The Johnston County man's family lives in Salinas, a southern city in Puerto Rico. He says they underestimated the magnitude of the storm and the potential for landslides.
There's a happy update to a story first reported by ABC11 on Tuesday - a GoFundMe set up by a compassionate Raleigh police officer has raised more than $4,100 in just 24 hours for two families in need.
A video of Raleigh police officer Alejandro Tovar getting down to his knees to give a crying 8-year-old a hug is being shared on social media. He didn't stop there - he is helping raise funds to get the family back on its feet.
Democrats hope to bring attention to immigration, sexual assault and Puerto Rico's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Maria through their guest list for President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address.
A Washington D.C.-area shelter teamed up with Southwest Airlines to relocate animals from Puerto Rico who were impacted by Hurricane Maria.
After Hurricane Maria crippled the island of Puerto Rico more than three months ago, 26-year-old Abdiel Santiago made a life-changing decision.