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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 and 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…

The Cavenaughs owned a home, an electrical contracting shop and a poultry farm with 100,000 chickens in Wallace. Florence destroyed it all.

An American flag battered by Hurricane Florence survived the storm. Source: Explore.org Youtube Channel WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Anyone who was watching Hurricane Florence’s track found themselves glued to the Frying Pan Tower Ocean Cam powered by Explore.org.  The storm crept towards the Carolina coast one week ago, and much of the impacts residents were bracing for could be seen in real time on the camera. Those who watched saw an American flag get battered…

An American flag battered by Hurricane Florence survived the storm. Source: Explore.org Youtube Channel A new flag has been raised in front of the Frying Pan Tower cam, relieving the former Old Glory that survived brutal winds from Hurricane Florence. (Source: Explore.org/YouTube) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Anyone who was watching Hurricane Florence’s track found themselves glued to the Frying Pan Tower Ocean Cam powered by Explore.org.  The storm crept towards the Carolina coast one week…

A new flag has been raised in front of the Frying Pan Tower cam, relieving the former Old Glory that survived brutal winds from Hurricane Florence. (Source: Explore.org/YouTube) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Anyone who was watching Hurricane Florence’s track found themselves glued to the Frying Pan Tower Ocean Cam powered by Explore.org.  The storm crept towards the Carolina coast one week ago, and much of the impacts residents were bracing for could be seen in…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The NCDOT is warning drivers not to drive on Highway 421 near the New Hanover and Pender County line. According to the NCDOT’s travel information, all lanes in both directions are closed because of flooding. – Advertisement – You can access the most updated road conditions here. If you are safe and can stay where you are, officials ask that you continue to…

All lanes of U.S. 421 were closed near the county line between New Hanover and Pender counties Thursday morning due to flooding, according to the NCDOT. (Source: Wikimedia) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – All lanes of U.S. 421 were closed near the county line between New Hanover and Pender counties Thursday morning due to flooding, according to the NCDOT. US 421 was part of a route that officials announced as a route safely back…

New Hanover County officials have released guidance for those wishing to volunteer or to make donations to hurricane relief efforts. (Source: Viewer submission) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Ferry services have resumed in the area nearly one week after Hurricane Florence.  The state Department of Transportation said two ferries arrived in Southport earlier this week carrying fuel, transportation workers, and supplies.  The Southport to Fort Fisher routes are back, but on a limited schedule.  Only Brunswick County residents,…

New Hanover County officials have released guidance for those wishing to volunteer or to make donations to hurricane relief efforts. (Source: Viewer submission) WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Ferry services have resumed in the area nearly one week after Hurricane Florence.  The state Department of Transportation said two ferries arrived in Southport earlier this week carrying fuel, transportation workers, and supplies.  The Southport to Fort Fisher routes are back, but on a limited schedule.  Only Brunswick County residents,…

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that a tornado touched down in an Ogden neighborhood during Hurricane Florence. The tornado reportedly hit Biscayne Drive just after midnight Sunday morning. Neighbor Steve Boggs said he was out of town during the storm, but was watching the weather closely. He said he made sure to call and warn one of his neighbors when tornado warnings started popping up in the area…

RIEGELWOOD, NC (WECT) – Many people are on edge or at wit’s end after going through the full force of Hurricane Florence. Nothing compares to the frustration that Chief Steve Camlin feels in the storm’s aftermath. He says many people dropped the ball on this one. “[There were] people coming in here from Mutual Aid from other parts of the state, and evidently they had never been in a storm and they got scared and…

Golfers hit the greens in Brunswick County to help Florence victims (Source: WECT) LELAND, NC (WECT) – Golfers teed it up at Compass Pointe Golf Club in Leland Wednesday for a good cause.  Compass Pointe held a tournament to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Florence.  Club members came up with the idea after cleaning up storm debris from the front nine holes.   “We asked ‘What we can do?’” said Compass Pointe resident Herman…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Kids and other community members enjoying the cookout. (Photo: Basil John/WWAY) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A quick prayer before the community got some food. Mary C. Williams school and Christ Community Church held a large cookout in the Royal Palms Trailer Park to help get people’s minds off of Florence. “It’s good to interact with others and find out if they had any damage and if there…

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – As those in the path of Hurricane Florence begin picking up the pieces, the risk of unsavory business practices grows. While price gouging in the traditional sense may wind down as supplies of fuel, water and other necessities begin making their way into the Cape Fear region, there are other concerns District Attorney Ben David has for consumers. “There’s a lot of good and reputable people who are trying to help…

An update briefing on Hurricane Florence aftermath is held at Leland Town Hall. (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —  An update briefing on Hurricane Florence aftermath in Brunswick County was held in Leland Wednesday morning. Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Chairman Frank Williams was joined by Leland Mayor Brenda Boseman, Navassa Mayor Eulis Willis, and Belville Mayor Mike Allen. – Advertisement – Williams says Duke Energy expects to have all power restored in Brunswick…