Saxapahaw Businesses Start over After Devastating Flood

Saxapahaw businesses start over after devastating flood

SAXAPAHAW, N.C. (WGHP) -- It’s been a week since Tropical Depression Chantal sent flood waters down the Haw River through Saxapahaw. The storm dropped so much rain that it mirrored what Hurricane Fran brought in the 90s. The storm claimed the lives of five North Carolinians, including two people in Alamance County. The building of two businesses, The Haw River Canoe and Kayak Company and The Paperhand Puppet Intervention, was hit hard. The secon…

'It's hard to watch': Haw River family rebuilding after Tropical Storm Chantal floods their home

Now, just one week later, the family is picking up the pieces. Their house is gutted, and many of their belongings are beyond repair.

Orange County recovers: Community rallies to support victims of Tropical Depression Chantal

More than 100 residential structures were damaged or impacted during Tropical Depression Chantal in Orange County, according to a preliminary assessment released on Saturday.

Chantal signals unusually early start to storm season in North Carolina

Experts say the once-in-a-1,000-year event signals an unusually early and powerful start to the storm season.

The Morning News: Recovering From Chantal, and Preparing for the Future

In today’s news: while the recovery continues from Tropical Depression Chantal, officials start thinking about how to reduce the impact of future storms – but there are numerous obstacles, including the effects of recent Trump-driven federal cuts. Also: Hillsborough and Mebane lift restrictions as they get their water systems back on line; another individual drowns at Jordan Lake; Hillsborough police seek a suspect in a July 4 stabbing incident;…