Hurricane Florence: 'This One Really Scares Me,' Forecaster Says
The severity of Hurricane Florence is intensifying, triggering hurricane warnings along most of North Carolina's coast and a portion of South Carolina's.
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Hog Farmers Scramble to Drain Waste Pools Ahead Of Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is heading toward a part of North Carolina where pigs far outnumber people. Farmers and environmentalists are worried about the fate of hundreds of open-air manure lagoons.
Despite Mandatory Evacuations, Some Stay On Coast Ahead Of Florence
Local and state government officials have issued mandatory evacuations for coastal residents ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Triad Safety Officials Prepare For Hurricane Florence
North Carolina is readying for the possibility of a direct hit from Hurricane Florence later this week. Safety officials in the Triad are preparing for high winds and heavy rainfall.
North Carolina Bracing For Direct Hit From Hurricane Florence, Cooper Says
North Carolina's governor has urged residents to get prepared for Hurricane Florence as the state braces for a possible direct strike.
Florence Forecast To Become A Major Hurricane; Risk To The East Coast Is Rising
Florence is expected to pick up speed and become a hurricane Saturday night. North and South Carolina have declared states of emergency and are urging residents to prepare for the storm.
Court: Schools May Be Due Hog Giant's Environmental Payments
North Carolina judges are setting up a court battle to decide whether the world's largest pork producer will keep paying for environmental projects as it promised 18 years ago, or if the millions s
The World Of An Oyster: Scientists Are Using Microphones To Spy On Reef Life
Reefs are being rebuilt along U.S. coastlines, which is good for the oyster. But how does it affect other underwater life? Researchers are listening to find out what animals use the reefs and why.
Suspect In Decade-Old Serial Rapes Arrested, With Help Of Genealogy Database
A suspect in the "Ramsey Street Rapist" case in Fayetteville, N.C., was located after a search through a public genealogy database. It's the same process used in the case of the Golden State Killer.
3 North Carolina Confederate Monuments Will Stay In Place, Commission Decides
It also recommends at least one monument to be added to the Capitol grounds that highlights the contributions of the state's African American citizens, and new signage on the existing statues.