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There are generators with enough power for home backup that roll on wheels and technically are portable. But when we talk about “portable generators” we’re usually referring to models that are small ...

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 ...