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Onslow County Schools Cancel Sports Activities, Prepares for Hurricane Earl
Onslow County Schools have canceled all after school extracurricular events set for Thursday. This came as a result of Hurricane Earl making its approach to North Carolina. Although many are not anticipating a disaster, residents are expecting the worse out of the hurricane. The hurricane is expected to at least skirt the coast of North Carolina, bringing possibly heavy rain and winds to county ...All eyes on Earl, Topsail area follows storm TOPSAIL AREA – With Hurricane Earl’s path forecasted to skirt the North Carolina coast, county officials are making plans in preparation of the massive storm.
Onslow County woman slain after Facebook status change Sheriff’s officials in North Carolina say a woman was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend after she changed her Facebook status to “engaged.”
Shelters open in Onslow, Carteret Updated at 7:01 p.m. A state of emergency was issued by the governor of North Carolina Wednesday on the heels of tropical storm warnings issued for Onslow County and hurricane warnings for Carteret. Onslow County can expect winds of 40-50 mph with...
Hurricane Earl threatens Tideland News Writer Tuesday was a day of watchful waiting, cautious optimism and slow but steady preparation as powerful Hurricane Earl swirled ominously through the Caribbean on a path forecasters said would likely – but not surely – keep it barely offshore as it passed North Carolina late Thursday or Friday.
When Evacuation Is A Must: A How-To Guide To Getting Out The North Carolina Department of Transportation has marked Hurricane Evacuation Routes to assist travelers in their navigation. As is stated on the NCDOT website, most evacuation routes are marked with circular blue signs marked "Evacuation Route."
Shelters Opening As Earl Nears (UPDATED) As North Carolina's coastal communities prepare for Hurricane Earl, several counties are opening shelters on Thursday.
Ex Kills Woman for Changing Facebook Status Police in North Carolina say 63-year-old Karen Ann Rooney was fatally shot Saturday after she updated her relationship on Facebook to "engaged" and angering her ex-boyfriend, Peter Terrance Moonan, who then turned the gun on himself. Facebook - Ex - North Carolina - United States - Karen Ann Rooney
EARL UPDATES: Shelters, closings, other tips (updated) MOREHEAD CITY — Gov. Bev Perdue is urging people in the path of Hurricane Earl to evacuate.
OCSO, JPD: We’re ready for Earl Despite predictions that Hurricane Earl will remain offshore as it passes North Carolina, local law enforcement agencies are preparing for the worst. Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown and Jacksonville Police Department spokeswoman Beth Purcell said...