The National Hurricane Center considers a Category 3 and above to be a major storm because of the potential for destructive damage and loss of life.
Governor Roy Cooper said in a press release Tuesday that two more deaths have been confirmed as a result of Hurricane Florence, making the death toll 39 in North Carolina.
The American flag that once sat on top of the Frying Pan Tower has been auctioned off to help the victims of Hurricane Florence.
Dogs that escaped the fury of Florence are ready for fur-ever homes.
"It's unusual for swans to (form) groups of three, so this is definitely a special bond," Carolina Waterfowl Rescue director Jennifer Gordon said.
A North Carolina woman was arrested after trying to save pets during Hurricane Florence.
