September 21, 2018 North Carolina dam at retired power plant breaches, may release coal ash into river A dam breach at a retired North Carolina coal-fired power plant Friday may have allowed coal ash to flow into the Cape Fear River, Duke Energy officials said.
September 21, 2018 UNC Charlotte offers space for white students, staff to 'work toward white consciousness' The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is offering “a space for white students” on campus “to assist in their understanding of Whiteness.”
September 20, 2018 Hurricane Florence volunteers suit up for helicopter rescues in ravaged North Carolina As a new work day begins, helicopter search and rescue technician Trey Young walks into the North Carolina National Guard Base in Raleigh armed in a black flight suit adorned with colorful patches, eager to help with post-Hurricane Florence air rescue missions.
September 20, 2018 Butterball says Florence won’t affect Thanksgiving turkey supply Butterball Inc., the turkey producer closely associated with Thanksgiving meals, says much of its North Carolina operations have been halted by Florence, the storm that has ravaged the eastern portion of the state this week.
September 19, 2018 Two mental patients drown after Hurricane Florence floodwaters sweep away their medical transport Two women who were being transported between two mental health hospitals drowned when the medical van they were in was swept away in Florence floodwaters in South Carolina, officials said.
September 19, 2018 Lara Trump shares photos of devastating Florence flooding in North Carolina Lara Trump shared photos of the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Florence at her grandmother’s house and her childhood church in North Carolina, urging her social media followers to keep the storm’s victims in their thoughts.
September 19, 2018 Large black bear becomes trapped inside unsuspecting woman's minivan in North Carolina woods A North Carolina woman was shocked Sunday to find a large black bear trapped in her minivan, helplessly thrashing around and tearing up the seats.
September 19, 2018 Trump will survey Florence damage during North Carolina visit Wednesday President Trump will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to survey the impact of Florence, the White House said.
September 18, 2018 Hurricane Florence relief to include beloved BBQ A Missouri-based organization is bringing a North Carolina staple to areas trying to recover from Florence.
September 18, 2018 Michael Jordan donating $2M to Hurricane Florence victims: reports Amid the devastation left behind by Hurricane Florence, former NBA superstar Michael Jordan pledged to donate $2 million to help those impacted by the storm.