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The Tri-Cities Tornado That Changed Everything | Richmond News
Thirty-three years ago, a devastating F4 tornado tore through the Tri-Cities, leaving a trail of destruction across multiple counties and claiming three lives at a Colonial Heights Walmart. Amid chaos and no cell phones to call for help, reporters raced to deliver stories using payphones and sheer determination. Communities rallied — Mennonites rebuilt Pocahontas Island, and a joint telethon raised funds for victims. The disaster sparked lasting change, including improved emergency communication systems. Even today, survivors and journalists remember the raw power of nature and the fragile…
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