Hurricane Joaquin

The Walters Dam on the Pigeon River in Waterville.

North Carolina Avoids Dam Failure This Time Around

Fourteen dams failed in South Carolina as a result of heavy storms in the region. North Carolina escaped that fate this time around.Bridget Munger of the…

Environment

Rainstorms Wipe Out Drought Conditions, Refill NC Reservoirs

Rebecca Martinez

Reservoirs are full and over-flowering after North Carolina received 15-inches of rain in the past week.State Climatologist Ryan Boyles says that's about…

Kelly Holden stands in front of his truck a few days after rain and flood waters damaged some of the fruit and vegetable crops on his 250 acres of land. His family has been farming in Brunwisck County since the 1750s.

Environment

Farmers Assess Damage Following Storms

Jeff Tiberii

Farmers across eastern North Carolina are assessing crop damage following heavy rains and flooding. Some growers have lost entire fields while others will…

Governor Pat McCrory addressed a gaggle of local officials and media on Tuesday in Brunswick County. He says the main focus now is determining how to best help farmers in the eastern region of the state effected by weekend storms.

Environment

Government Considers Options To Help Farmers After Flooding Damages Crops

Jeff Tiberii

Many farmers in eastern North Carolina continue to assess crop damage following weekend storms. Flooded fields are expected to result in depleted peanut,…

The Ocracoke Lighthouse in Hyde County was built almost 200 years ago. It's a popular destination for visitors of the island and remains one of the oldest operating lighthouses in the United States.

Environment

Flooding Cuts Off Access To Ocracoke

Jeff Tiberii

Along the North Carolina coast, Hyde County remained under a state of emergency Monday evening with rain expected to continue through the night.About…

Environment

North Carolina Inundated By Storms

Rebecca Martinez

Several storms, including Hurricane Joaquin, have brought heavy rains, strong winds, and high tides to North Carolina. It's causing flooding, saturated…

Arts & Culture

Gibson Brothers Host IBMA Awards, Earls of Leicester Clean Up

Eric Hodge

The story weather didn't stop the party at the International Bluegrass Music Association festivities in Raleigh last night. The IBMA Awards show went on…

Photo: Gov. Pat McCrory spoke at the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center about preparation for Hurricane Joaquin.

News

North Carolina Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Joaquin

Jorge Valencia

Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency on Thursday morning as weather forecasters eyed the path of a large hurricane that may strike the Carolinas…