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1 killed, 1 injured after explosion levels $2M NC home owned by NFL player Caleb Farley

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WJZY) – One person was killed and another injured in an apparent explosion overnight that leveled a multimillion-dollar home in North Carolina owned by NFL cornerback Caleb Farley, said emergency officials.Authorities confirmed with Nexstar's WJZY that both victims were male. Their identities were being withheld pending family notification.The injured person was transported to Atrium Health Main with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Kent Greene, director of Fire Services and Emergency Management for Iredell.The 6,500-plus-square-foot house, located in Mooresville just off Lake Norman, was mostly reduced to rubble as of Tuesday morning. Farley was spotted at the scene with family Tuesday, speaking with authorities. Iredell County Sheriff deputies, Troutman Fire and Mooresville Fire departments were at the scene early Tuesday morning. Dominion Energy officials also responded.Neighbors told WJZY they heard "a loud explosion" ...

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall south of Corpus Christi

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical Storm Harold officially formed in the western Gulf early Tuesday morning -- the ninth storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. The system currently has 45 mph sustained winds and is racing west/northwest at 18 mph. Harold made landfall shortly before 10 am along Padre Island, south of Corpus Christi with 50 mph sustained winds.Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for the Texas coast from Port O'Connor southward to the mouth of the Rio Grande. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect from Port O'Connor north to Sargent. Coastal Flood Warnings are also in place for affected areas.Only minor wind damage is expected along the coast, along with 1-3 feet of "storm surge" ocean level rise. Flooding rainfall amounts of up to 7 inches are possible along the South Texas coast inland toward the Rio Grande Valley.Tropical Storm Warnings issued for much of the middle and all of the southern coastTropical Storm Harold's projected rainfall Big pi...

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tropical Storm Harold became the first tropical weather system to make landfall in the United States in 2023. The storm moved onshore on Padre Islands. Winds were clocked at 50 mph with higher gusts. Heavy rain and strong will continue to affect South Texas and Mexico. The storm will move to the west-northwest and weaken now that it's over land,.Harold is onshore moving through South TexasRed Flag Warnings are in effect locally for critical fire danger as winds pick up and mainly dry weather continues today.Gusty winds and low humidity Tuesday spark critical fire weather concerns Tropical Storm HaroldForecast rainfall from Tropical Storm HaroldFor full details on the system and what we expect from it, click below: Update: What we expect from Tropical Storm Harold Following the storm's departure on Wednesday, record heat and sunshine return for the foreseeable future. If Austin does not break its triple-digit heatwave on Tuesday, the streak will extend to 52+ days ...

Flip Circus coming to Crossgates Mall

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The circus is coming to town! Flip Circus is bringing the big top to Crossgates Mall from September 29 to October 9. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For over 50 years, the Vazquez family's circus has traveled throughout North and South America. The circus includes high-flying performances, dancing, unicycles, flashing lights, and more under the big top.Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You can buy tickets on the Flip Circus website. New Mexican cantina opening in Slingerlands The circus will take place outside of Crossgates around the back of JCPenney. Flip Circus is currently performing in North Attleborough, Massachusetts until August 28.

Department of State shares resources for consumer protection

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Division of Consumer Protection has highlighted resources New Yorkers can navigate to stay informed on marketplace scam prevention and to access direct assistance and mediation services for consumer complaints. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Our Division of Consumer Protection is committed to helping keep New Yorkers safe from fraudulent activities and unscrupulous businesses,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “Scams and fraud are becoming more advanced and targeted every single day, and our Consumer Protection team has a variety of useful resources available for New Yorkers so they can stay informed because we know an informed consumer is a smart consumer.”In addition to the resources listed below, New Yorkers can sign up to receive consumer alerts via email or phone. The New York Department of State also shares "Tuesday Tips" on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The tips help educat...

Russell Sage College partners with Albany County for new criminal justice program

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Russell Sage College announced a new initiative to tackle workforce shortages in the criminal justice system. The Community Corrections Workforce Development Initiative offers an online masters program in criminal justice and community corrections at a discounted rate to Albany County employees to help boost workers in the field. The increased demand for criminal justice workers follows a new focus on shorter prison sentences, serving time through probation and seeking alternatives to incarceration. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Higher education is called to respond to workforce needs and changes so with our focus on community corrections, that is alternatives to incarceration, our entirely online masters degree is the first such program in the country," Christopher Ames, President of Russell Sage College, said. The initiative also includes free training sessions for professionals in criminal justic...

PD: Albany man arrested, vandalized police station

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Tuesday after throwing bricks at a glass door of the Albany Police Department South Station as well as three police cruisers, according to Albany Police. Laquan Brown, 24, is charged with second-degree criminal mischief.Image of vandalism at Albany South Side Police StationImage of vandalism at Albany South Side Police Station Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.

Adirondack Railroad back in service to Old Forge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

UTICA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Adirondack Railroad is running on schedule again, after recent storm damage knocked things off track. The railroad is running from Utica to the western Adirondack Park again - with some distance yet to travel. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Passenger rides are running from Utica to Old Forge again as of Thursday, Aug. 17. The line typically continues on north to Tupper Lake - a stretch that remains closed for now, as further storm damage is dealt with.“The efforts and collaboration from suppliers, our business partner New York State Department of Transportation, and staff and volunteers were extraordinary,” said railroad General Manager Frank Kobliski. “This makes possible the return to service of about 75 percent of our scheduled trains, in time for the upcoming foliage season.” Lake George Battlefield Park sees surge in visitors The Adirondack Railroad crosses around 50 miles between Utica and Ol...

New Mexican cantina opening in Slingerlands

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Slingerlands. Las Margaritas Mexican Cantina will be in the former Bellini's space at 1365 New Scotland Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Las Margaritas has the same owner as Margarita City Mexican Grill & Bar in Albany and La Fiesta in Clifton Park. The owner is partnering with Damian Company to open in Slingerlands."We will have our famous Mexican Brunch, lunch menu, dinner menu, and bar menu with the largest drink menu in this area so far," said Company. Saratoga Springs’ PDT Market founder, chef leaving Since he and the owner are Peruvian, some dishes will be a fusion of Peruvian and Mexican food, said Company. The Las Margaritas menu has not been released yet.In December 2022, Bellini's made the announcement that its location at 1365 New Scotland Road would be moving across the street into the former Roux space at 10 Vista Boulevard. The relocat...

St. Louis woman targeted Instagram users in $57K fraud scheme

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:57:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis woman was sentenced to several years in federal prison after targeting Instagram users in a $57,000 fraud scheme. A federal judge sentenced Nikia French, 30, to three years and one month in prison on Monday. French has also been ordered to pay back tens of thousands of dollars in restitution. Earlier in the year, French pleaded guilty to two counts of bank fraud and admitted to recruiting people on Instagram who were willing to let French use their bank accounts. Breaking: Justice Center guard being held hostage According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, French created counterfeit checks, deposited them in the accounts and withdrew money or made debit card purchases before the bank learned that the checks were fake. Between February and April 2022, French deposited or attempted to deposit counterfeit checks totaling at least $73,000 and received at least $34,000 in proceeds.Court documents allege French also submitted two fraudulent Pa...