Month: September 2018

ABC11 Together is highlighting good deeds as the community helps each other through the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. On Monday, Chopper11 HD captured a glimpse of residents feeding horses hay in high floodwaters in Pender County. During efforts in Lumberton, one man was offering water to members of the Army. This is a growing list. Check back for more examples of the community coming together to help after Hurricane Florence. (Copyright ©2018 WTVD-TV. All Rights…

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster’s flight over soggy parts of the state Monday turned from an observation trip to a rescue mission when he spotted two people stranded atop a flooded vehicle, surrounded by water rushing into the area from Florence. Flying with a South Carolina National Guard crew in a Blackhawk helicopter, the governor was taking a swing around Chesterfield and Marlboro counties when he pointed out of the helicopter at the men, who…

Evacuation order lifted for Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper counties Gov. Henry McMaster lifted the evacuation order for Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper counties based on new information about Hurricane Florence’s predicted landfall location at a press conference September 11, 2018.

Rep. Tom Rice, waiting on a helicopter at Grand Strand Airport on Tuesday morning, said he’d visited shelters and emergency operations centers in Horry, Marion, Dillon and Marlboro counties the past few days. He was planning to take a helicopter tour of Florence, Marion and Dillon counties with a focus on how the agricultural communities are doing. He’s heard loss of corn and cotton has been a major issue, but overall the storm wasn’t as…

Cumberland County is bracing for potentially dangerous flooding Tuesday as the Cape Fear River crests in the morning, with amounts expected to exceed that which were seen during Hurricane Matthew. Downloading the ABC11 app is the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest conditions from Florence. The rainfall that fell Monday night is accumulating in tributaries and flowing into the Little River and authorities are expecting as much as an inch of rain overnight….

President Donald Trump will visit the storm-ravaged Carolinas Wednesday. A White House spokesman confirmed Tuesday that Trump would travel to North Carolina. However, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, VIP movement is expected Wednesday in the Myrtle Beach area, too. “Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement,” the FAA notice states. A source familiar with the trip’s planning told The State Monday that Trump is set to visit both Carolinas,…

Speculation is swirling that President Donald Trump may visit the storm-ravaged Carolinas this week. According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, VIP movement is expected Wednesday in Myrtle Beach. “Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement,” the FAA notice states. A source familiar with the planning told The State Monday that Trump is set to visit North Carolina, then swing through Horry County, stopping in the Conway area. An official with…

Eastern North Carolina was hit especially hard during Hurricane Florence. On the coast, many areas are still completely flooded, leaving people without basic necessities. ABC11 Together and the American Red Cross are teaming up on Tuesday, September 18, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a Hurricane Florence Relief Drive.Here are some events and places to bring supplies. “FILL THE TRUCK”Garner Beginning Sept. 20 at 1 p.m., a “Fill The Truck” Florence Relief Effort will…