Blues visit Hurricanes in matchup of hot teams

Blues visit Hurricanes in matchup of hot teams

The Carolina Hurricanes are enjoying the best of times, but they might have to try to continue that with a revamped lineup. A couple of injuries early in the week leave questions about how the Hurricanes will look when they take on the visiting St. Louis Blues on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C. While the Hurricanes put together a recent special stretch, the Blues can claim to be on an even better run with 13…

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California river floods 2,000 buildings in California

California river floods 2,000 buildings in California

Floodwaters that turned two Northern California communities into islands were expected to begin receding Thursday as a rain-engorged river finally peaked after swamping thousands of homes, businesses and other buildings. The Russian River in the wine country north of San Francisco crested at more than 46 feet (14 meters) Wednesday night, Sonoma County officials said. The river frequently floods in rainy weather but it hadn’t reached that level for 25 years and wasn’t expected to…

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The Latest: Northern California river floods 2,000 buildings

The Latest: Northern California river floods 2,000 buildings

The Latest on winter storms slamming western U.S. states (all times local): 9:30 p.m. A Northern California river that surged over its banks after days of rain has flooded some 2,000 homes, businesses and other buildings. Sonoma County spokeswoman Briana Khan says the Russian River has submerged areas of Guerneville and neighboring Monte Rio, which are described as “islands” because of flooded roads. Sign Up and Save Get six months of free digital access to…

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Floods isolate 2 California towns; storm dumps snow in West

Floods isolate 2 California towns; storm dumps snow in West

Floods isolate 2 California towns; storm dumps snow in West By HAVEN DALEY and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press February 27, 2019 07:22 PM This is what the ‘island’ of Guerneville, California, looks like Guerneville, CA, along the Russian River, is accessible only by boat after the rain-swollen river overflowed on February 27, 2019. By × Guerneville, CA, along the Russian River, is accessible only by boat after the rain-swollen river overflowed on February 27,…

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Florence destroys Pender County farm, help comes from across country

Florence destroys Pender County farm, help comes from across country

A team from Illinois came to Pender County to help one farm recover after Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Kylie Jones/WWAY) BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — The winter is usually a slow time for most farmers, but one Burgaw farmer said this past winter was especially hard. Buron Lanier says the winter season is actually a pretty big feeding season for his cattle. One group from the Midwest is spending the week in Burgaw to help get the farm…

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Pender County begins Hurricane Florence After Action Report

Pender County begins Hurricane Florence After Action Report

Pender County begins Hurricane Florence After Action Report (Photo: WWAY) PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — We told you about New Hanover County reviewing its response to Hurricane Florence, now its Pender County’s turn. Hurricane Florence broke all records, including rainfall, storm surge, flood damage and more. – Advertisement – Pender County’s plan had its strengths and weaknesses when it came to dealing with the aftermath of Florence. County Spokeswoman Tammy Proctor, says that the dedication of…

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Texas Has A Robust Savings Account. Here's How Some Would Like To Spend It.

Texas Has A Robust Savings Account. Here's How Some Would Like To Spend It.

The Texas Economic Stabilization Fund, often called the rainy day fund, is doing well. Really well, actually. By the end of 2021, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects, it will have about $15 billion in it. Lawmakers say the account needs to have a minimum of $7.5 billion to help the state maintain a top credit rating. What should happen to the rest of that money? There are several suggestions. And in the end, some of…

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Hamilton scores twice, Hurricanes rout Kings 6-1

Hamilton scores twice, Hurricanes rout Kings 6-1

Dougie Hamilton had two goals and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-1 Tuesday night. Teuvo Teravainen added a goal and three assists, Micheal Ferland had a goal and an assist and Sebastian Aho and Jaccob Slavin also scored for the Hurricanes. Jordan Staal finished with three assists. The surging Hurricanes won their third straight and finished their February schedule with a 10-3 record, moving into playoff position. Carolina solidified…

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Rebuild NC grants helping restore Robeson County homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew

Rebuild NC grants helping restore Robeson County homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew

By Gilbert Baez, WRAL reporter Lumberton, N.C. — It’s been nearly two-and-a-half years since Hurricane Matthew carved its way through North Carolina, and there are homeowners who are still trying to get back on their feet from that storm. Some residents are getting a hand up with grant money from Rebuild North Carolina, which aims to restore life into the homeowners property. One of those people is Priscilla Jones, who now takes pride while walking into…

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Strong storm pelts Houston area with rain, hail and lightning

Strong storm pelts Houston area with rain, hail and lightning

Soccer fans try to stay dry during a rain delay for the Amilcar Cuyuch, left, puts on a plastic poncho during a rain delay for Houston Dynamo hosts Guastatoya at BBVA Compass Stadium on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 in Houston. less Soccer fans try to stay dry during a rain delay for the Amilcar Cuyuch, left, puts on a plastic poncho during a rain delay for Houston Dynamo hosts Guastatoya at BBVA Compass Stadium on…

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Hurricanes in the running to host a hockey game inside Carter-Finley

Hurricanes in the running to host a hockey game inside Carter-Finley

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tom Dundon told ABC11 that the Carolina Hurricanes have not officially been given the go-ahead to host a hockey game inside Carter-Finley Stadium but there’s good momentum. “We don’t have it yet. We are in the running,” Dundon said. Talk about a game inside the NC State football facility surfaced Tuesday morning when a picture was posted on Twitter with cones in the shape of an ice rink on the stadium…

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From Trailers To Tents: What Happens To Leftover Aid Supplies?

From Trailers To Tents: What Happens To Leftover Aid Supplies?

FEMA is planning to sell off thousands of leftover trailer homes in Texas. The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent the trailers for temporarily homeless families after Hurricane Harvey struck in August 2017. But not all of them were used. Now FEMA is auctioning the leftovers online to the public with a minimum bid of $100 for trailers that range from 1 bedroom units, valued at $57,354, to 3-bedroom units with a value of $70,965. This…

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Grandfather Mountain experiences hurricane-force winds, sets new wind speed record

Grandfather Mountain experiences hurricane-force winds, sets new wind speed record

By WXII Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina — A wind speed record was set this week at Grandfather Mountain after the area experienced hurricane-force winds, WXII reported. The park’s weather recording station at the Mile High Swinging Bridge registered a three-second gust of 124 mph at around midnight Monday, breaking the previous record of 121.3 mph, recorded on Feb. 13. In addition, at around 2 a.m., the station detected a gust of 122.3 mph. In all,…

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'We want to have fun': Carolina Hurricanes captain talks about team's post-game celebrations

'We want to have fun': Carolina Hurricanes captain talks about team's post-game celebrations

RALEIGH (WTVD) — They may be, in Don Cherry’s words, a “bunch of jerks,” but they’re a bunch of entertaining jerks.The “bunch of jerks” comments coming post-game by the Hockey Night in Canada host after the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Feb. 15. The team broke out, what’s now a traditional, victory celebration in front of fans at PNC Arena. But team captain Justin Williams doesn’t see his team as jerks or…

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Cinderella season ends for Hurricanes

Cinderella season ends for Hurricanes

By Mike Considine, Correspondent Published 12:00 am CST, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Sam Houston lived on a knife’s edge in its first two playoff games, but couldn’t continue its balancing act in the third. The Hurricanes (24-13) defeated District 28-5A champion Harlan (24-9) by four points in overtime and state-ranked Austin Crockett (32-6) by a basket to reach the Region IV quarterfinals Feb. 19 at Paul Taylor Field House. That’s where Veterans Memorial (29-6), No. 7…

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