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.
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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.
Mandatory evacuation underway along Black and NE Cape Fear Rivers in Pender
Chairman George Brown of the Pender County Board of Commissioners announced effective Saturday at 4 p.m a mandatory evacuation for residents along and near the Black River, the Northeast Cape Fear River, and creeks and streams.
Bladen County residents living along Cape Fear River ordered to evacuate
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for residents living North of the Cape Fear River, in the vicinity of River Road, Burney Road, Tar Heel Ferry Road and along Harrison Creek.
Publix stores reopen in Ocean Isle Beach, Myrtle Beach area
Publix has reopened grocery stores in Ocean Isle Beach and several location in the Myrtle Beach area.
Certain Harris Teeter locations open, others stay closed
Residents are ready to get out of their homes as the storm moves out. People are flocking to grocery stores and gas stations, looking for any place that is open.
Ocean Isle Beach assesses damage, island still closed
Some good news coming out of Ocean Isle Beach this morning.
Southport closes entrance to city as curfew continues
The City of Southport has closed entrance to the city as it continues to deal with the effects of Hurricane Florence. The news comes in an e-mail from City Manager Bruce Oakley.
Florence leaves neighborhoods a mess
More homes in Leland see damage from Florence. Parts of the Magnolia Greens neighborhood saw quite a bit of damage.
Flooding closes a section of I-40 until Monday
A section of Interstate 40 is closed due to flooding.
Northern Brunswick County gets battered by Florence
Florence ripped through Brunswick County, uprooting trees and trashing the streets. The storm has left things in disarray at homes and businesses throughout the area.
President Trump planning trip to check on Florence recovery
President Donald Trump is planning a trip to check out the damage left behind by Hurricane Florence.
Florence rolls ashore in Carolinas, tears buildings apart
Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, ripping apart buildings and knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.
Hurricane Florence officially makes landfall near Wrightsville Beach
Hurricane Florence slammed into southeastern North Carolina with a slow-moving fury.
Jacksonville hotel evacuated after building compromised during Florence
The City of Jacksonville says about 70 people have been evacuated from a hotel after hurricane force winds threatened the structural integrity of the building.
Snow's Cut Bridge closed as Florence rips through region
The bridge to Pleasure Island is closed.
Emergency operations center thrives off teamwork in storm
With Hurricane Florence rearing it's head, emergency operations must operate like a well oiled machine to deal with the storm.
Florence who? Wilmington Waffle House cooks on
It may be getting bad out there, but one place is not backing down.
Area hotels filled with Florence evacuees
Hotels that stayed open in our area are full of coastal residents escaping the hurricane. Some are even completely full.
Pentagon: Slow-moving hurricane to make rescues challenging
Senior Defense Department officials say the expected high winds and slow movement of Hurricane Florence as it comes ashore will make rescue efforts challenging in the flooded areas.
Pender EMS and Fire setting up triage sites after the storm
In preparation for injuries and illnesses following Hurricane Florence, the Pender County EMS & Fire will set up two triage stations.
NC farmer hotline activated
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has activated its hotline to connect farmers with resources that can assist with agricultural emergencies.
First responders get in place for Hurricane Florence
Wilmington first responders are geared up and ready for Hurricane Florence.
Fifth evacuation shelter opens in New Hanover County
New Hanover County residents are getting their last few chances to evacuate. All busses have already left for Raleigh, and the last two busses headed to Winston-Salem left at 6pm.