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A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the grid goes down, either due to natural or man-made causes. But how does a generator work? Whether you’re new to using ...

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One down, one to go. Two pieces of good news came for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands Monday after a massive blackout led to the evacuation of visitors during a peak vacation weekend. [OBX blackout ...