Local man talks about devastation of Turkey earthquakes Laura McFarland Managing Editor Feb 16, 2023 Feb 16, 2023 0 1 of 7 Search and rescue workers in Adana, Turkey look for survivors of the Feb. 6 earthquakes. Photo by Laura McFarland Tony Kilic, CEO of Classic Granite and Marble in Powhatan, stands with some of the donations to be sent to earthquake victims in Turkey. Contributed photo Scan to make a monetary donation to the Turkish Philanthropy Fund Tony Kilic described the horrifying sight of the seemingly unending number of bodies being buried after the Turkey earthquakes. Photo courtesy of Tony Kilic Shown are donations dropped off at Classic Granite and Marble in Powhatan and sent to earthquake victims. Contributed photo Shown is a building that was destroyed in Adana, Turkey by the Feb. 6 earthquakes. Earthquake victims seek food and drink in a makeshift tent. 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