Driving In Snow And Ice? Here Are Some Tips From Law Enforcement

As the first snowflakes of 2017 were being heavily forecast to fall in Fayetteville this week, government agencies offered advice on how to stay safe when the temperatures drop and the snow and ice comes.

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