Wilmington North Carolina News

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Snowden’s Jewelers in Wilmington was looted during Hurricane Florence. (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An unfortunate side of storm recovery is the realization that people are taking advantage of closed businesses. At least three storefronts have been looted in the area. One business was robbed while the eye of Florence was crossing Wilmington. – Advertisement – Snowden’s Jewelers off College Road says thieves smashed the front door and…

Some Wilmington-area stores, restaurants were busy after the storm, while others were struggling. Damage from Hurricane Florence wasn’t readily evident Wednesday at the Mayfaire shopping center, except in a lingering odor that floated over a parking lot that wasn’t as full as it usually would be. Across Southeastern North Carolina, businesses that were able to open soon after the storm (especially groceries, gas stations, hardware stores and restaurants) have been busy. Some boasted long lines…

Storm damage from Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. (Photo: Ed Clemente / MGN) RALEIGH, NC (Press Release) — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urged people victimized by Hurricane Florence to stay strong and avoid being taken advantage of by dishonest contractors and scam artists. “Many of you are already under tremendous emotional stress, so the last thing you want to do is become a victim twice,” Commissioner Causey said. “You can’t prevent yourself from…

As you begin to fix your home and remove trees, please be mindful of who you do business with. (Source: Russell Bothwell) SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – Preliminary reports issued by the National Weather Service show wind gusts reached at least 105 mph at the Wilmington airport and ranged from 43 mph to 99 mph across the region.  The eye of Florence directly struck Wrightsville Beach, early Friday. The hurricane officially hit the East Coast…

A Task Force 75 member helping with a dog rescue after Hurricane Florence. (Source: WECT) SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WECT) – Our pets are a part of our families and they need rescuing right now too. A volunteer group called Task Force 75 came to our area days before Hurricane Florence, prepared to assist with animal rescues after the storm. Since Florence left our area, this volunteer group estimates they have made over 50 animal rescues. The…

The record-breaking rains that started with Hurricane Florence are continuing to strain North Carolina’s hog lagoons.

SHALLOTTE, NC (WECT) – Hurricane Florence shut down Shallotte for days, now months of recovery lie ahead. But one thing doesn’t stop: families have to pay rent, bills and put food on the table. One family-owned business is working to clean up quickly. Shallotte Electric is back in business after Florence. “Our staff has been working so hard the last few days, we couldn’t do anything without them,” said Justin Milliken, of Shallotte Electric. “We got to take care of…

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Florence climbed to at least 37, including two women who drowned when a sheriff’s van taking them to a mental health facility was swept away by floodwaters, and North Carolina’s governor pleaded with thousands of evacuees not to return home just yet. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, arrived in storm-ravaged North Carolina on Wednesday and helped volunteers at a church in the hard-hit coastal town of New…

Where to get a meal or a bath after Florence slammed into the Wilmington area. To add to this list, send items to breakingnews@starnewsonline.com. PNC Bank has assigned one mobile banking unit equipped with a 24-hour ATM available for cash withdrawals, deposits and other account services to Wilmington. It is powered by an on-board generator. ATM will open at noon at 3709 Oleander Drive. *** The YMCA of Southeastern NC is reopening its Midtown and…

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Volunteers set up supplies to be distributed at Port City Community Church in Wilmington on Sept. 18, 2018. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington provided another update this morning on where things stand in the recovery from Hurricane Florence. Here are some of the main points: If you want to help, check out the National Association of Voluntary Organizations If…

Water from other regions to make way to Wilmington SOUTHEASTERN N.C. The Cape Fear River in Fayetteville, the Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw and the Black River near Currie either have broken or could break flood stage records in the wake of Hurricane Florence. The waterways have something else in common. “It’s all coming toward us” in Wilmington, said Reid Hawkins, science officer for the National Weather Service office in Wilmington. The rivers, along…

Gov. Roy Cooper talks to President Donald Trump during a briefing on Hurricane Florence at Cherry Point Air Station on Sept. 19, 2018. (Photo: Pool/ABC News) HAVELOCK, N.C. (AP) – The Latest on President Donald Trump’s visit to the Carolinas to review Hurricane Florence damage (all times local): 11:55 a.m. – Advertisement – President Donald Trump has arrived at a North Carolina church that is serving as a distribution center for supplies after Hurricane Florence….

Mayor Bill Saffo, City of Wilmington (Source: WECT) NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Downtown Wilmington could see additional flooding – up to three or four feet – this weekend or early next week, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo said Wednesday. “If you’re there, take precautions now,” Saffo said during a media briefing. Saffo said price gouging also has become a concern in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. He said about 650 complaints have been filed…

SURF CITY, NC (WECT) – The leaders of Topsail Island towns met Wednesday afternoon and decided to allow residents to re-enter the island on Thursday morning as crews continue to work to restore power, water and sewage to the island after Hurricane Florence. Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach will open Thursday morning at 9 a.m., though some residents may still be without water, sewer or power.  People with a re-entry pass or decal will be able…

9/19/18– Roads are closed–the rivers are rising–and emergency management officials want folks to remember that flooding remains a real threat following Hurricane Florence. Much of the Wilmington area is still under water–and the Cape Fear and Black rivers are expected to crest tomorrow. Officials are asking folks to stay off the roads until the flooding threat passes.