Today on the NC Coast
After devastating NC coast, Florence heads to the mountains
New Bern man and his kitten, "Survivor," among those boated to safety
Source: News & Observer
Storm weakens but is still predicted to cause widespread flooding and power outages in NC
"Price gouging" laws don't protect you during a crisis. They cause shortages.
All the pumps had bags over them and a sign let me know that there was no gas to be had. But why? In basic supply and demand economics, if there is huge demand, won't prices go up to prevent shortages and also to send a signal to suppliers that more gas is needed urgently? Yes, but we do not operate under basic economics during a crisis.
Gov. Cooper: 'Forecast puts North Carolina in the bullseye of Hurricane Florence'
Source: Associated Press
The Carolina coast begins to prepare for historic storm
Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency, tells residents, 'Get ready now'
Source: WRAL
ECU cancels classes ahead of storm
Source: Reflector
What happens to NC’s wild horses when a major hurricane like Florence hits?
Source: News & Observer
FEMA stages relief supplies at Fort Bragg
Source: Fayetteville Observer
Eastern NC residents prepare for storm (photos)
Source: Jacksonville Daily News
"Further strengthening is anticipated and Florence is expected to be an extremely dangerous major hurricane through Thursday.”
- the National Hurricane Center
What is your plan for Hurricane Florence?
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“Hurricane Florence is still on track to make landfall in North Carolina
on Thursday as a Category 4 — becoming the strongest hurricane to ever
make landfall north of South Carolina.”
- Eric Holthaus, meteorologist
CBS reports from Wilmington area on Florence
Source: CBS
Eastern NC schools perform well compared to other regions in new state report
As hurricane season begins, NC could face wet weekend
Nuisance or farming as usual? N.C. hog operations continue to spur controversy
Decision By Gov Cooper To Reject Oil Drilling Off Coast Leads To Debate
