Many of southeastern North Carolina’s communities are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence, and state and local governments as well as volunteers are working to help residents.
News Briefs
Officials Say Storm Assistance Will Continue
Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that his administration will continue to act to help storm survivors recover as major federal disaster assistance for nine additional counties affected by the hurricane is approved.
NC Wild Horses Mostly Accounted For
Wild horse herds on Shackleford Banks, Rachel Carson Reserve and Corolla have mostly been accounted for following Hurricane Florence.
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.
Ocracoke Tram Takes Off, Ferry Tolls Waived
Ocracoke kicked off Saturday its free tram service to help with walk-on traffic, and the state Ferry Division has waived all ferry tolls until further notice.
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.
DHHS Seeks Volunteers in Health Fields
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials are encouraging nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals and others interested in volunteering to help people affected by Hurricane Florence to get connected with the appropriate resources and organizations.
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.
Rodanthe’s ‘Jug-Handle’ Bridge Work Begins
Construction crews in Rodanthe have driven the first trestle pile on the 2.4-mile “jug-handle” bridge on N.C. 12, which is expected to open to traffic by late 2020.
