Wilmington North Carolina News

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Fallen tree at New Hanover County Arboretum (Photo: NHCO Arboretum FB) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Several parks and attractions in New Hanover county are closed to the public due to damage from Hurricane Florence. Airlie Garden will remain closed until further notice, while trees are cleared and the grounds cleaned up. Airlie Gardens posted on social media that the Airlie Oak, Bottle Chapel, Pergola, and Butterfly House…

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Walk up to the Pender County Animal Shelter in Burgaw, and you see some animals that look like they don’t belong. “We have goats. We have donkeys, horses, turkeys, chickens, roosters, then, of course, cats, dogs, parrots, and rabbits,” said Jewell Horton, the shelter director. The shelter is housing more than 230 animals, almost half of them rescued from rising floodwaters created by Hurricane Florence. “This is a massive undertaking,” Horton…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Pender Memorial Hospital in Burgaw (Photo: NHRMC) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) – Pender Memorial Hospital is back open for the first time since before Hurricane Florence hit. For the safety of the community, patients and staff, Pender Memorial Hospital closed starting at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 12, ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Florence, according to a news release. – Advertisement – While the hospital and its emergency room were closed,…

State education officials on Tuesday launched a fundraising campaign to help schools, students and teachers affected by Hurricane Florence.

Local, state and federal officials discuss what went right, wrong and needs improvement WILMINGTON — Highlights of response to Hurricane Florence, what went right, went wrong and what can be improved comprised the first post-storm discussion among the region’s local, state and federal leaders held Tuesday at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. “We hope this is the beginning of a few conversations with our local delegation on how to recover from the storm … and…

(Photo: nchsaa.org) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As communities across much of North Carolina continue to clean up after Hurricane Florence, many people are wondering what will happen to the high school sports schedule. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association Board of Directors and Commissioner Que Tucker have decided to adjust the playoff calendar for fall sports. – Advertisement – “The complexity of adjusting dates for playoff rounds and state championships in fall sports are…

Coast Guard shallow-water response boat team members assist motorists stranded in flood water caused by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina, Sept. 16, 2018. (Photo: Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Johnson) WASHINGTON (AP) — Hurricane Florence was the nation’s second rainiest storm in 70 years, a top rainfall meteorologist calculated. Only last year’s Hurricane Harvey rained more over a 14,000 square mile area during a four-day time period, said Ken Kunkel, a meteorologist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and…

Two men are accused of breaking into two Whiteville businesses and multiple vehicles in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. (Source:WECT) WHITEVILLE, NC (WECT) – Two men are accused of breaking into two Whiteville businesses and multiple vehicles in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Timothy Ray Davis and Marvin Tyson were questioned by Whiteville police and arrested Sept. 21 after they were spotted near KJs Grocery where several vehicle break-ins had taken place. Police say the…

11 days after making landfall, storm still impacting the region WILMINGTON — Even as they slowly receded, floodwaters from Hurricane Florence continued to impact many areas across the Cape Fear region Tuesday — 11 days after the slow-moving storm made landfall at Wrightsville Beach. In downtown Wilmington, the Cape Fear River crested, sending water from the swollen river onto Water Street and low-lying areas of nearby streets. Barb and Thor Strong marveled at the small…

These stage shows are back up and running. EDITOR’S NOTE: Because of ongoing issues from Hurricane Florence, continue to double-check before you makes plans to attend any of these shows. ‘Shakespeare, Inc.’ Five Wilmington theater companies put on plays by William Shakespeare on a regular or semi-regular basis. One of them is TheatreNOW, which has grown an audience for its “Shakespeare Brunch” series of staged readings. TheatreNOW’s latest dinner production is “Shakespeare Inc.,” a farcical…

More than 1,800 staffers weathered Hurricane Florence at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, keeping the hospital operational. They delivered seven babies and cared for more than 500 patients in three days of hurricane and tropical storm conditions. More than 1,800 staff members weathered Hurricane Florence on campus at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, keeping the hospital running and helping people. “They put the community’s needs ahead of their own,” said John Gizdic, president and CEO…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Rain and wind lash Southport Marina during Hurricane Florence on Sept. 14, 2018. (Photo: Contributed) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — For nearly a week, wastewater spilled into Cottage Creek in Southport. According to the public notice, the spill is due to Hurricane Florence. – Advertisement – It’s estimated 300,560 gallons spilled between September 18 through September 24. The city says the incident has been reported to Emergency Management and N.C. Division…

Organizers with the Wilmington Riverfest posted on Facebook the annual festival will be postponed due to the continuing recovery efforts from Hurricane Florence (Source: City of Wilmington) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Organizers with the Wilmington Riverfest posted on Facebook the annual festival will be postponed due to the continuing recovery efforts from Hurricane Florence.  Riverfest was supposed to take place the second weekend in October, but organizers are hoping to reschedule it for November 17 and…

The historic site sits in downtown New Bern, which was battered by Florence’s high winds and flooding. Initial damage assessments from Florence, according to the city, total $100 million for both residential and commercial properties.