CONWAY — Heavy rains across the region on Thursday caused flooding and icy conditions, hampering traffic, leading to meeting postponements and ski area closings, and throwing off school schedules during high school exam week in Conway.
Frozen ground, blocked drains and snow runoff led to water pooling in roadways.
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