Schools cancel classes, sporting events in jeopardy ahead of Hurricane Florence

Posted Sep 10, 2018
As Florence strengthened into a potentially catastrophic Category 4 hurricane Monday, schools moved to cancel classes and explore contingencies for football games. Classes will be canceled at UNC beginning 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday to allow students to travel home. All students are strongly encouraged to leave the Chapel Hill area before the storm hits. (ABC 11)

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