These are two of four pictures emailed by Linda Penzel with Pinecrest Azalea Gardens of damage caused by the May 8 storm. Penzel reported 259 trees down, holes in the roofs of buildings, two shade houses destroyed and more damage. Due to the damage, the gardens are closed for the rest of the year.
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