Animal control officers responded to the old Cherry Plaza Shopping Center on Highway 70 Wednesday afternoon after a passerby spotted the crated animal left outdoors. At the time of the discovery, temperatures had plummeted to near 36 degrees, posing a severe risk to the animal's safety.

Officials with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said emergency crews were called to Mayberry Lane in Richlands around 5:30 Sunday evening after a 911 caller reported that two children had fallen into a frozen pond.

Health officials say the aircraft will be a game-changer for rural areas, cutting transport times by more than half compared to ground ambulances. This speed is critical for premature infants and children requiring emergency surgery or specialized care at Maynard Children’s Hospital in Greenville.

If passed, the bill would fundamentally overhaul how the government responds to disasters by creating a single, universal application for survivors to cut through confusing red tape. It also seeks to fast-track financial support for local governments and utility cooperatives to speed up the restoration of power and essential services.

This bipartisan, 22-member panel is tasked with guiding a three-phase transition away from the current system, which has been in place since the late nineties.

The impact is being felt directly in operating rooms from Wilmington to the Outer Banks, where some elective surgeries are being postponed to ensure enough blood remains on hand for trauma emergencies.

While the 2026 midterm elections are still on the horizon, the data suggests that voters are already in a foul mood, largely driven by a cost-of-living crisis that shows no signs of slowing down.

Officials are urging everyone to use this extended window to drive with extreme caution, as precipitation is expected to refreeze on bridges and overpasses throughout the area.

While the sun will be out, a reinforcing shot of cold air is expected to sweep across the coastal plain and Outer Banks, keeping temperatures well below normal and ensuring that any lingering snow or ice stays firmly frozen.

Freezing temperatures across the region have prompted a slow start to the morning.

The rescue began when someone spotted the turtle struggling to keep its head above water and immediately contacted the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles hotline.

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries announced a mandatory closure for both recreational and commercial spotted seatrout harvest starting Friday afternoon.