Conover Fire Fighters Prepare For Severe Weather
The Conover Fire Department released pictures of their Swift Water Rescue Team gathering equipment ahead of heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ian.
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TikTok Politics: Candidates Turn to it ‘For Better or Worse’
TikTok’s popularity has surged despite worries from policy makers in Washington about TikTok’s handling of user data and misinformation, as well as its ties to China’s government.
McConnell Suggests Better Odds of Republicans Taking Senate
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he believes his party now has a “50-50 shot” of getting the chamber back less than six weeks away from the midterm elections.
Opening Day of Renaissance Festival Delayed Due to Ian
Opening day of the Carolina Renaissance Festival is delayed due to Hurricane Ian. Full refunds have been automatically issued to October 1 ticket purchasers via email. The Festival hopes conditions allow for opening on Sunday, October 2nd as scheduled.
After Ian, the Effects in Southwest Florida are Everywhere
Hurricane Ian was over southwest Florida for only a few hours. It will take months to clean up all the damage. Maybe longer. And some of the destruction can’t be cleaned up at all.
NCDOT and Duke Energy Ready For Ian
NCDOT and Duke Energy officials say they have been prepping all week long for the arrival of Ian to Charlotte and the Carolinas. High winds and flooding are the…
Area School Districts Closing or Going Remote Friday due to Weather
Remnants of Hurricane Ian expected to bring high wind and rain through the WCCB viewing area
Breakaway Music Festival Postponed Due to Approaching Storm
Unsafe weather conditions from tropical storm Ian in Charlotte area prompts cancellation of weekend festival at zMax Dragway
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Will Be Remote Friday, September 30
Due to the potential of inclement weather from Hurricane Ian, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students and staff will be remote Friday, September 30th.
Police: Man Charged in Fatal Crash at Fast-Food Restaurant
A North Carolina man has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in a crash that killed two sibling customers at a fast-food restaurant last month, police said Wednesday.
Audit: Too Many Payment Errors in Chief NC Jobless Program
There are too many monetary payment errors by North Carolina’s unemployment office for its chief jobless benefits program, according to a state auditor’s report released Wednesday.
Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day, Saturday October 8th
Subaru South Blvd presents: For The Love of Pets Day happening at CMPD Animal Care & Control on Saturday, October 8th. Free clinic services will be available to Mecklenburg County residents from 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM with fee-waived adoptions from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
People Trapped, 2.5M Without Power as Ian Drenches Florida
Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, cutting off the only bridge to a barrier island and knocking out power to 2.5 million people as it dumped rain across the peninsula on Thursday.
American Cancer Society's 'Taste Of Hope' Gala Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Cancer Research
Hundreds turned out for the 2022 Taste of Hope Charlotte held at Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel.
Mecklenburg County Preparing For Remnants Of Hurricane Ian
Officials say flash flooding could potentially be the biggest issue for the Charlotte-area.
Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Catawba County
The NC Highway Patrol has charged the Harley driver with DWI
Samaritan's Purse Responds To Hurricane Ian
Samaritan’s Purse is mobilizing disaster response specialists and tractor-trailers packed with relief equipment to areas currently being ravaged by Hurricane Ian.
Governor Roy Cooper Issues State of Emergency In North Carolina Ahead Of Ian
Activating the state's emergency operations plan will waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and the agriculture industry and protect consumers from price gouging.
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