North Carolina Recovers After Tornadoes

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Yesterday, North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue’s office released its newest figures on the loss of life and property suffered after 25 tornadoes touched down across the state on Saturday.  According to the latest assessment, 24 people died and more than 130 were injured. As far as property damage goes, 430 homes were destroyed and over 6,000 homes have suffered damage. Two thousand people are estimated to be out of work because of the storms. George Earp and his wife, Vickie, own Earp’s Seafood market and several rental home properties in Raleigh. George shares his story.

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