HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (WFXB) – Hurricane Matthew wreaked devastation across South Carolina in October, but it also brought great joy. A local newborn photographer says she always sees a surge in births nine months after a major event and she wanted to capture it. Cassie Clayshulte set out to take some pictures of Hurricane mamas. Eight moms, all 8 months pregnant,…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WFXB) – Federal funds for hurricane recovery in North Carolina came in well below what the state requested. North Carolina asked the federal government for more than $900 million to help the Tar Heel State rebuild following Hurricane Matthew last year. Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced they’ve only been granted $6.1 million in relief money, less than 1%…
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WFXB) – The Horry County Board of Education met Monday evening to discuss the damage of Hurricane Matthew and its effect on the school year. As a result of Hurricane Matthew, students missed seven instructional days, while Green Sea-Floyds missed eight, according to district officials. Three make-up days will occur on November 23, January 2nd, and January 13th….
Hurricane Matthew may be long gone — but the aftermath of the storm continues to endanger lives and North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory is asking for help. “I just want to urge all North Carolinians from Ashveille to Charlotte to the Triad all the way down to Raleigh who are you know… I was riding the helicopter and just 15…
MYRTLE BEAHM S.C. (WFXB) – While Hurricane Matthew is long gone, the effects of the storm are still lingering in the Carolinas, and many residents need your help. Most charities prefer monetary donations, but the Red Cross has put out a call for volunteers to help the affected areas in the Carolinas. If you can’t donate money or travel to…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – As Carolina residents recover from Hurricane Matthew, the National Insurance Crime Bureau is working with law enforcement agencies and state officials to warn victims about post-disaster rebuilding scams. the NICB says that after a disaster, contractors will often go door-to-door to offer clean up, construction or repair services and while most are reputable, many are not….
Hurricane Matthew continues to take its toll on the Palmetto State, as almost 300,000 electric customers are still without power and threats of flooding are expected to continue for the next week or so, but officials now have another issue on their hands. Waccamaw River residents say they are used to sightseers when the river floods, but speeding boats are…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – Carolina residents are returning to their homes this week after days without power and the USDA is issuing food safety recommendations to those who may have been affected by Hurricane Matthew. If you’re wondering whether food is safe to eat, when in doubt, throw it out. Once power is off, the refrigerator keeps food at safely…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – Residents and business owners in Myrtle Beach are in full recovery mode this afternoon as they are picking up the pieces that Hurricane Matthew left in its path over the weekend. “I’m going to try to open up by tomorrow morning,” said Claudio Oviedo, owner of McAdoos Beach Bar on Ocean Blvd. “It will be safe…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – As Hurricane Matthew inches its way closer to coastal communities in South Carolina, local businesses are planning their next move. WFXB’s Briana Supardi has more.
