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DOT rebuilding the highway at New Hanover-Pender county line after it was washed out by the recent hurricane NEW HANOVER COUNTY — When the asphalt pieces of a 700-foot stretch of U.S. 421 were removed after being destroyed by Hurricane Florence, the resulting creek looked almost like it might have centuries ago. “It basically recreated what Fisherman’s Creek looked like before the road was here,” said Daniel Waugh, resident engineer for the N.C. Department of…

Michael roared down on the Florida Panhandle strengthening into a Category 4 hurricane early Wednesday before it crashes against the region’s white-sand beaches, fishing villages and coastal communities later in the day.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Despite the damage and impact Hurricane Florence left behind, the Columbus County Agriculture Fair opened Tuesday. The event has been happening for more than 30 years. – Advertisement – Rides and stands are ready for the public to help get their minds off the recent hurricane. But with another storm on the way, staff is taking precautions in case rain and wind come in….

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Lumberton residents got a special visit from one of their favorite Carolina Panthers players when Julius Peppers came to town Tuesday. (Photo: WTVD) LUMBERTON, NC (WTVD) — Lumberton residents got a special visit from one of their favorite Carolina Panthers players when Julius Peppers came to town Tuesday. The defensive end joined volunteers to help in the relief effort for Hurricane Florence. – Advertisement – “I was born and…

Since Oct. 1, items have been reporting missing from dorms, buildings. WILMINGTON — As students return to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, dozens are reporting items missing from their dorm rooms. UNCW Police Chief David Donaldson said since Oct. 1, 36 thefts have been reported on campus, including 33 involving students’ belongings, one involving a employee’s property and two of university property. Donaldson said the most common items reported missing are jewelry and cash,…

Hurricane Michael in the Caribbean Sea. (Photo: NASA / EOSDIS) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Michael, a State of Emergency has been issued for Pender County. Pender County Chairman George Brown on behalf of the board of county commissioners issued the declaration effective noon, Oct. 9. – Advertisement – “Pender County has been severely impacted by Hurricane Florence,” said Brown. “Additional rainfall, high winds, and storm surge from…

10/9/18–As folks in Florida prepare for a dangerous Hurricane Michael—emergency managers here are also keeping an eye on the storm.We could see high winds and up to 5 inches of rain later this week.In Pender County — the emergency manager wants people to prepare for flash floods and rising rivers.He says that means securing everything from trash cans to the tarps on roofs still waiting for repair after Florence.

10/9/18–Governor Cooper is sending $25 million in lottery profits to repair schools with damage caused by Hurricane Florence.The governor says he hopes this will speed up repairs.Governor Cooper will be in Wilmington today to tour damaged homes and get an update on recovery efforts.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An estimated 120,000 people along the Florida Panhandle were ordered to clear out on Tuesday as Hurricane Michael rapidly picked up steam in the Gulf of Mexico and closed in with winds of 110 mph and a potential storm surge of 12 feet. Beach dwellers rushed to board up their homes and sandbag their properties against the fast-moving hurricane, which was expected to blow ashore around midday Wednesday. – Advertisement –…

Wilmington apartment complexes evict tenants due to storm damage. NEW HANOVER COUNTY — The boxes in Alicia Brooks’ The Glen apartment were barely unpacked when she had to start looking for a new home. Brooks arrived in Wilmington from Virginia Beach at the end of August. Hurricane Florence followed on Sept. 14; less than two weeks later, The Glen announced it was closing and evicting all tenants due to storm damage and mold growth. A letter…

By Ben Steelman StarNews Staff Tuesday Oct 9, 2018 at 6:00 AM DREAMS of Wilmington is looking for an alternative space. Because of damage from Hurricane Florence, DREAMS of Wilmington will close its facility at 901 Fanning St. for the rest of the semester. “We’ve had a lot of damage, more than we would like,” said DREAMS’ interim executive director Kevin Blackburn. “We’re really grateful to all the people in the neighborhood who helped us out.” DREAMS — which provides…

The latest forecast update from the National Hurricane Center has Michael set to come ashore as a Category 3 storm as local officials are preparing for soaking rains and gusty winds that could uproot trees and knock down power lines.

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Water got through the roof of the Salvation Army and filled many rooms, like the kitchen, with water. (Photo: Major Mark Craddock) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Florence did a number on many places throughout the Cape Fear, and the Salvation Army in downtown was not spared either. Major Mark Craddock with the Salvation Army says he and his staff were going to ride out the storm at the…

SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — As life gets back to normal for many across the Cape Fear, areas like Surf City are still knee-deep in recovery efforts. Almost everyone is Surf City evacuated before Hurricane Florence hit and they weren’t able to return for more than a week. – Advertisement – When they did, many say the damage was worse than they expected. “I’ve lived here 18 out of the last 21 years and I’ve…