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5 minutes ago COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY)–In the fall of 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall causing significant damage and bringing catastrophic flooding in the Cape Fear. One woman who lost her home, turned to numerous organizations for help and began to pray.   Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh answered those prayers.  Debbie McClain said, “I feel so grateful, I’m just grateful.”  Debbie McClain giving thanks to Catholic Charities for building her a new…

40 seconds ago WILSON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — Springfield Middle School teachers are back in the building that was damaged by an EF-3 tornado that spawned from Hurricane Debby. Crews have been there working around-the-clock to make repairs ahead of Monday when schools starts. A temporary roof is in place and excess water has been removed, however the 6 and 7th grade wings were heavily damaged. The district is expected to bring in mobile classrooms while those…

1 minute ago Credit: Summer Trolli NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A certain insect has been causing irritation in some neighborhoods. This past week there has been an uptick in mosquitoes, specifically salt marsh mosquitoes.     As Tuesday is world mosquito day, we caught up with the environmental health supervisor in New Hanover County Jeff Suggs to discuss this recent issue.   Suggs mentioned that this summer historically has been low for the mosquito…

8 minutes ago Credit: NOAA / MGN SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down. The wide category 1 storm was directly over the the wealthy territory at 6 a.m. Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and significant coastal flooding. It said…

6 minutes ago OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Red flags will be flying at all area beaches this weekend including Oak Island. Hurricane Ernesto creating an increased rip current risk as it churns in the Atlantic. Oak Island Water Rescue Chief Carl Mauney is doing everything he can to to prepare beach goers. “We’ve put up our red flags. We’ve tried to get it out on social media and other sources as much as we…

6 minutes ago PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — After several days of being closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, Highway 53 East in Pender County reopened on Friday. The NCDOT removing road closed signs on Friday after engineers declared it safe to travel on.   The roadway provides a vital link between Burgaw and eastern Pender County.   With the Northeast Cape Fear River cresting for the last several days, flooding persisted long after…

7 minutes ago (CNN) – Ernesto is poised to deliver a blow to Bermuda and is ramping up coastal danger for much of the United States’ Eastern Seaboard after it thrashed Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. Powerful winds from the large Category 2 hurricane extend hundreds of miles from its center and will slam Bermuda well before making its closest pass to the island Saturday. A…

7 minutes ago William Ray, Director of North Carolina Emergency Management, visited the Pender County Emergency Management, with Tommy Batson, Director of Pender County Emergency Management (Photo: Pender County) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) —William Ray, Director of North Carolina Emergency Management, visited the Pender County Emergency Operations Center this morning to express his gratitude and commend the emergency response teams and staff for their unwavering dedication. The visit highlighted the critical role of local and state…

6 minutes ago Satellite image of Tropical Storm Ernesto set to become a hurricane, Photo Date: 08/14/2024 (Courtesy: MGN/NOAA) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ernesto strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday as it dropped torrential rain on Puerto Rico and left nearly half of all clients in the U.S. territory without power as it threatened to strengthen into a major storm en route to Bermuda. The storm was located about 175 miles northwest of…

13 seconds ago NCDOT and the Town of Belville are working together to help alleviate flooding caused by the significant rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby. (Photo: Town of Belville) BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) — We have new details on a story WWAY brought you Monday night concerning flooding in Belville following Tropical Storm Debby. On Tuesday, the NC Department of Transportation and Town of Belville began working to address flooded areas within the community. Flooding has…

6 minutes ago BELVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Days after Debby impacted Southeastern North Carolina, some areas of the Cape Fear are still dealing with flooding, including Belville. The largest area still flooded in Belville is at East Wood Lane and Two Pine Road in the Olde Towne Community… an area that has been prone to flooding for decades. Nancy Moore has lived in this community since 2002. For years, she said there have been ongoing…

5 minutes ago PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY)– The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed NC Hwy 53 from I-40 to NC Hwy 50 towards Maple Hill due to flooding from nearby rivers. Emergency management is closely monitoring the Northeast Cape Fear River and the Black River, which have both overflowed. At the NC Hwy 53 bridge, the water level is currently at 16.3 feet and is expected to crest at 16.5 feet tomorrow. Pender…

11 minutes ago LUMBERTON, NC (WWAY)– On Saturday afternoon, Lumberton Rescue and EMS responded to a call on Old Whiteville Road, located near the Columbus/Robeson County line. Despite warnings that the road was closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Debby, a motorist drove and entered the submerged area, where the water was 8 to 12 inches deep. Rescue teams located the vehicle, which had been swept away by the floodwaters, and found the driver…

38 seconds ago CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY)– While Tropical Storm Debby may be in the rearview for some, there are still areas in the Cape Fear region at risk from the excess water left behind by the storm. In response, the American Red Cross is stepping in to help with the recovery efforts. The organization has mobilized 900 volunteers across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. These volunteers are working at shelters to provide a warm…

12 minutes ago CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — One New Hanover County town was dealing with flooding Friday but not because of Debby. In 2 hours, more than 4 inches of rain fell in Carolina Beach Friday afternoon, which caused issues for the town’s drainage systems that were already working hard to clear water following Debby. Parts of Lake Park Boulevard, Fourth Street, Canal Drive, and many other streets were flooded. WWAY spoke with one…