Month: September 2018

Florence makes land at Wrightsville Beach

Hurricane Florence is making landfall in North Carolina, creeping ashore at 6 mph – but bringing winds of 90 mph, a massive storm surge, and a rain system that will soak much of the state and South Carolina for days. Forecasters warn of “life –threatening, catastrophic flash flooding”.

Community

Xavier Aaron Williams and Zared Anthony Matthews arrested

Two arrests have been made and two others are in custody in the fatal shooting on Cowan Road that occurred at about 1:30 a.m. yesterday morning.  The investigation of gunshots fired led to the discovery of one dead male body; found outside the residence by the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety

Florence: Flash 2

St Johns County Emergency Management spokesperson Kelly Wilson issued Historic City News the second Flash Announcement on Hurricane Florence as of 9:30 a.m. today.  The Emergency Operations Center is currently in Level 3 “monitoring” status.

Public Safety

Mayor on hot seat during Tea Party meeting

The Saint Augustine Tea Party adjourned their Tuesday night meeting after an hour-long presentation by Mayor Nancy Shaver.  Almost immediately after her introduction by Chairman Lance Thate, Shaver could tell that there was no need to update the nearly two dozen members and guests in this group on basics like sea-level rise or transportation strategies.

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