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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - A church in Elizabeth City is waiting to hear back from State of North Carolina archaeologists on how to proceed after digging up potentially 300-year-old artifacts on its property.

On June 20, Rev. Daniel Cenci, the rector at Christ Episcopal Church on Elizabeth City's McMorrine Street, says crews began to dig up a rotting magnolia tree to make room for a new playground.

"They started digging a pit for drainage and they hit all of these bricks," Cenci told News 3 from the site, adding that he believed it could be an old crypt. We sent away our work crew and started poking around a little bit more to see what was here. We started finding dishes and china and glassware.

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Uncertain of how old the artifacts were, Cenci says the church called its Downtown neighbor, The Museum of the Albemarle.

They determined that this was significant enough and that the pieces were old enough that we should contact the state archaeological office, which we did. The state sent down a team that began excavating this past Tuesday," he told News 3.

Cenci says that team found more artifacts, which all sit in a church office.

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They include pieces of glass and pottery; Chinese porcelain, an old French wine bottle, even bones believed to belong to a pig. They're believed to date back between the early-to-mid 1700s and the mid-1800s. The oldest artifact appears to be an old clay jug or pot.

"The folks from the museum say it can date as early as 1720," said Cenci.

That would predate Christ Episcopal Church's current building by more than 130 years. It was built in 1856 the oldest church building in Elizabeth City, Cenci says. The church itself was founded in 1825.

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Cenci tells News 3 that the church is waiting to hear from state officials in Raleigh to find out if their office will continue the dig or if the church has to take it from here. But he says parishioners are excited, as is he.

As fate would have it, Cenci double majored at University of Alabama in religious studies...and history.

One of the reasons I was attracted to Christ Church was the history of this place," he said. Were (soon) celebrating our 200th anniversary and made this discovery of a home that was in existence when the church was founded. It gives us a great insight into what life was like here 200 years ago.

And it all started with an innocent dig that happened to dig up an old city's roots.

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An 18-year-old has died after being hit by a falling tree in Westmoreland County on the Fourth of July.North Huntingdon police said officers responded to Winchester Road in the area of the Trafford Sportsmen's Club at about 11:40 a.m. Thursday.The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office identified the 18-year-old as Jacob Lazar of Irwin. Lazar was cleaning up fallen trees from a recent storm with other volunteers when he was struck, according to the coroner.The coroner's report said the tree slipped from an excavator bucket and hit him in the head.Further information will be released as the North Huntingdon Police Department investigates. The coroner has ruled Lazar's death accidental.Mike Zigarovich, owner of Mike Zigarovich Tree Service, said he was working not far from where the man was killed. it's difficult. Too young," Zigarovich said. "I've had friends who've died in this business, I work with personally, and it's very difficult. We take it very personal."Zigarovich stressed the dangers of tree removal and clean-up for both professionals and volunteers."The tree business is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, statistically. And professionals get killed, as well as people who are not professionals that help out and volunteer. It's just a very dangerous thing to be doing," Zigarovich said. This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news.

An 18-year-old has died after being hit by a falling tree in Westmoreland County on the Fourth of July.

North Huntingdon police said officers responded to Winchester Road in the area of the Trafford Sportsmen's Club at about 11:40 a.m. Thursday.

The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office identified the 18-year-old as Jacob Lazar of Irwin.

Lazar was cleaning up fallen trees from a recent storm with other volunteers when he was struck, according to the coroner.

The coroner's report said the tree slipped from an excavator bucket and hit him in the head.

Further information will be released as the North Huntingdon Police Department investigates. The coroner has ruled Lazar's death accidental.

Mike Zigarovich, owner of Mike Zigarovich Tree Service, said he was working not far from where the man was killed.

it's difficult. Too young," Zigarovich said. "I've had friends who've died in this business, I work with personally, and it's very difficult. We take it very personal."

Zigarovich stressed the dangers of tree removal and clean-up for both professionals and volunteers.

"The tree business is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, statistically. And professionals get killed, as well as people who are not professionals that help out and volunteer. It's just a very dangerous thing to be doing," Zigarovich said.

This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news.

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Washington, DC, July 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Heart of Wood Tree Service, a locally owned and operated company, is pleased to announce its expansion into Washington, DC. The tree service provider intends to replicate its success in other states and, more importantly, help more property owners nurture natures giants. Click Here for More info about the company and the expansion.

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The owner of a Connecticut tree service business pleaded guilty to tax evasion for concealing income and failing to file taxes for multiple years, federal officials said.

Bill G. Makros, 57, of Danbury, waived his right to be indicted and pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office. He faces a maximum of five years in federal prison.

Court records show Makros owned a tree service business known as Budget Tree and Stump Removal Service, LLC. From 2016 through 2020, Makros reportedly hid his income by receiving payments in the form of checks made payable to cash or to him personally and by depositing the checks into bank accounts other than his business account, according to court records.

Makros also reportedly cashed check payments and did not deposit the money into any business or personal accounts, court records show.

Makros reportedly failed to file his federal individual tax returns for the 2016 through 2020 tax years and failed to pay $140,462 in taxes on approximately $517,000 in net profits, according to court records.

In addition, Makros applied for pandemic relief loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of that process, he submitted IRS Schedule C forms for his business that purported to be part of his tax returns for 2019 and 2020, even though he had not filed tax returns with the IRS for those years, federal officials said.

Makros is currently released on a personal recognizance bond pending sentencing. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Attorneys Office.

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A Minnesota homeowner was left searching for answers after a neighbor's construction had a devastating effect on a tree on their property that had stood for over a century.

One Redditor explained their story and provided a photo of the 150-year-old oak tree that was damaged by their neighbor's carelessness in the r/treelaw subreddit recently.

The neighbor began construction and excavated for a "massive, side-by-side duplex they're building." While the user was fine with the trimming of a large branch on their tree, they noted that the neighbor "also excavated out approximately 1/3 of its root system."

The destruction of the tree's root system meant that the tree would require an eventual removal, as the user "had an arborist come out and he pointed out that some of the main roots had been severed and it was likely going to start a quick decline over the next year or so."

The user attempted to get the neighbor to remove the tree in full and compensate them with $500 for their loss, but that was ignored, so the user asked for advice on how to move forward.

"You need to consult with a lawyer, and also contact the city," one commenter suggested. " ... You also live in a treble damages state, which means he could be held liable for up to three times the value of the tree. Additionally, it is possible that the excavation was not permitted properly "

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Trees play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our planet and our communities. They help keep Earth cool by absorbing harmful carbon pollution and releasing oxygen, which is essential for all living beings.

Improper removal of trees can have significant negative impacts on both the environment and the trees themselves, and it can also carry legal ramifications. For example, a Vermont resident faced criminal charges this year for illegally cutting down nearly 300 trees that were protected as part of the Green Mountain National Forest. Also, a New Jersey homeowner who cut down 32 trees in a neighbor's yard faced a whopping fine of $1,000 per tree.

Commenters advised the OP that their $500 offer to their neighbor was far below what they have a right to seek for the loss of their tree.

"Take that $500 offer off the table yesterday," one commenter wrote.

"Yeah $500 for a 150-year tree isn't going to cut it," another commenter stated. "You can easily walk away with $15k in damage plus the cost of the tree removal, however that requires a lawyer. Good luck!"

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A large tree on Sarah Switzers Deerfield home was a testament to the severity of Tuesdays storm, which caused downed power lines and trees, widespread power outages and property damage.

Southern Vigo County was among areas especially hard hit.

The area where Switzer lives has many trees, but the family didnt anticipate the destruction of Tuesdays storm.

There is extensive damage to the roof which will have to be replaced, the entire attic has to be replaced and several rooms will need work, she said. The trees we thought would fall, didnt fall.

The repairs will take time.

On Friday, a tree removal company was onsite and indications were that power could be restored later in the day, she said.

The neighborhood had significant tree damage and trees on power lines.

Thankfully, no one was hurt, Switzer said. Some of her neighbors also had significant damage to their homes and vehicles, and Switzer expressed concern for all those recovering from the storms wrath.

I wanted my trees down, but not this way, she said.

On Friday, an armada of tree removal businesses, Duke Energy workers and contractors descended on the neighborhood and nearby southside neighborhoods.

By 5:30 p.m. Friday, the number of Duke Energy Vigo County customers without power had dropped to 41, with estimated time of restoration by 5 a.m. Saturday.

Some of those still without power received a message from the utility that the severity of damage in your area requires additional work before service can be restored.

In some cases, vegetation had to be cleared and tree removal had to take place before power could be restored.

As of Friday at 5:30 p.m., 77 Vigo County WIN Energy REMC customers remained without power from Tuesdays storm.

Crews will continue to work until all power is restored, according to a WIN news release. Please make appropriate provisions as some members will remain without power Friday night due to extensive damage.

Vigo County Commissioner Chris Switzer reported that all county roads were clear. Some areas might be a tight squeeze until we get some heavy equipment out next week to move some bigger trees further away from the roadway, he said.

He added, Seventy-two hours after the storm and nearly all customers are restored and roadways are safe for travel. We will strike that up as a significant win, he said. I hope people take advantage of the south garage for limb disposal next week.

Vigo County has announced a limb disposal site has been established at the highway garage at 10970 S. Sullivan Place. It will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of next week.

It is free for Vigo County residents, but professional tree trimmers will need to dispose of debris in their usual manner.

Commissioner Mark Clinkenbeard said that highway crews are starting the long process of picking up debris in right of ways.

Local governments, utilities and citizens worked together great in the aftermath of the storm, Clinkenbeard said.

In the city of Terre Haute, employees have started transitioning from focusing on opening roads, streets and alleys to removing brush and limbs, said Mayor Brandon Sakbun.

We have multiple teams deployed throughout the city with chippers, mowers, dump trucks, and more. We have made major progress the last 72 hours but acknowledge this job is far from over, he said.

Sakbun added, We remain in contact with our utility partners to ensure downed lines are removed prior to our employees clearing any storm damage.

Jesse Walker, WTWO-TV 2 meteorologist, says that during Tuesdays storm, the peak measured wind gust in Monroe County was 78 miles per hour. I still say southern Vigo County had between 70-80 mile-per-hour (winds).

The storm produced straight line winds with some hail northwest of Terre Haute that did damage. There were no tornadoes in the system, Walker said.

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