Sam Bermas-Dawes

Workers set up an automated display warning drivers on NC211 of the power outage in the area and how to approach the upcoming intersections in Southern Pines, N.C., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

Small businesses in Moore County aim to bounce back after power outage

Sam Bermas-Dawes

The shootings at a Moore County substation had cut power to 45,000 customers, as well as schools, businesses and a hospital.

Mike Fullmer excavates sand from in front of homes in Nags Head, North Carolina on March 24, 2022. Homeowners contract companies to remove sand that has blown onto their properties and covered roads, parking area, and yards. The sand that is dredged from out in the ocean for beach nourishment is finer than the sand typically found on the beach so it blows around more and is easily displaced. Fullmer says this is the 23rd job he has worked so far this year.

Environment

State awards $20 million in grants to shore up North Carolina beaches against storm damage

Sam Bermas-Dawes

Shorelines protect coastal communities from storm surge and flooding, but some in North Carolina are in need of repair.

Olin Brimberry chops wood while attempting to clear Granville Street in Raleigh Saturday morning October 1, 2022.

News

After avoiding large-scale damage from Ian, NC lends support to Florida

Sam Bermas-Dawes

Ian brought heavy rain and wind to North Carolina over the course of a few days, but the storm destroyed or caused major damage to less than 50 homes in the state.