Governor Pat McCrory said flooding and damage to the state’s agricultural sector continue to be among the major challenges facing North Carolina in the aftermath of drenching rains that have covered every county in the state during the past 24 to 48 hours.
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Governor Pat McCrory urged North Carolinians to stay on alert as a variety of weather systems continue to produce heavy rains and gusty winds across the state.
El Gobernador Pat McCrory advierte a las personas en Carolina del Norte que esten alerta mientras las condiciones climatológicas continúan produciendo fuertes lluvias y ráfagas de viento en el estado.
The State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision on I-95 in Cumberland County near Godwin. Initial reports indicate that there is one death and one injury that may be storm related.
Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to prepare for possible flooding ahead of a variety of weather systems, including Hurricane Joaquin, and is urging all North Carolinians to do the same.
The State Highway Patrol responded to a two vehicle collision on I-40 near exit 334 in Johnston County early this morning that resulted in both eastbound lanes of I-40 being closed.
WHAT: The Governor’s Task Force on Safer Schools provides guidance to the N.C. Center for Safer Schools and considers future policy and legislative action that is needed to improve school safety in North Carolina.
Story and photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, Public Affairs Office, North Carolina National Guard