Tropical Storm Erick forms off Mexico, heads toward Hawaii

Tropical Storm Erick forms off Mexico, heads toward Hawaii

MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the Pacific far off the western coast of Mexico and is predicted to become a hurricane by Monday as it moves over open waters on a path that could take it near the Hawaiian Islands by late in the week. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Sunday that the storm was about 1,500 miles (2,410 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula…

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Local ministry continues to serve despite ongoing hurricane repairs

Local ministry continues to serve despite ongoing hurricane repairs

Matthew 25 Wilmington continues to serve the community by providing food to those in need. (Photo: Stephanie Bell) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A ministry in Porter’s Neck may still be under construction after Hurricane Florence, however it is still serving the community and donating food to those in need. Repairs at Liberty Ministries didn’t slow down Matthew 25 Wilmington. – Advertisement – Matthew 25 Wilmington is a food pantry that serves the New Hanover County area….

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Dozens of cars egged, vandalized in Dickinson

Dozens of cars egged, vandalized in Dickinson

81° × News Local News Texas News National News International News You’re Clicking It The News Edge Isiah Factor Uncensored You Decide Featured Videos Teenagers break-in to upscale Katy home to party, steal, and spend the night Dozens of cars vandalized in Dickinson with eggs, mustard, and lunchmeat Arby’s plans to bring ‘the meats’ to viral ‘Storm Area 51′ raid Survey finds 28 percent of delivery drivers have tasted food they’re delivering Most Recent Stories…

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4 FBI agents recognized for rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey

4 FBI agents recognized for rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey

HOUSTON – Although Hurricane Harvey brought destruction and devastation, it also brought out the best in Houstonians, neighbors and first responders alike.  On Friday, Sen. John Cornyn and Mayor Sylvester Turner honored some of those “Harvey Heroes.”  FBI agent David Ko, Jack Walker, Michael Walker and Justin Widup received the U.S. Department of Justice’s law enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery. Between the four of them, they saved more than 100 people, including police officers trapped by…

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The difference in hurricane wind speeds and the damage extent

The difference in hurricane wind speeds and the damage extent

By Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologist You often hear us talk about categories of hurricanes. It’s the wind speed along the Saffir Simpson Scale that dictates what the category is with each storm. We can predict what kind of damage will be done to your home and surroundings based on how strong the winds will be. With a Category 1, damage from this kind of storm is minimal. Some shingles will come off homes and trees…

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More people accuse Galveston contractor of scams

More people accuse Galveston contractor of scams

GALVESTON, Texas – Additional victims have come forward since FOX 26 first aired the story about a Galveston contractor who duped a 98-year-old World War II veteran out of thousands of dollars. Ron Johnson and Ralph Frazier say they’re just two of more than 30 of John Thomas’s former clients who have now banded together to bring a case against the Galveston contractor. They say Thomas stole tens and thousands of dollars from them. “He…

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Bryan contractor charged with defrauding Hurricane Harvey clients

Bryan contractor charged with defrauding Hurricane Harvey clients

Keith Johnson, a contractor, is accused of defrauding several customers, including two still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. Keith Johnson, a contractor, is accused of defrauding several customers, including two still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. Photo: Harris County Precinct 1 Photo: Harris County Precinct 1 Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Keith Johnson, a contractor, is accused of defrauding several customers, including two still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. Keith Johnson, a…

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Contractor arrested for allegedly 'ripping off over $300k from victims' including people recovering from Hurricane Harvey

Contractor arrested for allegedly 'ripping off over $300k from victims' including people recovering from Hurricane Harvey

Keith Anton Johnson was arrested after he was accused of stealing more than $300,000 from unsuspecting victims who hired him as contractor, Precinct 1 has confirmed. Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen says the 43-year-old Johnson has been charged with theft and that two of the victims were beginning their recovery from Hurricane Harvey at the time they were targeted.  Precinct 1 deputy constables are holding a press conference at 4 p.m. to release…

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Hurricane victims frustrated with slow housing recovery

Hurricane victims frustrated with slow housing recovery

By AMANDA MORRIS, Associated Press SPRING LAKE, N.C. — The heating and air conditioning in Carrie Johnson’s home — damaged by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 — still wasn’t fixed when Hurricane Florence flooded her house last September. Now, her home of over 50 years is gutted, the flooring and walls nothing more than bare wooden beams smelling faintly of river water. Estimated damage to the home is over $52,000, she said. The 81-year-old received about…

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School supply giveaway aims to help those affected by Florence

School supplies given away include pencils, colored pencils, crayons, notebooks, and some other special surprises! (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) HAMPSTEAD, NC (WWAY) — Many Pender County families are still recovering from Hurricane Florence. In the aftermath, paying for school supplies can be a financial burden. Three years ago, Hampstead Baptist Church started an annual school supply distribution. Children’s director Kelly Witherspoon says they know those supplies can add up. – Advertisement – “As a parent, school…

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Prescribed burns prepping for wildfire threat

Prescribed burns prepping for wildfire threat

REIMERS RANCH, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – The sound made by the fire cutting through part of Reimers Ranch wasn’t just coming from the grass but also from inside tree trunks as screeching heralded the last bit of moisture inside them evaporating. “It is controlled danger, but the danger is under control, and that’s the key to a prescribed burn,” said Will Boettner with the Travis County Fire Marshal’s office. About 60 acres were set…

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National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in Triangle

National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in Triangle

By Jason O. Boyd, WRAL.com digital reporter Raleigh, N.C. — The National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes touched down during the storms we received on Tuesday. The NWS said a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in Willow Springs in Wake County. Suggested wind speeds were between 75-85 mph and led to snapped and uprooted trees, minor siding damage to a home and numerous fences blown down. WRAL’s Kasey Cunningham spoke with one family who had…

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2 tornadoes touched down in Wake, Johnston counties during Tuesday's storms

2 tornadoes touched down in Wake, Johnston counties during Tuesday's storms

An EF-0 tornado touched down in Willow Spring followed by an EF-1 tornado in Clayton during Tuesday’s storms. The National Weather Service said the EF-0 tornado touched down in Willow Spring just after 2:30 p.m. and traveled for 1.2 miles with speeds of 75-85 mph. The tornado in Clayton happened at 3 p.m. and traveled .25 miles with speeds of 80-90 mph. No injuries were reported. Copyright © 2019 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.

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Severe weather leaves Raleigh couple with unique kind of storm damage

Severe weather leaves Raleigh couple with unique kind of storm damage

By Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter Raleigh, N.C. — When the Bowden family saw drivers slowing down along the road Tuesday, they thought maybe there was a tree down. What they didn’t realize is the neighbors were checking out all of the damage in the couple’s front yard. A North Carolina summer means storms. And this summer is no exception. Each storm has impacted neighborhoods all over the Triangle. This time around was no different. “Of…

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