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.
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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.
New Hanover County opens additional shelter
Cape Fear residents now have another place to seek refuge during Hurricane Florence.
Duke Energy prepares for Hurricane Florence response
Duke Energy is preparing to respond to power outages once Hurricane Florence hits our area, and they want customers to know what to expect.
Business provides free plywood ahead of Hurricane Florence
As people batten down their hatches in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, one Wilmington business decided to lend a helping hand free of charge.
Buses held evacuate New Hanover residents to Raleigh area
A shelter specifically for New Hanover County residents will open in Raleigh at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Hurricane Florence has ingredients that make experts worry
To whip up a monstrous storm like the one chugging for the Carolinas you need a handful of ingredients — and Florence has them all.
'Big and vicious': Hurricane Florence closes in on Carolinas
Hurricane Florence churned Tuesday toward the Eastern Seaboard as a storm of "staggering" size, forcing a million people to evacuate the coast.
New tool shows how storm surge could affect where you live
The National Hurricane Center issued a Storm Surge Watch for many of our coastal communities Tuesday morning. It will be in effect until further notice.
Shelter locations announced for Hurricane Florence
With Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast, Pender County and New Hanover County have announced location of shelters that will be open this week.
Farmers working fast to beat storm
Many farmers are picking their fields fast and moving their crops for the impending hurricane on track for North Carolina.
Pender County urges residents with special needs to use registry
Pender County residents who require special sheltering accommodations during natural disasters should sign up for the Pender County Special Needs Registry.
Caswell Beach issues mandatory evacuation for visitors
The Town of Caswell Beach has declared a State of Emergency and has issued a mandatory evacuation for all non-residents and visitors.
Gov. Cooper issues Sunday statement on Hurricane Florence
The latest forecast from National Hurricane Center shows Florence becoming a major hurricane by early in the week and tracking toward the southeastern United States by later in the week.
Storm prep underway, residents prepare for the worst
Lifeguards at Wrightsville Beach have had to call in back-up today to get as many guards out here as they can. They say they can see rip currents popping up everywhere.
Time to prepare as Hurricane Florence, takes aim at US Southeast
Tropical Storm Florence turned into a hurricane Sunday morning and swirled toward the U.S. for what forecasters said could be a direct hit on the Southeast toward the end of the week.
Threat rising of storm surge, inland flooding from Florence
Forecasters are warning that the threat is rising of life-threatening storm surge and freshwater inland flooding from prolonged heavy rains once Hurricane Florence nears the Southeast seaboard in coming days.
UNCW issues voluntary evacuation for students, classes, events canceled
In a voluntary evacuation, students are encouraged, but not required, to leave campus for a safer location.
Florence upgraded to Category 4 hurricane in Atlantic
Florence has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and is likely to cause "life-threatening" surf and rip current conditions in Bermuda later this week.
Florence becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic
Hurricane Florence has formed far out over the Atlantic, where it doesn't currently pose a threat to any land for now.