Wilmington North Carolina News

As lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh to take up a major aid package for Hurricane Florence recovery, the state now has to clean up after Tropical Storm Michael barreled through.

A driver waits at the counter of a DMV office. (Photo: Jenna Kurzyna/WWAY) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolinians living in 28 counties heavily impacted by Hurricane Florence will not have to pay certain fees assessed by the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles through December 31. On Thursday, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order waiving fees and penalties for certain driver and vehicle services for residents living in counties that were designated after Hurricane…

Roofing damaged from storm winds (Andrew James/WWAY News) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Michael’s winds brought a scare to some patrons in downtown Wilmington Thursday afternoon. The storm had small but noticeable impacts of around the area. “I thought everything was going to go to the north and go completely around us,” said Brandon Riggan. I figured that we might get a little wind but not enough to start ripping the roof off again.” – Advertisement…

The Wallace-Rose Hill football team and its coach, Kevin Motsinger, is looking to get back to business as its community rebuilds after Hurricane Florence.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Wilmington Strong (Photo: Wilmington) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As the Cape Fear continues to rebuild after Florence, the City of Wilmington is helping raise money and honoring first responders with a benefit concert. The fun starts at 3 p.m. on Saturday and runs until about 10:00 pm. – Advertisement – The concert features the Clams, Coastal Collective, L Shaped Lot and more. It’s at the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in…

Traffic in downtown Raleigh was diverted Thursday afternoon after the rains of Tropical Storm Michael caused standing water on Capital Boulevard at Peace Street.

ELON, NC (NEWS RELEASE) As the remnants of Hurricane Michael enter North Carolina and the state experiences its second major storm in a month, a new Elon University Poll explores how threats to coastal communities and potential environmental disasters are being viewed by N.C. voters and how they are approaching policy questions related to climate change. The Elon Poll also sought to find out how people throughout the state were impacted by Hurricane Florence, what…

Tropical Storm Michael made its way into the Carolinas Thursday morning, but a more westerly track means less rain, wind for the coast 10 a.m. update: Tornado threat increases In Southeastern N.C., Tropical Storm Michael’s approach to the Carolinas was much quieter — and drier — than expected. As of 10 a.m., only scattered showers hovered over the region, and winds were only starting to pick up strength to a sturdy breeze. The region was…

Experts offer advice on cleaning mold post-storm. When a hurricane strikes, mold is the gift that keeps on giving. Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours after homes or businesses flood, warns the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Worse, mold continues growing until someone stops it. This is serious. Mold is a fungus that releases spores into the air. In large enough quantities, mold can cause breathing problems, burning or watery eyes, skin…

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Search-and-rescue teams fanned out across the Florida Panhandle to reach trapped people in Michael’s wake Thursday as daylight yielded scenes of rows upon rows of houses smashed to pieces by the third-most powerful hurricane on record to hit the continental U.S. At least two deaths were blamed on Michael, and it wasn’t done yet: Though weakened into a tropical storm, it continued to bring heavy rain and blustery winds to…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Tornado drill (Photo: MGN Online) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — As remnants of Tropical Storm Michael moves across the Carolinas today, there will be an increased chance for tornadic activity across the Cape Fear. At 8:37 a.m., the National Weather Service reported severe thunderstorm activity south of Burgaw with the potential of developing into a tornado. A warning was issued for central Pender County which expired at 8:45 a.m. –…

Wilson County was among the counties hard hit by Hurricane Florence just a few weeks ago. There, in Elm City, the Pittman family is living in their garage, waiting for repairs to a home damaged by a tornado that followed that storm.

10/11/18–Governor Roy Cooper is revealing a proposal to keep recovery efforts on track.As Michael moves closer, many are still recovering from Florence.The governor wants state lawmakers to provide $750-million next week as part of a $1.5 billion Hurricane Florence recovery package.Cooper’s office estimates Florence caused nearly $13-billion in damage.That’s as much as Floyd and Matthew combined.