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Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Frying Pan Tower during Hurricane Florence (Photo: Explore.org) CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio family says they bought the U.S. flag captured on a live camera as it was being torn to shreds by Hurricane Florence to honor the memory of a family member who recently died from cancer. Mike Caruso, of Cincinnati says his family was motivated by the tattered flag’s ordeal during the hurricane, and it also reminded…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Surf City Beach Access at Roland Ave. is closed to the public after Florence (Photo: Town of Surf City) SMITHFIELD, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed legislation quickly approved during a special session of the General Assembly considered the initial step of elected leaders in responding to Hurricane Florence. Cooper held a bill-signing ceremony Wednesday at a storm recovery center for businesses in Johnston County….

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Five law enforcement officers have been shot in Florence. (Photo: WBTW) FLORENCE, SC (WPDE) — Three Florence County deputies and two Florence city officers were shot in an incident in the Vintage Place subdivision off Hoffmeyer Road in Florence, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. FCSO has just confirmed that one city officer has died. Two other officers were described as “touch and go.” – Advertisement – Some…

Best Buy suffered extensive water damage in Hurricane Florence, and will remain closed for repairs. (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —  As things slowly start getting back to normal for many across the Cape Fear, some businesses are beginning to reopen, while others remain closed. The Wilmington Best Buy suffered roof damage during Hurricane Florence, which led to extensive water damage inside the store. – Advertisement – The company has no timeline regarding…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter A portion of NC Highway 210 near Moore’s Creek Bridge is partially collapsed and washed out in parts due to flooding from Hurricane Florence. (Photo source: Moore’s Creek National Battlefield) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials say repairing roads damaged by Hurricane Florence will cost at least $266 million. WRAL-TV reports that Transportation Secretary Jim Trogdon told a House transportation committee Wednesday that estimate is expected to rise as more…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Many containers sustained damage during Florence at the Port of Wilmington. (Photo: StarNews) WILMINGTON, NC (StarNews) — Warehouse walls sheared away. Containers tossed about. Roof sections torn from buildings. Hurricane Florence ripped through the Port of Wilmington, ultimately causing an estimated $50 million in damage, Executive Director Paul Cozza said. – Advertisement – But the damage could have been more extensive had Florence’s winds not suddenly diminished from 130…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter School lunch (Photo: FILE) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making it easier for schools and parents to feed students in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. All students in affected disaster areas of North Carolina will receive free meals through October 26. This includes breakfast and lunch. – Advertisement – You do not need to send money to add to accounts unless your student wants…

10/2/18– The Wilmington City Council approved the first wave of funding to go toward recovery from Hurricane Florence.In a unanimous vote, the council agreed to fund $9 million  worth of disaster relief.Much of that will go toward debris removal and assessments of damage to both public and private property.

10/2/18– Governor Cooper is expected to sign two hurricane relief bills.One includes $50 million inemergency funds so federal aid can start flowing to those in need.It also eases some elections deadlines for the 28 counties declared disaster areas.

10/2/18– $20 million. That’s what Hurricane Florence is expected to cost New Hanover County. Commissioners met yesterday for the first time since the storm. The cost estimate includes overtime for county employees–and the $13 million its going to cost to remove debris. THe figure is an early estimate, and most officials expect it to change as recovery continues.

The Wilmington City Council approved $9 million in funding for ongoing Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. WILMINGTON — The city council approved its first wave of funding for Hurricane Florence recovery Tuesday in the amount of $9 million. The seven-figure assistance is just the tip of what city staff are starting to identify as costs associated with the storm recovery. But a healthy fund balance puts the city in a good position to cover the costs. At…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter School bus (Photo: WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Students in Brunswick County will be heading back to school Monday following weeks of being off because of Hurricane Florence. The Brunswick County Schools School Board at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting approved six make up days that were previously either required/non-required workdays or an early release day. For traditional calendar schools, the following dates are now full days for…

The General Assembly quickly – and unanimously – passed two bills Tuesday to get the ball rolling on Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.

Flooding from Hurricane Florence (Photo: WTVD) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Florence came ashore Friday, September 14 around 7:15 in the morning near Wrightsville Beach. The storm brought life-threatening storm surge, catastrophic flash-flooding, historic river flooding, strong winds and several tornadoes to North Carolina. It’s taken the National Weather Service weeks to survey all the damage left behind. – Advertisement – Primarily storm total reports show Elizabethtown saw the most rain in southeastern NC, picking…