FLORENCE AFTERMATH: Updates from the coast

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Channel 9 crews on the coast worked long, exhausting hours to bring live reports as Hurricane Florence slammed the Carolinas.

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As crews made their way back home to Charlotte, they faced the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

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Eyewitness News reporter Dave Faherty stopped in Conway and Marion on his way home from Myrtle Beach and found widespread flooding. Watch the video above to hear how residents are worried water levels could impact their homes.

Eyewitness News reporter Mark Barber was delayed for hours on his way back home due to gas shortages. Watch the video above to hear how power outages are creating longer lines at gas stations.

Eyewitness News reporter Ken Lemon drove through Wilmington on his way home and was reminded that Florence is gone, but the area will feel its impact for years to come. Watch the video above to hear how residents are coping with the devastation.

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