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MOREHEAD CITY – State officials today advise the public to avoid swimming in all coastal waters statewide due to high rainfall and flooding from recent storms that may have led to excessive bacteria in the water. “Waters impacted by these storms can contain elevated levels of bacteria that can make people sick,” said J.D. Potts, manager of the N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program. “Floodwaters and stormwater runoff can contain pollutants such as waste from septic…
There are a number of ways you can get updates on road flooding in and near Brunswick County: Facebook: Leland NC Traffic Reports Facebook Group(established by concerned citizens) Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services Twitter: Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Brunswick County Emergency Services NCDOT Southern Coast Telephone: 511 Information Line
RALEIGH, N.C. — Attorney General Roy Cooper warned consumers Friday to be on the lookout for scams that could follow severe weather in North Carolina. “Shameless scammers follow storms and prey on those who are trying to recover from the damage,” Cooper said. “Avoid problems from the start by learning the warning signs for storm scams.” The majority of North Carolina contractors, tree removal companies and car repair shops are reputable businesses, and many local…
RALEIGH — Because of the state’s declaration of a state of emergency for all of North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2015, due to potential life-threatening flooding, Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin has issued a bulletin to insurance companies regarding prescription medicines. Under the authority of NCGS 58-3-228, Goodwin has advised all insurance companies, State Teachers and Employees Health Plan, and other entities licensed by the Department of Insurance that provide health benefit plans covering prescription drugs…
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 the state this weekend, the probability of agricultural damage is very real,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We are ready…