Wilmington North Carolina News

A look at how local residents and emergency management officials fared during the storm. Grocery stores offer glimmer of hope OGDEN — Monday morning the Ogden Publix looked like the hottest nightclub in town, with a line down the sidewalk and police letting people in a few at a time. After four days of eating hurricane supplies, Claudia Bradish was excited to get whatever cut of meat she could find. “I never want to eat…

Rivers reaching record levels; evacuations ongoing; supplies in short supply SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Floodwaters reached record-high levels in Brunswick and Pender counties Monday as rainfall at the coast combined with rains inland, now flowing to the coast, created moving rivers of water across much of the region. “It is probably going to be the most significant flooding event the southeastern part of the state has ever seen,” said Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo Monday. The Northeast…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter School bus (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As the process of damage assessments begin after Hurricane Florence, New Hanover County Schools will remain closed for all students and the majority of staff for the week of September 17. Only staff specifically contacted by their supervisors to come in should report if and when it is safe to do so. So far, preliminary damage assessments have been made at about…

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – From the outside, the historic 8,500-square foot, four-story Verandas Bed and Breakfast stands tall — looking every bit of inviting. “The Benjamin Beery House was built in 1854 right before the Civil War, and when union soldiers came to town this is where they hung the surrender flag from the copula. This was the highest point in the historic district,” said innkeeper Chuck Pennington. A historic gem with a long history of…

While apologizing for the inconvenience and potential danger to students and staff, Durham Public Schools officials defended the decision to hold classes Monday as flooding from Hurricane Florence intensified across the Triangle.

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – Florence has moved across the region and North Carolina is finally getting the opportunity to see the destruction it left behind as resident brace for continued flooding.  Water rescues are underway as others remain in shelters. Major roadways are flooded, preventing families from returning to their homes.  But now what? Here’s what you need to know moving forward.  TRAVEL Emergency officials have been clear in their message to stay off…

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Hanover County leaders updated residents on recovery efforts on everything from shelter changes to debris removal in a news briefing. At the time of the news briefing, Duke Energy outage map showed 81,000 power outages. Rising waters are still a primary concern in the area. “Things are getting better slowly and we thank God for that,” said Woody White, Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners as he opened…

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Hanover County leaders updated residents on recovery efforts on everything from shelter changes to debris removal in a news briefing. At the time of the news briefing, Duke Energy outage map showed 81,000 power outages.  “Things are getting better slowly and we thank God for that,” said Woody White, Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners as he opened the Monday afternoon briefing in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence….

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – If your home was damaged by Hurricane Florence and it’s unsafe to live in, or you just can’t get to it, help is available to get you on the road to recovery. Do you have insurance? If you have a homeowner’s or flood insurance policy, file your insurance claim immediately before applying for disaster assistance. Get the process started quickly. The faster you file, the faster your recovery can begin….

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter A boat washed into the marsh along Smith Creek. (PHOTO: KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — If you want to get into or out of Pender County, emergency management is asking people to not try . “It is way to dangerous around here right now,” Pender County Emergency Management Director Tim Owens said. “You can’t get through a lot of these roads. You definitely can’t get through I-40.”…

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities are looking at going by air and water to get food into a North Carolina city that was cut off from road access by Florence’s floodwaters. The major highways into the Wilmington area, Interstate 40 and U.S. 74, were not accessible Sunday, officials said. – Advertisement – “There is no access to Wilmington,” Woody White, chairman of the county Board of Commissioners, said Sunday at a news conference. State Transportation…

North Carolina is struggling to recover after Florence swept through the state, flooding areas and leaving many people homeless.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Power has been restored at Holden Beach, according to a news release from the town Sunday evening. Earlier, the town said its Maintenance Department had its pumps deployed and the Tri-Beach Fire Department was lending its support with manpower and equipment as well. As a result, the town says the water table has dropped in many places several inches since noon. – Advertisement –…

Amy Carey and John Thornton will never forget their wedding day, nor will the staff of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel in Goldsboro.

The National Weather Service confirms an EF0 tornado touched down briefly at 9:30 Saturday night. (Source: WECT) The tornado touched down on the north side of Porters Neck Road between Porters Neck Road and Tibbys Drive. (Source: WECT) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The National Weather Service confirms an EF0 tornado touched down briefly at 9:30 Saturday night. The tornado touched down on the north side of Porters Neck Road between Porters Neck Road…