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NC Dept. of Agriculture offers hotline for farmers affected by storm
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is activating a toll-free hotline for farmers in the event of agricultural damage caused by this weekend’s extensive rainfall. Farmers can call 1-866-645-9403 to connect with resources to help with recovery from flood or wind damage and power outages. “With all the rain anticipated across…
Read MoreGovernor McCrory Urges North Carolinians to Stay Alert; More Flooding Possible Officials Watching Southeastern Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory said while the forecast has improved, portions of North Carolina remain vulnerable to severe flooding. “This storm system isn’t over yet,” Governor McCrory cautioned. “People in low-lying areas and flood-prone regions need to remain on high alert, pay close attention to weather forecasts and follow instructions from local officials.” Between three and…
Read MoreLeland Strategic Planning Meeting Postponed to October 21
BOLIVIA, N.C. — The Brunswick Vision Strategic Planning meeting scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5 at Leland Town Hall has been postponed due to flooding conditions in Brunswick County. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Updates to the Strategic Plan process will be posted at www.brunswickvision.com. Brunswick County is continuing to experience flooding due…
Read MoreMore Rain Predicted; Some Roads Remain Closed; Shelter Open at West Brunswick High School; Voluntary Evacuation Issued
More Rain Predicted (10/3/15 — 8:15 p.m.) Brunswick County is forecast to receive more rain over the next few days, creating the potentiual for more flooding and hazardous conditions. Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service (PDF file). If the link becomes outdated, try this one (the latest briefing can currently…
Read MoreWeather Update from Duke Energy
Distributed by Duke Energy the morning of October 2, 2015: Although Hurricane Joaquin is now forecast to remain well offshore, there is still a significant weather threat to the Carolinas. We continue to anticipate widespread rainfall totals of 4-8” across the Carolinas through Monday morning with some locally higher amounts that could exceed 10” in…
Read MoreFarmers urged to prepare for several days of heavy rain to be followed by possible hurricane conditions
RALEIGH – Farmers across the state are urged to clear drainage ditches, secure signage and loose objects, stock up on fuel and feed to be prepared for days of wet weather that may be followed by hurricane conditions. The state has already seen almost a week of rain that has saturated the ground. If Hurricane…
Read MoreGovernor McCrory Encourages Residents to Be Ready for Possible Flooding
RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to prepare for possible flooding ahead of a variety of weather systems, including Hurricane Joaquin, and is urging all North Carolinians to do the same. “We’ve had a fair amount of rain during the past week and the ground is saturated in many places,” Governor…
Read MoreLane Closures Next Week on U.S. 17/421 (Thomas Rhodes Bridge) over the Cape Fear River
The N.C. Department of Transportation will intermittently close one lane in each direction on the Thomas Rhodes Bridge on U.S. 17 over the Cape Fear River in Wilmington from 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. The closures are necessary for bridge inspectors to perform a one-year warranty inspection…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent Lane Closures on old Oak Island Bridge this week
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will continue intermittent lane closures on the G.V. Barbee Bridge (Old Oak Island Bridge) over the Intracoastal Waterway from Monday September 21-Friday September 25th, 2015. The work will be performed from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day for inspections, weather permitting. The closures are necessary for bridge inspectors…
Read MoreTRAFFIC ALERT: Continued intermittent lane closures on Highway 17 near Shallotte
Due to weather delays, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will continue intermittent lane closures at the intersection of US 17 (Ocean Hwy) & US 17 Business south of Shallotte from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day through Thursday October 15, 2015. The closure is necessary for crews to finish the final paving of the…
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