Car Washed Off Road As Heavy Rains, Flooding Cause Major Problems For Drivers
Downed power lines and blocked roads caused major problems for drivers Wednesday.
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Charlotte Fire Crews Standing By To Assist Counties Heavily Impacted By Floods, Mudslides
The Charlotte Fire Department is on standby to help with rescue and clean up efforts in McDowell County after recent flooding and mudslides.
Flooding Closes Portions Of Catawba River Greenway
The Greenlee Ford Access at the Catawba River Greenway is closed until further notice due to flooding.
Soggy Alberto Triggers Mudslides, Threatened Dam Is OK
Mudslides triggered by the soggy remnants of Alberto forced evacuations below a dam early Wednesday and closed a highway in western North Carolina as the center of the storm lashed the nationβs midsection hundreds of miles away.
Cooper Declares State Of Emergency For Western NC Following Mudslides, Flooding In Multiple Counties
Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency Wednesday afternoon for the western part North Carolina after heavy rains caused mudslides and flooding throughout several counties overnight.
Police: Teen Killed After Crashing Stolen Motorcycle
One person has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northwest Charlotte.Β The accident happened on Oakdale Road between Shady Circle and Oak Drive.
Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology Opens In Matthews
Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology has opened a satellite clinic at 1401 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 100.
Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN Opens In South End
Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN has opened in the South End neighborhood at 2400 South Boulevard, Suite 103.
Northern Iredell County Road Closed Through Friday
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed a section of Hill Dairy Road near Fox Bottoms Road due to a pipe failure.
Charles D. Baldecchi Named Charlotte Latin School's Next Head Of School
After an extensive international search, Charlotte Latin School has named Charles D. Baldecchi its next Head of School, a post he will assume in July 2019 as the school kicks off its 50th Anniversary.
Charlotte Native Flies One Of World's Most Advanced Warplanes In U.S. Navy
A 2014 South Mecklenburg High School graduate and Charlotte, North Carolina, native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron, which flies one of the worldβs most advanced warplanes.
Evacuation Order Lifted After McDowell County Dam Deemed Safe
Authorities say 2,000 people evacuated in the North Carolina mountains because of worries a dam might break can return to their homes.
Police Identify Woman Killed In Gaston County House Fire
Gaston County Police say 68-year-old Wanda Kay Hurst died in a house fire Tuesday morning.
Woman Charged With DWI After Hitting, Killing Man Pushing Bike In Matthews
A man is dead after he was hit by a car in Matthews on Wednesday morning.
One Dead In Crash Involving Truck On I-77 In South Charlotte
One person is dead after a crash involving a truck on I-77 in south Charlotte early Wednesday.
Undocumented Immigrant Pleads Guilty To 2017 Arson
An undocumented immigrant who set fire to an east Charlotte apartment complex will spend at least four years in prison before he is deported to Mexico.
High Country Roads Close Due To Flooding
People in the mountains are preparing for more possible flooding. WCCB crews spotted standing water along Highway 321 in the Hickory area after a downpour Tuesday evening.
Two Students Charged With Making Threats Against York, SC School
Two York County students have been charged after threats to shoot up a school were talked about over social media.
Starbucks Closes Thousands Of Stores For Anti-Bias Training
Turning away customers looking for an afternoon jolt of caffeine, thousands of Starbucks shops across the U.S. closed early on Tuesday to hold training for employees on recognizing hidden prejudices.
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