From New York to the Carolinas, it’s all getting serious.
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Specialist: Hurricane Irene Is Just the Beginning of an Active Season
Forecasters routinely get blamed for simply blowing hot air. But nobody accuses the National Hurricane Center of anything of the sort.
Ready or Not, Hurricane Irene Could Swing Past Florida as a Deadly Category 4
It’s been a while since a serious category-scary Atlantic hurricane’s scoured America’s shores head-on.
Man Robs Bank for $1 To Get Health Care in Jail
A Gastonia, N.C. bank teller was no doubt surprised when handed a note saying a bank robbery had begun. The teller was probably more surprised with the amount the unarmed robber was seeking: exactly $1.
‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Plane Heads Home to North Carolina Museum
Two and a half years after it made a crash landing in New York’s Hudson River, US Airways Flight 1549 is resuming its trip down to Charlotte, North Carolina. But this time, it’s taking the highway.
Major Booty Found: Blackbeard’s Anchor Recovered from Ocean
Davy Jones’ Locker is slowly letting out its secrets. Starting with a 3,000-pound anchor.
Why You Can’t Get a Medium-Rare Burger in North Carolina
No raw meat for you! That’s the current rule for restaurant patrons in North Carolina.
Scenes of Immense Destruction and Incredible Heroism Sweep the South
This morning, Southern states face the daunting task of cleaning up after the most destructive spring storm since 1984. But a glimmer of hope emerges with the stories of saviors who acted on instinct.
Exclusive Video: The Secret Behind Christmas Trees
How Christmas trees are planted, grown and shipped is a fascinating process in itself. But at a North Carolina tree farm, the real story is how it gets its workers.
Whew: Hurricane Earl — The Hyped Hurricane That Wasn’t
Blame the weatherman?
Your Hurricane Emergency Kit: Here’s What Should Be in It
Almost five years to the date Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the Gulf Coast, Americans are much, much more wary of the huge storms and the damage they can do. So much so that ideas for disaster preparedness are all over the web sphere.
North Carolina Farm Produces Massive Emerald
It’s being compared to the Crown Jewels of Russia, and it was produced right here in the United States.