- 'North Carolina dodged a bullet': Gov. Josh Stein tours Outer Banks to see Hurricane Erin damage
- Columbus County residents hold meeting to discuss flooding issues
- Wilmington Junior Seahawks receive $10,000 donation from Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
- Beach Erosion after Hurricane Erin
- Storms like Hurricane Erin pose a perennial threat to sea turtle nests on North Carolina coast
For DeSantis, Hurricane Idalia comes at critical point in his campaign

Natural disasters can be make-or-break moments for governors, especially when they’re campaigning for office.