North Carolina Slowly Recovers in Irene’s WakeHurricane Irene came and went on the eastern United States, but the slow-moving storm has left a lingering mess in some coastal areas.SavePrintKelly McBride Ni9/6/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.