New flood warning system tested in Montgomery County

New flood warning system tested in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — An area hit hard by Harvey is now home to a new flood warning system. Montgomery County officials hope to eventually install it all over the county.  The system uses radars and cameras to track rising water and then sends alerts to first responders and, eventually, residents. “You’ll set a threshold for the water level,” Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack said. Commissioner Noack showed us a test unit installed…

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Tornadoes swirl over South Central Plains

Tornadoes swirl over South Central Plains

Published 6:31 pm CDT, Tuesday, April 30, 2019 DALLAS (AP) — Severe thunderstorms spawned numerous tornadoes across northern Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, downing trees and utility lines and damaging roofs. No injuries have been reported. The National Weather Service issued numerous tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings across the region Tuesday afternoon. In Texas, a tornado caused widespread tree damage and some roof damage in the tiny Red River community of Charlie, about 17 miles northeast of…

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Property tax debate starts in Texas House

Property tax debate starts in Texas House

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The debate over the property tax cap reform bill Senate Bill 2 began with a quick disclaimer and some early heat from Rep. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio). “Small businesses in America are getting taxed out of business, my own commercial property increased 200 percent within a 24-month period,” said Gutierrez to the bill’s sponsor Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock). “When will we have tax relief for small businesses, when will…

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Celebrities and athletes heed Hurricanes’ siren call

Celebrities and athletes heed Hurricanes’ siren call

Carolina Hurricanes RALEIGH N.C. Central basketball coach LeVelle Moton didn’t realize he should have gotten his body prepared for spin class when he was invited to sound the warning siren for the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Moton had the honor before the start of the second period of Game 3 of the first round against the Washington Capitals. The best way he can describe turning the handle was getting started on a brand new…

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The Hurricanes return to Raleigh for Wednesday’s NHL playoff game. Here’s what to know.

The Hurricanes return to Raleigh for Wednesday’s NHL playoff game. Here’s what to know.

Jumping on the Canes bandwagon? Here are some storylines from the season. The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the playoffs after a nine-year absence. If you’ve been away for a while, here are some of the storylines from the season that led to the Canes breaking the drought. By × The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the playoffs after a nine-year absence. If you’ve been away for a while, here are some of the storylines…

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Despite lead, Hurricanes still have yet to adjust to a very different series

Despite lead, Hurricanes still have yet to adjust to a very different series

Hurricanes’ Niederreiter and Pesce on preparation for game 3 against Islanders The Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter and Brett Pesce talk about the keys to Game 3 against the New York Islanders By × The Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter and Brett Pesce talk about the keys to Game 3 against the New York Islanders By RALEIGH You need only to look at the scorelines – a goal scored about every half-hour – to see how different…

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Beto O'Rourke unveils climate plan in Yosemite

Beto O'Rourke unveils climate plan in Yosemite

 Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on April 29, 2019 announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change.  Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on April 29, 2019 announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) –  Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on Monday announced his first major policy initiative, a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change that he says will…

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with the media following the Hurricanes’ practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with the media following the Hurricanes’ practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour talks with the media following the Hurricanes’ practice on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC By April 30, 2019 01:09 PM Brind’Amour addresses injured goalie Petr Mrazek, Andrei Svechnikov’s possible return, and the matchup against the New York Islanders for Game 3

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Wildfire burns forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's 100 Acre Forest

Wildfire burns forest that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh's 100 Acre Forest

ENGLAND — A wildfire has destroyed a large part of the woodland that inspired the children’s series “Winnie-the-Pooh” in southern England. Firefighters were called late on Sunday to the blaze in Ashdown Forest, inspiration for the 100 Acre Wood in A.A. Milne’s stories. Milne had a home just north of Ashdown, and the forest helped set the scene for his stories about loveable bear Pooh and his friends. The fire, which at one point covered…

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New York braces for ‘worst-case’ flooding along Lake Ontario

New York braces for ‘worst-case’ flooding along Lake Ontario

FILE – In this May 2, 2017 file photo, Rob Bauman arranges sandbags along the banks of Lake Ontario on his parents’ property in Greece, N.Y. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Sodus Point, N.Y on Monday where he says the state is preparing for a “worst-case scenario” as water levels again rise along Lake Ontario. Cuomo says flooding from heavy rain and snow melt is “a real possibility,” so the state is providing…

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Wilmington mayor in DC to seek more hurricane relief assistance

Wilmington mayor in DC to seek more hurricane relief assistance

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo is headed to Washington. According to the city, he will be in DC representing the Eastern North Carolina Disaster Recovery & Resiliency Alliance, a bipartisan group of more than 50 regional leaders that came together in the wake of Hurricane Florence to advocate for improved policies and other resources that encourage better hurricane recovery and resiliency. – Advertisement – Saffo was reportedly asked to help lead a three-day…

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Cause of wildfire in NC’s Linville Gorge confirmed as crews contain blaze to 3 acres

Cause of wildfire in NC’s Linville Gorge confirmed as crews contain blaze to 3 acres

U.S. Forest Service map Fire crews have gotten the wildfire in North Carolina’s Linville Gorge Wilderness Area under control, the U.S. Forest Service announced Tuesday. The blaze, discovered Sunday afternoon, scorched more than five acres along Brushy Ridge before a “hotshot crew” of 52 firefighters used a fire line to stop the spread, forest service officials said on Facebook Tuesday. “The final containment area of the fire is 3 acres,” the post said. “Today, fire…

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Wildfire rages deep inside NC’s Linville Gorge. Cause is found at abandoned campsite

Wildfire rages deep inside NC’s Linville Gorge. Cause is found at abandoned campsite

U.S. Forest Service map A fire is burning out of control deep in western North Carolina’s Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, and the U.S. Forest Service is sending in crews to control its continued spread. The cause is believed to be a campfire that was left unattended, forest service officials said in a Facebook post. Five acres on the northeast side of the gorge have so far been consumed, said the U.S. Forest Service in a…

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Why some say the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale is outdated and should be replaced

Why some say the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale is outdated and should be replaced

As Hurricane Florence’s winds decreased on its September approach to the Carolinas, the anxiety of meteorologists rose. When the long-lived storm was a fierce Category 4 cyclone with 140 mph winds, people took notice, preparing, evacuating, “freaking out,” as one North Carolina forecaster put it this month at the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Then Florence faltered, weakening to a Cat 2, then a Cat 1. National Hurricane Center forecasters stopped talking Saffir-Simpson scale…

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Harris County gets new hurricane-resistant 911 call center

Harris County gets new hurricane-resistant 911 call center

Emergency 911 call takers are set to move to a new 42,000-square-foot facility designed to withstand a category 4 hurricane with winds up to 155 mph. Emergency 911 call takers are set to move to a new 42,000-square-foot facility designed to withstand a category 4 hurricane with winds up to 155 mph. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Image 1 of 17 Emergency 911 call takers are set to move…

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NY prepares for potential flooding along Lake Ontario

NY prepares for potential flooding along Lake Ontario

ROCHESTER, N.Y. New York is preparing for potential flooding in Lake Ontario area communities. The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is coordinating preparedness with local officials. Over 200,000 sandbags are being sent to sites in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Wayne counties. The mayor of Sodus Point, David McDowell, says residents are “concerned, and rightly so.” The Democrat and Chronicle says that low-lying waterfront community often is the…

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Mozambique’s 2nd cyclone floods northeastern centers

Mozambique’s 2nd cyclone floods northeastern centers

A boy does push-ups in the rain, in Pemba, on the northeastern coast of Mozambique, Sunday, April, 28, 2019. Serious flooding began on Sunday in parts of northern Mozambique that were hit by Cyclone Kenneth three days ago, with waters waist-high in areas, after the government urged many people to immediately seek higher ground. Hundreds of thousands of people were at risk. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi AP Photo PEMBA, Mozambique Rains from Cyclone Kenneth, the second tropical…

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Indonesia floods kill at least 19, thousands displaced

Indonesia floods kill at least 19, thousands displaced

JAKARTA, Indonesia Indonesia’s disaster agency says floods and landslides from torrential rains have killed at least 19 people and displaced thousands in the past few days. The agency said Sunday that 17 people have died in Bengkulu province on Sumatra, adding to two deaths from flooding in parts of the capital Jakarta. It said nine people are missing in Bengkulu and more than 12,000 have fled their inundated homes. The agency said distribution of aid…

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Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs Islanders, Game 2 | April 28, 2019

Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs Islanders, Game 2 | April 28, 2019

Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter (21) and the Hurricanes bench celebrate the game winning goal in the third period during Game 2 of the second round Stanley Cup series on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com Carolina Hurricanes’ Warren Foegele (13) gets tangled with New York Islanders’ Casey Cizikas (53) in the first period during Game 2 of the second round Stanley Cup series on Sunday, April 28, 2019…

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Hurricanes rally to beat Islanders 2-1, take 2-0 series lead

Hurricanes rally to beat Islanders 2-1, take 2-0 series lead

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Nino Niederreiter, bottom, of Switzerland, falls back while celebrating his third-period goal with teammate center Jordan Staal, center, during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the New York Islanders, Sunday, April 28, 2019, in New York. Islanders goaltender Robin Lehner (40), of Sweden, center Brock Nelson (29) and defenseman Adam Pelech (3) look on during the celebration. The Hurricanes won 2-1. Julio Cortez…

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Hurricanes refuse to go away, continue to win in spite of themselves

Hurricanes refuse to go away, continue to win in spite of themselves

Canes defeat Islanders to win game 2 of playoff series Check out photos from the Carolina Hurricanes’ game 2 win over the NY Islanders Sunday, April 30, 2019. By × Check out photos from the Carolina Hurricanes’ game 2 win over the NY Islanders Sunday, April 30, 2019. By NEW YORK There was more than a whiff of fortune about this, the Carolina Hurricanes cramming two goals into 48 seconds of the third period and…

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Injuries mounting for Hurricanes, who may have reinforcements at hand

Injuries mounting for Hurricanes, who may have reinforcements at hand

New York Islanders’ Leo Komarov (47) shoots on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek (34) in the second period during Game 2 of the second round Stanley Cup series on Sunday, April 28, 2019 a Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com NEW YORK The Carolina Hurricanes are running out of bodies. Already down three regulars, the Hurricanes lost goalie Petr Mrazek to injury midway through Sunday’s game and had to play all but 36…

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Carolina Hurricanes beat out New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Carolina Hurricanes beat out New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes managed to beat out the New York Islanders 2-1 on Sunday, giving the Canes a 2-0 game lead over the Islanders in the second round of the playoffs. Game 3 will happen on May 1 at 7 p.m. back in Raleigh. The recap In the team hallway just before warmups, Jordan Martinook was in uniform and true to form was hooting and hollering, getting his teammates fired up….

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A Younger Perspective: Islander Grad Students Interview Rockport Youth on Hurricane Harvey Recovery

A Younger Perspective: Islander Grad Students Interview Rockport Youth on Hurricane Harvey Recovery

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – “Youth should be part of planning for the future since they will inherit it,” said Richard Schreiber, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student. How does a city best recover after a natural disaster like 2017’s Hurricane Harvey? Schreiber and other members of the spring 2019 graduating class of MPA students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi not only dedicated their time and resources this semester to discovering the answer to this question…

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Carolina Hurricanes hope to secure second win against NY Islanders in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Carolina Hurricanes hope to secure second win against NY Islanders in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Playoffs

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Hurricanes are hoping for a second win against the New York Islanders in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The Canes are coming off a 1-0 victory Friday night in Game 1. Carolina’s Jordan Staal scored during overtime to secure the win against the Islanders. Game 2 kicks off at 3 p.m. in Brooklyn. ABC11’s Mark Armstrong is in Brooklyn covering the match. You can…

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The Latest: Houses collapse as floods rise in Mozambique

The Latest: Houses collapse as floods rise in Mozambique

Men carry a mobile shop to safer ground in Pemba city on the northeastern coast of Mozambique, Saturday, April, 27, 2019. Cyclone Kenneth arrived late Thursday, just six weeks after Cyclone Idai ripped into central Mozambique and killed more than 600 people.Authorities are urging people to move immediately to higher ground as flooding and mudslides are feared in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth . Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi AP Photo PEMBA, Mozambique The Latest on Cyclone Kenneth’s…

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Flooding begins in Mozambique in wake of Cyclone Kenneth

Flooding begins in Mozambique in wake of Cyclone Kenneth

Men carry a mobile shop to safer ground in Pemba city on the northeastern coast of Mozambique, Saturday, April, 27, 2019. Cyclone Kenneth arrived late Thursday, just six weeks after Cyclone Idai ripped into central Mozambique and killed more than 600 people.Authorities are urging people to move immediately to higher ground as flooding and mudslides are feared in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth . Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi AP Photo PEMBA, Mozambique Flooding has begun in parts…

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Dramatic Facebook video shows tornado that ripped off roofs at NC coast on Friday

Dramatic Facebook video shows tornado that ripped off roofs at NC coast on Friday

Resident captures footage of Swan Quarter tornado The Hyde County Sheriff’s Office shared video submitted by a Swan Quarter resident of a tornado that formed in the area. By × The Hyde County Sheriff’s Office shared video submitted by a Swan Quarter resident of a tornado that formed in the area. By A sheriff’s office posted dramatic video of a tornado that raced across farmland at the NC coast on Friday, ripping off roofs and…

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Who is Travis Homer, the Miami Hurricanes running back drafted by the Seattle Seahawks?

Who is Travis Homer, the Miami Hurricanes running back drafted by the Seattle Seahawks?

Miami Hurricanes running back Travis Homer (24) runs for a first down in the first quarter as the University of Miami plays Boston College at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill on Friday, October 26, 2018. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com Travis Homer is a man of few words, no controversy and many talents. “Silent assassin’’ is how Homer, who was chosen Saturday by the Seattle Seahawks with the 31st pick in the sixth round — No. 204…

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Who is Jaquan Johnson, the Miami Hurricanes safety drafted by the Buffalo Bills?

Who is Jaquan Johnson, the Miami Hurricanes safety drafted by the Buffalo Bills?

Hurricanes defensive end Joe Jackson, left, and safety Jaquan Johnson address the media after victory over UNC. UM D-end Joe Jackson, left, and safety Jaquan Johnson helped preserve the victory over North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017., in Chapel Hill, N.C. By × UM D-end Joe Jackson, left, and safety Jaquan Johnson helped preserve the victory over North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017., in Chapel Hill, N.C. By No matter how fast or…

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Not just the pig: Hurricanes aware of Hamilton but won’t hog credit

Not just the pig: Hurricanes aware of Hamilton but won’t hog credit

NEW YORK Hamilton the Pig has somehow become an international viral sensation since appearing in the PNC parking lots before Game 3, which is the kind of random bizarre nonsense that happens in the playoffs. The team has since become aware of its unofficial porcine good-luck charm – “he’s made it into the room, not like actually,” Justin Faulk said Saturday – and was aware that the ham was hitting the road for Game 7…

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Who is Joe Jackson, the Miami Hurricanes defensive end drafted by the Dallas Cowboys?

Who is Joe Jackson, the Miami Hurricanes defensive end drafted by the Dallas Cowboys?

Joe Jackson discusses FSU rivalry and game coming up Saturday. The University of Miami plays Florida State on Saturday October 7th at 3:30 p.m. By × The University of Miami plays Florida State on Saturday October 7th at 3:30 p.m. By Miami Hurricanes defensive end Joe Jackson said last month at the NFL Scouting Combine he would prove to the team that drafted him that he could “stop the run, play the pass” and do…

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Who is Sheldrick Redwine, the Miami Hurricanes safety drafted by the Cleveland Browns?

Who is Sheldrick Redwine, the Miami Hurricanes safety drafted by the Cleveland Browns?

UM’s Sheldrick Redwine on his position change from corner to safety Sheldrick Redwine said he once played safety at Killian High for four games when teammate Jaquan Johnson, now with him at UM, was injured. By × Sheldrick Redwine said he once played safety at Killian High for four games when teammate Jaquan Johnson, now with him at UM, was injured. By At Miami Killian High, where he played cornerback, eventual safety Sheldrick Redwine was…

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Flooding feared in Mozambique after Cyclone Kenneth; 5 dead

Flooding feared in Mozambique after Cyclone Kenneth; 5 dead

By FARAI MUTSAKA, Associated Press PEMBA, Mozambique — Mozambique’s government urged many people to immediately seek higher ground on Saturday in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth, fearing flooding and mudslides in the days ahead as heavy rain lashed the region. At least five people were killed, the government said. Mozambique’s disaster management agency said one person had died in Pemba city and another in hard-hit Macomia district, while residents on Ibo island said two people…

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Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs Islanders | April 26, 2019

Photo Gallery: Hurricanes vs Islanders | April 26, 2019

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal (11) is surrounded by teammates after scoring in overtime to give the Hurricanes a 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders during Game 1 of the second round Stanley Cup series on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com New York Islanders’ Scott Mayfield (24) checks Carolina Hurricanes’ Nino Niederreiter (21) to the ice in the first period during Game 1 of the second round…

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Hurricanes captain Justin Williams following win over Islanders: ‘It wasn’t a pretty game but it was pretty in the end’

Hurricanes captain Justin Williams following win over Islanders: ‘It wasn’t a pretty game but it was pretty in the end’

Carolina Hurricanes Hurricanes captain Justin Williams following win over Islanders: ‘It wasn’t a pretty game but it was pretty in the end’ By April 26, 2019 11:48 PM Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams talks with the media in the locker room following win over Islanders

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Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal following win over Islanders: ‘Just trying to get goals and trying to win games’

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal following win over Islanders: ‘Just trying to get goals and trying to win games’

Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal following win over Islanders: ‘Just trying to get goals and trying to win games’ By April 26, 2019 11:33 PM Jordan Staal addresses the media in the locker room following his overtime game winning goal

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Staal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 1-0 in OT in Game 1

Staal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 1-0 in OT in Game 1

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Jordan Staal scored 4:04 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes to 1-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinal series. STAAL AGAIN. Just when I thought the moment had passed. — Mark Armstrong (@ArmstrongABC11) April 27, 2019 Nino Niederreiter sent a shot that caromed off the end boards and came out to the right side, where Staal quickly put it in…

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Hurricanes get 1-0 overtime victory against Islanders in first game of second round

Hurricanes get 1-0 overtime victory against Islanders in first game of second round

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes have defeated the New York Islanders in the first game of the second round of the playoffs. Stay on top of breaking news stories with the ABC11 News App The Canes now lead the series 1-0. STAAL AGAIN. Just when I thought the moment had passed. — Mark Armstrong (@ArmstrongABC11) April 27, 2019 The second game will also be played in New York at 3 p.m. on Sunday,…

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Weary Hurricanes ask Petr Mrazek to win one for them and he does

Weary Hurricanes ask Petr Mrazek to win one for them and he does

Hurricanes down Islanders in OT in game 1 of playoff series Check out photos from as the Carollina Hurricanes face the NY Islanders in game one of their second round NHL playoff series. By × Check out photos from as the Carollina Hurricanes face the NY Islanders in game one of their second round NHL playoff series. By NEW YORK Hard to believe you could have had either of these guys in July for a…

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Leaders of 4 states hit by flooding meet again with Corps

Leaders of 4 states hit by flooding meet again with Corps

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, right, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts, second right, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, and Kansas Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers, left, face reporters following a meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Friday, April 26, 2019, with officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to discuss the aftermath of the recent flooding along the Missouri River. Nati Harnik AP Photo COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa The leaders of several Midwest states…

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I-Team: Some hurricane victims might wait years for relief money

I-Team: Some hurricane victims might wait years for relief money

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WTVD) — Regina Evans thought she could wait out the process. Not anymore. “If we continue to wait, we’re going to be in debt so far we won’t be able to come out of it,” Evans told ABC11. “We want to come home.” Evans’ home, like many on Dolphin Drive, sustained heavy flood damage during Hurricane Florence. The family qualified for a FEMA grant and a loan from the Small Business Administration,…

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Emergency supplies tax free this weekend

Emergency supplies tax free this weekend

It’s a good time to get prepared for the worst. This weekend, you can get many of your emergency supplies tax free. Stores across Central Texas like Academy Sports and Outdoors are getting ready to help Austinites be prepared for the worst. Sam Burgess is a store director for an Austin location, “We have of course the most important item is the weather radio,  which of course any kind of severe weather you can turn…

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Residents ask city for more help managing floods

Residents ask city for more help managing floods

TAYLOR, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – “I have a bag packed with clothes for my children, clothes for me and my husband. We have diapers and things in our vehicle, so that if we have to at any point, it’s just a matter of grabbing our children and getting out.” said Taylor resident Sandy O’Randy.  O’Randy is one of several Taylor residents who attended a Thursday evening city council meeting to ask for help managing…

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$1M in property damage in Orange County following last week's severe weather

$1M in property damage in Orange County following last week's severe weather

ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — The severe weather that swept across North Carolina last Friday caused significant damages. According to a release, Orange County alone suffered a whopping $1 million in property damages. RELATED: At least 7 tornadoes touched down in central North Carolina during Friday’s severe weather outbreak While the storms didn’t injure or kill anyone in Orange County, property damage was heavy. The storms caused significant damage to Maple View Farms, and many…

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Islanders, Hurricanes set for unlikely playoff matchup

Islanders, Hurricanes set for unlikely playoff matchup

By Field Level Media The Carolina Hurricanes have waited almost 10 years to play in the second round of the NHL playoffs. It only seems like the New York Islanders have been waiting that long to play again, period, as they will be 10 days removed from their last game. One of the numerous unexpected conference semifinals will finally begin Friday night, when the Islanders host the Hurricanes in a battle of Metropolitan Division rivals…

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