Lawmakers push to ease rebuilding rules after erosion loss
In Myrtle Beach, State Rep. Linwood Altman backs the Coastal Council stance that oceanfront structures lost to erosion cannot be rebuilt. Sen. Bud Long seeks legislation to allow rebuilding to original property lines arguing compensation and fairness. Preliminary storm damage neared 7 million dollars in Horry County and 1 million in Georgetown County.
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Storm Damage Surges Past December Toll on NC Coast
Insurance representatives say the New Year storm caused far greater damage than the December event. Officials estimate losses rising from five to ten million dollars in the December storm to over fifteen million in the New Year storm across North and South Carolina, leaving hundreds exposed with only paper proof of coverage.
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Winter storm brings heavy snow across Northwest East and New England
A powerful weekend storm drenched the Northwest with heavy rain and blanketed mountain resorts with snow. The East Coast saw up to 2 feet of snow while at least 19 deaths were reported. Marines and officials mobilized to repair a 35 foot wall breach in Marshfield Massachusetts. Strong winds and high tides lashed the coast as California Oregon and Utah faced snowpack and travel slowdowns. Tourism boosted by record snow at Waterville Valley Mount Sunapee and other New England resorts with crowds and sold out days. Mount Washington recorded extreme winds and notable weather.
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More Snow Possible For North Carolina Mountains
The Associated Press reports more snow potential Sunday for North Carolina mountains and foothills as a Gulf storm nears. Two deaths were blamed on Thursday’s snow. Power outages affected up to 17 000 homes mainly in Cleveland and Catawba counties as crews worked to restore lines.
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Quake Shakes Desert Near Palm Springs
A light earthquake centered 21 miles south of Palm Springs rattled the desert near the resort city Saturday morning. It measured 3.8 on the Richter scale with no damage reported. Police officer Rose Bennett felt it, but there were no calls.
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Strong Quake Hits In South Pacific Near Vanuatu
A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near the Vanuatu region in the South Pacific at 5:04 p.m. EST as reported by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake, possibly linked to a larger event, struck while President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan vacationed nearby in Rancho Mirage.
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Walter An
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