Salt Air Disrupts South Carolina Power Service
The salt air from a late winter storm disrupted power to about 65 000 70 000 customers in Charleston area and along the Grand Strand. Utilities reported salt buildup acting as a conductor and callers urged rain and wind shifts to improve conditions. Upstate restores were near complete with remaining outages in low hundreds. Estimated damages exceed 1.1 million dollars with uninsured share around a quarter.
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Last Of Lost Campers Rescued In N C Mountains
The final 24 campers from Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School near Detroit were rescued near Fontana Lake North Carolina after a weeklong expedition in the Smokies. Survivors describe freezing conditions and hazards from downed trees and waist deep snow. Authorities and volunteers aided remote mountain residents. governors assess damage as storms cause power outages and widespread closures across multiple states.
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Larry Shelton
Tennessee Air National Guard
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Smokies
Shane Lavery
Michigan
Ray Carson
Liberty
N.C
Tennessee Line
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