Gov. Roy Cooper said Sunday that the death toll of 11 in North Carolina is expected to rise from Hurricane Helene as rescuers and other emergency workers reach areas currently isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.
A motorcyclist died and two others were transported to the hospital following a collision in Rock Hill on Saturday night.
President Biden has granted Governor Roy Cooperβs request for aΒ Federal Major Disaster DeclarationΒ for Tropical Storm Helene providing immediate federal help for 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
One person was seriously injured following a shooting at a McDonaldβs in south Charlotte overnight.
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole have made an initial $3 million commitment to Hurricane Helene relief efforts through their foundation.
Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded or homeless as the cleanup began from the tempest that killed at least 52 people, caused widespread destruction across the U.S. Southeast and left millions without power.
Three areas of Mecklenburg County needed to evacuate due to flooding concerns on Saturday afternoon.
State transportation officials are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel in western North Carolina as about 390 roads, including areas along Interstate 40 and dozens of highways in the foothills and mountains, remain closed.
Search and rescue operations remain underway in communities across Western North Carolina and supplies are being brought into the region by air following devastating impacts from Helene.
An investigation is underway after a home in west Charlotte was intentionally set on fire.
A 14-year-old was shot and killed while walking on a street in Salisbury on Friday night.
Two dirt bike drivers, riding without helmets, were killed after colliding head-on in Wilkes County overnight.
Three people were arrested on drug charges following a search warrant at a home in Lancaster, South Carolina.
One person died and four others were injured from a car crash in Catawba County on Friday night.
Governor Roy Cooper has requested aΒ Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government for North Carolina for 38 counties in the aftermath of Helene.
In Cleveland County, high winds ripped through power lines. Countywide more than 47,000 customers are out of power. Officials are also watching water levels along the Broad River closely.
A flash flood is imminent at Mountain Island Lake, as Duke Energy will open the floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam at 5 p.m. Friday night.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Agency issued an evacuation warning for residents living near the Catawba River, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie.
Alexander County and the City of Taylorsville have issued a voluntary curfew beginning Friday night to ensure the safety of its citizens.
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