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At least 7 dead after dock collapses on Sapelo Island

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At least 7 dead after dock collapses on Sapelo Island

SAPELO ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) – At least seven people died after a ferry dock collapsed on Sapelo Island Saturday afternoon, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. They also say six people were critically injured and two were flown by rescue helicopter to area hospitals. According to the DNR, at least 20 people went […]

Longshoremen strike at the Port of New York, New Jersey and elsewhere

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Longshoremen strike at the Port of New York, New Jersey and elsewhere

2 minute read Video: We take you behind the scenes of Port Newark New Jersey’s ports — among the busiest in the U.S. — are facing a pivotal moment that requires innovation and collaboration along a complex supply chain Longshoremen at ports from Maine to New Jersey to Texas went on strike Tuesday for the […]

Mountain Island Lake's floodwaters are rising quickly as Duke Energy moves water

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Mountain Island Lake's floodwaters are rising quickly as Duke Energy moves water

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – A flash flood warning was issued around Mountain Island Lake Friday afternoon as Duke Energy prepared to move significant amounts of water through the area. Residents near Mountain Island Lake were ordered to evacuate early Friday, September 27, as the lake was expected to overflow and flood the area. A voluntary […]

The effects of Hurricane Helene were felt far across Florida

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The effects of Hurricane Helene were felt far across Florida

Hurricane Helene floods Fort Myers Beach for the second time FMB flooding as Hurricane Helene's wave inundates the island Support local journalism with a digital subscription for just $1 per month for the first 12 months. Lee County is in recovery mode from the impacts of Helene today (Sept. 27). Significant storm surge occurred throughout […]

What to expect, potential Hurricane Helene

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What to expect, potential Hurricane Helene

Hurricane storm surge is considered deadly for people in its path Storm surges are a deadly risk associated with hurricanes, threatening millions of people along the U.S. Gulf Coast. But why are they so deadly? Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY Support local journalism with a digital subscription for just $1 per month for the first […]