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City Prepares To Be Iced In

Grocery stores were swarmed with shoppers preparing to be iced in Monday. Most people were able to stock up on necessities to tide them over for a few days.

Winter Storm Brings Snow, Dangerous Conditions to High Country

The winter storm dumped mostly snow in the high country Monday night. Moderate to heavy snowfall began in the late afternoon in Boone, reaching about three to four inches of accumulation by 10:00pm.

Sleet, Freezing Rain Mean Dangerous Driving Conditions for Charlotte

Pile-ups, sliding cars, sirens, and lots of accidents. Across the city, red and blue lights flashed with reports of wrecks and cars spinning out of control Monday night.

Accidents Involving At Least 35 Cars Cause Traffic Issues On I-77 In Rock Hill

Troopers have cleared the scene of several accidents in a row that involved as many as 35 vehicles.

Viewer's Winter Weather Pics | PHOTOS

Check out these photos sent to the WCCB newsroom from our viewers. Please send your weather pictures to photos@wccbcharlotte.com.

10 Car Pile Up On Independence Boulevard

Police are investigating a serious wreck in east Charlotte that involved 10 vehicles.

Winter Storm Update From WCCB's Chief Meteorologist Reg Taylor

A winter storm warning is in effect for the Charlotte area until 7am Tuesday.

Gov. McCrory Issues State Of Emergency Declaration Ahead Of Winter Storm

Governor Pat McCrory has issued a State of Emergency declaration ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina this afternoon and is expected to hit the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain.

CMS Closing Administrative Offices And School Buildings Early Due To Winter Storm

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will close administrative offices and school buildings early Monday, Feb. 16th at 2 p.m. due to the forecast for severe weather conditions in the Charlotte area.

Local Restaurant Employee Tests Positive For Hepatitis A

Officials say an employee at a Charlotte restaurant tested positive for having the Hepatitis A virus.

City Of Charlotte Prepares For Winter Weather

Charlotte officials say the city is preparing for a significant winter storm.

WATCH LIVE: NC Weather Advisory

Watch live as Gov. Pat McCrory holds a news conference in reference to the upcoming winter storm expected to significantly impact part of North Carolina.

School Closings And Delays

Check out the school closings, delays and early dismissals for the WCCB viewing area.

CDOT and NCDOT Prepare Roads for Winter Storm

Highway Patrol warns you to stay home during the storm if you can, but if you have to go out, crews are working to keep the roads safe.

Gastonia Fire Dept Gives Tips for Heating Your Home

The Gastonia Fire Department put out a fire that started in the chimney of a home just before 9a.m. Sunday.

Teen Seriously injured After Being Hit by Car

A 15-year-old-boy visiting family in Statesville was hit by a car Saturday morning while riding on his skateboard.

13-year-old Charged After Van Goes Into Home

A 13-year-old boy has been charged after a police say he fled the scene of a hit-and-run into a home.

Two Arrested in University Attempted Robbery

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department along with officers from the UNC Charlotte Police Department, have arrested and charged Victor Alexis Ignacio, 21, and Kevin Romero, 22, for their involvement in an attempted armed robbery.