Pender students paint mural to thank first responders for hurricane response

Pender students paint mural to thank first responders for hurricane response

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter CURRIE, NC (WWAY) — West Pender Middle School chose a special way to say thank you to first responders and that was by painting a mural in their after school program. Friday was the big reveal at a fire station in Currie. – Advertisement – Tyler Capps, the Student Support Specialist at West Pender, said this project gave students the chance to reflect on the hardships Florence brought, as well…

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7 months after Florence, all North Carolina roads reopened

7 months after Florence, all North Carolina roads reopened

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — All of the roads that were closed in North Carolina by Hurricane Florence are now open. It took seven months since the storm’s historic rains and flooding before the last of the 2,500 road closure sites was back open to traffic. The Department of Transportation says the final stretch — a two-lane road in Wayne County — reopened Friday. Portions of Interstates 40 and 95 were closed in September due to rising…

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Bomb Cyclone Hits Central U.S. For 2nd Time In A Month

Bomb Cyclone Hits Central U.S. For 2nd Time In A Month

Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. AILSA CHANG, HOST: If you live in the central part of this country, you don’t need us to tell you about the weather you’re having. Starting in the Southwest and then spreading to the Great Lakes, wind and snow have been your daily companions, and many of you have lost power. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: This is the second bomb cyclone to hit the region in a month….

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Man falls from structure at water park, dies

Man falls from structure at water park, dies

SPRING, Texas (FOX 26) — Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are conducting an investigation after a worker fell from a structure at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor SplashTown and died. The initial investigation indicates the death was accidental. The water park is located on the North Freeway between East Louetta Road and Spring Cypress Road in northwest Harris County.

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Person found dead at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown after possibly falling from slide, deputies say

Person found dead at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown after possibly falling from slide, deputies say

SPRING, Texas – A person was found dead Friday at SixFlags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, Harris County deputies said. The incident was reported at 3:20 p.m.  Deputies say the victim possible fell from one of the slides in the water park. Officials are investigating the cause of the incident. The park is expected to open May 4. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.

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A (playoff) star is born, not a moment too soon for the Hurricanes

A (playoff) star is born, not a moment too soon for the Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes’ Svechnikov: ‘We’re looking forward to the next game’ Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov, who scored twice in the Canes’ loss to the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their playoff series Thursday April 11, 2019, says the Canes need to stay out of the penalty box to be successful in Game 2. By × Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov, who scored twice in the Canes’ loss to the Washington Capitals in Game…

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NWS issues tornado warning for Northwest Bexar County as storm system moves into San Antonio

NWS issues tornado warning for Northwest Bexar County as storm system moves into San Antonio

Click through for a look at when the National Weather Service expects the storm system to hit the San Antonio area. A look at radar simulation for Saturday morning at 3:00 a.m.Note: This is only one model and locations that see storms could vary. less Click through for a look at when the National Weather Service expects the storm system to hit the San Antonio area. A look at radar simulation for Saturday morning at…

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Five points for the Hurricanes going into Game 2

Five points for the Hurricanes going into Game 2

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) chases the puck near Carolina Hurricanes left wing Brock McGinn (23) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Washington. Associated Press WASHINGTON 1. STICKS DOWN The Carolina Hurricanes gifted the Washington Capitals two power plays in Game 1 with poor stick control – Justin Faulk’s high-stick and Andrei Svechnikov’s offensive-zone hook. That’s avoidable and two too many…

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The ghost of Katrina: Photographer captures stunning images of hurricane-ravaged buildings

The ghost of Katrina: Photographer captures stunning images of hurricane-ravaged buildings

By Julian Gill, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 12:51 pm CDT, Friday, April 12, 2019 Leland Kent: The art deco Charity Hospital in New Orleans >>> Click through to see more abandoned places in New Orleans  Leland Kent: The art deco Charity Hospital in New Orleans >>> Click through to see more abandoned places in New Orleans  Photo: Leland Kent Photo: Leland Kent Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close Image 1 of 30 Leland Kent: The art deco…

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Governor announces $12.2 million for Florence mental health counseling

Governor announces $12.2 million for Florence mental health counseling

By Ashley Morris StarNews Staff Friday Apr 12, 2019 at 2:26 PM Apr 12, 2019 at 2:26 PM Residents in 28 counties will have access to counseling and other services. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Friday the state would grant $12.2 million in grant funding to expand crisis counseling services to Hurricane Florence victims across 28 counties. The grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide support to counties including Brunswick, New Hanover and…

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Spring snowstorm buries Midwest, tornadoes possible in South

Spring snowstorm buries Midwest, tornadoes possible in South

Waves pound the shoreline at Tettegouche State Park Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Silver Bay, Minn. Wind gusts were up to 50 milers per hour. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP) Waves pound the shoreline at Tettegouche State Park Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Silver Bay, Minn. Wind gusts were up to 50 milers per hour. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP) Photo: Brian Peterson, AP Photo: Brian Peterson, AP Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close…

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Thunderstorms expected Friday; threat for severe weather in Charlotte Sunday

Thunderstorms expected Friday; threat for severe weather in Charlotte Sunday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s going to be a wet and stormy weekend with the chance for severe storms on Sunday. First Warn forecaster Larry Sprinkle said there is the potential for scattered thunderstorms and showers throughout the day Friday and Saturday.  Chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said the real concern for severe weather still start Sunday. A line of thunderstorms will be west of Charlotte Sunday morning with an area of low pressure bringing strong winds…

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Weekend weather alert: Tornadoes, hail possible northeast of Houston

Weekend weather alert: Tornadoes, hail possible northeast of Houston

HOUSTON — We’ve enjoyed a break from the rain for much of the work week with sunny skies and only a few clouds, but KHOU 11 Meteorologist Blake Mathews says that is about to change. And some of the weather could be severe. GET ALERTS ON THE GO: Download the KHOU 11 app  HOUSTON WEATHER TIMELINE: Friday – Partly cloudy, 20 percent rain chance – especially in the coastal continues. Low of 62, high of…

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