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North Carolina leaders urge preparedness for hurricane season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — North Carolina Leaders say now is the time to prepare for hurricane season. Emergency management officials say more than a dozen named storms will hit the US this season. Several are expected to become powerful, dangerous hurricanes. During a press conference on Thursday, Governor Josh Stein said North Carolinians should have an emergency kit ready, including important documents and three to five days' worth of food and water. State Emergency Manager Director William Ray said forecasters expect at least a dozen powerful storms to make landfall the next few months, six to ten of those storms could become hurricanes. 'The state emergency response team is hosting workshops, planning sessions, conducting plan reviews, conducting operation and logistics and readiness checks,' Ray added. Over at Duke Energy, Hurricane Helene is still fresh on the mind of staff at their power distribution control center in Charlotte. 'We've never experienced something like that,' said operator Laura Weigel. Company executives told Queen City News they took what they saw during Helene and applied it to trainings they run every year. 'We also practice ahead of storm season, doing storm drills, preparing operators for a variety of scenarios they might encounter. You know, every kind of scenario, including even a facility not working,' said Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks. Brooks echoed Stein's message, saying everyone should have a plan in place. 'Where would you go if you had an extended power outage? Do you have a generator in your home and do you know how to use it safely, always use those outside.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Woman, 35, accused of killing two teenagers in road smash 'when her Audi A2 crashed into their Ford Fiesta', appears in court
A woman appeared in court this morning charged with causing the deaths of two teenagers by dangerous driving. Natasha Allarakhia, 35, is accused of two offences of causing death by dangerous driving and one offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. It follows the deaths of two teenagers on the A17 in a collision at North Rauceby, Lincs, on June 20 last year. William Ray, 17, and 18 year-old Eddie Shore died after the Ford Fiesta they were in was involved in a collision with an Audi A2 car on the A17 at North Rauceby, Lincolnshire, on June 20 last year. Two other passengers in the car suffered serious injuries and were taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham. At the time of the collision, police said the occupants of the Audi sustained minor injuries. Allarakhia this morning appeared at Lincoln Magistrates Court wearing a black dress. She spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth. No pleas were indicated to the charges. District Judge Daniel Church sent the case to Lincoln Crown Court where Allarakhia, from Norwich, will appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on June 12. Allarakhia, who was represented by solicitor Judith Brennan, was granted unconditional bail until her next court appearance. Following the teenagers' deaths, tributes were paid by Carre's Grammar School in Sleaford. The pair were described as 'lovely lads' by headteacher Nick Law. He said their deaths had 'really rocked the whole community'. Mr Law described Will as 'a selfless individual who enjoyed the success of other people Will was a good sportsman and talented academic who played rugby, football and was part of the school team in Year7s and 8 for gymnastics winning bronze at the national finals in Stoke on Trent. He said Will was hardworking, personable, conscientious and sociable and in a lot of different groups. He was due to study aerospace engineering at Sheffield University after travelling. Mr Law added: 'Eddie was a very down to earth, self-deprecating, and grounded young man who loved life. Sociable and well connected with many different people both in and out of school 'He was selfless and a total team player. Played in goal for the 1st XI last year purely because we didn't have a keeper. He wanted the team and school to succeed.' He was a passionate Liverpool FC supporter and to take up a place at Leeds Beckett University to study Sport and Exercise Science after travelling.
ITV News
30-04-2025
- ITV News
Woman charged over deaths of teenagers in crash on A17 in North Rauceby
A 35-year-old woman is facing charges over the deaths of two teenagers in a crash in Lincolnshire. William Ray, 17, and 18 year-old Eddie Shore died after the Ford Fiesta they were in was involved in a collision with an Audi car on the A17 Newark Road, North Rauceby, on 20 June last year. Two other boys who were in the same car were seriously injured. The occupants of the Audi sustained minor injuries. Natasha Allarakhia, of Turner Crescent, Norwich, is accused of causing the deaths of William and Eddie by dangerous driving and one offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She has been summoned to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court on 15 May.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Investigation underway after man shot, killed in Adams County
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – Adams County deputies are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The Natchez Democrat reported the shooting occurred on Hillcrest Drive in the Cloverdale area around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. Missing boater found dead in Biloxi Bay Adams County Coroner James Lee identified the victim as William Ray, 63. His death was ruled a homicide. Ray's body was transported to the Mississippi State Crime Lab for an autopsy. Investigators have not released information about a possible suspect. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
