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Evacuations Underway in Taylorsville As Floodwaters Rise

Much of Alexander County has already received over 6” of rain since Thursday morning, inundating rivers, roads, and neighborhoods - and the worst is still yet to come.

Battleground: Do Nc Voters Care About The National Debt?

Battleground: Will The National Debt Drive NC Voters To The Polls?

As of September 26th, the US National Debt is $35.3 trillion. Defaulting on this debt is not an option, it would mean lost jobs, a recession, upended stock markets and more. It could lead to a global financial crisis. So are voters paying attention in battleground North Carolina? It depends on who you ask.

Two-Alarm Fire At North Charlotte Restaurant

The Charlotte Fire Department extinguished a two-alarm fire at a restaurant in north Charlotte on Thursday night.

Mandatory Evacuations Underway In Taylorsville Due To Flooding

Mandatory evacuations are underway in Taylorsville due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.

Bengals Look To Avoid 0-4 Start, But Panthers And Former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton Stand In The Way

The Cincinnati Bengals are in dire need of a victory as they look to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start, but former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and the rejuvenated Carolina Panthers stand in their way.

National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Watauga County

A strong storm moved through Blowing Rock Wednesday evening spawning a confirmed EF-1 tornado

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School Closures And Cancellations Due To Hurricane Helene For September 27th

Nearby school systems are closing and sporting events are being rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Early Morning Collision

A pedestrian died at the hospital after being hit by a car just north of Uptown early Wednesday morning.

4-Year-Old Killed And Three Children Injured In Crash During Heavy Rain In Catawba County

A four-year-old was killed and three other children were hospitalized after a head-on crash Catawba County during heavy rain on Thursday morning.

Interstate 85 North Closed Near South Carolina Border Due To Car Crash

All northbound lanes on Interstate 85 are closed approximately five miles north of the South Carolina border due to a serious car accident.

One Killed In Gastonia Crash

One person was killed in a car crash in Gastonia on Thursday afternoon.

Billy Joel & Sting To Perform At Bank Of America Stadium May 10, 2025

Billy Joel and Sting - two of the most respected recording artists in history - announce a one-night-only North Carolina performance at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

Blue Ridge Parkway Closures In North Carolina Due To Storm Impacts

Additional Blue Ridge Parkway closures in North Carolina due to storm impacts.

Gov. Cooper Provides Updates On Hurricane Helene's Impacts On N.C.

Gov. Cooper provides updates on Hurricane Helene's impacts on N.C.

CMS Has Canceled All School Events Due To Hurricane Helene, Moves To Remote Learning Friday

Due to a tropical storm warning forecast for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, there will be no ASEP, after-school activities or district events, including athletics, club meetings and tutoring at any Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Thursday, Sept. 26.