North Carolina mules head to Texas to help with recovery efforts

Mountain Mule Packer Ranch uses mules to reach areas impassable with traditional vehicles. KERR COUNTY, Texas — In the aftermath of catastrophic flash flooding that swept through Kerr County in Texas Hill Country, a North Carolina-based disaster...

North Carolina DEQ schedules public hearing on former Alcoa site's water discharge permit

Sam Chan Director of Public Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental QualitySam Chan Director of Public Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of...

North Carolina artists selected for Hub RTP outdoor mural project

Christopher A. Viehbacher President and Chief Executive Officer | BiogenChristopher A. Viehbacher President and Chief Executive Officer | Biogen Artists from North Carolina have been chosen to create outdoor murals at Hub RTP. These artworks are...

North Carolina man drowns July 4 at Hunting Island State Park

A North Carolina man drowned at Hunting Island State Park after being swept away by a rip current along with his four-year-old son. Bystanders rescued the child, but the father was unresponsive and later pronounced dead despite CPR efforts. This...

National Weather Service confirms 4 tornadoes formed in North Carolina during Tropical Storm Chantal

Click here for updates on this story ORLANDO, Florida (WXII) — National Weather Service confirms 4 tornadoes formed in North Carolina during Tropical Storm Chantal The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in...

Cellphone restrictions, internet safety in new North Carolina law

(The Center Square) – For some North Carolina students and school districts, there could be no change. For others, it’ll be “bye bye” to the cellphones. Access to cellphones and wireless devices is within new legislation that is law for the...

Severe flooding in North Carolina after Chantal dumps heavy rain

Officials in central North Carolina rescued dozens of stranded people Sunday night and early Monday after Tropical Depression Chantal dumped up to 10 inches of rain in parts of the state, bringing significant flooding that inundated homes, closed...

North Carolina organizations using experience from Helene to help with Texas flooding

Flood’s toll tops 100 as search for survivors grows more desperate

The weary mayor of Kerrville, Texas, warned residents to expect a “rough week” as chances faded on Monday of finding anyone still alive from catastrophic flooding that killed at least 100 people across central Texas. Ten girls and a counselor were...

North Carolina DEQ schedules public hearing for former Alcoa facility water discharge permit

Sam Chan Director of Public Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental QualitySam Chan Director of Public Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of...

CNN Host Vocally Defended Biden During NC Floods, but Bashed Trump Over Texas' Disaster

This clip is a classic case of liberal media bias. I know CNN is a treasure trove, but this one regarding natural disasters is pure gold. When Hurricane Helene drenched North Carolina, causing massive flooding, Ms. Bash vociferously defended the...

Trump fiddles while Rome burns — and floods

Ho hum…another hot summer day in North Carolina that ended in torrential rain and catastrophic flooding. That was the cap to this past holiday weekend in central North Carolina. An early season tropical storm/depression that seemed initially like...

In Texas, Florida and across the globe, warmer climate makes flooding ‘more unprecedented’

As the Texas flooding death toll reached 95 on Monday — at least 27 of them children — and Tropical Storm Chantal prompted dozens of water rescues in North Carolina, some Floridians were reminded of the disastrous “rain bomb” in 2023 that hit...

2 killed by Tropical Storm Chantal flooding

Deadly flooding struck North Carolina after Tropical Storm Chantal dumped torrential rains. At least two people died when their cars were swept away by rushing floodwaters. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has the latest.

Death toll from Texas floods surpasses 100 as hope fades for finding survivors

A few flood warnings remain in Texas As of early this morning, all flood watches have been dropped for Texas. However, a few flood warnings remain in effect, which are issued when a hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening. Those...

The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and recover – and older adults in rural areas are...

Texas Floods Death Toll Exceeds 100

At least 104 people have died in relation to the catastrophic floods in Texas over the weekend, according to the latest update shared by authorities via NBC News on Monday (July 7). Officials in Kerr County, where President Donald Trump said he's...

After floods, Texas might need Congress’ help

Federal and state officials are still primarily focused on rescue efforts in Texas after this week’s devastating floods, but don’t be surprised if the damage requires a congressional response in the coming months. It may take a few weeks to...

Maysville's town hall, fire station projects focus on sustainability, community needs

MAYSVILLE, Jones County— The Maysville Board of Commissioners announced the awarding of construction bids for two major municipal projects: the renovation of the Maysville Town Hall and the construction of a brand-new Maysville Volunteer Fire...

Craven natural-disaster blame games obscure the steps needed to keep Americans safe

CNN — America’s endless natural-disaster blame game is thwarting answers to life-and-death questions over worsening extreme weather crises. Every time a hurricane, flood or wildfire strikes, political enemies heap knee-jerk blame on their foes –...