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Morrisville Resident Finds Rabbits Safe After Apartment Fire

Christine Council's pets survived the massive blaze that displaced 70 people.

Dare County Seeks Unincorporated Residents' Input on Resiliency Plan

Survey aims to inform strategy for reducing risks from flooding, hurricanes, and sea-level rise

Major Apartment Fire Breaks Out in Morrisville

Crews battle blaze at Camden Westwood Apartments, 5 treated for smoke-related injuries

Lees Chapel Road Closed Due to Downed Power Lines

Greensboro officials urge motorists to avoid the area.

Explosion Reported at Perdue Feed Mill in North Carolina

Cause of blast at Cofield facility remains under investigation, officials say

Hendersonville to Receive Over $456K for Flood Resilience Projects

Funding will support floodplain restoration and stormwater infrastructure improvements in the city.

I-440 West Closed in Raleigh After Crash Near Glenwood Avenue

North Carolina Department of Transportation reports road closure until around 11:10 PM

Three Empty Train Cars Derail in Wilmington

Incident disrupts traffic but causes no injuries or spills, prompting investigation into cause

Gov. Stein to Announce North Carolina Flood Resiliency Blueprint

Governor to outline state's plan to bolster communities against extreme weather events.

Large Barn Fire Breaks Out in Seagrove

Multiple agencies respond to the scene as investigation into cause continues

Davidson Road Closed Due to Flooding

Motorists advised to seek alternate routes as section of Main Street remains impassable.

Greensboro Reports 6,000-Gallon Wastewater Spill Into South Buffalo Creek

Crews stopped the flow after about two hours using sewer cleaning equipment.

Fire Reported at Concord NC Storage Facility

One person treated for smoke inhalation as firefighters quickly contain blaze

NCDOT to Shut Down US 64 to Remove Wrecked Propane Truck

The highway will be closed starting at 4 a.m. on February 18 to clear the scene of the January 28 crash.

Shallotte Reports Sewage Discharge on Lightwood Lane

Less than 100 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled for under an hour, officials say.

3 Displaced After House Fire on Polaris Road

Winston-Salem firefighters say no injuries reported, cause under investigation

Family of 5 Displaced After Significant House Fire in Cary, NC

Crews from Cary, Morrisville, and Durham battled the blaze on Saturday afternoon.