Winter storm deaths at 27; utility crews race to restore power

Saturday, December 7, 2002

CONCORD, N.C. -- This week's winter storm has been blamed for at least 27 deaths and cutting off power to hundreds of thousands since it blew across the Southern Plains earlier in the week, sending snow and ice from New Mexico to New York.

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