Wilmington North Carolina News

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Car getting gasoline (Photo: Pixabay) RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — State investigators have received more than 600 complaints of price gouging since the state of emergency went into effect earlier this month, the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office said Thursday. “When people are at their lowest, companies should not take advantage of them to make an extra buck,” said Atty. Gen. Josh Stein (D). – Advertisement – The price gouging…

In the 40 years of Lee Boyd’s family-owned business, flooding had never been as bad as Florence. With more than $100,000 in damages, Boyd wants to reopen in two weeks.

Governor sets special session for Oct. 9.

A tornado uprooted or snapped about 50 trees in Columbus County on Sunday. (Source: WECT) COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A tornado touched down in Columbus County on Sunday.  According to the National Weather Service, the tornado touched down around 10:38 p.m. near Tabor City. About 50 large trees were snapped or uprooted and a few roofs were damaged. One carport was destroyed. Evidence showed winds of 105 miles per hour. Copyright 2018 WECT. All…

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Water levels are dropping in Harnett County, but on Thursday, there was still a lot of water covering roads, farms and businesses.

Residents say the damage is astounding, many thinking it wouldn’t be this bad. (Source: WECT) SURF CITY, NC (WECT) – Sand dunes diminished and depleted, walkways crumbled on the beach. These were some of the sights Surf City residents saw Thursday as they got their first look at the damage Hurricane Florence left behind on Topsail Island. On the northern end of Surf City, specifically North Shore Drive, the sand dunes are gone, and they are now…

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – A New Hanover County family is now facing their second big home renovation in the last two years. Sam Steger and his wife, Alexis, avoided danger in 2016 when a tree came crashing through their home off Castle Hayne Road. The family persevered and stayed in an apartment while repairs were made to the house. Now, thanks to Hurricane Florence, more work is needed on the home.  “There’s a…

A smattering of musical events in Wilmington and even Wrightsville Beach still might happen despite the storm. At this point, early in the Hurricane Florence recovery, most arts and entertainment events in the Wilmington area remain canceled. A few folks, however, are determined that the show(s) must go on. “At this point we need to be open,” said Billy Mellon, owner of downtown Wilmington restaurant manna and its adjacent Bourgie Nights venue, where concerts are…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Farmers say Hurricane Florence destroyed tobacco crops in NC. (Photo: Graham Boyd/Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina) RALEIGH, NC (AP/WBTV) — As North Carolina’s farmers evaluate their crop losses after Hurricane Florence, it looks like damage to tobacco fields and barns could be the most costly. The Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina estimates 100 million to 125 million pounds of tobacco leaf could be damaged by flooding, winds…

Flooding closes US 421, which was backed up with traffic for miles Wednesday SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — New Hanover County became an island again Thursday morning, as state officials closed U.S. 421 after portions of the road on the New Hanover-Pender county line flooded. “At this time no safe, stable or reliable route exists for the public to get to and from Wilmington,” the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) said in an advisory Thursday morning. The…

Be careful when you donate. Some Wilmington-area nonprofits are ready to help after Hurricane Florence. Lots of groups are collecting donations to aid victims of Hurricane Florence. Before you give, though, experts say it pays to do your homework. “If somebody calls, don’t just give them money,” said Laura Brewer, a spokesman for the N.C. Department of Justice. “Do a little research. Find a charity that aligns with your values.” It pays to support a…

North Carolina communities have rallied together in the past week to gather food, blankets, clothes and other supplies for people in shelters. But when it comes to helping abandoned and rescued dogs and cats, Tara Lynn from the SPCA of Wake County says money is what rescue groups really need to keep saving animals.