Student filmmakers ride out Florida storm at makeshift shelter
Matthew continues from Al as a film student and peers hunker in the Pedro Menendez gym awaiting a hurricane stronger than Frances or David. They expect extended winds and debris, plan to stay two to three days, while families miles away pray for them and brace for impacts across central Florida.
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Parkdale and Bryant Electric win Gaston honors in ceremony
Bryant Electric Supply founder Bryant Sr. was honored for leadership and community service, dedicating his remarks to his wife Ruby. Parkdale, led by CEO Andy Warlick, received the Spirit of the Economy award for economic development. Parkdale has invested about $1 billion in plant equipment and donated $50 million to charity over 40 years.
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Notable Destructive U.S. Hurricanes Overview
The piece surveys major hurricanes in U.S. history. Katrina of 2005 killed about 1,800 and cost roughly 108 billion dollars after a Category 3 landfall in Louisiana. Charley in 2004 struck Florida and crossed to the Carolinas, a Category 4 storm killing at least 21 and causing widespread homelessness and about 15 billion in damage. Andrew in 1992 left around 250,000 homes damaged as a Category 4 storm.
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