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…

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…

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…

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…

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 In the wake of Hurricane Florence, I wanted to take a moment to speak to our residents about what we have been through and where we go from here. Many people across the state and nation are still underestimating the impact…

By Alfred Charles, WRAL.com Managing Editor Raleigh, N.C. — Florence is long gone from North Carolina but hot, humid weather has returned to the Triangle. Temperatures are expected to climb to the upper 80s on Tuesday and the air will be very moist, said WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. Temperatures will drop to the upper 60s for the low. “It will still feel like summer and not fall,” she said. “Although fall officially starts Saturday.” Many…