Gov. Pat McCrory has signed an order declaring a state of emergency for 12 western North Carolina counties after roads were damaged by heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in January.
The order was signed and announced Wednesday.
The declaration allows the state to request emergency relief from the Federal Highway Administration for the damages caused by the flooding and mudslides, which occurred between Jan. 14 and 18.
McCrory's order covers Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Swain and Yancey counties. The weather and its effects severely damaged state and federal highways, bridges and other facilities.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:14:27 GMT
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation. The shooting incident early Wednesday took place in Orlando.
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation. The shooting incident early Wednesday took place in Orlando.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:30:06 GMT
Tiger Woods (AP File Photo)
Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.
Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:36:56 GMT
Many people count on storm sirens to alert them to dangerous weather, but not every county has sirens...and many officials believe there are better ways to get the information to you.
Many people count on storm sirens to alert them to dangerous weather, but not every county has sirens...and many officials believe there are better ways to get the information to you.
Since January 2012, what Powerball lottery numbers have shown the best chances of being picked? The following is based off statistics from Powerball.com.
Since January 2012, what Powerball lottery numbers have shown the best chances of being picked? The following is based off statistics from Powerball.com.
