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North Carolina town sues energy giant accused of deception about climate change

December 5, 2024

Landmark lawsuit challenges utility company's environmental practices In a bold legal move, the small town of Carrboro, North Carolina, has ...

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North Carolina: Woman’s cigarette break leads to dodge charger explosion

by Josh Horowitz

November 10, 2024

Charlotte Resident Suffers Severe Burns in Cautionary Tale About Fuel Storage Safety A routine cigarette break turned catastrophic in Charlotte, ...

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North Carolina man who ‘died three times’ at 8 recalls meeting dead father and unborn siblings in afterlife

by Emma Miller

October 27, 2024

A North Carolina man's remarkable account of his three near-death experiences at age eight has captured public attention, offering an ...

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North Carolina: 40-year-old man shot dead in front of his 3 children during road rage dispute

by Siddhi Vinayak Misra

October 16, 2024

A tragic road rage incident in North Carolina turned deadly over the weekend when a 75-year-old man fatally shot another ...

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North Carolina man hikes 11 miles through Hurricane Helene’s devastation to check on elderly parents

by Siddhi Vinayak Misra

October 1, 2024

In a remarkable display of determination and love, Sam Perkins, 38, hiked 11 miles through treacherous, hurricane-ravaged terrain in North ...

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North Carolina: Possible new serial killer uncovered during search for another

by Jonah Oppenheimer

August 19, 2024

While investigating the case of convicted serial killer Sean Patrick Goble, known as "The Interstate Killer," authorities made a chilling ...

Outer Banks, North Carolina — A picturesque home on the idyllic shoreline of the Outer Banks dramatically collapsed into the sea, its pilings succumbing to the relentless forces of nature. Hurricane Ernesto's wrath According to weather experts, the combination of crashing waves generated by Hurricane Ernesto and unusually high tides appear to be the primary culprits behind the collapse, as reported by the New York Times. Collin Rugg, co-owner of Trending Politics, shared a video of the catastrophic event on his official X handle on Sunday. "Beachfront Home falls into the Atlantic Ocean on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The incident was thanks to Hurricane Ernesto, which is off the coast in the Atlantic. The unfortunate owners purchased the 4-bed, 2-bath home in 2018 for $339,000. The home was built in 1973," he stated in his post. https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1824889708541010096 Repeated incidents raise alarm The National Park Services confirmed that this is the seventh such incident in Rodanthe over the past four years. They urged visitors to avoid the beaches near the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, as reported by The Guardian. Access from Rodanthe to Jug Handle Bridge has been restricted due to debris washing ashore from the collapse. Jagged metal fragments and wooden planks, some embedded with nails, now pose significant hazards to the public. Widespread damage Officials noted that several other homes in the Rodanthe area also appear to have sustained damage. “Dangerous debris may be present on the beach and in the water for more than a dozen miles," officials were quoted as saying by The Guardian. An alert from the park service warned of "exposed hazards, such as house-related septic systems, wires, pipes, and broken concrete parking pads." The collapse has highlighted the urgent need for robust coastal management and climate resilience measures. As the frequency of such incidents increases, residents and visitors alike are advised to exercise extreme caution when near affected areas. For now, the Outer Banks' scenic beauty is marred by the aftermath of Hurricane Ernesto, serving as a stark reminder of nature's unforgiving power.

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Watch: North Carolina beachfront home collapses into the ocean due to Hurricane Ernesto

by Jake Hoffman

August 18, 2024

Outer Banks, North Carolina — A picturesque home on the idyllic shoreline of the Outer Banks dramatically collapsed into the sea, ...

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North Carolina FedEx driver steals family’s French bulldog that died after being left in his hot-truck

by Emma Miller

July 25, 2024

Dog stolen and left in hot truck A FedEx driver, Kimani Joehon Marshall, allegedly stole a $5,500 French bulldog named ...

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North Carolina deputies use innovative tracking method to reunite autistic child with family

by Shriya Kataria

July 22, 2024

On July 7, emergency dispatchers in North Carolina received an urgent call from a passerby reporting a child walking alone ...

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North Carolina town sues energy giant accused of deception about climate change

North Carolina: Woman’s cigarette break leads to dodge charger explosion

North Carolina man who ‘died three times’ at 8 recalls meeting dead father and unborn siblings in afterlife

North Carolina: 40-year-old man shot dead in front of his 3 children during road rage dispute

North Carolina man hikes 11 miles through Hurricane Helene’s devastation to check on elderly parents

North Carolina: Possible new serial killer uncovered during search for another

Watch: North Carolina beachfront home collapses into the ocean due to Hurricane Ernesto

North Carolina FedEx driver steals family’s French bulldog that died after being left in his hot-truck

North Carolina deputies use innovative tracking method to reunite autistic child with family

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