Halifax County flooding heightened by water overflow from Hyco Lake in North Carolina

HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — As Halifax County faces another day of major flooding impacts, we're learning more about what caused the floods. The area has been battered by rain, but according to the National Weather Service, the overnight flooding...

A time for empathy as Texas, North Carolina suffer historic floods

As the horrible toll from extreme flash flooding mounted in Texas, another historic flooding episode snuck toward us from the south. Tropical Storm Chantal formed quickly off the coast of the Carolinas over the Fourth of July weekend and, by...

Trump travels to Texas to get a firsthand look at the flood damage

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in...

North Carolina secured privacy of 23andMe customers

JEFF JACKSON SAYS HE’S REACHED A DEAL WITH 23 ANDME TO PROTECT CUSTOMERS GENETIC DATA. JACKSON, ALONGSIDE OTHER ATTORNEYS GENERAL, SUED 23 ANDME AFTER THE COMPANY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. TO PREVENT THAT DATA FROM BEING SOLD OFF. ACCORDING TO THE...

Trump defends Texas flood handling as disaster tests vow to shutter Fema

During a trip on Friday to look at the devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in Texas, Donald Trump claimed that state and federal officials had done an “incredible job”, saying of the disaster that he had “never seen anything like...

‘Next time, we’ll be ready:’ Community resilience hubs take root in Western North Carolina 

Piney Hill Baptist Church, located northeast of Burnsville, N.C., served as a vital hub for this isolated community cut off by the river along U.S. Route 19E. Due to logistical difficulties sourcing fuel for gasoline generators, Footprint Project...

North Carolina governor vetoes ‘mean-spirited’ anti-trans and DEI bills

Democratic governor Josh Stein. (Grant Baldwin/Getty Images) North Carolina Democratic governor Josh Stein has vetoed “mean-spirited” bills targeting trans rights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Stein, who is also pro-choice,...

Trump to tour Texas flood-damaged areas as death toll hits 120

As President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in charge of disaster...

Heavy rain expected in Western North Carolina on Wednesday night

There is an elevated risk Wednesday evening for heavy rain across the Western North Carolina region. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rain is possible from Macon County east, past Statesville. The region faces marginal risk for severe...

‘Flood insurance is not just for coastal or high-risk areas,’ expert says: What homeowners need to know

A drone view shows flooded houses, following torrential rains that unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in San Angelo, Texas, on June 4, 2025, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Patrick Keely | Patrick Keely Via...

5 things to know about flash flooding in North Carolina Thursday; Severe storms in Triad

5 things to know about Thursday's flash flooding risk in North Carolina; more heavy rain likely Heavy rain in severe storm cells may cause life-threatening flash flooding from Mebane, Burlington and Greensboro to Winston-Salem and uptown...

What to do in the event of a flood in Southeastern North Carolina

Deadly Storms Take Aim at North Carolina: 'Prepare Immediately'

More than 5,000 people in North Carolina were given minutes to get to shelter on Wednesday afternoon as dangerous storms moved through the region. A severe thunderstorm warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) warned people in southeastern...

Claims FEMA maps 'underestimated' Texas flood risk as Trump to visit disaster zone for first time

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been accused of potentially underestimating the risk of catastrophic flooding that struck Texas on July 4, leaving at least 120 dead. It comes as Donald Trump is set to head to Texas on Friday to...

Flooding, fires and scientific predictions

Opinion Rain. A lot of rain. A staggering amount of rain. But not an unexpected amount of rain — after all, climate scientists have predicted exactly that would happen, though not exactly where. Rain, and subsequent massive flooding, has had...

ABC News' Trevor Ault shares first responder's call for help before Texas floods tragedy

ABC anchor David Muir has continued to cover the aftermath of last week's devastating floods in Texas, with viewers expressing their sorrow over the tragedy. On Thursday's episode of World News Tonight with David Muir, the journalist disclosed...

Chantal: Death toll climbs to 6 in North Carolina

(The Center Square) – Six deaths are attributed to Chantal, the tropical storm that made landfall in the Carolinas early Sunday morning and produced flooding and tornadoes. Wednesday morning, a body was recovered that is believed to be the second...

Crop loss program offers $16B in aid from Helene, other natural disasters

(The Center Square) – Applications for $16 billion in federal assistance for North Carolina agricultural producers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 are opening this week. Secretary Brooke...

What to do in the event of a flood in Southeastern North Carolina

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Southeastern North Carolina is no stranger to dangerous floods. The National Weather Service (NWS) is offering guidance on how to stay safe during this hurricane season. According to Steven Pfaff with the Wilmington NWS,...

Grand Strand nonprofit sending K9s to Texas for devastating flood recovery

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Nonprofit Joint Task Force K9s is taking a team of four cadaver dogs to Kerr County, Texas, in hopes of helping bring families closure after devastating flooding. The nonprofit, which trains service dogs for Veterans as...