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The state’s Department of Health and Human Services was working on confirmation of the deaths in Chatham, Orange and Alamance counties, North Carolina Emergency Management spokesperson Justin Graney said in an email.
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In Alamance County, where a state of emergency was declared, the Haw River crested at a near-record 32.5 feet early Monday morning.
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"Helene’s Unheard Warnings" is the title of a new ProPublica article that takes a deep dive into the catastrophic damage left behind by the storm. It also chronicles how, even with dire warnings from local and national outlets, Helene caught entire communities off guard.
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Damage so far has been minimal, mostly limited to flooding on low-lying roads and bridges, says Will Holt, director of Watauga County’s Emergency Services.
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North Carolina lawmakers agreed Wednesday to spend another $528 million on still-pressing needs from Hurricane Helene's historic flooding nearly six…
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In much of the region, tornado warnings have gone the way of the phone booth.
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A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic…
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Snowy roads lead to hundreds of Virginia and North Carolina crashes as Arctic air brings record coldSnowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout Virginia and North Carolina, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles, as officials continued to ask people Thursday to avoid travel to allow crews to work on the roads.
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Due to the winter weather, there are school closings, delays and remote learning days across the WFDD listening area for Thursday, Feb. 20.
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Winston-Salem city officials said initial snowfall has not caused an uptick in car accidents or 911 calls.
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Gov. Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather that’s expected Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service predicts a wintry mix, which could mean ice on top of snow.
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Attorneys will be available to help those seeking assistance with landlords, banks and government agencies among other things.