The big slosh: Florence begins days of rain, wind on coast

By JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The big slosh has begun, and the consequences could be disastrous.

Hurricane Florence's leading edge battered the Carolina coast Thursday, bending trees and shooting frothy sea water over streets on the Outer Banks, as the hulking storm closed in with 105 mph (165 kph) winds for a drenching siege that could last all weekend.

2. The big slosh: Florence begins days of rain, wind on coast - Friday, September 14, 2018

The big slosh: Florence begins days of rain, wind on coast

By JONATHAN DREW, Associated Press

WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — The big slosh has begun, and the consequences could be disastrous.

Hurricane Florence's leading edge battered the Carolina coast Thursday, bending trees and shooting frothy sea water over streets on the Outer Banks, as the hulking storm closed in with 105 mph (165 kph) winds for a drenching siege that could last all weekend.

3. Heavy Rain, Winds, Tornado Warnings as Cindy Heads Inland - Friday, June 23, 2017

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — High tides in the wake of a weakening Tropical Depression Cindy prompted a voluntary evacuation in a coastal Louisiana town Thursday, and the storm's effects were being felt throughout the Southeast, with intermittent bands of heavy rain, blasts of high wind and periodic warnings of possible tornadoes in multiple states.

4. Business Expo Launching in Memphis on Black Friday - Thursday, November 26, 2015

Memphis-based boutique owner Jenni Graham is launching the inaugural “Think BIG, Shop Small” expo in Memphis on Black Friday.

Graham is the owner of Jenuinely Chic Boutique, and the event will take place Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1524 Madison Ave., across from Minglewood Hall. On hand will be about 25 vendors offering specials and discounts on a variety of items including women and children’s clothing, body products, shoes, make-up, jewelry and custom bling items. Admission is free, and complimentary food and beverages.

5. Won’t be the same without the head ball coach - Saturday, November 7, 2015

I miss Steve Spurrier.

It won’t be the same without Spurrier coaching South Carolina when Tennessee (4-4, 2-3 SEC) plays host to the Gamecocks (3-5, 1-5) on Saturday.

It wasn’t the same this week without Spurrier throwing a jab or two at UT leading up to the game.

6. Obama Presses On With GOP Charm Offensive - Friday, March 8, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama pressed on with his Republican charm offensive Thursday, holding a White House lunch with House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan in an effort to soften the ground for potential talks on a long-term deficit reduction deal.

7. Phillips Joins Spirco as Manager, Vice President - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mike Phillips has joined Spirco Manufacturing as general manager and vice president of operations. In his new role, Phillips will oversee all divisions of the metal-building manufacturer and direct its organizational needs.

8. Dooley Says Tennessee in Good Shape for Future - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee coach Derek Dooley says the perception that his program is in bad shape right now is far from the truth.

9. Tennessee Adds Jay Graham as RBs Coach - Wednesday, December 7, 2011

KNOXVILLE (AP) – Tennessee coach Derek Dooley has added former Volunteers standout Jay Graham to his staff as a running backs coach.

10. Fogerty Joins Jackson Lewis In Of Counsel Role - Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Whitney King Fogerty has joined Jackson Lewis LLP as of counsel.

Fogerty was previously a shareholder at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC, where she specialized in labor and employment litigation. She has practiced law for 10 years and has been named among Chambers USA’s Leading Lawyers for Business the past two years.

11. RISE Foundation Names Board Members - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

The RISE Foundation has named its 2008-2009 board of directors.

The members are Jay Healy, board chair; Beverly Robertson, vice chair; Marianne Parrs, treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee; Chuck Schadt, secretary; Tomeka Hart, community initiatives chair; Scott Cromie, new markets chair; and David Waddell, board development chair.

12. Gerard Appointed Administrator at Methodist Cancer Center - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Dr. Dava F. Gerard has been appointed administrator for the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center. She previously was the founding vice president and chief operating officer of the Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas.