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Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A tractor-trailer is hanging over a bridge on I-95 in Florence County. The wreck is near the 155 exit in the southbound lane in Florence County. Community members said a car on the road appears to have been involved in the crash. – Advertisement – Traffic is backed up for several miles up to the Timmonsville exit. Read more here. SHARE Facebook Twitter

James Chadwick gets fitted for a receives a hearing aid on November 7, 2019 (Photo By: Lakeeda Johnson / WWAY) WILMINGTON (WWAY) — A Wilmington man got fitted for hearing aids at no cost. James Chadwick was born deaf in one ear and gradually, hearing in his right ear declined. The sound being too loud isn’t something James Chadwick has dealt with lately. James lost a hearing aid during Hurricane Florence in 2018. – Advertisement…

Tyler Florence (Photo: Matt Harbicht/Verbatim Photo Agency) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Another Food Network star is coming to Wilmington to support the GLOW Academy. Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence is planning a visit in January to share his signature culinary style during three special events. – Advertisement – There will be an exclusive dinner for no more than 24 guests in a private home on January 23, and breakfast and lunch events both to be held…

Volunteers plant trees in front of Martin Luther King Center in Downtown Wilmington on November 2, 2019 (Photo By: Lakeeda Johnson / WWAY) WILMINGTON (WWAY)– The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees and other organizations planted dozens of canopy trees in the areas Hurricane Florence destroyed. A spokesperson says it was the largest tree planting they’ve had. – Advertisement – She says prior to this tree planting, volunteers have already put trees on the Riverwalk, Greenfield…

A large swath of central North Carolina is under a tornado watch as a line of storms approach the region, which is under a Level 3 risk for severe weather.

A large swath of central North Carolina is under a tornado watch as a line of storms approach the region, which is under a Level 3 risk for severe weather.

A giant moon hanging above the CCB Plaza in Durham is already wowing crowds. But visitors won’t be able to see it on Halloween, organizers say.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Storm damage from Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. (Photo: Ed Clemente / MGN) RALEIGH, NC (AP) — North Carolina legislators are aiming to locate more funds to help with the recovery from three recent hurricanes, with an emphasis on lessening damages in future storms. The House budget-writing committee voted on Wednesday for a bill that would allocate $257 million from state coffers for disaster recovery. Nearly $110 million would…

Strong thunderstorms will roll through North Carolina as a cold front moves in Tuesday afternoon. North Carolina’s biggest risk is storm damage, as gusts could reach 60 mph, meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner said.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter ROWLETT, TX (CBSDFW.COM) — A baby girl made her entrance into this world one week after her due date amid the sound of blaring tornado sirens and the soft glow of candlelight. The Bump Birthing Center in Rowlett welcomed the newborn in their laundry room Sunday night during storms that caused widespread damage in North Dallas, Preston Hollow and all the way across to Richardson, crossing the intersection of…

DALLAS (CBS)— Crews searched Monday through the rubble of buildings torn apart by a tornado that ripped through the Dallas area the night before, causing damage to homes and businesses and knocking out electricity to tens of thousands of people. Radar confirmed the tornado hit the ground near Love Field Airport and moved northeast through the city around 9 p.m. Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Godwin. There were no reports of fatalities or…

Post Tropical Nestor (Photo: WWAY) MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on Tropical Storm Nestor (all times local): 8:35 p.m. – Advertisement – Former Tropical Storm Nestor has spread heavy rains over a large part of Georgia and triggered warnings for two potential twisters in the state. The National Weather Service issued two tornado warnings Saturday evening for southern Georgia. Radar indicated possible tornados in areas around Rhine, Georgia and Vienna, Georgia. But there was no…

The storm currently has 50 mph sustained winds as it prepares to make landfall near Florida, as of 11 a.m. Saturday. WILMINGTON — Hours after it makes landfall along the Florida coast, Tropical Storm Nestor is forecast to bring 2-4 inches of rain to the Cape Fear region starting late Saturday afternoon. The system, which developed into the 2019 hurricane season’s 14th named storm on Friday, began to lose its tropical features as it inched closer to making…

The storm currently as 50 mph sustained winds as it prepares to make landfall near Florida, as of 11 a.m. Saturday. WILMINGTON — Hours after it makes landfall along the Florida coast, Tropical Storm Nestor is forecast to bring 2-4 inches of rain to the Cape Fear region starting late Saturday afternoon. The system, which developed into the 2019 hurricane season’s 14th named storm on Friday, began to lose its tropical features as it inched closer to making…

Joey Chandler @ByJoeyChandler Tuesday Oct 15, 2019 at 3:17 PM Oct 15, 2019 at 3:19 PM Lane closures begin Wednesday BOILING SPRING LAKES — Replacements for a Brunswick County culvert damaged by Hurricane Florence start this month. Beginning Wednesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation will have intermittent lane closures on River Road (N.C. 133) in both directions as crews prepare to replace the failed culvert. A section of River Road will be closed to traffic while crews put in the new culvert starting Oct. 21…

Smith Creek park on Oct. 15, 2019. (Photo: Tamara Norman) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — More than a year after Hurricane Florence, New Hanover County has been awarded more than $4 million in federal assistance to remove debris and sedimentation from streams and waterways. Through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, this will improve watersheds that were impacted by Florence debris, increasing water flow and reducing flooding threats to properties. – Advertisement – New Hanover…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Backstreet Boys wearing Carolina Hurricanes gear (Photo: Carolina Hurricanes/Twitter) RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — Call it “a bunch of jerks” meets a bunch of hunks. If you want a lasting memory of when the Backstreet Boys came to Raleigh, you can now bid on the Carolina Hurricanes jerseys they wore during the show. Backstreet’s BACK (in red & black) Thanks for repping the #Canes & rocking @PNCArena, @backstreetboys! pic.twitter.com/MDEMFEnDDK —…

The Hurricane Dorian Jeep that stole the hearts and Facebook feeds of the internet is coming to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday through Saturday.

SOUTHPORT,NC (WWAY) — The Southport Maritime Museum revealed it’s “Deadly Dozen” hurricane exhibit this weekend and it was quite a hit. The exhibit dives into the history of the 12 deadliest hurricanes that impacted the lower Cape Fear region. – Advertisement – “Brunswick County is one of the largest growing state’s in North Carolina so we have a lot of people who are coming into the region who aren’t familiar with hurricanes and I know…

The museum’s new permanent exhibit charts the impacts of 12 influential storms from Hazel to Florence. WILMINGTON – Hurricane season may be nearing its end, but the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport believes it is never too early or late to be prepared. On Saturday, the museum will officially debut its new exhibit, The Deadly Dozen, a permanent showcase of the 12 deadliest hurricanes to hit the Cape Fear region since 1954’s Hurricane Hazel. The…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Too often people who are impacted the most by hurricanes find themselves victims again when it comes time to make repairs.  Scam artists flood hurricane devastated areas looking for easy money from people who are at their most vulnerable. It is possible to avoid scams, however.  Attorney Stacy Miller of the Miller Law Group says step one is to use reputable companies.  You should find…

Jerry Wood (Photo: NC Education Lottery) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — A Raleigh man plans to use his lottery winnings to help those devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Jerry Wood won $100,000, no doubt a stroke of good fortune. However, he knows there are less fortunate in the state who are still recovering from the storm. With his newfound winnings, Wood feels compelled to help. – Advertisement – “There’s a lot of people out on Ocracoke Island that still…

Carolina Hurricanes goalkeeper James Reimer. (Photo: Carolina Hurricanes) SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Dzingel scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory to begin the season, equaling the best start in franchise history. Teuvo Teravainen and Jordan Staal each had a goal and an assist for Carolina, which scored four times in the first period and opened a 5-0 lead after 21½ minutes….

FAIR BLUFF, NC (WWAY) — Tuesday marks three years since Hurricane Matthew. More than $1 billion in state and federal money has been spent on recovery, but many are still struggling. One area especially devastated was the town of Fair Bluff in Columbus County. As many were just beginning to recover, Hurricane Florence flooded the town again just two years later. – Advertisement – “It was a disaster,” said Fair Bluff Mayor Billy Hammond. “We…

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport (Photo: Facebook) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — The updated hurricane exhibit at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Southport debuts just days shy of the 65th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel’s landfall. The museum, located at 204 E. Moore St. in Southport, will officially debut the redesigned and enhanced hurricane exhibit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 in the museum’s gallery. – Advertisement – In addition to the updated…

Classroom (Photo: Fbot / Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County Schools have announced when students will have to make up classtime after being out for Hurricane Dorian in September. The following previously scheduled teacher workdays will now serve as student makeup dates for each school calendar listed: – Advertisement – Traditional Schools and Pre-K Schools: January 2 and January 3Year-round Schools (Codington, Eaton and Sunset Park): December…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Several law enforcement officers were shot in Florence, SC, on Oct. 3, 2018. (Photo: WBTW) FLORENCE, SC (AP) — It’s been one year since an ambush in Florence, South Carolina, left two officers dead and five others wounded. News outlets report hundreds gathered Thursday to remember the fallen and salute those who survived the deadly ambush. Blue lights citywide were lit in support of the so-called “Florence 7.” –…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Hearts of Heroes will be airing a new episode over the weekend. This time it will feature the Rocky Point community in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. As Florence dissipated, the real problems began in Pender County, when flood waters kept rising. – Advertisement – This week’s episode will show the US Coast Guard flying in to save those caught in the rising waters,…

A packed PNC Arena on Thursday as the Carolina Hurricanes opened up season against Montreal. (Photo: Carolina Hurricanes) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes rode a second-half surge all the way to the Eastern Conference final last season. They started their follow-up season with a strong finish to their first game. Dougie Hamilton scored in the shootout, Petr Mrazek stopped three shots in the tiebreaker and the Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Ocean waves (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (AP) — The National Weather Service is warning swimmers in North Carolina to avoid the Atlantic Ocean because of rip currents created by Hurricane Lorenzo. Although the National Hurricane Center puts the center of Lorenzo more than 1,000 miles southwest of the Azores, the weather service says elevated rip current risks exist along the coast for most of the week. – Advertisement –…

Kindergarten friends from Ms Dobel’s class are “paying it forward” to help the Ocracoke community as they recover from Hurricane Dorian. (Photo: Topsail Elementary School) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — Last year, the Pender County community banded together to persevere through the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Generosity from groups and organizations around the state, region and nation helped area residents get back on their feet. Following Hurricane Dorian, the Ocracoke community suffered similar hardships. Pender County…

Friends with Benefit Charity Events has cancelled its Haunted Villaweek Bash because of water damage to the Tric warehouse WILMINGTON – Thanks to Hurricane Dorian, “One Tree Hill” fans will have to make other plans this Halloween. Although the storm largely spared the region from the brunt of its strength earlier this month, it didn’t pass by without leaving a mark on a landmark filming location from the Wilmington-shot series. The South Front Street warehouse…

Tropical Storm Karens projected path as of 5 a.m. on September 25, 2019 (Photo: CBS / NOAA / National Hurricane Center) SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (CBS) — Authorities in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands reported limited power outages, flooding and landslides as Tropical Storm Karen swirled away from the northeast Caribbean early Wednesday. Forecasters cautioned that more rain was in store for the region through the day but it was forecast to dissipate…

RALEIGH, NC (AP)–The St. Louis Blues acquired All-Star defenseman Justin Faulk from the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Joel Edmundson and a prospect. The Blues also announced Faulk had signed a seven-year contract extension worth $45.5 million that goes into effect following this season with the defending Stanley Cup champions. – Advertisement – “The team’s in a position right now where they’re trying to win and keep that success going,” Faulk said…

The system, now moving over Puerto Rico, is expected to eventually turn toward the U.S. mainland SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — The tropics are busy, and September is historically the most active — and the most destructive — month of the Atlantic hurricane season. But does that necessarily mean more trouble for storm-weary Southeastern North Carolina? It could, especially with Tropical Storm Karen plodding northward out of the Caribbean, but it’s just too early to know right…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Mosquitoes (Photo: Franco Patrizia) SWAN QUARTER, N.C. (AP) — Mosquitoes have swarmed a North Carolina county in the days since Hurricane Dorian brought heavy rainfall to the area. Luana Gibbs is the interim health director of Hyde County. She tells The Virginian-Pilot that the mosquitoes are “twice as bad as they were” before the hurricane. – Advertisement – Dorian skirted the North Carolina coast earlier this month and made landfall on…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Volunteers planting trees at Thomas B. Lilly Park in Wilmington on Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo: WWAY) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Last year, Hurricane Florence destroyed many trees in the Thomas B. Lilly Park in Wilmington. However, volunteers came out to fix that! Alliance for Cape Fear Trees Chair Connie Parker says volunteers planted 17 trees along Burnt Mill Creek. – Advertisement – She says several residents, members…

The National Weather Service in Wilmington came into possession of this photo taken in McClellanville nine months after Hugo. (Photo: NWS) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — From evacuating hundreds of thousands of people from the coast to live TV coverage in the shrieking wind and rain, 1989’s Hurricane Hugo might have been the first U.S. storm of the modern age. When it slammed into South Carolina just minutes before midnight on Sept. 21, 1989, Hugo’s 135 mph…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The inside of a family home after Hurricane Florence (Photo By: Lakeeda Johnson) NEW HANOVER COUNTY (WWAY)– We’ve been talking about the anniversary of several hurricanes lately, and a year ago it was Hurricane Florence. One family is almost ready to return to their damaged home, and their journey back has been difficult. – Advertisement – William O’Brien says he and his family have lived on their Pender County…

The Cape Fear River floods the Battleship North Carolina parking on Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Clean Water Management Trust Fund has awarded Battleship North Carolina a grant of up to $400,000 to address flooding using nature-based infrastructure. According to a news release, grant funds will be for the Living with Water project, which aims to restore more than 800 feet of shoreline and 2 acres of wetlands to…

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Canceled last year following one of the worst hurricanes in state history, North Carolina Surf to Sound Challenge rebounds in Wrightsville Beach this fall. “Hurricane Florence was a direct hit at Wrightsville Beach with over $20-billion in damages in our state,” said Mark Schmidt, Race Director. “Wrightsville is back, stronger than ever, and we are glad to welcome back the paddling community for the 9th annual Surf to Sound Challenge….

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — One year ago, our area was hit hard by Hurricane Florence. New Hanover Regional Medical Center was one place that sustained damage during it and now we are learning just how much it cost. A spokesman says the hospital has an estimated $18-million in structural damage. – Advertisement – He says some of the facilities were affected by roof leaks because of the storm. The…

Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Tuesday morning, but it should not bring severe weather to North Carolina.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Frying Pan Tower flag blowing during Hurricane Dorian. (Photo: Explore.org) OCRACOKE, NC (WWAY) — The flag that was flown at the Frying Pan Tower during Hurricane Dorian is being sold on eBay. The funds raised by Old Glory “Steve” will help the residents in Ocracoke who were impacted by the storm. – Advertisement – All of the funds from the auction will be used to help those who impacted….

By Ashley Morris StarNews Staff Saturday Sep 14, 2019 at 3:09 PM Sep 14, 2019 at 4:29 PM But system expected to bring dangerous rip currents to N.C. coast SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Wilmington-area residents can breathe a sigh of relief as a tropical storm currently off the Florida coast looks like it will spin out to see and not stop by for a coastal Carolina visit. The Carolinas are now out of the cone of uncertainty in the storm’s projection as Tropical Storm Humberto is…

By Ashley Morris StarNews Staff Saturday Sep 14, 2019 at 3:09 PM Meteorologists say to expect strong rip currents for the next few days. Wilmington-area residents can breathe a sigh of relief this hurricane season as a tropical storm off the coast looks like it will spin out to see and not stop by for a coastal Carolina visit. Tropical Storm Humberto was 120 miles off the coast of Grand Bahama Island and moving northwest at 7 mph. Meteorologists from…