Official defends early cancellations ahead of Hurricane Florence Ian Price September 13, 2018 1 minute read While some may argue that the school dismissals and event postponements in anticipation of Hurricane Florence were done prematurely — a state official would disagree. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine talks to FEMA, Governor about Hurricane prepNext: Salem Half Marathon is one month away – there’s a new medal for finishers Related Stories 1 minute read Roanoker’s latest novel is a collaboration with his grandaughter Gene Marrano December 26, 2025 0 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0