Hurricane Michael Coverage

Man turns hurricane-damaged trees into outdoor art

Across Panama City, Fla., trees lost limbs and stumps were shattered by Hurricane Michael in 2018. One man is using his artistry to make these reminders of a terrible time into photo-ready landmarks.

Habitat homes offer new beginning for Fayetteville victims of recent hurricanes

Some victims of Hurricanes Matthew, Florence and Michael are finally closer to moving into a new home. Construction is underway at a new Habitat for Humanity community in Fayetteville off Old Bunce Road.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Road Roundup: Work continues to repair flooded roads

The last road closed because of Florence's flooding reopens, but work continues in many areas. Also, the state is considering upgrades for roads in Moore and Wayne counties.

Brian Shrader, WRAL traffic reporter

No more Florence, no more Michael; World Meterological Organization retires hurricane names

North Carolina will never see another Hurricane Florence, another Hurricane Michael.

Chainsaw turns Hurricane Michael debris into work of art in Raleigh neighborhood

When Hurricane Michael felled a large oak tree in Raleigh, the homeowner turned the debris in to art.

Richard Adkins, WRAL Photojournalist

'It's just too much': Florida town grapples with a shutdown after Hurricane Michael

A federal prison here in rural Panhandle lost much of its roof and fence during Hurricane Michael in October. Since then, corrections officers have had to commute there to work, a seven-hour drive, for two-week stints. As of this week, thanks to the partial federal government shutdown, they will be doing it without pay.

Patricia Mazzei, New York Times

Year in review: 12 memorable stories from 2018

A lot happened in 2018. Here's a look at some of the most read local stories each month.

Cooper says shutdown could hinder child welfare, hurricane recovery funding

Gov. Roy Cooper said a federal government shutdown would harm the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program and hurricane recovery efforts.

Claudia Rupcich, WRAL reporter

Cooper warns of government shutdown impacts

Gov. Roy Cooper said a child welfare program and hurricane relief efforts could be hindered by a federal government shutdown.

On the Record: The year of the storms

Brad Johansen speaks with state emergency and aid officials about the major storms of 2018.

Gov. Cooper tours Spring Lake homes damaged by Hurricane Florence

It's been almost three months since hurricanes Florence and Michael caused severe damage to homes across the state. On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper surveyed the damage to homes in Spring Lake.

Salvation Army in need of bell ringers, volunteers in Fayetteville area

An organization that helps so many is now in need of assistance itself. This year, due to Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Major Tim Grider, director of the Salvation Army, says there is a shortage of volunteers to ring the infamous bells.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL reporter

National hotline receives hundreds of fraud reports in the wake of Hurricane Florence

Hundreds of people are calling a national hotline to complain about being scammed as they rebuild after the recent hurricanes.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter

2 NC linemen die in Florida

Two linemen from NC were killed by an alleged intoxicated driver in Florida while working on hurricane recovery.

Family, friends in shock after NC linemen killed by drunken driver in Florida

A man faces several charges including DUI manslaughter after the Florida Highway Patrol says his pickup truck fatally struck three utility workers as they were repairing lines damaged by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

More than 1K people still unaccounted for after Hurricane Michael

CrowdSource Rescue said 1,135 people in Florida have lost contact with friends and family following Hurricane Michael.

James Taylor announces Million Meals challenge for hurricane victims

On Wednesday, it was announced that famous singer, James Taylor, will be partnering with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina to raise money for one million meals for hurricane victims.

Yesenia Jones, WRAL.com intern

'He was there': Months after son's tragic death, couple loses home to Hurricane Michael

A Florida couple is reeling again after Hurricane Michael destroyed their home with them inside - just months after they lost a child to illness.

United State Army Corps Engineers announces more closures after Hurricane Micheal

Vistors at the Rudds Creek Boat Ramp making the best of the flooding.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces more closures

On Monday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Wilmington District at John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir have announced more closures due to rising lake levels caused by Hurricane Michael. The following areas are closed:

Yesenia Jones, WRAL.com intern

Trump in FL for storm damage tour

President Trump arrives in Florida with the First Lady to tour storm damage from Michael.

Trump arrives to tour storm damage

President Trump is arriving in Florida to tour damage from Michael.

More than 100,000 NC residents without power Sunday

Areas in the Triad were hit the hardest by Tropical Storm Michael, but power lines still fell in the Triangle, causing outages for the past several days.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

100,000 NC residents without power Sunday

More than 100,000 residents were without power Sunday.

Fair vendors donate proceeds to hurricane relief

At a time when North Carolina has experienced the worst of times, the State Fair can be an example of the best of times. Some vendors are helping those directly impacted by Hurricanes Florence and Michael by donating proceeds from their profits to storm relief.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter