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Road Work & Lane Closure Suspensions Starting Friday To Accommodate Evacuees

To aid with Hurricane Irma evacuations, starting Friday night at 7 p.m., NCDOT will suspend road work and lane closures on major highways that would impact traffic flow.

Officials: Mandatory Evacuations Are Likely And Would Begin Saturday At 10am

Governor Henry McMaster held a news conference Thursday afternoon to discuss preparations being made throughout the state and what residents can expect in the coming days.

FEMA Emergency Supply List

Take a look at FEMA's emergency supply list.

Charlotte Motor Speedway To Open Camp Grounds For Evacuees Friday At 7am

Charlotte Motor Speedway announced Thursday that the Rock City Campground will be open to evacuees heading north or inland from Hurricane Irma beginning Friday morning.

The Latest: Hurricane Irma's Possible Impact In The Carolinas

State officials across the southeast aren't taking any chances with Hurricane Irma.

City Of Charlotte Prepares For Hurricane Irma

The City of Charlotte is preparing for potential impacts to the Charlotte area and city services as a result of Hurricane Irma.

CMPD Asking For Assistance Identifying The Plaza Robbery Suspect

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for assistance identifying an armed robbery suspect.

Bob Mayberry Hyundai Supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this most important time, Bob Mayberry Hyundai will proudly donate a portion of every new vehicle sale back to childhood cancer research and awareness.

Officials: North Carolinians should be ready for heavy rain and wind damage

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper held another news conference Thursday morning as officials prepare for Hurricane Irma.

Man Arrested At Charlotte Airport After Loaded Gun Found In Carry-On

A man has been arrested after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage at a Charlotte Douglas International Airport checkpoint.

Huntersville Woman Charged With Murder In Fentanyl Related Death

A Huntersville woman has been charged with Second Degree Murder after selling a man "illegal narcotics", from which he later died.

Catawba County Deputies Search for Homicide Suspect

Catawba County Sheriffs are searching for suspect in a homicide that occurred at Whitener Rd. on September 6th.

Charlotte Preparing for Possible Flooding from Hurricane Irma

There's a state of emergency in North and South Carolina. Red Cross says Charlotte is being used as a hub for preparedness and the city of Charlotte is making plans of their own should Hurricane Irma come towards the Carolinas.

FBI 'C.A.R.D.' Team Joins The Case Of A Shelby Girl Missing Since 2000

The FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team is now assisting in the 17-year-old missing child case of Asha Degree.

Make Sure You're Prepared Before Hurricane Irma Arrives

As Hurricane Irma continues to threaten the Carolinas, residents are encouraged to make emergency preparations before it's too late.

NC Officials Hold News Conference On Hurricane Irma

Governor Roy Cooper held a news conference Wednesday evening as officials prepare for possible impacts by Hurricane Irma.

Disaster Relief Organizations In North & South Carolina Watching Irma Closely, Planning For Possible Impact

Officials with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army say they're keeping a close eye on Hurricane Irma and making plans should she hit the Carolinas.