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Hamilton Spectator
a day ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains
HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Heavy rain, flooding and a rock slide have again closed a section of the major cross country highway Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains. The slide and flood happened Wednesday afternoon around mile marker 450 in Tennessee, just to the west of the state line with North Carolina, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said on social media. Crews continued to work Thursday to get the water and rock off the highway and had not released when they think the road could be reopened, the DOT said. Engineers have found significant damage on both the highway and nearby ramps which was more extensive than originally thought, Republican Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison said on social media. 'Several areas remain under water, and there are potentially compromised slopes. Geotechnical engineers are on-site today to assess the stability of those slopes,' wrote Faison, who represents the area. The damaged section is part of 12 miles (19 kilometers) of I-40 in North Carolina and Tennessee that was washed away or heavily damaged by flooding that roared through the Pigeon River gorge during Hurricane Helene in late September. Crews repaired and shored up enough of the old highway to open one narrow lane in each direction in March. The lanes are separated by a curb several inches high that had to be removed to let vehicles stuck by the flooding and rockslide to turn around and go the other way. About 2.5 to 3.5 inches (63 mm to 89 mm) of rain fell in the area over about three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The permanent fix to stabilize what's left of the road will involve driving long steel rods into bedrock below the road, filling them with grout and spraying concrete on the cliff face to hold them in place. It will take years. I-40 runs from Wilmington. North Carolina to Barstow, California, and any detour around the Great Smoky Mountain section is dozens of miles. Trucks have gotten stuck on twisty narrow mountain roads and are banned on another major highway through the area U.S. 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Toronto Star
a day ago
- Climate
- Toronto Star
Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains
HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Heavy rain, flooding and a rock slide have again closed a section of the major cross country highway Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains. The slide and flood happened Wednesday afternoon around mile marker 450 in Tennessee, just to the west of the state line with North Carolina, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said on social media. Crews continued to work Thursday to get the water and rock off the highway and had not released when they think the road could be reopened, the DOT said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Engineers have found significant damage on both the highway and nearby ramps which was more extensive than originally thought, Republican Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison said on social media. 'Several areas remain under water, and there are potentially compromised slopes. Geotechnical engineers are on-site today to assess the stability of those slopes,' wrote Faison, who represents the area. The damaged section is part of 12 miles (19 kilometers) of I-40 in North Carolina and Tennessee that was washed away or heavily damaged by flooding that roared through the Pigeon River gorge during Hurricane Helene in late September. Crews repaired and shored up enough of the old highway to open one narrow lane in each direction in March. The lanes are separated by a curb several inches high that had to be removed to let vehicles stuck by the flooding and rockslide to turn around and go the other way. About 2.5 to 3.5 inches (63 mm to 89 mm) of rain fell in the area over about three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The permanent fix to stabilize what's left of the road will involve driving long steel rods into bedrock below the road, filling them with grout and spraying concrete on the cliff face to hold them in place. It will take years. I-40 runs from Wilmington. North Carolina to Barstow, California, and any detour around the Great Smoky Mountain section is dozens of miles. Trucks have gotten stuck on twisty narrow mountain roads and are banned on another major highway through the area U.S. 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Flooding and rock slides close heavily damaged I-40 section in Smoky Mountains
HARTFORD, Tenn. (AP) — Heavy rain, flooding and a rock slide have again closed a section of the major cross country highway Interstate 40 along its narrow corridor through the Great Smoky Mountains. The slide and flood happened Wednesday afternoon around mile marker 450 in Tennessee, just to the west of the state line with North Carolina, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said on social media. Crews continued to work Thursday to get the water and rock off the highway and had not released when they think the road could be reopened, the DOT said. Engineers have found significant damage on both the highway and nearby ramps which was more extensive than originally thought, Republican Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison said on social media. 'Several areas remain under water, and there are potentially compromised slopes. Geotechnical engineers are on-site today to assess the stability of those slopes,' wrote Faison, who represents the area. The damaged section is part of 12 miles (19 kilometers) of I-40 in North Carolina and Tennessee that was washed away or heavily damaged by flooding that roared through the Pigeon River gorge during Hurricane Helene in late September. Wednesdays Columnist Jen Zoratti looks at what's next in arts, life and pop culture. Crews repaired and shored up enough of the old highway to open one narrow lane in each direction in March. The lanes are separated by a curb several inches high that had to be removed to let vehicles stuck by the flooding and rockslide to turn around and go the other way. About 2.5 to 3.5 inches (63 mm to 89 mm) of rain fell in the area over about three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The permanent fix to stabilize what's left of the road will involve driving long steel rods into bedrock below the road, filling them with grout and spraying concrete on the cliff face to hold them in place. It will take years. I-40 runs from Wilmington. North Carolina to Barstow, California, and any detour around the Great Smoky Mountain section is dozens of miles. Trucks have gotten stuck on twisty narrow mountain roads and are banned on another major highway through the area U.S. 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame football 2026 recruiting class commitment tracker
Notre Dame football 2026 recruiting class commitment tracker Notre Dame football is once again putting together an impressive recruiting class, as currently there are seventeen verbals. It is a great collection of players, one that should continue the recent success that Notre Dame has had on and off the field. Head coach Marcus Freeman has done a fantastic job elevating the Irish in the eyes of prospects, and it has paid off big dividends. Part of the success that Notre Dame has seen in the 2026 cycle has to do with its impressive run in the College Football Playoff, but a lot of credit has to go to the coaching staff as well, starting with Freeman. Find out below every Notre Dame 2026 football commit along with a quick bio of each one of them. (Note: All recruiting rankings are according to the 247Sports Composite and are updated every time the Irish class grows.) Wide receiver Dylan Faison The first commitment of the class, it always seemed like Faison would join his brother Jordan in South Bend. He hasn't wavered on his commitment despite new offers like Miami. Faison also intends on playing lacrosse for the Irish. Commitment date: March 18th, 2024 Measurable's: 5-foot, 11-inches and 170-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 766, position No. 114 Quarterback Noah Grubbs The Florida quarterback knew early on that Notre Dame was the place for him, and didn't need to wait out the process. Grubbs has been a leader in recruiting others in the class, and while he might have to wait a bit to be the starter, he's got the potential to be a very good one. Commitment date: June 1st, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 4-inches and 205-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 174, position No. 11 Linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. Davis' father is a Georgia alumni, but that won't matter much in his recruitment. While the Bulldogs came after him late, the Irish will hold onto his recruitment. This is a big win for Notre Dame. Commitment date: Nov. 12th, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 205-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 195, position No. 10 Cornerback Chaston Smith While Smith doesn't get a lot of publicity, he's a great prospect and exactly what Notre Dame is looking for in a cornerback. Long, athletic and smooth, the Tennessee native had plenty of offers, but the Irish won out. Commitment date: Dec. 1st, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 1-inch and 185-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 313, position No. 26 Offensive lineman Sullivan Garvin The first of many offensive lineman that have committed to Notre Dame, Garvin could end up playing either tackle or guard. The versatility separates him, and his size will allow the Irish coaching staff to have options where to play him. Commitment date: Dec. 5th, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 5-inches and 300-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 407, position No. 35 Offensive lineman Ben Nichols The second Michigan offensive lineman, Nichols also had an impressive offer list. He made the choice to join Notre Dame's class early, and hasn't had a second thought. Like Garvin, Nichols could end up playing on the outside or interior, and should be a difference maker. Commitment date: Dec. 24th, 2024 Measurable's: 6-foot, 5-inches and 315-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 227, position No. 16 Offensive lineman Tyler Merrill If you are noticing a trend with this year's offensive line class, you are doing a great job. All of them can play multiple positions, as Merrill can play guard or tackle. My guess is that he'll start on the inside, but can play right tackle if needed. Another impressive recruiting win for Notre Dame. Commitment date: Jan. 30, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 5-inches and 338-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 104, position No. 5 Edge Ebenezer Ewetade Ewetade was the start of an Irish recruiting run, and he was a big one to get. One of the best edge rushers in the country, he's exactly what teams are looking for in the position. Notre Dame could have another true freshman playing early on the defensive line. Commitment date: April 5th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 4-inches and 221-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 134, position No. 17 Edge rusher Rodney Dunham Almost the exact size as his future teammate Ewetade, Dunham comes into the program with a bit more hype. He's a national prospect that should be playing early next fall. Dunham is an elite player. Commitment date: April 10th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 4-inches and 227-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 32, position No. 5 Offensive lineman Gregory Patrick Patrick is the only true tackle of the group, but he's a good one. He has the size and agility to deal with speed or power rushers, but it's hard to say if he will see the field early. Notre Dame has done a great job accumulating talent on the offensive line, but we have seen true freshman crack the lineup in the recent years. Commitment date: April 13th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot 5-inches and 275-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 179, position No. 15 Wide receiver Bubba Frazier Frazier is a player that is perfect for a slot receiver spot, shifty with sure hands and a great route runner. Coming from Georgia, you know that he's playing against some of the best high school competition every week, so there shouldn't be that big of an adjustment at the next level for him. Commitment date: April 14th, 2025 Measurable's: 5-foot, 10-inches and 180-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 294, position No. 48 Safety Ayden Pouncey The Pouncey family has a long history of producing college football players and Ayden is the next up. Both his brothers played at Florida, but he chose his own path. He has the chance to be the best of the bunch, and this was a big recruiting win for Notre Dame. Commitment date: April 26th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 3-inches and 160-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 145, position No. 12 Linebacker Jakobe Clapper Ohio has become a focus state for Notre Dame and they won out on Clapper. He chose the Irish over multiple Big Ten and SEC offers, and could be the next impressive linebacker in South Bend. Commitment date: May 2nd, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 215-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 407, position No. 27 Running back Javian Osborne Notre Dame got one of the elite running backs in the country with Osborne's commitment. He's more of a bruiser, but has the ability to break big runs as well. Osborne has the potentiall to play early for the Irish. Commitment date: May 3rd, 2025 Measurable's: 5-foot, 10-inches and 200-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 90, position No. 6 Defensive tackle Tiki Hola A true defensive tackle, Hola doesn't just clog up the middle, he makes plays. The Irish beat out USC for his commitment, which makes it even sweeter. Hola may need some time to get accustomed to the college game, but when he does, watch out. Commitment date: May 10th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 2-inches and 285-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 328, position No. 39 Running back Jonaz Walton The second back of the cycle, Walton also enters the program with some significant hype. He has the speed to break off big runs, and the power to fight for tough yards. Walton is also a very good receiving threat, and could make an impact anytime the ball is in his hands. Commitment date: May 14th, 2025 Measurable's: 5-foot, 10-inches and 205-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 125, position No. 10 Offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh The final piece of the offensive line puzzle for Notre Dame was McKeogh, who gives them a top-level option at left tackle. While he's not ranked as highly as some of his soon-to-be teammates, McKeogh has an extremely high ceiling and should make a big impact for the Irish. Commitment date: June 18th, 2025 Measurable's: 6-foot, 8-inches and 275-pounds Recruiting ranking: Nationally No. 262, position No. 20
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Centric Consulting Offers Seamless Transition as Microsoft Moves to Eliminate Mid-Market Enterprise Agreements
DAYTON, Ohio, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Microsoft evolves its licensing strategy to better serve enterprise and mid-market segments, thousands of organizations with fewer than 2,400 users will transition from Enterprise Agreements (EA) to new licensing models. Centric Consulting, a Microsoft Direct Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), announced today that it is providing specialized services designed to guide businesses through this transition. Microsoft has restructured its licensing agreements, limiting EA renewals, particularly for those with user/device counts between 500 to 2, 400. This segment is known as Level A. These companies are encouraged to evaluate their current user counts and expiration dates and develop a strategy for licensing and support before their agreements expire. When their agreements are up for renewal, they must engage with a Microsoft CSP like Centric or purchase directly from Microsoft to renew their licensing. "We're seeing many leaders of mid-sized companies working to understand how the licensing changes will affect their company. The transition presents an opportunity for them to reassess and optimize, but if they're unprepared, they risk cost increases and service gaps," said Maurice Faison, Microsoft Partnership Director at Centric Consulting. "As a Direct CSP, we're uniquely positioned to offer our clients not just licensing solutions, but comprehensive strategic guidance and managed services that maximize their Microsoft investment." To help companies understand the nuances of Microsoft licensing, Centric developed a Microsoft Licensing Comparison Guide. This self-assessment provides personalized recommendations and conversation starters for choosing the right licensing support model. While Microsoft's recent policy change has created urgency for many organizations, Centric's deep expertise in managing complex licensing requirements has consistently helped clients optimize costs and maintain compliance throughout the evolving technological landscape. "Over the past decade, we've assisted numerous clients with their licensing needs from initial cloud service adoption to optimization and broader technology implementations," added Faison. "Our efforts have consistently resulted in cost savings while ensuring that technology fully supports the business objectives." Unlike standard resellers, Centric offers a comprehensive approach that includes complimentary licensing assessments to identify potential cost-saving opportunities, frictionless EA-to-CSP transition services, and ongoing strategic and IT support from certified Microsoft specialists. The firm's robust Microsoft Consulting Services encompass Microsoft's complete cloud ecosystem—Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Azure, Teams, Power Platform, Copilot, and Defender—while also supporting critical on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server and SQL Server deployments. For more information about Centric Consulting's Microsoft licensing solutions or to schedule an initial discussion, visit Media Contact: Lindsay Dawson, Centric Consulting, 888.781.7567, About Centric ConsultingCentric Consulting is the right partner — committed to delivering tailored solutions and unmatched experiences. For 26 years, the international management consulting firm has combined the benefits of deep experience, flexibility and cost efficiency to solve its clients' toughest problems. Its teams include strategic advisors and the best talent from across the United States and India with expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber risk and compliance, people and change, business applications and more. The firm builds teams that can scale up or down quickly based on client needs, industry and desired outcomes. Headquartered in Ohio, with 1,300 employees and 14 locations, Centric has been honored with over 100 awards for its commitment to employees, clients and communities. It's also been recognized 10 times by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms. Visit to learn more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CENTRIC CONSULTING, LLC Sign in to access your portfolio
