Flooding

County working to fix flood damage


Portions of County Road 4033 were washed away in the Helicon area during torrential rains that slammed the eastern portions of Winston County March 17.
WINSTON COUNTY - Although Winston County dodged a bullet when it came to tornadoes during Wednesday, March 17’s severe weather outbreak, flooding rains caused extensive damage, as well as extra costs for the county.

Officials seeking funding for road repairs after State of Emergency declared


From left, Winston County Commissioner Bobby Everett, Commission Chairman Roger Hayes and Road Engineer James Glasgow view a large washed out drainage ditch off Highway 195 near the county extension office.
WINSTON COUNTY - The expression, “rain rain go away” has never been more true for Winston County officials than it is now, as excessive rainful during February and now carrying into March has left officials with pothole problems.