Official defends early cancellations ahead of Hurricane Florence Ian Price September 13, 2018 1 min 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: Continue Reading 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 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025