Surf City Coverage

Man drowns in pond after allegedly stealing car, leading police on chase

A man drowned after a police chase in Surf City.

More jellyfish, man o' war stings reported at Surf City beaches

Locals and tourists in Surf City are noticing more jellyfish at the beach and more jellyfish stings, WECT reports.

WECT News

Social distancing prevents public from seeing sea turtle releases

Thirty-five sea turtles will be released back into the ocean over the next week and a half. The turtles have been cared for at the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Surf City. Turtle releases from the beach are always very popular, often attended by hundreds of people who enjoy the community celebration. However, with social distancing recommendations team members will release the turtles by boat.​

WATCH: Fire breaks out on Surf City street

Several single-family homes went up in flames when a fire broke out Sunday. (Video courtesy Little Drone Services)

Fire at Surf City complex in Pender County

The photos were taken by a drone as a fire raced through a residential complex in Surf City on Sunday.

Massive fire engulfs several Surf City homes

Firefighters from several different agencies responded Sunday evening to a massive, multi-alarm fire that broke out at a Surf City residential complex in Pender County, authorities said.

Alfred Charles, WRAL.com managing editor

WATCH: Surf City after Hurricane Dorian

Sky 5 flies over Surf City after Hurricane Dorian.

Remains of Surf City shipwreck unearthed by tide

The Town of Surf City announced on their Facebook page remains of the William H Sumner were uncovered near the old Barnacle Bills Pier.

Laws may get another look after refunds were hard to get for renters hit by Hurricane Florence

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission has received more than 100 complaints from renters unable to get a refund or exchange for a vacation rental unavailable due to Hurricane Florence.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Surf City retires swing bridge, opens faster island access

First light on Tuesday brought one last look at the Surf City swing bridge in operation.

New bridge opens, closing book on swing bridge memories for Surf City

A new $53 million bridge replaces the iconic swing bridge to Surf City.

Richard Adkins, WRAL Photojournalist

Topsail Island residents return to find damage, but no catastrophe

Residents of Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach were allowed back onto the barrier island Thursday for the first time since it was battered by Hurricane Florence a week ago.

Kathryn Brown, WRAL anchor/reporter

Hurricane recovery begins for Topsail Island residents

Residents of Topsail Beach, Surf City and North Topsail Beach were allowed back onto the barrier island Thursday for the first time since it was battered by Hurricane Florence a week ago.

Get a look at hurricane damage at Surf City

WRAL News anchor Kathryn Brown and photo journalist Jamie Munden provide a look at damage from Hurricane Florence on Surf City, N.C., in Pender and Onslow counties, on Sept. 20, 2018.

Sky 5: Roof damage evident in aerial view over NC beaches

Sky 5 got a look Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at some beach communities damaged by Hurricane Florence.

Hurricane Florence impacts Surf City

A look at Surf City following Hurricane Florence.

7 hours of video from Surf City as Hurricane Florence approaches

Surf City, NC, is hit with heavy rain, winds and rising surf as Hurricane Florence approaches Thursday, Sept. 13.

Florence's Impact :: Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina on Sept. 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence is the sixth named storm, third hurricane and the first major hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. If Florence continues on its projected path, it is expected to make landfall along the coast as a strong Category 1 storm the morning of Friday, Sept. 14.