Red Cross

While temperatures and fuel prices continue to rise this summer, the American Red Cross reports that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals. Full story...

Heavy flooding has devastated parts of the midwest. The cape fear chapter for the American Red Cross is one of the organizations on tap to help with relief efforts. Full story...

Every time our region suffers a fire, hurricane or other disaster, the Red Cross is on the way. This year the Cape Fear chapter celebrates a milestone: its one-hundredth anniversary. From disaster relief, to blood donations, the local chapter has left its mark. Full story...

The name of the game is giving back to the community. UNCW students are giving blood in a competition that also allows them to show some school pride. Full story...

When a disaster like a fire strikes they jump into action. But the American Red Cross says it is in need of volunteers. Saturday the Cape Fear chapter recruited nearly 20 new volunteers. They attended training sessions, including several courses on mass care and shelter operations. Full story...