Wilmington North Carolina News

11 minutes ago MIAMI (AP) — Tropical storm conditions were expected along a stretch of the U.S. Southeast seacoast and the system bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and potential flooding was stronger, forecasters said Monday morning. The storm system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas from Monday night through Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm warning was in effect from…

11 minutes ago MIAMI (AP) — Tropical storm conditions were expected along a stretch of the U.S. Southeast seacoast and the system bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and potential flooding was stronger, forecasters said Monday morning. The storm system was expected to reach the South Carolina coast Monday afternoon and then move inland across the Carolinas from Monday night through Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm warning was in effect from…

2 minutes ago (Photo: Pixabay) Cancelations: Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market Wilmington Flu drive-thru vaccine clinic; rescheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 1507 Greenfield Street. Delays: Brunswick Community College and all campus locations will delay opening to 9:30 AM. Classes will take place remotely where possible. This opening delay includes the Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex and the Odell Williamson Auditorium. Brunswick County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday. Continue to look…

2 minutes ago CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — As weather conditions continue to develop, flood watches have been issued for New Hanover, Pender, Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick counties. The National Weather Service in Wilmington has announced that flooding watches are expected to remain in effect through Tuesday morning. In response, New Hanover County Emergency Services is advising travelers to exercise caution while driving and to avoid driving through standing water. The key message: “Turn Around,…

6 minutes ago Credit: WWAY, file video NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Florence barreled through the Cape Fear 6 years ago, causing nearly 24 billion dollars in damage in North Carolina.  Alicia Rheel, head of Island Montessori Charter School remembers Florence all too well.  “A lot of our families and staff members were without power for up to two weeks. So, our school had reopened. Our school had power but a lot of…

September 11, 2024 EL CARISO, CA. (AP) — Homes, vehicles and stables burned as three major wildfires in Southern California grew dramatically and became more aggressive but firefighters were hoping to get some relief Wednesday with cooler weather. More than a dozen people, mostly firefighters, were injured, officials said. In Orange County, the Airport Fire charred cars and left a wake of rubble and ash while flames pushed east and over mountains into neighboring Riverside…

6 minutes ago BATON ROUGE, LA (AP) — As Tropical Storm Francine barreled toward the Louisiana coast, Gov. Jeff Landry implored people on Tuesday to prepare in the short time left before the storm comes ashore as a hurricane. Residents, especially in south Louisiana, have about a 24-hour window to “batten down all the hatches,” the governor said. Forecasters said Francine’s landfall was expected Wednesday afternoon or evening as a Category 2 hurricane with winds…

7 minutes ago MIAMI, FL (AP) — Tropical Storm Francine formed Monday off the coast of Mexico and was expected to drench the Texas coast with up to a foot (30 centimeters) of rain before coming ashore in Louisiana Wednesday night as a hurricane. “We’re going to have a very dangerous situation developing by the time we get into Wednesday for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast, primarily along the coast of Louisiana, where we’re going…

21 minutes ago RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is expected to miss the season after neck surgery this month. The team announced Fast’s prognosis Thursday after he had surgery Aug. 6. The 32-year-old Fast suffered a neck injury in the regular-season finale in April and missed the Hurricanes’ sixth straight playoff run, which ended in the second round against the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers. He didn’t specify the nature of…

13 minutes ago WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An army of insects is invading parts of the region, and their target could be your lawn.  Army Worms can be seen regularly in the Cape Fear, but their numbers this year were made much worse by Tropical Storm Debby.  Army Worms are not actually worms, but caterpillars. As adult moths, many of them likely came to our area along with the tropical storm. The insect lays eggs on…

5 minutes ago COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY)–In the fall of 2018, Hurricane Florence made landfall causing significant damage and bringing catastrophic flooding in the Cape Fear. One woman who lost her home, turned to numerous organizations for help and began to pray.   Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh answered those prayers.  Debbie McClain said, “I feel so grateful, I’m just grateful.”  Debbie McClain giving thanks to Catholic Charities for building her a new…

40 seconds ago WILSON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — Springfield Middle School teachers are back in the building that was damaged by an EF-3 tornado that spawned from Hurricane Debby. Crews have been there working around-the-clock to make repairs ahead of Monday when schools starts. A temporary roof is in place and excess water has been removed, however the 6 and 7th grade wings were heavily damaged. The district is expected to bring in mobile classrooms while those…

1 minute ago Credit: Summer Trolli NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A certain insect has been causing irritation in some neighborhoods. This past week there has been an uptick in mosquitoes, specifically salt marsh mosquitoes.     As Tuesday is world mosquito day, we caught up with the environmental health supervisor in New Hanover County Jeff Suggs to discuss this recent issue.   Suggs mentioned that this summer historically has been low for the mosquito…

8 minutes ago Credit: NOAA / MGN SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto made landfall on the tiny British Atlantic territory of Bermuda early Saturday as residents hunkered down. The wide category 1 storm was directly over the the wealthy territory at 6 a.m. Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center warned of strong winds, a dangerous storm surge and significant coastal flooding. It said…

6 minutes ago OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Red flags will be flying at all area beaches this weekend including Oak Island. Hurricane Ernesto creating an increased rip current risk as it churns in the Atlantic. Oak Island Water Rescue Chief Carl Mauney is doing everything he can to to prepare beach goers. “We’ve put up our red flags. We’ve tried to get it out on social media and other sources as much as we…