POLLOCKSVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Thursday marked the start of the hurricane season. Although it’s just getting started, people in Eastern North Carolina have lots of reminders to plan ahead of a storm. In Jones County, hurricanes have hit them hard in the past. Going forward, they’re getting all their plans ready before the next one […]
NEW BERN, N.C (WNCT) — A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening as officials discuss more about the Croatan National Fire that broke out on April 19. The U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North Carolina said Wednesday evening that the fire remains at 32,400 acres burned with 30% still contained. There were […]
NEW BERN, N.C (WNCT) — Crews are entering the second week of work on the fire that broke out on April 19 in the Croatan National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service – National Forests in North Carolina said the fire remains at 32,400 acres burned with 30% still contained. More smoke was seen in the […]
Editor’s Note: The above video is from Monday’s report. ===== NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Crews entered their seventh day of battling the Croatan National Forest Fire with more smoke expected to return due to drier and warmer conditions. Operations Section Chief Shawn Nagle said more smoke was expected because the area impacted by the […]