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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0