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Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks vacationers to evacuate as monster storm nears North Carolina
Holly Andrzejewski hadn’t yet welcomed her and her family’s first guests to the Atlantic Inn on Hatteras Island when she had to start rescheduling them, as Hurricane Erin neared North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday and threatened to whip up...

Hurricane Erin Forces Scotty McCreery to Push Back Upcoming North Carolina Concert
Scotty McCreery announced that he has postponed his upcoming concert in Barco, North Carolina due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Erin. The country superstar took to social media on Tuesday morning to share the news with fans, explaining...

Ohio couple killed in North Carolina crash, two children hospitalized
Ohio couple killed in North Carolina crash, two children hospitalized LEADING THE WAY. 5 A.M. YOUR KIDS MIGHT BE SWEATING AGAIN AT THE BUS STOP, BUT RELIEF IS ON THE WAY. GOOD MORNING, I’M MEGAN MITCHELL, STEVEN ALBRITTON WITH KELLY RIPPIN. THANK...

Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks and threatens dangerous rip currents
Holly Andrzejewski hadn’t yet welcomed her and her family’s first guests to the Atlantic Inn on Hatteras Island when she had to start rescheduling them, as Hurricane Erin neared North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday and threatened to whip up...

2 Howard Miller sites set to close in North Carolina
HIGH POINT — Howard Miller has confirmed it will close its two North Carolina facilities, cutting nearly 40 jobs as part of its plan to wind down operations nationwide. The company detailed the closures in a WARN Act notice filed Aug. 13 with the...

Iowa Teen Found in North Carolina; Man Arrested on Felony Charges
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A missing juvenile from Fairfield, Iowa, was found on August 17, 2025, in Reidsville, North Carolina, after investigators say she was lured across state lines through online messaging apps. Fairfield Police contacted the...

High waves, strong rip currents the greatest dangers from Hurricane Erin in eastern North Carolina
With red flags – even some double red flags – flying up and down the coast, an eastern North Carolina weather expect is warning people at the beach not to swim or surf while Hurricane Erin approaches and churns offshore. National Weather Service...

U.S. — Africa Trade Desk Announces Landmark Cotton Export From North Carolina To Mauritius,...
WASHINGTON — August 19, 2025 — In a powerful demonstration of how U.S. agriculture is helping to reshape global supply chains, the U.S.-Africa Trade Desk (USATD) today announced the successful export of 300 tons of premium-grade cotton from North...

Missing child from Fairfield located in North Carolina
Missing child from Fairfield located in North Carolina Updated: 10:56 AM CDT Aug 19, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ A missing juvenile from Iowa was found over the weekend in North Carolina, according to authorities.The Rockingham County (North...

Cities and towns in Southeastern North Carolina issue no swimming advisories due to Hurricane Erin
SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) - Cities and towns around Southeastern North Carolina are issuing no-swimming advisories this week due to Hurricane Erin. The advisories are being issued due to strong rip currents and large swells. Village of Bald Head...

State of Emergency declared in North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Erin
TUESDAY: A CHANCE OF AND THUNDERSTORMS BEFORE 11AM, THEN A CHANCE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2PM. PARTLY WITH A HIGH NEAR 87. NORTHEAST WIND AROUND 8 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION IS 30%. TUESDAY NIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY, WITH A LOW 70. NORTH...

Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Hurricane Erin prompts tropical storm alerts in North Carolina
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera. Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX...

Hurricane Erin weakens to Category 2 as trajectory shifts to North Carolina
Hurricane Erin, which weakened to a Category 2 storm this morning, is continuing its northward path through the Atlantic, with potential impact to the U.S. East Coast. Erin now has maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, but its size and movement...
Mission applies to become only Level I trauma center in Western North Carolina, NCDHHS document shows
by ANDREW R. JONES Mission Hospital has applied to become a Level I trauma center, the highest designation a health care facility can receive for caring for severely injured patients, according to a state health department document obtained by...
As Hurricane Erin Nears U.S. Coast, North Carolina To See Life-Threatening Waves & Storm Surge
AccuWeather Experts Urge Coastal Residents to Heed Evacuation Orders as Dangerous Conditions are Expected to Make Roads Impassable As Hurricane Erin tracks toward the U.S. and Bermuda, AccuWeather hurricane experts are sounding the alarm for...

2025 MBA To Watch: Uriah Ford, North Carolina (Kenan-Flagler)
“Passionate about healthcare, driven by impact, lifelong learner and always up for a challenge.” Hometown: Henderson, North Carolina Fun fact about yourself: I will try any food you put in front of me! Undergraduate School and Degree: University...

Hurricane Erin tracker: Category 2 storm prompts evacuations for North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Hurricane Erin – The Fifth Named Storm Map/ABC News (NEW YORK) — Hurricane Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, has prompted a tropical storm watch for North Carolina’s Outer Banks and is expected to bring dangerous waves and rip currents to beaches...

Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents

North Carolina prepares for Hurricane Erin as evacuations ordered on Outer Banks
Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr., Secretary | North Carolina Department of Public Safety Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr., Secretary | North Carolina Department of Public Safety State emergency management officials in North Carolina are preparing for the possible...
Hurricane Erin An East Coast Wave Danger; Storm Surge, Tropical Storm Watches In North Carolina
Hurricane Erin is forecast to grow in size, and that will generate dangerous high surf and rip currents along the entire Eastern Seaboard. It also could push tropical storm winds and surge flooding into parts of North Carolina and the Virginia...