NC Gov. Josh Stein holds briefing on Hurricane Erin https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/state-of-emergency-declared-in-north-carolina-ahead-of-hurricane-erin/

As Hurricane Erin approaches, surfers still compete in the 63rd East Coast Surfing Championships. More Information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hurricane-erin-affects-63rd-east-coast-surfing-championships/

https://www.wavy.com/news/military/navy/navy-pilot-rescued-after-ejecting-from-jet-off-virginia-coast/

The mandatory evacuation for Ocracoke began at 8 p.m. Sunday for visitors to the island, and it will begin for residents at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The North Carolina Ferry system confirmed Wednesday morning its ferries have carried 2,263 passengers and 1,113 vehicles off the island so far. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/dare-county-issues-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-hurricane-erin/

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is urging people to stay away from the beachfront, as the seashore is under a Tropical Storm Warning due to Hurricane Erin. https://www.wavy.com/weather/severe-weather/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-under-tropical-storm-warning-for-hurricane-erin/

En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 20 de agosto, con WAVY News 10’s Maria Castillo. https://www.wavy.com/en-punto/en-punto-las-noticias-mas-importantes-de-la-semana-del-20-de-agosto/

With high rip currents and wind gusts hitting the East Coast, residents in Rodanthe have already cleared out in anticipation of Hurricane Erin. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/rodanthe-residents-leave-their-homes-in-anticipation-of-hurricane-erin/

City officials held a press conference Wednesday morning to alert the public of their concerns from the Hurricane, as they expect flooding to be an issue. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-preps-for-impacts-from-hurricane-erin/

Crews in Virginia Beach responded to a fire in the Windsor Woods neighborhood Tuesday night. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.

One person was displaced after a fire on Atlantic Avenue Wednesday morning. Crews said the fire originated from a first floor bathroom’s exhaust fan.

The City of Virginia Beach provided an update on preparedness efforts and potential impacts ahead of Hurricane Erin. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-preps-for-impacts-from-hurricane-erin/

A Virginia man convicted of shooting a New Jersey pastor to death outside her home in 2023 was sentenced Monday to life in prison. https://www.wavy.com/news/national/portsmouth-man-sentenced-to-life-for-fatally-shooting-new-jersey-pastor/