NC chefs have raised thousands for hurricane victims. The biggest party yet is Sunday.

NC chefs have raised thousands for hurricane victims. The biggest party yet is Sunday.

Sunday night, Raleigh will host one of the most lavish dinners likely to be found anywhere in the country, prepared by a roster of more than a dozen chefs running some of the South’s most exciting restaurants, all in an effort to recover from the losses of Hurricane Florence. The Sunday Supper, called Come Together for the Coast, will be held Oct. 7 at the newly opened Dillon, bringing together the likes of Scott Crawford,…

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Man accused of shooting 7 officers in Florence, SC charged with murder, attempted murder

Man accused of shooting 7 officers in Florence, SC charged with murder, attempted murder

FLORENCE, S.C. — Fredrick Hopkins, the man accused of shooting seven law enforcement officers in what is being described as an ‘ambush,’ has been charged with murder and six counts of attempted murder. Hopkins is currently in custody at a medical facility and is expected to be released into the custody of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department on Friday afternoon. Major Mike Nunn, with the Florence County Sheriff’s Department, said officers were serving a warrant…

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Here is what residents in East Florence said about slain officer Terrence Carraway

Here is what residents in East Florence said about slain officer Terrence Carraway

It’s impossible to find an East Florence resident who didn’t admire Sgt. Terrence Carraway. “I miss a friend more than I miss a police officer,” William Johnson said. Carraway died Wednesday in a police shooting at an upscale, housing development outside Florence. He and other law enforcement officers responded to Ashton Street after a 74-year-old man opened fire on Florence Sheriff’s deputies, authorities said. Six other police officers were shot and wounded in the incident….

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Avett Brothers, Future Islands to play Florence benefit concert

Avett Brothers, Future Islands to play Florence benefit concert

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The Avett Brothers, American folk rock music band, The band is made up of two brothers, Scott Avett (banjo) and Seth Avett (guitar), as well as Bob Crawford (double bass) and Joe Kwon (cello). (Photo: The Avett Brothers / Facebook) GREENVILLE, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina natives the Avett Brothers announced they will headline “Concert for Hurricane Florence Relief” in November. The concert will be held at Minges Coliseum on November…

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Florence Relief Fund established to support state's farmers and rural neighbors

Florence Relief Fund established to support state's farmers and rural neighbors

ABC11 Together highlights the strength of the human spirit, good deeds, community needs, and how our viewers can help — It will take years for North Carolina farm families and rural communities to recover from the catastrophic flooding and property damage resulting from Hurricane Florence. Many of the communities affected were also still recovering from flooding due to Hurricane Matthew in 2016. In response to this tragedy and the tremendous needs of our farmers and…

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Mosquito spray in Chesterfield Co. after Florence

Mosquito spray in Chesterfield Co. after Florence

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SC (FOX 46 WJZY) – Betty Burr lives in Chesterfield County. The 91-year-old woman has been using a lot of bug spray following Hurricane Florence. “I bought bug spray, they’re terrible, we just can’t come out in the yard at all without the bug spray,” Burr said. “Oh those bugs, I despise them.” Burr believes she’s seen more bugs, including mosquitoes, lingering outside her home. That’s to be expected because of the lingering…

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Team Rubicon helps with hurricane relief in Wilmington

Team Rubicon helps with hurricane relief in Wilmington

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Many people have come down to help with the clean up in the cape fear after Hurricane Florence. Team Rubicon is one of those groups doing what it can for the area. It’s a veteran led disaster response organization. More than 850 volunteers are in North Carolina helping with things like damage assessments, mucking and gutting, chainsaw operations and home repair. So far, more than…

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Carolina Hurricanes’ coach Rod Brind’Amour following season opener: ‘I think we were the better team tonight’

Carolina Hurricanes’ coach Rod Brind’Amour following season opener: ‘I think we were the better team tonight’

Riding with Recruits: Drake Thomas Drake Thomas, Heritage High School linebacker and NC State commit, takes a ride with News and Observer reporter Jonas Pope IV and answers questions about the Wolfpack, his famous name and how close he was to committing to UNC.

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Fans go home unhappy, but not Hurricanes after OT loss

Fans go home unhappy, but not Hurricanes after OT loss

After going through the trouble of a fan vote for their new goal-celebration song, with the recording artist present in the building on opening night, the Carolina Hurricanes came dangerously close to not needing it at all. And as the first 44 shots of the season – not counting the three pucks the Hurricanes banged off the post or crossbar – piled up over 58 minutes, as the New York Islanders took the lead despite…

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Trot Nixon throwing out first pitch for Hurricane Relief

Trot Nixon throwing out first pitch for Hurricane Relief

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (WWAY) Trot Nixon will return to Fenway Field on Friday night as the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees in game one of the ALDS. Nixon, who is from the Cape Fear Region will throw out the first pitch. He will also use the night to try and raise money to help victims of Hurricane Florence. There will be collection jars at all Fenway Park gates…

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Florence, South Carolina shooting: Suspect bragged of marksmanship; 2 officers released from hospital

Florence, South Carolina shooting: Suspect bragged of marksmanship; 2 officers released from hospital

FLORENCE, S.C. — A Vietnam veteran who bragged online about maintaining his target-shooting skills is being held on charges that he shot seven law enforcement officers, killing one when deputies tried to serve a search warrant at his home. Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App Authorities said 74-year-old Frederick Hopkins opened fire on the deputies from inside the home and held children hostage while shooting long-range at other officers…

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Congressional leaders weigh in on Hurricane Florence recovery

Congressional leaders weigh in on Hurricane Florence recovery

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer brought leaders on the local and national level together Thursday morning at Leland Town Hall. Rouzer was joined by representatives from FEMA and HUD, plus Congressman Steve Scalise, Majority Whip. Leaders from five major counties that were hit by Hurricane Florence came out the the roundtable. Congressman David Rouzer wanted to give these leaders the chance to express the needs and questions each of their counties want…

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