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Frying Pan Tower Coverage
NC couple becomes first to get married at Frying Pan Tower
A North Carolina couple just had a one-of-a-kind wedding. They exchanged vows at the Frying Pan Tower, an old lighthouse more than 30 miles off the coast.
September 15, 2021 5:24 a.m. EDT
Dorian's winds tear at flag on Frying Pan Tower
Explore.org provides a livestream of the Frying Pan Tower flag, which is 39 miles southeast of Southport, NC, along the state's southern coast.
September 6, 2019 12:26 p.m. EDT
Family finds strength in storm-battered flag
The flag flying atop Frying Pan Tower more than 30 miles into the Atlantic became one of the most iconic images from Hurricane Florence's assault on North Carolina. For the Caruso family in Ohio, the flag's resilience in the face of the storm's continued onslaught reminded them of the valiant fight Kevin Caruso had waged against prostate cancer for four years.
November 8, 2018 6:17 p.m. EST
To Ohio family, flag shredded by Florence symbolizes relative's cancer fight
Sold: Frying Pan Tower flag sells for more than $10,000
The storm-tattered Frying Pan Tower flag made famous during Hurricane Florence sold on ebay Sunday for $10,900, and the funds will go to help storm victims.
Frying Pan Tower flag up for auction with bids topping $2,500
The storm-tattered Frying Pan Tower flag from just off the coast is up for auction.
Going into the weekend, 5 Florence notes
Here are five things to know heading into the weekend.
Friday reveals 'tough situation' Florence left behind
Frying Pan Tower owner sees shredded flag as metaphor
In the heart of hurricane season, the owner of Frying Pan Tower prepared the structure and left about two weeks before Florence hit. The flag flying from a post became a viral sensation during Hurricane Florence.
Viral Frying Pan Tower flag to be donated to American Red Cross
The owner of Frying Pan Tower says his hope is to bring the flag to shore and donate it to the American Red Cross.
September 20, 2018 12:43 p.m. EDT
Frying Pan Tower: Before and after
Winds ravaged Frying Pan Tower throughout the day on Sept. 13, 2018, as Hurricane Florence approached the Carolina coast.
Hurricane Florence coverage: Live cameras along Carolina coast
Florence's impacts are felt across the coast.
NC's Frying Pan Tower faces Hurricane Matthew
May 4, 2018 2:22 p.m. EDT