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Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Ronald Robinson (Photo: Fayetteville Police Dept.) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The man accused of stealing an elderly woman’s purse at a Hurricane Florence shelter back in September is now behind bars. Surf City Police arrested Ronald Robinson, 37, on Friday, after receiving a tip from Cumberland County Crimestoppers that Robinson was in the area. – Advertisement – Chief Ron Shanahan says they arrested Robinson in the 1800 block…

The massive mixed-use development along Water Street is blazing past its flooding during Hurricane Florence with big plans as it goes vertical WILMINGTON — Nearly 3 million gallons of water rushed into the River Place construction site on Water Street in September as the Cape Fear River crested in the days after Hurricane Florence. But nearly two months later, the setback hasn’t stopped the major mixed-use development from continuing its vertical movement. The major 13-story development, which suffered no damage…

The massive mixed-use development along Water Street is blazing past its flooding during Hurricane Florence with big plans as it goes vertical WILMINGTON — Nearly 3 million gallons of water rushed into the River Place construction site on Water Street in September as the Cape Fear River crested in the days after Hurricane Florence. But nearly two months later, the setback hasn’t stopped the major mixed-use development from continuing its vertical movement. The major 13-story development, which suffered no damage…

11/5/18– The Wilmington Fire Department is making moves to help repair damage caused by Hurricane Florence.The department’s headquarters on Market Street is closed–and administrators will work out of a site on Second Street.Also–Station 5 on Wellington Avenue will only be open during the day–and crews will sleep elsewhere at night.The repairs are expected to take six months.

Voting (Photo: MGN Online) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Hurricane Florence may have occurred more than seven weeks ago, but damage from the powerful storm forced board of elections officials across the Cape Fear to scramble to find a number of new locations prior to Tuesday’s midterm election. Bladen CountyAccording to the Bladen County Board of Elections, the Bethel Precinct which used to meet in the former Lion’s Club Building in Dublin, NC, was damaged during…

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Florence left many people with absolutely nothing.For a teenage victim, the storm was a blessing in disguise. “The hurricane was my excuse of not going back to the shelter,” Chrishuanta Davis said. – Advertisement – From a broken home, the 19-year-old from Wilmington found refuge in a homeless shelter. “When I first got to the homeless shelter, I called her and I was crying,” David said. “I said, ‘I don’t know…

4-year-old Alivia wanted to go trick-or-treating but her town was devastated by Hurricane Michael. Her mom mobilized the community and made it happen. (Photo: Heather D’Agostino Piddington) (CBS News) — An Air Force family in Panama City, Florida, made the most of Halloween — even though they had to go trick-or-treating among debris left over by Hurricane Michael. Heather D’Agostino Piddington didn’t want the storm to ruin her kids’ Halloween, so she got the whole community…

Rising floodwaters from the Northeast Cape Fear River caused significant damage in the Pender County community BURGAW — When Connie Pickett returned to her Pender County home next to Sandhill AME Church, she located the family photos, began separating the flood-damaged glossy paper and saving what she could. “I literally got pictures on my phone, trying to snap what I could before the water actually washed the faces completely away. They’re all blurred, and you…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Wilmington Fire Department (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Some Wilmington firefighters are moving after their stations sustained damage during Hurricane Florence. According to Wilmington Fire Department, their Headquaters, at 801 Market Street, and Station 5, at 1502 Wellington Avenue, both saw significant damage during the storm. This is forcing administration staff, crews and equipment to temporarily relocate while repairs are conducted. – Advertisement – A recent leak at…

By Hunter Ingram StarNews Staff Friday Nov 2, 2018 at 11:12 AM Nov 2, 2018 at 11:12 AM City crews moving from 2 damaged stations until repairs can be undertaken; officials say relocations won’t impact response times WILMINGTON – City firefighters are on the move after their stations sustained damage during Hurricane Florence. Wilmington Fire Department Headquarters, at 801 Market St., and Station 5, at 1502 Wellington Ave, both saw significant damage during September’s hurricane, forcing administration staff, crews and equipment to temporarily relocate while…

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Even though hurricane Florence and the flooding that followed destroyed or damaged lots of homes across the Cape Fear, homeowners must still pay their 2018 property tax invoice or face penalties. Property taxes are due September 1 every year and you have a 4-month grace period to pay before penalties are added. – Advertisement – If you sustained damage during the recent hurricane, you are still responsible for paying the full…

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Federal and state dollars are flowing into areas impacted by Hurricane Florence, but many remain without a home. Governor Roy Cooper came to Wilmington today and made a stop at the Disaster Recovery Center at Independence Mall. Governor Cooper says the state is making progress with recovery efforts. He says people need to keep pushing because there is still a lot of work ahead. – Advertisement – “This has to be our…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Darius Rucker – Country Singer (Photo: CMA Awards) MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WWAY) — Myrtle Beach says another name has been added to the Hurricane Florence Relief Concert planned for later this month. According to a Facebook post from Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune, South Carolina native and country music star Darius Rucker will make a guest appearance at the event on November 11. – Advertisement – Mayor Bethune says…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Cape Fear Community College (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (Press Release) — Cape Fear Community College students who are currently enrolled may now apply for grant funding to help them remain in school. CFCC is one of 21 community colleges in North Carolina that received funds through the Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Act. These funds will be awarded to students who were directly impacted by Hurricane Florence and need assistance to…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Rex and Sons RV in Wilmington has seen an increase in business after Hurricane Florence. (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Rex and Sons RV in Wilmington has seen an increase in business after Hurricane Florence. Operations Manager Travis Creech says after the storm, their rental RVs and trailers were completely booked. Creech says they have had families in and out, either renting trailers or buying ones to move into…