â¢ Chartered Scientists-the Institute of Biomedical Science has been granted a licence by The Science Council to award the designation Chartered Scientist to qualifying IBMS members. Chartered Scientist is a mark of excellence and achievement. Chartered Scientists-the Institute of Biomedical Science has been granted a licence by The Science Council to award the designation Chartered Scientist to qualifying IBMS members. Chartered Scientist is a mark of excellence and achievement.
The heavy rains from Hurricane FRAN resulted in major river flooding in eastern North Carolina, in west central Virginia and in parts of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. River flood warnings remained in effect through much of the weekend. In North Carolina major river flooding is occurring on the Cape Fear, Tar and Neuse Rivers.
Home | History | Meteorology | Damage Photos | Video | News Clippings | References. Check out WFO Boston/Taunton's 1938 Hurricane Page. On September 21, 1938, one of the most destructive and powerful hurricanes in recorded history struck Long Island and Southern New England. The storm developed near the Cape Verde Islands on September 9, tracking across the Atlantic and up the Eastern Seaboard.