Residents went out of their way to ask insurance agents for flood insurance. But, based on FEMA’s maps, they were told ‘you don’t need it.’ Then Florence hit. READ MORE
North Carolina floodplain maps are drawn ‘looking backward.’ These residents are paying the price
The state has blocked the actual test results from out — but we know enough to tell people they definitely should be in the Wilmington-area ocean. READ MORE
NC Coastal Federation finds high levels of bacteria, says coastal waters ‘not safe’ for swimming
For some in the Wilmington area, life was getting back to normal a week after the storm. Elsewhere, the real disaster was just beginning. READ MORE
Carolina Beach got back to work much sooner than neighboring towns and counties — one of its first acts was to approve the new, more expensive, fencing on its Island Greenway project. READ MORE
Carolina Beach approves new fencing option that will cost taxpayers additional $176k
Carolina Beach also fired Michael Cramer, its town manager of five years. Cramer had a contentious history with town council, but Mayor Joe Benson – and others – were tight-lipped about the reasons for his termination. READ MORE
Carolina Beach Town Council fires Town Manager after five years on the job
