July 06, 2009
Three Ocracoke victims worshipped at Goldsboro, N.C., church
Holiday emergencies include an Indiana pedestrian bridge collapse and fireworks-related fatalities in Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Montana, where a girl was electrocuted on air conditioning equipment after cliimbing on a roof to see fireworks.
Fourth worker dies after Outer Banks fireworks explosion
Death toll rises to 4 after Outer Banks fireworks explosion B3 OCRACOKE, N.C.—Two more workers who had been preparing for an Independence Day celebration died of injuries suffered when a truckload of fireworks exploded on a dock, authorities said. One of the workers died at the scene Saturday, and three others died later at area hospitals, including one who died yesterday, said Hyde County spokeswoman Jamie Tunnell.
July 05, 2009
N.C. fireworks blast kills two
OCRACOKE, N.C.—Two workers died after a fireworks truck exploded yesterday morning on a remote North Carolina island. Three other workers were injured when the truck exploded as the workers prepared for the annual Independence Day fireworks display on Ocracoke Island, according to Hyde County spokeswoman Jamie Tunnell. The men worked for Melrose South Pyrotechnics near Rock Hill, S.C. The company has sent an official to work with investigators.
February 25, 2009
Search suspended for soldier who fell overboard during training
The Army has identified a soldier based in Virginia who fell overboard off a tugboat during training near the North Carolina coast. The Coast Guard suspended its search yesterday for Spc. Samuel Valdez, a 22-year-old watercraft operator from Plant City, Fla. The Army said he was a member of the 73rd Transportation Company based at Fort Eustis.
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