Flooding in Conway shows the need for I-73, SC congressman says

Flooding in Conway shows the need for I-73, SC congressman says

Rep. Tom Rice, waiting on a helicopter at Grand Strand Airport on Tuesday morning, said he’d visited shelters and emergency operations centers in Horry, Marion, Dillon and Marlboro counties the past few days. He was planning to take a helicopter tour of Florence, Marion and Dillon counties with a focus on how the agricultural communities are doing. He’s heard loss of corn and cotton has been a major issue, but overall the storm wasn’t as…

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Florence flooding updates: Rivers yet to crest; NC death toll jumps to 25

Florence flooding updates: Rivers yet to crest; NC death toll jumps to 25

Cumberland County is bracing for potentially dangerous flooding Tuesday as the Cape Fear River crests in the morning, with amounts expected to exceed that which were seen during Hurricane Matthew. Downloading the ABC11 app is the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest conditions from Florence. The rainfall that fell Monday night is accumulating in tributaries and flowing into the Little River and authorities are expecting as much as an inch of rain overnight….

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President Trump to visit Carolinas in hurricane’s aftermath

President Trump to visit Carolinas in hurricane’s aftermath

President Donald Trump will visit the storm-ravaged Carolinas Wednesday. A White House spokesman confirmed Tuesday that Trump would travel to North Carolina. However, according to the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, VIP movement is expected Wednesday in the Myrtle Beach area, too. “Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement,” the FAA notice states. A source familiar with the trip’s planning told The State Monday that Trump is set to visit both Carolinas,…

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President Trump could visit Carolinas in hurricane’s aftermath

President Trump could visit Carolinas in hurricane’s aftermath

Speculation is swirling that President Donald Trump may visit the storm-ravaged Carolinas this week. According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s website, VIP movement is expected Wednesday in Myrtle Beach. “Pilots can expect airspace restrictions in conjunction with this VIP movement,” the FAA notice states. A source familiar with the planning told The State Monday that Trump is set to visit North Carolina, then swing through Horry County, stopping in the Conway area. An official with…

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School assessments after Hurricane Florence

School assessments after Hurricane Florence

SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WECT) – Tens of thousands of children across Southeastern North Carolina are out of school in the wake of Hurricane Florence. WECT is compiling information as it comes in from the local school districts on damage assessments and what parents can expect in terms of when students will potentially be able to return to class. This will be updated as more details are made available.  NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS So far, preliminary…

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How to donate supplies and other items to help Florence victims

How to donate supplies and other items to help Florence victims

Eastern North Carolina was hit especially hard during Hurricane Florence. On the coast, many areas are still completely flooded, leaving people without basic necessities. ABC11 Together and the American Red Cross are teaming up on Tuesday, September 18, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a Hurricane Florence Relief Drive.Here are some events and places to bring supplies. “FILL THE TRUCK”Garner Beginning Sept. 20 at 1 p.m., a “Fill The Truck” Florence Relief Effort will…

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How many trees did Florence down in Charlotte? Calls are ‘overwhelming,’ report says

How many trees did Florence down in Charlotte? Calls are ‘overwhelming,’ report says

By Monday afternoon, the City of Charlotte had received nearly 500 requests for workers to come out and deal with downed trees and limbs from Hurricane Florence, according to data released by the city. In a report dated 4 p.m. Monday, city officials said they could not determine how many major streets were blocked because of an “overwhelming volume of emergency tree requests.” Cleanup was well underway on Monday, Charlotte’s first sunny day after the…

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Florence Flooding: When area floodwaters will go away

Florence Flooding: When area floodwaters will go away

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) — Hurricane Florence brought flooding to many parts of North Carolina, and while some area rivers are expected to crest Tuesday or Wednesday, floodwaters should start to recede. But there’s some good news. Big Weather said since we won’t see much more rain and localized flooding should start to recede Tuesday and continue throughout the week. However, that’s not the case for several rivers. Many parts of the Cape Fear River, which…

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Latest: Fayetteville, Lumberton most at risk for flooding as rivers rise

Latest: Fayetteville, Lumberton most at risk for flooding as rivers rise

Florence is out of the Carolinas but left a trail of misery in its wake, killing dozens of people, flooding critical areas and destroying property. Headlines: At least 31 people have been killed in the storm and its aftermath, including 25 in North Carolina. More than 2,600 people and 300 animals have been rescued across the state. The Cape Fear River is expected to crest at 62 feet on Tuesday. Two tornadoes were confirmed Monday…

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4-year-old girl named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence

4-year-old girl named Florence helps victims of Hurricane Florence

CHICAGO, Illinois — A 4-year-old Chicago girl named Florence is trying to help victims of Hurricane Florence. Rain and wind from Florence have left thousands flooded and in need of help in North and South Carolina. That means young Florence Wisniewski – also known as Flo – has been hearing her name over and over in the past few days. Now, she is a force of her own. “I think people want to help and…

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Wrightsville Beach reopens for first time since Hurricane Florence

Wrightsville Beach reopens for first time since Hurricane Florence

Wrightsville Beach reopened for residents, property owners and business owners Tuesday morning. (Source: WECT) WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) – Wrightsville Beach reopened for residents, property owners and business owners Tuesday morning. A long line of vehicles was waiting when reentry began at 9 a.m. Residents were required to have a tax decal posted on their windshield to re-enter Wrightsville Beach. More information on the reentry process can be found below. Copyright 2018 WECT. All rights reserved. 

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Florence live updates from the field Tuesday: Watching the water rise

Florence live updates from the field Tuesday: Watching the water rise

Our reporters and photojournalists are in the field throughout the Carolinas reporting on the effects of Florence. Their Monday reports are here and their Sunday reports are here. You can follow them at https://twitter.com/newsobserver/lists/hurricane-mcclatchy Fayetteville, NC: Rivers still rising 7:35 a.m.: The Cape Fear River in Fayetteville was expected to crest on Tuesday, but another river in Cumberland County had already reached an all-time record. The Cape Fear in Fayetteville reached 58.89 feet as of…

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