RV business spikes after Hurricane Florence

RV business spikes after Hurricane Florence

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Rex and Sons RV in Wilmington has seen an increase in business after Hurricane Florence. (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Rex and Sons RV in Wilmington has seen an increase in business after Hurricane Florence. Operations Manager Travis Creech says after the storm, their rental RVs and trailers were completely booked. Creech says they have had families in and out, either renting trailers or buying ones to move into…

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Tornado Watch in effect east of Austin

Tornado Watch in effect east of Austin

The weather on Wednesday’s Halloween afternoon is certainly not expected to be a treat. A Tornado Watch is in effect for counties east of Austin until 10 p.m. They include Caldwell, Bastrop, Milam, Lee and Fayette.  A strong cold front will be sweeping through Central Texas early Wednesday evening and with it comes the chance for strong to severe thunderstorms. Additionally, a few tornado sightings can’t be ruled out. Parents of trick-or-treaters need to be alert…

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Tornado Watch Issued For Areas East Of Austin Tonight. Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of The Weather

Tornado Watch Issued For Areas East Of Austin Tonight. Here Are 8 Ways To Stay Ahead Of The Weather

Severe weather is possible in Central Texas for this Halloween night. A tornado watch has been issued for counties east of Austin, including Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee and Fayette counties. To keep you up-to-date, we’ve collated a list of resources to turn to during severe weather. Google Crisis Map Google’s map can alert you to any weather-related warnings or watches in your area, as well as display public shelter locations. National Weather Service Radar And Emergency…

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Tornado watch for southeast Texas counties

Tornado watch for southeast Texas counties

A tornado warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday for the following southeast Texas counties: Anderson Angelina Austin Bastrop Bowie Brazoria Brazos Burleson Caldwell Camp Cass Chambers Cherokee Colorado Falls Fayette Fort Bend Franklin Freestone Galveston Gonzales Gregg Grimes Hardin Harris Harrison Henderson Houston Jasper Jefferson Lavaca Lee Leon Liberty Limestone Madison Marion Milam Montgomery Morris Nacogdoches Newton Orange Panola Polk Red River Robertson Rusk Sabine San Augustine San Jacinto Shelby Smith Titus Trinity Tyler Upshur…

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Tornado warning for 3 southeast Texas counties

Tornado warning for 3 southeast Texas counties

A tornado warning is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday for the following southeast Texas counties: ANDERSON ANGELINA AUSTIN BASTROP BOWIE BRAZORIA BRAZOS BURLESON CALDWELL CAMP CASS CHAMBERS CHEROKEE COLORADO FALLS FAYETTE FORT BEND FRANKLIN FREESTONE GALVESTON GONZALES GREGG GRIMES HARDIN HARRIS HARRISON HENDERSON HOUSTON JASPER JEFFERSONLAVACA LEE LEON LIBERTY LIMESTONE MADISON MARION MILAM MONTGOMERY MORRIS NACOGDOCHES NEWTON ORANGE PANOLA POLK RED RIVER ROBERTSON RUSK SABINE SAN AUGUSTINE SAN JACINTO SHELBY SMITH TITUS TRINITY TYLER UPSHUR VAN…

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Florence damage estimate in NC nearing $17B

Florence damage estimate in NC nearing $17B

By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor Raleigh, N.C. — Hurricane Florence caused an estimated $16.7 billion in damage in North Carolina, up from initial estimates of $13 billion, state officials said Wednesday. The original figure was based on projections from aerial surveys of flood damage, officials said, while the updated figure is based on actual inspections on the ground. Damage to business, housing and agriculture accounts for about 80 percent of the total, according…

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Turkey displaced from Hurricane Florence runs 'afoul' in Fayetteville man's yard

Turkey displaced from Hurricane Florence runs 'afoul' in Fayetteville man's yard

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Halloween is the time where many of us are on the lookout for the gouls and goblins but Robbie Page has been dealing with a pesky poultry-giest that’s been running afoul for weeks now. “You don’t normally see a hen by themselves,” said Page Page says the wild turkey trotted in during Hurricane Florence, likely separated from her flock during the floods. “She’s a survivor,” said Page The turkey took shelter…

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Hurricane Florence damages in North Carolina approach $17 billion

Hurricane Florence damages in North Carolina approach $17 billion

The state now estimates that Hurricane Florence did nearly $17 billion in damage to homes, businesses, farms and governments in North Carolina, and that as much as half of that may not be covered by private insurance or government aid. The state had initially estimated $13 billion in damages as a result of the storm, which made landfall the morning of Sept. 14 and dumped record amounts of rain during a six-day slog across the…

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Accused Florence police killer opts out of preliminary hearing

Accused Florence police killer opts out of preliminary hearing

The man accused of killing two law enforcement officers in Florence County and wounding five others asked to be “excused” from a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning. Fred Hopkins Jr., 74, told Magistrate Mia Weaver of Marlboro County that his rights were violated and he objected to the hearing because it wasn’t held within the 10 days required by law, 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements said. Preliminary hearings are intended to establish probable cause for an…

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Damage From Hurricane Florence Totals $17 Billion

Damage From Hurricane Florence Totals $17 Billion

A new estimate from the Office of State Budget and Management shows that Hurricane Florence caused close to $17 billion in damage when it made landfall in September, up from the original $13 billion estimate. The storm, which saw tropical storm-force winds up to 99 miles per hour in some areas of the state, left hundreds of thousands of people without power. In the six weeks since, more than 130,000 have registered with FEMA for…

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Severe weather (again) causes high school football games to be rescheduled

Severe weather (again) causes high school football games to be rescheduled

In what has turned out to become a recurring theme across the Triangle, several teams have decided to move up their football games a day early because of the threat of severe weather. Storms are expected to make their way across the area, with winds topping out between 35-45 miles per hour. There is a 70 percent chance of rain on Friday. Here is a list of games that have already been rescheduled to Thursday…

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State says Florence caused $17 billion in damage in North Carolina

State says Florence caused $17 billion in damage in North Carolina

Flooding from Hurricane Florence flooded out several homes in Stoney Creek Plantation in Leland. (Photo: Matt Bennett) RALEIGH, NC (Press Release) — The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management has released an updated damage estimate from Hurricane Florence showing that the storm caused nearly $17 billion in damage, up from a previous estimate of $13 billion. The updated figure is based on new data from the North Carolina Department of Insurance and damage…

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Fine dining and hockey? Carolina Hurricanes embrace the foodie era with chef series.

Fine dining and hockey? Carolina Hurricanes embrace the foodie era with chef series.

The food at Carolina Hurricanes games already surpasses the nacho and corndog expectations for concessions. Hello, prime rib sandwich carved to order. But this is a new level. This season, the Hurricanes will host a monthly chef series during six home games, appealing to the intersection of foodies and hockey fans. Dubbed the All Star Chef Series, the dinners have drawn some of North Carolina’s top culinary talent, including James Beard nominees and owners of…

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