with claims
Allstate Insurance is trying to make the claim process easier on residents with damage from Florence. Teams are stationed throughout North Carolina to help residents get help as soon as possible.
Bladen County clears up rumors over dam failure, offers damage survey
Bladen County Emergency Services and the US Army Corp of Engineers are both addressing rumors that Lock and Dam 1 on the Cape Fear River has failed.
New information on routes into Wilmington
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has updated their information on routes to Wilmington.
Grocery stores slowly reopening, deliveries on the way
Bare grocery store shelves should soon start refilling with food, as delivery trucks are making their way to southeastern North Carolina.
Food, water being flown in to Brunswick County
Food, water, and tarps are being flown in today for Brunswick County residents.
WWAY transmitter running out of fuel, will stream news online; other Wilmington stations to follow
WWAY will continue to broadcast news during regularly scheduled times via its livestream.
Storm damage devastates Boiling Spring Lakes
Hundreds of people have been rescued in Brunswick County over the last few days. Some areas are worse than others, and in the areas hit the hardest, it is absolute devastation.
Ocean Isle Beach residents could get home Monday
Town staff will be working diligently to complete all repairs to infrastructure as quickly as possible.
Conditions improving in Carolina Beach, but no word on bridge reopening
It has been almost 10 Hours since the last update this morning and we have much more positive news.
Possibly month long effort to restore road damage in Ogden area
Earlier Sunday we combed north New Hanover County to see road conditions.
North Topsail Beach likely won't reopen until at least Wednesday
At 7:30 AM, Saturday, September 15th, emergency personnel and town staff attempted to do initial damage assessments for the Town of North Topsail Beach.
Shelter still accepting people, conditions continue to worsen
People continue to flock to the shelter at North Brunswick High School. The shelter did start seeing water leaking in the cafeteria from a clogged drain.
Residents race to gas stations to fill up while they can
Residents raced to the gas pumps Sunday, trying to fill up while they still can. But conditions on the roads continue to get worse.
New Hanover County extends curfew, opening new shelter
New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington are extending the curfew that is already in place. The curfew will now begin at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. This curfew is in effect until further notice.
Curfew extended, New Hanover County opens post-storm shelter operations
New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington are extending the curfew that is already in place.
Pender County Utilities facing water shortage, conserve now
Pender County Utilities urges water consumers to conserve water or the utility will have to end service.
CFPUA secures fuel for water systems
A critical need for fuel means Cape Fear Public Utility Authority customers could be without water in two days.
Snow's Cut Bridge to remain closed
Eighteen hours have made a huge negative difference to our situation. 24 inches of rain and storm surge have combined to overcome the stormwater systems of both Carolina and Kure Beach.
Fair Bluff residents urged to evacuate as Lumber River rises
If you live in Fair Bluff and your home flooded during Hurricane Matthew, you are urged to evacuate.
Drivers get stuck in flood waters on highway
Roads in the area have been dealing with a massive amount of flooding. Several drivers were stalling out trying to drive through the rising water.
BSL’s Big Lake dam breaks, floods surrounding area
A dam breach in Boiling Spring Lakes is causing major flooding. Police say the dam at the Big Lake on Alton Lennon Road is failing, forcing water over and underneath the dam.
WPD: Family Dollar told us not to stop looters; police now charging suspects
Wilmington Police say a discount store chain told the department not to intervene after several people apparently broke into the store and began stealing items from inside.