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School Closings And Delays For Wednesday, January 10th

School closings and delays have been announced for Wednesday, January 10th due to flooding and damage from severe weather.

Storm Damage Across The Carolinas | PHOTOS

Severe storms, including heavy winds, impact the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. View the gallery of storm damage from Charlotte and other surrounding cities.

Charlotte Douglas Airport Advising The Public To Verify Flight Status Prior To Arriving

Charlotte Douglas airport is reporting partial road closures On Wilkinson Boulevard between Old Dowd Road and Sam Wilson Road due to flooding.

Duke Energy Reporting Power Outage At The LYNX Blue Line I-485 Station

Duke Energy has reported a power outage at the LYNX Blue Line I-485 station in a post via X.

Blue Cross NC Allowing Early Prescription Refills Due to Anticipated Impacts from Severe Weather

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is allowing early prescription refills to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need.

North Carolina Insurance Industry Proposes Average 42% Homeowner Premium Increase

Another round of setting homeowner insurance policy rates in North Carolina has begun with the industry seeking a 42.2% average statewide premium increase that would begin in the summer.

Infant Killed In Chester House Fire

A 9-month-old girl was killed in a house fire in Chester, S.C.

City of Concord Reaches Settlement with Ronnie Long

The exonerated Concord man who served 44 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit is suing the City of Concord, detectives who worked his original case, and the city’s current and former police chiefs, according to an 88-page lawsuit.

Panthers Request Interviews With Nine Coaching Candidates, Eight GM Candidates

The Panthers have already requested interviews with eight potential candidates for their head coaching position and nine candidates for their general manager position, with more likely to come.

Preparations Underway Ahead of Storms and Heavy Rain On Tuesday

Crews across our area are preparing for downed trees, power outages, and possible flooding. Storm Water Services spent the day clearing away brush along waterways.

Gaston County Board Of Education Appoints New Superintendent

The Gaston County Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new superintendent for Gaston County Schools, Morgen A. Houchard, Ed.D.

Char Meck Emergency Management Stormy Weather Template

Severe Weather Preparation

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte are working together to monitor severe weather and any potential impacts to Mecklenburg County on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Myers Park High School Senior Killed

CMPD is investigating after a Myers Park senior was killed on Sunday, January 7th, according to a news release.

NC Schools Announce Closing And Remote Learning Schedules Due To Severe Weather

Due to severe weather alerts for Tuesday, January 9th, all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed for students tomorrow.

Charlotte Knights To Explore The Possibility Of Selling The Team

Don Beaver has owned the team since 1997 and will be exploring the potential sale of the team.

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Breaking Down Tuesday's Severe Threat

Heavy rain, damaging winds, and even a few tornadoes are all on the table this Tuesday.

The Cheerwine Festival Is Returning To Salisbury On May 18

Cheerwine, the South’s favorite cherry soda, and its hometown of Salisbury announce the annual Cheerwine Festival’s return on Saturday, May, 18, from noon to 10 p.m.

Pit Road Pickleball Coming To Concord 1/11

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Taylor Kirby, Director of Speedway Children's Charities Charlotte & North Wilkesboro about the inaugural "Pit Road Pickleball" event happening at Charlotte Motor Speedway.