Archives: 2018

Flooding Still a Problem in The Carolinas

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WCBI) – Florence is long gone, but flooding is a serious concern still in much of the Carolinas. The North Carolina Emergency Management officials reports 4700 people had to be rescued from high waters over the last week, while hundreds more were stranded, and thousands of homes remain inaccessible. In Wilmington, the Cape Fear River crested while Florence…

Rain Returns; Cooler Weather Next Week.

TODAY: Hot, but not quite as hot as yesterday. Highs in the low 90s. A few scattered showers and storms pop up in the afternoon and evening. Chance of rain around 30%. Rain fizzles out after sunset. Lows in the low 70s. WEEKEND: More scattered showers and storms as we go through the weekend. Highs in the upper 80s and low 90s….

Marines rescue senior citizens from Washington fire

A quick-moving fire in Washington could have turned tragic Wednesday when flames raced through a building that’s home to more than 100 seniors. But when the smoke went up, Marines came running. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports. Categories: National, US & World News

Theme, Grand Marshal Announced For ‘Reed’s Tupelo Christmas Parade’

TUPELO, MISS. (WCBI) – The region’s largest Christmas parade announces its Grand Marshal and the theme for the big event. The theme for the 70th annual Reed’s Tupelo Christmas Parade is “A Musical Christmas” and the Grand Marshal is Margaret Anne Murphey. Murphey came to Tupelo more than 70 years ago with her husband, Dr Eugene Murphey.  She helped create…

Sweet Potato Production

VARDAMAN, Miss. (WCBI)- Sweet potato farmers in Vardaman are working from sun up to sun down as harvest season approaches. With over 2,800 acres to dig and less than two months to do it, they are constantly trying to fill customer orders. Alexander Farms is producing between three and four hundred bushels per acre. While that may sound like a…

Baby born after undergoing experimental surgery in the womb

When Geoff and Rachel Finn found out their unborn baby was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, they were told an experimental surgery could give their baby a chance. On Friday, Ivy Finn beat the odds. “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor has their story. Categories: National, US & World News