Flooding leads to evacuations in Brunswick County
Heavy rain is causing severe flooding in southwestern Brunswick County.
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Brunswick Co. opens shelter due to flooding
Brunswick County opened a shelter at West Brunswick High School Friday night after significant flooding in the southwestern part of the county. The shelter will allow pets.
Wilmington also declares state of emergency
A City of Wilmington new release said it went into effect at 6 p.m. City leaders made the decision saying they wanted to be extra cautious as heavy rains continue, and Hurricane Joaquin starts to travel north along the East Coast.
Attorney General warns of storm scams
Attorney General Roy Cooper is warning consumers to be on the lookout for scams that could follow severe weather in North Carolina.
First responders prepared for water rescues as flood risk continues
In the event of a flooding emergency, first responders in Wilmington and New Hanover County are trained and prepared for water rescues - on the roads.
Part of Brunswick County highway closed due to flooding
Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram said part of a busy highway in Brunswick County is closing due to rising waters.
Rainy forecast worrying farmers
It's not just wet roads and beach erosion that has many people worried. Farmers at Greenland Farms in Bolivia said they've had a rough year so far and this amount of rain will not help. Governor Pat McCrory echoed those concerns, as he briefed the media Thursday and Friday.
Weather threat forces big changes to weekend plans
The continued threat of heavy rain and flooding has changed a lot of plans.
McCrory: Dangers continue despite hurricane track changes
Gov. Pat McCrory and other state leaders held another briefing this afternoon as a state of emergency continues across North Carolina.
Several roads flooded, some impassable
As storms roll through the Cape Fear area Friday morning, dispatchers in several area counties say some roads are already flooded.
Red Cross: Be prepared, no matter the storm's track
The Red Cross is reminding citizens that no matter what Hurricane Joaquin does as it heads north, you need to be prepared before the storm.
NC price gouging law in effect ahead of storm
A state of emergency across North Carolina means the state's price gouging law is now in effect.
Gov. McCrory declares state of emergency for all of NC
Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency for the Tar Heel state at a news conference Thursday afternoon, emphasizing the dangers of flooding in the state.
Pleasure Island prepping for possible storm
Town leaders at Carolina and Kure beaches are taking steps to prepare for this weekend's storm forecast.
Riverfest 2015 postponed because of storm threat
Riverfest 2015 organizers say this year's festival is postponed because of storm threats in the Cape Fear area this weekend.
Spartanburg coroner says one dead in street flooding
Officials say one person has died in street flooding in Spartanburg.
Coastal towns flooding, prepping for more
Heavy rain and high tides are affecting areas on the coast.
Riverfest to continue despite heavy rain threat
Even with heavy rains in store this weekend, the director of Riverfest said the show will go on.
High school football teams move games again to avoid rain; special 5th Quarter Thursday
Didn't we just do this last week? Three weeks ago too? It looks to be another rainy week in our region.
When storm comes, don't forget your pets
If Hurricane Joaquin makes landfall here in southeastern North Carolina, New Hanover County residents will have a safe place to drop off their pets.
Weather not stopping Garden Party at Greenfield Lake
A spokeswoman with the Garden Party at Greenfield Lake said the festivities will continue.
Freeman Park reopens after storm issues
Freeman Park is reopening this afternoon following issues with high tides, wind and rain.
Farmers deal with more weather extremes as summer gives way to fall
The weather plays a huge role in agriculture around the state, but especially along the coast, where extremes are all too common. Because of that, a local farmer says this past season was one of the worst they have seen, and all this rain is having a different an impact on planting fall crops.
More football games moved to Monday
What should have been a full slate of high school football action under the Friday night lights has dwindled to a limited schedule likely under some Friday night umbrellas.