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.
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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.
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.