Tornado Hits N.C. Town, Killing at Least 7
16th Nov 2006, 19:12 GMT
At least seven people died when a tornado struck Riegelwood, N.C., according to Gov. Mike Easley. The community is about 20 miles west of the coastal city of Wilmington. The tornado was part of a pattern of strong thunderstorms moving across the South. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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