Our Local Hurricane Coverage
What will likely become Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to bring 1.75 to 2.5 inches of rain to Columbus starting Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the coastal low pressure system is a rapidly [Read More]
Dumpsters have been dropped off in downtown Whiteville for businesses cleaning up after Hurricane Idalia flooded around half of downtown. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said the green containers are for building materials and non-natural [Read More]
A newly-cleared lot at Lake Waccamaw flooded due to Hurricane Idalia’s heavy rains and a major rainstorm days before, leading to flooding and runoff worries for several homeowners on Waccamaw Shores. When the storm hit [Read More]
Firefighters in Riegelwood expected to be deployed on submerged vehicles and swift water rescue calls during Hurricane Idalia, so when they were dispatched to a report of a submerged truck Thursday, it was no surprise. [Read More]
Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said officials expected some flooding with Hurricane Idalia. “With all the work the city has been doing, there are still going to be situations like tropical systems that bring flooding,” [Read More]
Columbus Charter School will be closed to staff and students Friday due to flooded roadways in the county.
Due to the many road closures occurring across the area, Columbus County Schools will remain in remote instruction for Friday. County schools spokesman Kelly Jones announced the change this afternoon. While water from Hurricane Idalia [Read More]
Hurricane Idalia dropped nearly ten inches of rain on Whiteville last night, with more in some outlying areas. Around 25 area roadways are blocked, including portions of US 701 South near Williams, Pleasant Plains and [Read More]
Thursday trash collections will take place Friday, due to Tropical Storm Idalia. County spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email that Waste Industries and Waste Management will not be operating due to the storm. Customers [Read More]
Southeastern Community College will close at 3 p.,m. today (Aug. 30) and will reopen Friday at 8 a.m. SCC officials announced a short time ago that the school will be closed tomorrow due to anticipated [Read More]
Category Three Hurricane Idalia is coming ashore in Florida this morning, and is forecast to bring more tornadoes and possibly more rain as it crosses Columbus County tonight into Thursday. The National Weather Service increased [Read More]
As city residents scramble to trim trees and cut grass before Hurricane Idalia’s visit, Whiteville officials are asking for yard debris to be kept out of the gutters before the storm. “When we get a [Read More]
As Idalia inches closer to Columbus County, Lake Waccamaw is making preparations. Mayor Matt Wilson declared a state of emergency for the town at noon on Aug. 29. Town Hall will be closed for business [Read More]
Whiteville City Schools will be on a regular schedule Wednesday, and will be closed to students and staff Thursday due to Hurricane Idalia. There will be no after school sporting events. Sporting practices may be [Read More]
Due to the potential arrival of Hurricane Idalia, Columbus County Schools will move to remote instruction for Thursday, Aug. 31. County schools will be on a regular schedule on Wednesday, but there will be no [Read More]
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that the price gouging law is in effect after Gov. Roy Cooper declared a statewide state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia. “Hurricane Idalia is coming – please [Read More]
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