Carolina Hurricanes announce partnership with program for disabled military veterans

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Carolina Hurricanes announce partnership with program for disabled military veterans

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The Carolina Hurricanes have announced a partnership with the North Carolina Warriors Hockey Program, which provides ice hockey teams for disabled military veterans. “The ‘Canes have long been dedicated to supporting our local military families, and with this partnership, it allows us to support these families directly through the sport of hockey,” said Shane Willis, Hurricanes’ Director of Youth Hockey & Community Outreach. “The Warriors have a great mission, and we…

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Elgin residents affected by tornado mistakenly told to tear down homes

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Elgin residents affected by tornado mistakenly told to tear down homes

Elgin Mayor Ron Ramirez said the notification process didn’t go the way it was supposed to. ELGIN, Texas — Some Elgin residents said the city added insult to injury when notifying them about how to deal with damage from last week’s tornadoes. However, Elgin Mayor Ron Ramirez said the notification process didn’t go the way it was supposed to. “I feel bad because we’re trying to help,” Ramirez said. Just outside of the Elgin city…

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EF-2 tornado confirmed in Anson and Stanly counties during Thursday's storms

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EF-2 tornado confirmed in Anson and Stanly counties during Thursday's storms

The National Weather Service confirmed the damage in Anson and Stanly counties are from the same twister. POLKTON, N.C. — The National Weather Service in Raleigh has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Anson County before moving into Stanly County on Thursday. The twister touched down near Polkton at 1:22 p.m. and lifted at 1:31 p.m. near Cottonville. The damage led forecasters to winds of 120 mph, a path length of 7.6 miles, and…

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EF-1 tornado confirmed near the RTP, where roof ripped off Pfizer office building

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EF-1 tornado confirmed near the RTP, where roof ripped off Pfizer office building

By Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in southeastern Durham County near the RTP during Thursday’s severe storms. Winds ripped the roof off of Pfizer’s office building in the Research Triangle Park. Although 100 mph winds were detected, Durham Division Chief Jim Cole said no one inside the building was hurt. “There’s no structural damage at all,” said Cole. “It could…

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EF-2 tornado confirmed in Anson County near Polkton from Thursday's storms

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EF-2 tornado confirmed in Anson County near Polkton from Thursday's storms

The National Weather Service will continue to survey additional damage near Cottonville in Stanly County on Friday. POLKTON, N.C. — As of 11:28 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service in Raleigh has confirmed an EF-2 tornado touched down in Anson County Thursday near Polkton with winds of 120 mph. More information will be available later today. The NWS is surveying additional damage still near Cottonville in Stanly County. Stay tuned for updates! Original story A…

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Sobrevivientes del tornado siguen necesitando ayuda mientras continúa la evaluación de los daños en el condado de Williamson

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Sobrevivientes del tornado siguen necesitando ayuda mientras continúa la evaluación de los daños en el condado de Williamson

Read this story in English. Los artículos de tocador son la necesidad más inmediata para las familias afectadas por los tornados en el condado de Williamson la semana pasada, dijo el juez del condado Bill Gravell. La Cruz Roja está pidiendo a la gente a dejar las donaciones en el Condado de Williamson Expo Center en Taylor. La Red de Alivio de Desastres de Austin y las iglesias locales también están aceptando donaciones para el…

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EF-1 tornado touched down near RDU on Thursday, National Weather Service confirms

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EF-1 tornado touched down near RDU on Thursday, National Weather Service confirms

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in the Triangle on Thursday. The twister caused high winds that damaged the new Pfizer building on Shiloh Glenn Drive just west of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The storm survey team determined the tornado had EF-1 strength. However, it’s unclear at this time how long it remained on the ground. More details are expected later Friday. The NWS Raleigh storm survey team near…

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EF-1 tornado confirmed near RTP, where roof ripped off Pfizer office building

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EF-1 tornado confirmed near RTP, where roof ripped off Pfizer office building

By Eric Miller, WRAL multimedia journalist Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service on Friday confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in southeastern Durham County near RTP during Thursday’s severe storms. Strong winds and heavy rain caused damage and crashes across the Triangle on Thursday afternoon. Dozens of crashes were reported as people rushed to get home while the storm pelted across the Triangle. US-264 near Lizard Lick Road was closed after a truck overturned….

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Rumor control: Will the wildfire delay the Wings Over South Texas Air Show?

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Rumor control: Will the wildfire delay the Wings Over South Texas Air Show?

With a wildfires burning up to 60,000 acres and prompting voluntary evacuation notices, some residents are concerned the Wings Over South Texas Air Show will be canceled or delayed. Rod Hafemeister, assistant public affairs officer at Naval Air Station Kingsville, said the show is still set to reach the skies. “We are monitoring it, but the wind is going in the other direction and its moving the fires further and further away every hour,” Hafemeister said. “We’re…

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GSMNP reopens roads, trails, backcountry campsites on North Carolina side; wildfire 80% contained

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GSMNP reopens roads, trails, backcountry campsites on North Carolina side; wildfire 80% contained

The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were caused by down power lines due to high winds and fallen trees. Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — UPDATE (4/1/22) The Great Smoky Mountains National Park said all roads, trails, and backcountry campsites have reopened after closures due to the Thomas Divide Fire Complex on the North Carolina side. On Friday, the GSMNP said the Southern Area Gold Incident Management…

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Rumor control: Will the wildfires delay the Wings Over South Texas Air Show?

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Rumor control: Will the wildfires delay the Wings Over South Texas Air Show?

With a wildfires burning up to 60,000 acres and prompting voluntary evacuation notices, some residents are concerned the Wings Over South Texas Air Show will be canceled or delayed. Rod Hafemeister, assistant public affairs officer at Naval Air Station Kingsville, said the show is still set to reach the skies. “We are monitoring it, but the wind is going in the other direction and its moving the fires further and further away every hour,” Hafemeister said. “We’re…

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Changing climate, pollution and wildfires complicate, lengthen allergy season

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Changing climate, pollution and wildfires complicate, lengthen allergy season

Mike Villarreal had to leave work early this week because his eyes felt so dry it seemed they would fall from his head. “It’s the feeling of having a head cold that’s concentrated in the back of your eyes,” said the Southtown resident who often walks or bikes along the San Antonio River. The founder and director of UTSA’s Urban Education Institute said he can usually power through to have a productive day, but lately…

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Drier conditions follow Thursday's severe weather

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Drier conditions follow Thursday's severe weather

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Severe storms impacted central North Carolina Thursday afternoon, but most was clear by the evening commute. After these intense storms Thursday, Friday going into the weekend will be much more pleasant. Conditions will be drier overnight and by Friday morning, with lows staying in the 50s. Friday will be a mostly sunny and breezy day, with a high around 69 degrees and winds gusting up to 25…

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The Backstory: Historic Williamson County bridges that have survived a hundred years of floods

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The Backstory: Historic Williamson County bridges that have survived a hundred years of floods

The Easley and Hoxie bridges east of Georgetown date back to the beginning of the 20th century, and one is said to be haunted. WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — With springtime comes the ever-constant threat of heavy rain and sometimes floods in our part of the state. Along the San Gabriel River in Williamson County, there are some unusual survivors from a devastating flood that happened there a hundred years ago: the Easley and Hoxie bridges…

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GSMNP: Wildfire on North Carolina side of Smoky Mountains 80% contained, most firefighters to demobilize Friday

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GSMNP: Wildfire on North Carolina side of Smoky Mountains 80% contained, most firefighters to demobilize Friday

The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were caused by down power lines due to high winds and fallen trees. Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park said crews continued to make progress on Thursday to contain wildfires that began on the North Carolina side of the Smokies. The Thomas Divide Complex Fire is comprised of two wildfires. Officials confirm both fires were…

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