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12 deaths blamed on storm

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U.S. (AP) -- At least 12 deaths are now blamed on the snowstorm that's hitting the East.

Authorities say a Kentucky transportation worker died today while plowing snow-covered highways. A Maryland man died today while shoveling snow.

North Carolina troopers are reporting that state's sixth death. State Highway Patrol spokesman Sgt. Michael Baker says  a motorist died after losing control of her car and hitting a tree in Hickory.

Troopers say 19-year-old Madeline Paige Scalf of High Point was killed in the Friday morning crash.

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