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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — An EF-3 tornado ripped through Brunswick County Monday night, killing at least three people and injuring 10 in the Ocean Ridge Plantation Neighborhood. Just down the road, one family is lucky to be alive after the tornado knocked multiple trees on their home. Mike Dispirito says he and his wife were asleep in their home on Bliss Road when their grandson was woken up by the storm and came into…

At least three people died when an EF-3 tornado touched down in Brunswick County before midnight, ripping through one neighborhood and leaving a trail of destruction.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY/AP) — Authorities say a ferocious tornado killed three people and injured at least 10 in a coastal community of North Carolina. Officials say the twister struck shortly before midnight Monday just inland from the barrier island of Ocean Isle Beach. – Advertisement – The storm ripped homes apart and flipped cars over. Gov. Roy Cooper said dozens of homes were damaged. He will visit the county on…

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — The tornado that struck portion of Brunswick County Tuesday morning left a path of destruction through the woods and into the Ocean Ridge Plantation. A press conference discussing the aftermath was held this afternoon. – Advertisement – “We lost three of our residents,” Brunswick chairman Randy Thompson said. “We want to remember them in our thoughts and prayers, along with those who were injured in this event.” The tornado…

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering assistance to those impacted by the Brunswick County tornado (Photo: Sydney Bouchelle/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross is on the ground helping those impacted by the overnight tornado that killed three people and destroyed or damaged dozens of homes in southern Brunswick County. They are stationed at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church…

At least three people died when a possible tornado touched down in Brunswick County overnight, leaving a trail of damage, the sheriff said.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp (Photo: Pixabay) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A confirmed tornado ripped across portion of Brunswick County into Columbus County overnight. A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Brunswick County near Grissettown around 11:39 p.m. A confirmed tornado was spotted near Honey Island, or 13 miles north of Shallotte at 12:00 a.m. At 12:07 p.m., an observed tornado was seen in the Delco area. The warning ended at 12:15 a.m. – Advertisement…

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp COVID-19 Vaccine (Photo: Pexels) FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — Evelyn Guile celebrated her 103rd birthday Thursday fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Guile got her second dose of the vaccine last Friday. – Advertisement – She said she’s thankful to be vaccinated against the deadly virus. “I hadn’t had any effect from it… I did fine. Go ahead and get that shot. Don’t worry about it. It’s better to have the shot did not have it….

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp BIRMINGHAM, AL (AP) — Officials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday night. The storm blew down a tree that collapsed the structure. Fultondale Police Chief D.P. Smith says several other family members were critically injured. The tornado left a swath of destruction in the Jefferson County city north of Birmingham. – Advertisement – Fultondale Fire Chief Justin…

A former Marine who went viral in 2018 for rescuing dogs from floodwaters during Hurricane Florence has been arrested what officials say was his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, NBC reports.

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Several boats damaged at Southport Marina after Hurricane Isaias. (Photo: Tela Diliberto/Tadphotos) SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Five months after Hurricane Isaias, one North Carolina town is still rebuilding. Southport Marina was hit particularly hard, after the storm destroyed its docks and several boats back in August. – Advertisement – But earlier this month, the marina received their first shipment of new docks, and have already begun restoring their outdoor storage space….

RALEIGH, NC (AP)–The NHL has postponed games for the Carolina Hurricanes through “at least” Saturday after five Hurricanes players have been placed on the league’s COVID-19 protocol list. The league announced the postponements Wednesday, a day before the Hurricanes were set to host the Florida Panthers in their home opener. The teams were scheduled to play again Saturday afternoon. Along with the postponements, the league said the Hurricanes’ training facilities have been closed and will…

Central and eastern North Carolina won’t have snow for Christmas, but residents will need to be weather aware. The National Weather Service is calling for gusty winds, thunderstorms – some of which could be severe – and even some tornadoes.