12-foot alligator lunging at cars on NC road removed with unusual tactic, photos show
A large alligator was found lying across a North Carolina highway in the dark, and Brunswick County sheriff's deputies took the unusual step of calling firefighters when all else failed ... > react
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NCDOT: 1 dead, another injured following 4-vechicle crash on I-26 near state line
- North Carolina
- I-26 Near Saluda
- source: Bing
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- Sep 18, 2024 09:18am
26The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) said a crash has caused the interstate to shut down near the North Carolina and South Carolina state line. According to officials, I-26 is ... Read More
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80-year-old dies trying to drive through flood waters from historic rainfall
- North Carolina
- Route 17
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 18, 2024 09:11am
17His car quickly became submerged in the water. Officials said a swift water rescue team was called but couldn't find his vehicle. Read More
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80-year-old killed after attempting to drive on flooded Brunswick Co. road
- North Carolina
- Billy Graham Pkwy
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 18, 2024 08:31am
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - An 80-year-old from Southport died Tuesday, Sept. 17, after attempting to drive through a flooded road in Brunswick County, according to the North Carolina State ... Read More
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I-26 east closed in Henderson County due to crash; detour in place
- North Carolina
- Hendersonville
- I-26
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 18, 2024 07:23am
26Interstate 26 east is closed in Henderson County at mile marker 55 due to a wreck. According to a TIMS Alert from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), the incident happened just ... Read More
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Ocean overwash, flash flooding on Outer Banks from coastal storm
- North Carolina
- Rodanthe
- NC-12
- source: Bing
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- Sep 18, 2024 05:30am
Outer Banks communities saw significant impacts from a coastal storm Tuesday, with more than 15 inches of rain falling in Corolla and other areas getting more than six inches as flash floods reigned ... Read More
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Warren County highway honors former Congresswoman Eva Clayton
- North Carolina
- I-85
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Sep 18, 2024 05:21am
85A section of Interstate 85 in Warren County has been named in honor of former Congresswoman Eva Clayton. Read More
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Video: North Carolina deputy crashes into parked cars fter swerving off the road
- North Carolina
- Billy Graham Pkwy
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Sep 18, 2024 04:56am
The driver of the sheriff's vehicle, a Dodge Durango, was identified as 23-year-old Jarrett Carl Isaac. Troopers said the maneuver caused the deputy to lose control of the vehicle, crossing the center ... Read More
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Traffic Disruption Continues After 'Historic Rains' Swamp North Carolina
- North Carolina
- Route 17
- source: Bing
- 0 view
- Sep 18, 2024 04:20am
17Roads remained closed as floodwater lingered in parts of North Carolina, after historic rains inundated the area on Monday, 16.Video shared by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday ... Read More
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North Carolina inundated by 'firehose' from tropical storm
- North Carolina
- NC-209
- source: Bing
- 5 views
- Sep 18, 2024 00:25am
The storm that left homes flooded, cars submerged and schools closed Tuesday in parts of North Carolina wasn't really a surprise to scientists who have long said that such rainfalls are one ... Read More
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Coastal Residents in North Carolina Reeling After Catastrophic Flooding
- North Carolina
- NC-772
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Sep 17, 2024 7:29pm
Over a foot-and-a-half of rain fell in a matter of hours in Carolina Beach, NC, overwhelming streets, cars, and houses as much of downtown sunk below multiple feet of water. Read More
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Roy Cooper declares state of emergency for part of North Carolina
- North Carolina
- Ballantyne Commons P
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 17, 2024 5:58pm
Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight has caused significant flooding and impacts to infrastructure in North Carolina. On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency for Bladen, Brunswick, ... Read More
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NWS confirms EF-0 tornado in Carteret County
- North Carolina
- W Carteret St
- source: Bing
- 1 view
- Sep 17, 2024 5:37pm
The EF-0 tornado touched down , with maximum estimated winds of 60 MPH. The tornado's width was around 60 yards, with the path traveling 0.35 miles. The Cape Carteret tornado is now the 30th tornado ... Read More
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North Carolina inundated by 'firehose' from tropical storm
- North Carolina
- NC-403
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Sep 17, 2024 5:25pm
The storm that left homes flooded, cars submerged and schools closed Tuesday in parts of North Carolina wasn't really a surprise to scientists who have long said that such rainfalls are one ... Read More
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Roads, houses and cars flooded during storms in Kure Beach
- North Carolina
- Plymouth
- source: Bing / Greenville-N.bern-Washngtn WIT
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- Sep 17, 2024 4:02pm
The coast of North Carolina was hit by storms on Monday, which means communities spent Tuesday cleaning up.Roads and driveways flooded during the storm on Plymouth Street in Kure Beach. Fritz ... Read More
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Governor declares state of emergency in parts of southeastern NC
- North Carolina
- NC-20
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Sep 17, 2024 3:52pm
Following Monday's storm and catastrophic flooding to multiple areas in southeastern North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency ... Read More
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Flash flood warning issued for 5 central NC counties Tuesday evening; up to 5 inches of rain possible
- North Carolina
- NC-39
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Sep 17, 2024 3:37pm
When the warning was issued, thunderstorms were producing heavy rain across a stretch of central North Carolina, officials said. Read More
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North Carolina tropical system bringing threat for flooding to the Piedmont Triad
- North Carolina
- 1-40
- source: Bing
- 2 views
- Sep 17, 2024 3:15pm
ALSO, HEAVY RAIN IS GOING TO REALLY PICK UP IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD. NOW, IF YOU'RE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND FOOTHILLS OF FAR NORTH WESTERN AREAS, NOT AS MUCH OF AN IMPACT FROM THIS STORM SYSTEM, YOU'RE ... Read More
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Historic 1,000-year flooding hits North Carolina, NWS reports
- North Carolina
- NC-1164
- source: Bing
- 3 views
- Sep 17, 2024 3:05pm
Potential Cyclone Eight is bringing historic rainfall to the North Carolina coast, according to the National Weather Service . NWS officials reported abnormally heavy rainfall across Carolina Beach, ... Read More
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Wild chase ends on I-77: Meth, cocaine and marijuana found in car
- North Carolina
- Cornelius
- I-77
- source: Bing
- 4 views
- Sep 17, 2024 2:49pm
77A suspect led several police on a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 77 for nearly thirty minutes on Tuesday afternoon. Read More