Wilmington North Carolina News

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….

After missing week five due to Hurricane Florence, “HighSchoolOT Live” is back for week six and has seven games on the schedule.

Wayne County residents face a long road to recovery as parts of Goldsboro are still practically cut off from the rest of the state by floodwaters.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper greets students during a kickoff rally at Thomasboro Academy in Charlotte on Aug. 28. (Source: The Associated Press) CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) – The new owner of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers has announced an initial package to aid Hurricane Florence disaster relief efforts in North and South Carolina. Owner David Tepper and Panthers Charities announced the donations in a news release Thursday. The package includes a $1 million donation to the…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Car getting gasoline (Photo: Pixabay) RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — State investigators have received more than 600 complaints of price gouging since the state of emergency went into effect earlier this month, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office said Thursday. “When people are at their lowest, companies should not take advantage of them to make an extra buck,” said Atty. Gen. Josh Stein (D). – Advertisement – The price gouging…

In the 40 years of Lee Boyd’s family-owned business, flooding had never been as bad as Florence. With more than $100,000 in damages, Boyd wants to reopen in two weeks.

Governor sets special session for Oct. 9.

A tornado uprooted or snapped about 50 trees in Columbus County on Sunday. (Source: WECT) COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A tornado touched down in Columbus County on Sunday.  According to the National Weather Service, the tornado touched down around 10:38 p.m. near Tabor City. About 50 large trees were snapped or uprooted and a few roofs were damaged. One carport was destroyed. Evidence showed winds of 105 miles per hour. Copyright 2018 WECT. All…

Bulls to celebrate back-to-back Governors’ Cup titles, collect items for Hurricane Florence relief efforts

Water levels are dropping in Harnett County, but on Thursday, there was still a lot of water covering roads, farms and businesses.

Residents say the damage is astounding, many thinking it wouldn’t be this bad. (Source: WECT) SURF CITY, NC (WECT) – Sand dunes diminished and depleted, walkways crumbled on the beach. These were some of the sights Surf City residents saw Thursday as they got their first look at the damage Hurricane Florence left behind on Topsail Island. On the northern end of Surf City, specifically North Shore Drive, the sand dunes are gone, and they are now…