Hurricane Matthew didn't discriminate in its destruction and Smithfield Councilman Perry Harris was one of those affected. His warehouse wholesale business was flooded but family, friends and the community turned out to help.
In Johnston County, the Neuse River at Smithfield exceeded its 15-foot flood stage Tuesday and continued to rise, reaching nearly 25 feet Wednesday afternoon. At 23 feet, the river flooded Hospital and Buffalo roads and cut off the town water trea
Hurricane Matthew flooded the Johnston County Boys & Girls club in Selma and staff and volunteers were working to salvage supplies and furniture while cleaning up.
Hurricane Matthew flooding caused a complete collapse of Smith Road in Johnston County and several partial washouts of the road. A vehicle remained stranded in the rubble more than a week after the storm.
Hurricane Matthew pushed the Neuse River over its banks in record levels onto West Market Street in downtown Smithfield, N.C. Monday morning, Oct. 10, 2016.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory warns that more flooding and danger is yet to come as a result of Hurricane Matthew's impact on the state. McCrory briefed reporters Sunday morning in Raleigh.
Deep water causes dangerous driving conditions on Highway 50 near I-95 in downtown Benson, N.C. as heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew dumped several inches in the area. Warning: Do not drive on flooded roads.
West Johnston High School graduate Deandre Blevins talks about the East squad's 20-3 win Wednesday night in the annual N.C. Coaches Association All-Star Football Game played at Jamieson Stadium in Greensboro on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.
Pedro Segundo, a Corinth Holders High School grad and Appalachian State University recruit, talks about his game-winning goal and MVP award in the N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Boys Soccer Game. The East won 2-1 at Macpherson Stadium
East girls soccer All-Stars Nicole Guerrero of Clayton High School (at left) and Amanda Eckard of Corinth Holders High School (at right) talk about their squad’s 2-1 win Tuesday night in the annual N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game