Photos of North Carolina twisters’ destruction

The Fayatteville Observer today printed a photo on its front page showing the path of destruction of a twister that ripped through the area on Saturday. Its precise route obliterated some homes while leaving others intact.

The paper reports that at least 167 homes in the county were "ripped to pieces" by two twisters; nearly 11,000 homes still had no power last night.

Pat's Papers rounds up more photos and videos of the damage, including an aerial photo of a devastated Lowe's in Sanford, North Carolina.

Incredibly, all 100 people who were at the store are safe, thanks to a manager who ushered customers to a secure area in the back.

(Photo: from Newseum)