Hurricane Matthew Coverage

Sampson County man, woman rejoice in new houses years after hurricanes destroyed old homes

On Monday, there was finally vindication for two Sampson County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. They now have new places to stay.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

'God moves in mysterious ways': Man, woman move into new homes years after hurricanes

Two Sampson County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence finally have new places to stay.

Years after hurricane damage, Robeson County man sees deal to finally repair home crumble

ReBuild NC has told Derrick Virgil that he has 90 days until they stop paying for where he's living now and he'll have to move back to a home that was badly damaged by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Rebuild NC won't rebuild Robeson County man's home

Years after his Robeson County home suffered significant hurricane damage, Derrick Virgil was disappointed to learn Rebuild NC won't build him a new home as initially agreed upon.

Lawmakers still not satisfied with pace of hurricane relief

Some progress is being made for families who've waited years to go home after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Progress and frustration: NC homeowners wait to go home after hurricanes Matthew and Florence

For years, thousands of North Carolina residents have waited for ReBuild NC to rebuild their homes damaged by hurricanes.

After 6 years in FEMA trailers, hotels, some see hope to rebuild after NC hurricanes

For years, several North Carolina residents have waited for ReBuild NC to rebuild their homes damaged by hurricanes.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/ documentary producer

State adds new leader at agency in charge of hurricane help

A shakeup in leadership at the state agency in charge of helping hurricane Florence and Matthew victims get back into their homes.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

'You've failed:' Lawmakers, families question why hurricane relief is taking so long

State lawmakers on Wednesday grilled the leaders of the state's disaster recovery program about why residents who suffered hurricane damage are still waiting for relief.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol bureau chief, and Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

Robeson County rebuilding effort successful while other areas struggle years after Hurricane Matthew, Florence

Records show Robeson County took $9.4 million in grant money after Matthew and repaired or replaced 296 homes, reaching 93% of its target.

WRAL Investigates: While state hurricane recovery for homeowners is stuck in the mud, one county got it right

Hundreds of millions of dollars have poured into North Carolina to help homeowners recover from the one-two punch from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

WRAL Documentary: Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims left behind

Thousands of hurricane victims are still waiting to go home. Many of them are stuck in motels with no access to any of their belongings. All of these North Carolinians signed up for a state program called "ReBuild NC" meant to help low-income homeowners recover from the effects of the storm.

Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims still feel left behind years later

WRAL Documentary investigates why victims of Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence are still waiting to go home.

WRAL Documentary

Prayers answered: Raeford woman overjoyed to see revamped home six years after Hurricane Matthew

Karen McLean received the keys to her new home, thanks to a grant from ReBuild NC.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Raeford woman's long journey to get new home reaches happy ending

Karen McLean is thrilled to see a new home six years after having her life turned upside down by Hurricane Matthew.

In Cumberland County, a reminder how devastating hurricane floods can be

On Pennystone Drive, homeowners are still rebuilding after Hurricane Matthew with the threat of future flooding still to come.

For some Cumberland homeowners, any hurricane forecast brings flashbacks

Hurricane Matthew in 2016 washed across North Carolina, flooding roads, businesses and homes. Paul White, who lives on Pennystone Drive in Cumberland County is among those still waiting to make repairs, even as another hurricane, Ian, threatens heavy rain.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Federal audit questions NC contracts used to help rebuild after Hurricane Matthew, says $2.5 million in funds unaccounted for

The inspector general report said that North Carolina did not follow proper guidelines when obtaining state contracts.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

4 years later: Questions remain over Hurricane Florence relief efforts

On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Florence, state lawmakers are questioning the officials who manage disaster recovery in North Carolina. They say too many survivors are still waiting for help.

On anniversary of Hurricane Florence, state leaders say too many people still waiting for help

On the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Florence, state lawmakers are questioning the officials who manage disaster recovery in North Carolina. They say too many survivors are still waiting for help.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Homeowners wait for long-promised state hurricane relief

It's been three years since Hurricane Florence and five years since Hurricane Matthew - both of which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, damaging or destroying homes and disrupting lives. Those whose homes were most severely damaged are in some cases still rebuilding. Others remain in limbo, waiting for promised assistance from the state.

Mark Hibbs, Coastal Review

Princeville residents rely on strength, loyalty to town 5 years after Hurricane Matthew

This town, the first in America founded by freed enslaved people, became a place to escape. Because in October 2016, the deluge came to Princeville, forcing Jimmy Hilliard out of his house for two months.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Princeville rebuilding, residents rebounding 5 years following Hurricane Matthew

Princeville residents share their memories of living through several historic floods in the town along the Tar River.

Five years later, memories of Hurricane Matthew linger for those who lost their homes

Five years ago on Friday, Hurricane Matthew unleashed its fury on North Carolina. The storm killed 25 people in the state and caused more than a billion dollars in damage in one of the costliest disasters the state has endured.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Impact of Hurricane Matthew still felt in communities across eastern NC

Memories of Hurricane Matthew linger in the minds of people who lost their homes and livelihoods in the 2016 storm.