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EF-2 tornado ripped through Sampson County on Wednesday, NWS confirmsHARRELLS, N.C. — An EF-2 tornado with wind speeds of 115 mph traveled 4.6 miles Wednesday through Sampson County, the National Weather Service confirmed. The tornado with a 40-yard path width was one of several tornadoes this week in North Carolina. The tornado caused significant damage to several homes,...16 hours ago
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Sampson County tornado confirmed as EF-2, reaching 115 mph windsHARRELLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Half of a roof was shredded and several other homes were damaged in the wake of a Wednesday afternoon tornado which has been confirmed as an EF-2 by the National Weather Service. The EF-2 confirmation comes Friday evening after survey data was collected and published...Harrells, NC15 hours ago
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Video: Apparent tornado touches down in eastern North CarolinaSAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A video posted by the National Weather Center, Wilmington, N.C., shows an apparent tornado touching down in eastern North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. The tornado reportedly hit around 2:10 p.m. in the area of U.S. Highway 421 near the Pender/Sampson County line. Thus far, there...2 days ago
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Sampson Independent9-year-old shot; on way to hospitalA 9-year-old is being transported to Sampson Regional Medical Center this afternoon, a reported victim of a gunshot wound to the stomach.
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WRAL NewsCaught on cam: Tornado rolls through Sampson County'I was very scared': Boy describes seeing roof blown off house in tornado. A tornado rolled through Sampson County on Wednesday afternoon, and it was caught on camera. The tornado touched down near 1436 Bland School Road in Harrells, which is southwest of Wallace, according to the county. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down around 2 p.m. and cleared the warning 30 minues later.
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WECTWATCH: Tornado forms near Pender, Sampson counties
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NewsNationVideo: Tornado rips through North Carolina, damage reportedDamage was reported in Sampson County following a confirmed tornado, Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton said.
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At least two homes heavily damaged in Sampson County tornadoSAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - At least two homes were heavily damaged when a tornado this afternoon struck a neighborhood in Sampson County. The storm took off half of a roof at a group home on Bland School Road outside of Harrells. The owner said fortunately no one was home...Harrells, NC2 days ago
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Duplin TimesNew initiative aims to boost farm safety across Eastern North CarolinaEastern North Carolina — Agriculture, one of the most hazardous occupations in the United States, is getting a much-needed safety overhaul through the launch of the Safe Farm Stewards Program. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to address the alarming rates of farm-related accidents and fatalities, providing farmers with essential tools and knowledge to make their workplaces safer. A Dangerous ProfessionAccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, farming remains one of the most dangerous professions, with a fatality rate of roughly 19 deaths per 100,000 workers...
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9NEWSNorth Caroline bracing for another round of Tropical Storm Debby
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Sampson IndependentHouses destroyed by suspected tornadoSampson residents were left without homes Wednesday afternoon following a suspected tornado that touched down near the Harrells community arou
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WATCH: Apparent tornado near Pender/Sampson County linePENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Heavy rain isn’t the only impact from Tropical Storm Debby as it makes its way toward North Carolina. The storm also brings with it a risk of isolated tornadoes. On Wednesday there were a few tornado warnings throughout the WWAY viewing area. This...2 days ago
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Sampson Independent
Debby expected to drench Sampson; State of Emergency issued for countyAs Tropical Storm Debby makes its way into North Carolina, county officials, along with meteorologists, are warning residents to prepare for torrential rains, possible flooding and all the after effects that will cause. On Wednesday morning, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners issued a State of Emergency declaration for the...3 days ago
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