Wilmington North Carolina News

The New Bern-based firm that prints most of the ballots to be used in North Carolina for the upcoming general election has met a Saturday deadline for absentee ballots despite legal wrangling over what should appear on the ballot and flooding from Hurricane Florence.

A day after Gov. Roy Cooper called for an October special session to approve initial funding needs for the Hurricane Florence recovery, legislative leaders said they’re prepared to meet next week.

A woman with her child receives free diapers and shower gel on Sept. 7 in Manati, Puerto Rico. (Source: The Associated Press) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County has set up a donations hub to make it easier for individuals and organizations to assist with hurricane recovery efforts. Information on how to volunteer and where to donate supplies can be found at EmergencyNHC.com or by calling 910-798-7337. The call center will be…

Floodwaters force Duke power plant at Sutton Lake to shut down; coal ash could escape into the Cape Fear River NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Environmental groups and regulators scrambled Friday after the earthen dam at Sutton Lake breached in several areas, with water from the Cape Fear River also tipping into an on-site basin used to store coal ash. “In real basic terms, it means that the river and the lake and the 1971 coal…

Florence’s remnants are now in the Atlantic, and they have a chance of becoming another tropical storm WILMINGTON — It’s the storm that just won’t die. A week after Hurricane Florence pummeled the region with wind and rain, the remnants of the storm haven’t dissipated and now have a slim chance to reform for a second go at the Cape Fear coast. The National Hurricane Center is still monitoring the storm as it moves out…

Last week, Hurricane Florence battered Wilmington with days of high winds and heavy rains. Now, as residents and business owners try to get back on their feet, the flooded Cape Fear River could give the city another punch.

The Holcomb family is one of thousands still without power in the region following Hurricane Florence. NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Through a busted panel in their backyard fence, Amy and Mark Holcomb can see light shining through a neighbor’s window. It’s a taunting sight, as the Holcomb family and many of their neighbors are in their eighth day without power just feet away. They aren’t alone. In New Hanover County, more than 11,000 customers were…

Floodwaters force Duke power plant to shut down, could allow coal ash to reach the Cape Fear River NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Environmental groups and regulators scrambled Friday after the earthen dam at Sutton Lake breached in several areas, with water from the Cape Fear River also tipping into an on-site basin used to store coal ash. “In real basic terms, it means that the river and the lake and the 1971 coal ash pond…

What you need to know about food, water, supplies and other information in the Wilmington area. Submit items for this list to breakingnews@starnewsonline.com. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has expanded its efforts to ensure Medicaid and NC Health Choice services can be quickly delivered to those impacted by Hurricane Florence. These new flexibilities will help people in Medicaid receive care without disruption and give health care providers leeway to deliver services with…

If you encounter someone claiming to be endorsed or authorized by the county or suspect a scam is happening in Brunswick County, you can report it by calling 911, 910-253-2777 or 910-253-5383. (Source: Pixabay) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (AP) – Brunswick County is warning residents of potential scams that may target people impacted by Hurricane Florence.  In a Friday news release, Brunswick County made it clear that the county is not endorsing any contractors or vendors, and Brunswick…

Florence’s remnants are now in the Atlantic, and they have a chance of becoming another tropical storm WILMINGTON — It’s the storm that just won’t die. A week after Hurricane Florence pummeled the region with wind and rain, the remnants of the storm haven’t dissipated and now have a slim chance to reform for a second go at the Cape Fear coast. The National Hurricane Center is still monitoring the storm as it moves out…

The diner just returned from the California wildfires to the companies home base in Spartanburg before being dispatched to Wilmington. (Source: WECT) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – More than 1000 meals will be served in Wilmington Friday thanks to breakfast giant Denny’s. The Mobile Relief Diner is set up at the United Advent Christian Church on College Road near Monkey Junction, serving breakfast and lunch. The diner just returned from the California wildfires to the companies home base in Spartanburg before being…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Representative David Rouzer is in the Cape Fear this week assessing damage all over the 7th Congressional District. Rouzer said there is devastation all over the area. He said some towns look like lakes. – Advertisement – Rouzer said the beach towns are facing erosion. He said the area has a long road to recovery ahead. “The flooding is just tremendous. I have seen the…

Wrightsville Beach residents working towards a normal life after Hurricane Florence makes landfall on the beach town. (source: WECT) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Exactly 7 days ago today, Hurricane Florence hit the coast of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The storm made landfall on Wrightsville Beach just after 7 a.m. on September 14. The beach town has come a long way since then. As of Friday morning, the town has almost all power restored….