Damage, loss estimated at $3 billion for recent tropical rain, wind storm
The East Coast storm that spanned from the Carolinas to New England caused an estimated $3 billion in damage and economic loss.
The East Coast storm that spanned from the Carolinas to New England caused an estimated $3 billion in damage and economic loss.

The Outer Banks may get another round of dangerous weather as a tropical rainstorm is expected to bring wind and heavy precipitation.
Construction on $43 million infrastructure project in Virginia Beach begins on Monday and will take place over four years.
About 20 people joined the sustainable farm event organized by Shenandoah Valley Faith & Climate on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The City of Staunton hopes to issue bids in October for tunnel repairs under the Wharf Lot in downtown and begin construction in January.
Imelda will likely become the next Atlantic hurricane, and according to AccuWeather, could bring heavy rain and wind to the coast this week.
Anyone who has driven by Gypsy Hill Park on Churchville Avenue or walked in the park in the past year has noticed construction vehicles.
Two tropical systems are developing that could impact the East Coast, including Virginia, early next week.
Weather experts are watching two tropical systems that may impact the East Coast, and parts of Virginia, over the weekend or early next week.
A new conservation easement will protect Mayo’s Island in the heart of the James River in Richmond from development, allowing the city to move forward with plans to transform the 14.5-acre island into a public park.
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