Mark Bergin

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Mark Bergin

Share The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake on Tuesday afternoon in Virginia. The center of the 3.0-magnitude earthquake was about 55.6 miles west of Richmond, Virginia, according to the USGS . The temblor happened at 1:08 p.m. ET Tuesday about 5.5 miles south of the town of Dillwyn, Virginia, data from the agency shows. The Richter scale shows a 3.0-magnitude earthquake is often felt by people, but very rarely causes damage. Shaking of indoor objects can be noticeable.

1 week ago | wral.com | Mark Bergin

The United States Geological Survey reported an earthquake on Tuesday afternoon in Virginia. The center of the 3.0-magnitude earthquake was about 55.6 miles west of Richmond, Virginia, according to the USGS. The temblor happened at 1:08 p.m. ET Tuesday about 5.5 miles south of the town of Dillwyn, Virginia, data from the agency shows. The Richter scale shows a 3.0-magnitude earthquake is often felt by people, but very rarely causes damage. Shaking of indoor objects can be noticeable.

1 week ago | wral.com | Mark Bergin

In the 1950s, weather officials started giving storms short, distinctive names to avoid confusion and streamline communications, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The National Hurricane Center does not decide the names of tropical storms. The list is based on a strict procedure established by the World Meteorological Organization. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has a list of rotating names for both Atlantic and Eastern Pacific storms.

1 week ago | wralsportsfan.com | Mark Bergin

The NCAA wants to dismiss a case brought by some members of the 1983 NC State men's basketball team, who are seeking payment from the NCAA for its continued use of highlights from the team's title run. CRABTREE COUNTY PARK. WE SHALL SEE. TODAY. MEMBERS OF THE 1983 CARDIAC PACK. WE'RE BACK IN SUPERIOR COURT. THEY WANT PAYMENT FROM THE NCAA FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF HIGHLIGHTS LIKE THIS AND REBROADCAST FROM THAT LEGENDARY CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON.

1 week ago | wral.com | Mark Bergin

Several colleges, universities and schools throughout the Triangle have graduation ceremonies scheduled this month. Here’s a guide to help make the pomp and circumstance a little more manageable. The North Carolina State University class of 2025 is set to graduate at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Students will RSVP to attend the commencement ceremony. Guest tickets are not required for entry to Saturday’s event.