Officials at state and national parks and reserves along the North Carolina coast are still surveying the damage from Hurricane Florence, even as some have reopened to the public.
Coastal Communities Work Toward Normalcy
The coast is edging toward recovery with county and town governments offering services such as household waste collection and opening municipal offices.
Florence: Nasty Water, Mounting Damage
Threats to water quality and public health are among the concerns officials and coastal advocates are watching, as the extent and scope of Hurricane Florence’s toll in eastern North Carolina becomes clearer.
Apparent Virus Spreads In Brunswick Shelter
Officials responded Friday to reports of gastrointestinal symptoms typical of a Norovirus at the West Brunswick evacuation shelter.
Flooding Threatens Coastal Water Quality
The aftermath of Hurricane Florence has put at risk water quality due to flooding two coal ash plants and several hog lagoons plus partially treated sewage spilling into the Cape Fear River.
Carteret County Opens Sites for Storm Debris
Three temporary debris sites opened Friday in Carteret County to accommodate the vast amount of vegetative debris and construction and demolition debris caused by Hurricane Florence.
Jacksonville Officials Warn of Congestion
Because of heavy traffic on the Jacksonville bypass, work on the damaged traffic signals at the intersection of N.C. 24, U.S. 258 and N.C. 53 Intersection has been delayed and travelers should avoid the area.
Cooper Seeks Special Legislative Session
Gov. Roy Cooper has requested that the N.C. General Assembly convene for a special session in October to address initial funding needs related to Hurricane Florence recovery.
Parts of NC Coast Remain Isolated, Flooded
A week after Hurricane Florence and just as some beach towns begin to allow re-entry for residents and contractors, parts of eastern North Carolina are cut off by flooding and otherwise impassable highways and roadways.
Brunswick County Offers Tarps, Food, Water
Tarps as well as food and water are to be available for distribution from 11 am. To 5 p.m. Thursday at four locations in Brunswick County.
Topsail Island Towns Allow Limited Re-entry
Limited re-entry to the three Topsail Island towns begins Thursday morning as damage assessments and other work continue in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
Jacksonville Says Streets Nearly All Cleared
Jacksonville officials said Wednesday that more than 90 percent of streets are now open to traffic, while some still have impediments and a few streets in the city are impassable.
Brunswick County Warns of Scammers
Brunswick County officials are warning of scammers in the area and have announced food and water distributions Wednesday as work continues to restore water service.
Florence Now Cat 2; Surge, Rain Big Threats
Hurricane Florence is still dangerous as the now-Category 2 storm is expected to churn along the southeastern N.C. coast for hours, creating life-threatening and catastrophic flooding and storm surge in addition to damaging winds.
Festival to Shine Light on Native Plants
If you’re looking to incorporate more native plants into your landscape, learn how during the fourth annual Cape Fear Native Plant Sale Sept. 15 at the New Hanover Arboretum in Wilmington.
Storm Effects to Reach Coast This Weekend
Hurricane forecasters say the effects of Tropical Storm Florence will begin to be felt along portions of the East Coast this weekend as the storm regains hurricane strength.
