Wilmington North Carolina News

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – As those in the path of Hurricane Florence begin picking up the pieces, the risk of unsavory business practices grows. While price gouging in the traditional sense may wind down as supplies of fuel, water and other necessities begin making their way into the Cape Fear region, there are other concerns District Attorney Ben David has for consumers. “There’s a lot of good and reputable people who are trying to help…

An update briefing on Hurricane Florence aftermath is held at Leland Town Hall. (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —  An update briefing on Hurricane Florence aftermath in Brunswick County was held in Leland Wednesday morning. Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams was joined by Leland Mayor Brenda Boseman, Navassa Mayor Eulis Willis, and Belville Mayor Mike Allen. – Advertisement – Williams says Duke Energy expects to have all power restored in Brunswick…

Fayetteville police are searching for a man accused of robbing an elderly woman at a Hurricane Florence shelter.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Snowden’s Jewelers in Wilmington was looted during Hurricane Florence. (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An unfortunate side of storm recovery is the realization that people are taking advantage of closed businesses. At least three storefronts have been looted in the area. One business was robbed while the eye of Florence was crossing Wilmington. – Advertisement – Snowden’s Jewelers off College Road says thieves smashed the front door and…

Some Wilmington-area stores, restaurants were busy after the storm, while others were struggling. Damage from Hurricane Florence wasn’t readily evident Wednesday at the Mayfaire shopping center, except in a lingering odor that floated over a parking lot that wasn’t as full as it usually would be. Across Southeastern North Carolina, businesses that were able to open soon after the storm (especially groceries, gas stations, hardware stores and restaurants) have been busy. Some boasted long lines…

Storm damage from Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. (Photo: Ed Clemente / MGN) RALEIGH, NC (Press Release) — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urged people victimized by Hurricane Florence to stay strong and avoid being taken advantage of by dishonest contractors and scam artists. “Many of you are already under tremendous emotional stress, so the last thing you want to do is become a victim twice,” Commissioner Causey said. “You can’t prevent yourself from…

As you begin to fix your home and remove trees, please be mindful of who you do business with. (Source: Russell Bothwell) SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – Preliminary reports issued by the National Weather Service show wind gusts reached at least 105 mph at the Wilmington airport and ranged from 43 mph to 99 mph across the region.  The eye of Florence directly struck Wrightsville Beach, early Friday. The hurricane officially hit the East Coast…

A Task Force 75 member helping with a dog rescue after Hurricane Florence. (Source: WECT) SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – Our pets are a part of our families and they need rescuing right now too. A volunteer group called Task Force 75 came to our area days before Hurricane Florence, prepared to assist with animal rescues after the storm. Since Florence left our area, this volunteer group estimates they have made over 50 animal rescues. The…

The record-breaking rains that started with Hurricane Florence are continuing to strain North Carolina’s hog lagoons.

SHALLOTTE, NC (WECT) – Hurricane Florence shut down Shallotte for days, now months of recovery lie ahead. But one thing doesn’t stop: families have to pay rent, bills and put food on the table. One family-owned business is working to clean up quickly. Shallotte Electric is back in business after Florence. “Our staff has been working so hard the last few days, we couldn’t do anything without them,” said Justin Milliken, of Shallotte Electric. “We got to take care of…

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Florence climbed to at least 37, including two women who drowned when a sheriff’s van taking them to a mental health facility was swept away by floodwaters, and North Carolina’s governor pleaded with thousands of evacuees not to return home just yet. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, arrived in storm-ravaged North Carolina on Wednesday and helped volunteers at a church in the hard-hit coastal town of New…

Where to get a meal or a bath after Florence slammed into the Wilmington area. To add to this list, send items to breakingnews@starnewsonline.com. PNC Bank has assigned one mobile banking unit equipped with a 24-hour ATM available for cash withdrawals, deposits and other account services to Wilmington. It is powered by an on-board generator. ATM will open at noon at 3709 Oleander Drive. *** The YMCA of Southeastern NC is reopening its Midtown and…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Volunteers set up supplies to be distributed at Port City Community Church in Wilmington on Sept. 18, 2018. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington provided another update this morning on where things stand in the recovery from Hurricane Florence. Here are some of the main points: If you want to help, check out the National Association of Voluntary Organizations If…

Water from other regions to make way to Wilmington SOUTHEASTERN N.C. The Cape Fear River in Fayetteville, the Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw and the Black River near Currie either have broken or could break flood stage records in the wake of Hurricane Florence. The waterways have something else in common. “It’s all coming toward us” in Wilmington, said Reid Hawkins, science officer for the National Weather Service office in Wilmington. The rivers, along…

Gov. Roy Cooper talks to President Donald Trump during a briefing on Hurricane Florence at Cherry Point Air Station on Sept. 19, 2018. (Photo: Pool/ABC News) HAVELOCK, N.C. (AP) – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s visit to the Carolinas to review Hurricane Florence damage (all times local): 11:55 a.m. – Advertisement – President Donald Trump has arrived at a North Carolina church that is serving as a distribution center for supplies after Hurricane Florence….