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Hurricane wreaks havoc on Gretna football opener
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHurricane Irene may have hit the eastern part of Virginia, but the storm's impact is being felt in our region. Just ask the football team at one Pittsylvania County high school. The Gretna Hawks have been preparing to kick off their season for nearly...Tags: Hurricanes, Hurricane Damage, Virginia, Pittsylvania County, High School Sports
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Irene on list of 2011 billion dollar disasters
Source: National Climatic Data CenterBefore Hurricane Irene hit the east coast, the United States had already seen nine weather disasters this year that have caused $1 billion or more in damage. This ties the record set in 2008 for largest number of costly disasters. This year, we've seen...Tags: Joplin, Missouri Tornado (2011), Hurricane Damage, Birmingham , Missouri, Texas
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Will tropical rains help or hurt area crops?
ReporterArea farmers are bracing for 3 to 5 inches of rain from the remnants of "Lee." Some welcome the heavy rains, others have concerns. Apple growers say the rain comes at a good time. Jennifer Ikenberry of Ikenberry Orchards in Daleville told News 7 "I...Tags: Disasters, Apples, Grapes
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UPDATED: Tornado confirmed in Carroll County
The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that a EF0 tornado, with winds reaching about 80 miles per hour, did touch down in Carroll County a few minutes after 10 p.m. Monday. It had a short life, but the damage was substantial.
The tornado touched...Tags: Weather, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Disasters, Transportation, Road Transportation
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Heavy rains leave behind a mess along the Roanoke River
ReporterThe Roanoke River has receded on the low water bridge on Wiley Drive in Roanoke but its left behind a mess. We saw water bottles, soda bottles, beer cans, a football, a soccer ball, a softball, buckets, large drums, even a toy boat. This comes just as...Tags: Disasters, Bodies of Water, Rivers
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Biologists find hurricane damage to eagle nests
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Biologists have found that Hurricane Irene destroyed and damaged a large number of bald eagle nests along the James River.
The Center for Conservation Biology of Virginia Commonwealth University and the College of William and...Tags: Hurricanes, Hurricane Damage, Hopewell (Hopewell, Virginia), Disasters, Science
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Hundreds of squirrels rescued following hurricane
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- Baby squirrels are being rescued by the hundreds from toppled trees and turned in to wildlife centers across Virginia in the wake of Hurricane Irene. The Daily Press (http://bit.ly/qoUTGM) reports Wildlife Response Inc., a...Tags: Hurricanes, Disasters
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McDonnell announces funding for Pulaski to help rebuild after April tornado
Residents in Pulaski affected by the April 8 tornado may qualify for assistance.
Governor Bob McDonnell announced Thursday the County and Town of Pulaski will receive grants to assist with rebuilding.
“Residents of Pulaski were struck by a...Tags: Human Interest, Regional Authority, Politics, Executive Branch, Disasters
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Pulaski family gets new home after a tornado destroyed their State Street house
Five months after the devastating tornado, a Pulaski family is celebrating despite the rain. The Gallimore family got a ceremonial key to their new house this morning.
Their old house on State Street was so badly damaged by April's tornado,...Tags: Disasters, Tornadoes
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Insuring your vacation during hurricane season
It's the time of year travelers pack their bags and head to the coast or Carribean, right in the heart of the hurricane season. Travel agents will tell you it's always a good idea to get insurance if you're going to the hurricane zones (Atlantic, Gulf of...Tags: Hurricanes, Weather Statistics, Weather, National Hurricane Center, Disasters
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Tornado confirmed in Pittsylvania county
SkyTracker7 Forecast CenterUPDATE: National Weather Service Storm Survey Team out of Blacksburg has confirmed damage in Pittsylvania county near Blairs was caused by an EF1 tornado. The tornado tracked from White Oak Mountain Road, to the Intersection of Highway 29 and Toy Lane....Tags: Weather Statistics, Weather Reports, Blacksburg, Pittsylvania County, Disasters
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Clean up continues two days after tornado rips through Pittsylvania County
ReporterThe tornado that hit Pittsylvania County is affecting one family especially hard. The Caswell started the long process of sawing five trees that were knocked down by the 100 mile per hour winds. "I said well I heat with wood so I won't have to worry...Tags: Weather, Pittsylvania County, Disasters, Tornadoes
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