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September 22, 2018

Florence death toll rises to 43 as floods wreak havoc in Carolinas

The death toll has now risen to 43 dead in the aftermath of former Hurricane Florence, authorities said.

September 21, 2018

GOP lawmaker jokes about Kavanaugh allegation, says Abe Lincoln 'groped' Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Republican Rep. Ralph Norman drew ire Thursday night when he made a joke pertaining to the sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

September 20, 2018

Family of mental health patient who died in Florence floodwaters during medical transport demands answers

The daughter of one of the women who drowned while shackled inside a medical transfer van was overrun by Florence floodwaters demands to know why sheriff’s deputies drove through a flooded road.

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

South Carolina prosecutor facing federal charges over misspent funds

The chief prosecutor for South Carolina's capital city was indicted Tuesday on more than two dozen charges related to the misspending of public funds on trips to foreign countries including the Netherlands and the Galapagos Islands.

September 17, 2018

A weakened Florence continues destructive path to northeast

A weakening Florence is expected to drop at least about 6 inches of rain over parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England over the next few days – raising fears that the heavily saturated waterways in the region will trigger flash floods.

September 17, 2018

Hurricane Florence spurs truck driver to rescue dozens of dogs, cats from floods on school bus

When Hurricane Florence set its sights on the Carolina coast last week, Tony Alsup decided it was time for him to head into the storm zone to help clear out animal shelters in its path.

September 16, 2018

Florence weakens to tropical depression, but flooding threat remains severe

Tropical Storm Florence weakened to a tropical depression early Sunday, but significant portions of North and South Carolina were expected to remain vulnerable to flash flooding and major river flooding, forecasters said.

September 15, 2018

As Florence weakens, live surf cam videos show impact on Carolinas

Tropical Storm Florence was downgraded from a dangerous Category 1 storm Friday, but millions have still been affected. Surf cameras are showing the live impact the storm is having on the Carolinas.

September 15, 2018

Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall 'very soon'; eyewall onshore

Hurricane Florence's eyewall is onshore in North Carolina on Friday and will make landfall 'very soon,' as the Category 1 storm lashed the Carolina coast and appeared ready to cause catastrophic flooding.