We all vividly remember the devestating effects that Hurricane Matthew had on our state last fall. According to Governor Cooper, more than 82,000 residences have registered for FEMA relief following the severe flooding and damage caused by the storm. Today, Governor Cooper sent a letter to President Trump and Congress, expressing his dismay that the […]
Your response to our request to help those in need from Hurricane Matthew was astonishing. We assisted ABC11 with their Hurricane Relief Food Drive and we collected more than 15 truckloads of food and household items. Additionally, more than $130,000 was raised. If you missed the Food Drive, which ended at 7 p.m., you can still […]
If you are in need of help here are several good resources for food and donations.
Nine days after Hurricane Matthews struck North Carolina, the storm continues to wreak havoc on North Carolina with 19 people dead, 3,800 living in shelters and nearly 150,000 people without power. Sections of I-95 are still shutdown, especially in the southbound lane. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! More flooding is expected in Edgecombe, Pitt, […]
If you are looking to help in the recovery efforts around the Carolinas here are a few good resources:
Duke Energy has been working around the clock, however, with numbers so high a long wait is inevitable. Here's how we can make the best of our time without dying from cabin fever!
Hurricane Matthew left us with road closings, power outages and more… including school closing for today as NC works to get back on track after the tremendous storm. Here’s a list of the public school closings: Cardinal Charter Academy Closed on Monday, October 10 Clinton City Schools Closed on Monday, October 10 Cumberland Co […]
After Hurricane Matthew made its way through the Atlantic and up the east coast, hundreds were reported dead in Haiti, 10 in North Carolina, six in Florida, four in Georgia and one in South Carolina, according to ABC11. Pictures: The Aftermath Of What Hurricane Matthew Did To North Carolina Naturally, many will want to help. […]
Take a look at the damage that Hurricane Matthew did to our state. Read More: Duke Energy Power Outage Updates In NC https://twitter.com/Matthew8News/status/785253297645031425 Follow Karen Clark on Social Media Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark
As of Monday morning Duke Energy reported some 330,000 power outages – that’s down from 1 million right after Hurricane Matthew. Click below to see the latest outage MAP. http://outagemap.duke-energy.com/ncsc/default.html To report an OUTAGE. https://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/outages.asp https://www.duke-energy.com/north-carolina/products/lighting/request-light-repair.asp
What should we be thinking about if we are impacted by a natural disaster? As we watch the remnants of Hurricane Matthew swirl off the Atlantic Coast, I was thinking of those who were impacted by Katrina, and Sandy, and other events that have impacted great numbers of people in our country. Thankfully, Matthew does not […]
Was this Fox News anchor keeping it a little TOO real when he warned people about Hurricane Matthew? Shep Smith told viewers that they could die based on the location of the storm. He went on to say that their kids could die too. https://twitter.com/geomontgo/status/784162632739815424 Follow Karen Clark on Social Media […]
