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Over the coming days and weeks we are going to see a tremendous need for support. More than 170 blood drives have been forced to cancel through this week due to Hurricane Florence, resulting in more than 4,600 uncollected blood and platelet donations.
As the waters from Hurricane Florence recede, a new health and environment threat may emerge across Eastern North Carolina.
A relief effort at First Baptist Church in Kinston has been ongoing on since Hurricane Florence ravaged the region last week.
A team which earned its wings courtesy of Hurricane Matthew is primed to help local victims of Hurricane Florence.
Help us make sure that we've listed all the ways, and the organizations responsible, we can help our neighbors as we begin the recovery phase of Hurricane Florence. Based on your feedback, we've been compiling some resources for our area. It's quite possible that we've missed some things. Please visit www.neusenews.com/wecare.
Today beginning at 10:00 AM there will be a collection point at the market for new or gently used toys, books and games to be given to the children at the LCC shelter for flood victims.
It might've seemed trivial to cover a volleyball game this week, but it brought a bit of normalcy.
North Carolina is the second largest producer of hogs in the United States, with more than two million pigs in Duplin County alone. According to the North Carolina Pork Council, hogs are a $2.9 billion industry in the state, accounting for 46,000 jobs.
With a run of 34 straight points, Arendell Parrott shrugged off an early deficit to defeat Southampton Academy 42-22 Friday on the road.
UPDATED: As of 8:31 PM on Friday, September 21st the Neuse River at Kinston, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, has crested at 25.8 feet, which is a Major Flood. This is now the third highest crest at the Neuse River at Kinston’s history and the second Major Flood in 23 months.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be insurance tents set up for those who need to contact providers.
Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office Major Ryan Dawson and Lenoir County’s Public Information Officer Bryan Hanks gave updates on road closures as of 3:23 PM on Thursday, September 20th.
LIVE from the Hwy 258 South closure at Hardee's and Hampton Inn. Also some other important updates.
For the third time in 19 years, a hurricane has hit Jones County, but Florence brought elements other storms didn’t, making the process tougher.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Jones County Manager Franky Howard and Jones County Commissioner Chairman Mike Haddock were on hand to discuss the effects of Hurricane Florence on their communities.
While all eyes have been focused on New Bern as it felt the brunt of the storm early on, there is another Craven County town that is anxious to see what the lingering effects of Hurricane Florence will be.
The American Red Cross and Lenoir County SPCA seek donations for those at the LCC shelter.
The Trent River has hit historic levels in Jones County with the crest of 21.75 feet, the second highest on record.
Bethel Christian served meals to hundreds at Southeast Elementary Monday with intentions to do the same Tuesday morning.
"Our citizens have been hit hard. It's going to take a long time to recover from this."
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