Wilmington North Carolina News

29 seconds ago NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY) — Many in Myrtle Grove describe today’s storm as one of the most violent they’ve encountered. As the storm brought several inches of rain to New Hanover County in just a few hours, it led to severe flooding, road closures, and damage to homes. Randy Ridgeway, a resident of Myrtle Grove, recounted the moment when a tree crashed through his roof. “There was lightning, and the wind was…

5 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Carolina Beach inundated by heavy rain on Monday as Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 made landfall in the Cape Fear.  Some areas received 18 to 20 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.  Multiple streets across the area, including Canal Drive, Carl Winner Avenue, and Lake Park Boulevard closed throughout the day as rising water flooded low-lying areas and left several cars stranded.  Carolina Beach Town Manager…

13 seconds ago NC 211 closed near the Duke Progress Bridge on Sept. 16, 2024 (Photo: Southport Police Department) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Several major roads in southeastern North Carolina are closed indefinitely following significant damage caused by Monday’s storm, according to the NC Department of Transportation. Heavy rainfall throughout the day has forced the closure of key routes, including portions of U.S. 17 and N.C. 211 in Brunswick County, as well as U.S….

11 minutes ago Oak Island’s town council wants to take a closer look at the future of its paid parking program, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).Oak Island’s town council wants to take a closer look at the future of its paid parking program, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News). OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) –The Town of Oak Island has activated its Emergency Operations Center and closed several key roads and bridges due to heavy flooding caused by Potential…

11 minutes ago New Hanover County Schools (Photo: WWAY) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Carolina Beach Elementary School is releasing immediately due to street flooding caused by severe weather, according to an email from the school. Buses will be on site by 10:00 a.m. to take students home. Parents who drive their children to and from school should head on to the school to pick them up. Meanwhile, New Hanover County Schools has announced…

11 minutes ago MIAMI (AP) — Tropical storm conditions were expected along a stretch of the U.S. Southeast seacoast and the system bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and potential flooding was stronger, forecasters said Monday morning. The storm system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas from Monday night through Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm warning was in effect from…

11 minutes ago MIAMI (AP) — Tropical storm conditions were expected along a stretch of the U.S. Southeast seacoast and the system bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and potential flooding was stronger, forecasters said Monday morning. The storm system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas from Monday night through Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm warning was in effect from…

2 minutes ago (Photo: Pixabay) Cancelations: Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market Wilmington Flu drive-thru vaccine clinic; rescheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 1507 Greenfield Street. Delays: Brunswick Community College and all campus locations will delay opening to 9:30 AM. Classes will take place remotely where possible. This opening delay includes the Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex and the Odell Williamson Auditorium. Brunswick County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday. Continue to look…

2 minutes ago CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — As weather conditions continue to develop, flood watches have been issued for New Hanover, Pender, Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick counties. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has announced that flooding watches are expected to remain in effect through Tuesday morning. In response, New Hanover County Emergency Services is advising travelers to exercise caution while driving and to avoid driving through standing water. The key message: “Turn Around,…

6 minutes ago Credit: WWAY, file video NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Florence barreled through the Cape Fear 6 years ago, causing nearly 24 billion dollars in damage in North Carolina.  Alicia Rheel, head of Island Montessori Charter School remembers Florence all too well.  “A lot of our families and staff members were without power for up to two weeks. So, our school had reopened. Our school had power but a lot of…

September 11, 2024 EL CARISO, CA. (AP) — Homes, vehicles and stables burned as three major wildfires in Southern California grew dramatically and became more aggressive but firefighters were hoping to get some relief Wednesday with cooler weather. More than a dozen people, mostly firefighters, were injured, officials said. In Orange County, the Airport Fire charred cars and left a wake of rubble and ash while flames pushed east and over mountains into neighboring Riverside…

6 minutes ago BATON ROUGE, LA (AP) — As Tropical Storm Francine barreled toward the Louisiana coast, Gov. Jeff Landry implored people on Tuesday to prepare in the short time left before the storm comes ashore as a hurricane. Residents, especially in south Louisiana, have about a 24-hour window to “batten down all the hatches,” the governor said. Forecasters said Francine’s landfall was expected Wednesday afternoon or evening as a Category 2 hurricane with winds…

7 minutes ago MIAMI, FL (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine formed Monday off the coast of Mexico and was expected to drench the Texas coast with up to a foot (30 centimeters) of rain before coming ashore in Louisiana Wednesday night as a hurricane. “We’re going to have a very dangerous situation developing by the time we get into Wednesday for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast, primarily along the coast of Louisiana, where we’re going…

21 minutes ago RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is expected to miss the season after neck surgery this month. The team announced Fast’s prognosis Thursday after he had surgery Aug. 6. The 32-year-old Fast suffered a neck injury in the regular-season finale in April and missed the Hurricanes’ sixth straight playoff run, which ended in the second round against the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers. He didn’t specify the nature of…

13 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An army of insects is invading parts of the region, and their target could be your lawn.  Army Worms can be seen regularly in the Cape Fear, but their numbers this year were made much worse by Tropical Storm Debby.  Army Worms are not actually worms, but caterpillars. As adult moths, many of them likely came to our area along with the tropical storm. The insect lays eggs on…