Gov. Roy Cooper issues state of emergency for Hurricane Idalia
Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency Tuesday to activate state emergency services for the incoming Hurricane Idalia, which is currently located off the west of Florida.
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Gov. Roy Cooper issued a state of emergency Tuesday to activate state emergency services for the incoming Hurricane Idalia, which is currently located off the west of Florida.
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