Hurricane Michael strengthens to Category 3, not a threat to land

Hurricane Michael is the the first hurricane to threaten the Atlantic Ocean this hurricane season. It is a category 3, with winds of 115 mph. Although this hurricane sounds threatening, it is expected not to touch land.
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Firefighters prepare for large Washington state blazes to merge, with lightning storm to come

On Sept. 21, the meterologists in Washington state were worried about the lightning storm expected to come. This storm was threatening to the area because there had already been a great amount of wild fires. State officials are warning citizens to stay indoors and limit thier physical activity.
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People asked to evacuate Alaska tourist town of Talkeetna as river swells from heavy rains

Talkeetna, Alaska is suffering from flooding due to the recent rain showers. The flooding is also being caused by the rise in town's nearby river. This flooding has caused many roads to be closed and landslides to occur.
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Texas company's massive American flag finds a place above Ground Zero
The Dixie Flag Manufactoring Company in San Anotnio, Tx. has recieved the honor of creating the American Flag that is to hang over the new World Trade Center. The company takes great pride in helping to honor such a site. The company is known for thier flags in the past, such as the ones hung at the U.S. Capitol, many football games and the Gearge Washington Bridge.

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'Today Show’ decision to air Kris Jenner over 9/11 has some calling for boycott, could further erode ratings

Many Americans are raging over how "The Today Show" decided to interview Kris Jenner on her new breast implants instead of taking a moment of silence on Sept. 11. The viewers are so furious about this event that they are tweeting at and sending emails to the news station, complaining about what occured. The decision that NBC made was completely disrespectful and not American.

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Teen girl escapes after Illinois man allegedly held her captive more than two years

A 19-year-old St. Lious women escaped her kidnapper's house after being held hostage for more than three years. She flew from the 25-year-old man's house with her 2-year-old boy. She said she suffered beatings and sexual assaults everyday. The most disturbing part of the whole story is that the kidnapper's mother was in on it too.

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Two face charges in Lynchburg store break-in

Two men in the Lynchburg were arrested early this morning for robbery of a local market. They stole beer, cigarettes, and male enhancers. These men, Barricks and Yancey, are charged with larceny and breaking and entering.
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Appomattox bank robbery first in decades

The Farmers Bank in Appomatox has gone 94 years with out a bank robbery, that was until tuesday afternoon. Booker-Bey is charged with armed robbery and the bank's stolen money was returned to it within an hour. The bank's president and CEO hopes the bank can go another 94  years with out a robbery!

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Smith Mountain Lake sees nearly 3 foot drop in water levels

If Smith Mountain Lake keeps up this low tide, it will not look so good for boaters. Appalachian Powers was forced to release 600 cubic feet of water per second until Sept.1, but the water level is still a concern. It seems Smith Mountain Lake is in desperate need of a good rain shower.
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