With floodwater from Hurricane Matthew continuing to rise, the N.C. Department of Transportation has closed U.S. 70 in both directions in Kinston. Detour routes are set for east and westbound traffic.
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Governor Pat McCrory this evening received an additional federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Greene, Harnett and Sampson counties recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
Governor Pat McCrory this evening received an additional federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Greene, Harnett and Sampson counties recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
“I appreciate the federal government answering my call
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to avoid US301 and I-95 if at all possible in Robeson County.
A roadway washout caused by Hurricane Matthew on I-95 south of Benson near the Johnston-Harnett County line will require a traffic shift on Thursday morning, Oct. 13.
Governor Pat McCrory joined state and local officials today to visit areas in Robeson County affected by flooding from Hurricane Matthew. The governor offered continued support to first responders, disaster relief workers, neighbors and volunteers working to assist victims of the storm.
Hurricane Matthew’s severe flooding across central and eastern North Carolina has affected water quality and availability in certain eastern North Carolina public water systems.
Governor Pat McCrory this evening received a federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Bertie, Johnston, Wayne and Wilson counties recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
Governor Pat McCrory has activated the Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund to support long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Matthew.
Governor Pat McCrory emphasized today that the ongoing life-threatening flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew is expected to continue impacting eastern and central North Carolina into the week.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has updated the I-95 detour for motorists traveling south. With this in mind, both north and southbound lanes of I-95 have been closed between Exit 13 and Exit 56 due to flooding conditions.
On Monday, October 10th at approximately 8:08 p.m., two members of the Robeson County Sheriff’s office accompanied by a sergeant with the State Highway Patrol were conducting search and rescue operations in Lumberton. Preliminary information shows while traveling on a flooded p
The State Highway Patrol has released the name of the sergeant involved in the Monday evening shooting in Lumberton, N.C.
Governor Pat McCrory provided an update on the impact of Hurricane Matthew and discussed how the state is well prepared to respond to the storm's devastation.