Federal Money To Help States Recover From Helene And Milton Nears $2 Billion
The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Deputies Seize Over $600,000 Of Counterfeit Goods In Rowan County
Over $600,000 in counterfeit merchandise was seized Saturday following an undercover operation in Rowan County.
16-Year-Old To Be Charged In Fatal Ashe County Crash
Charges are pending against a 16-year-old in connection to a fatal collision in Ashe County on Wednesday morning.
Charlotte Man Struck By Train Dies In Hospital Days After Accident
A Charlotte man who was hospitalized after being struck by a CSX train has died.
Listeria Recall Grows To 12 Million Pounds Of Meat And Poultry
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. It also includes ready-to-eat meals sent to schools, restaurants and grocery stores. The recall includes foods sold at Costco, Trader Joes, Target, Walmart, Kroger and others.
Many Schools Are Still Closed Weeks After Hurricane Helene. Teachers Worry About Long-Term Impact
Tens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe — on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems — that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.
Freeze Alerts In Effect Wednesday Night
Prepare for temperatures to plummet into the 20s and 30s across the region Wednesday night. Here is how cold it will get and links to information for open shelters for those impacted and without power from Tropical Storm Helene
Multiple People Rescued By Firefighters In Southeast Charlotte Apartment Fire
Multiple people were rescued after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in southeast Charlotte.
Up 'n Adam: Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodge Concord
Adam Wurtzel went to Great Wolf Lodge Concord to check out their Howl-O-Ween festivities.
Queen City Honor Flight Takes Veterans To Washington, D.C.
Queen City Honor Flight took World War II, Korea and Vietnam veterans from Charlotte to Washington, D.C.
Blowing Rock Businesses Suffer After Helene
Blowing Rock mayor Charlie Sellers says the popular tourist town has lost 60-70% of its typical revenue since Helene.
Logano Gets Back Into Playoffs Following Bowman Disqualification And Has Sights Set On 3rd Cup Title
Joey Logano hoped he'd done enough to advance in NASCAR's playoffs with an eighth-place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Charlotte Man’s Knees Buckled After Winning A $1.1 Million Jackpot
Charlotte resident Steven Holder could barely stand up after he found out he won a $1,115,683 Fast Play jackpot Monday morning.
Rising Spotlight: The LEPR Agency
In today’s Rising Spotlight, Ramona Holloway sits down with Rhonda Caldwell, Associate Publisher of Who’s Who in Black Charlotte, to discuss the upcoming Who’s Who in Black event.
Injury Reported At Calvary Church In South Charlotte
One person has been taken to a local hospital after reports of a fire At Calvary Church in South Charlotte.
Charlotte Firefighter Rescued After Being Trapped In Three-Alarm House Fire
A Charlotte firefighter was rushed to a local hospital after part of a burning home in Ballantyne collapsed and trapped the firefighter inside.
Residents In Western North Carolina Can Apply For Help Buying Food Following Hurricane Helene
Residents in 25 western counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) which will begin on October 18th.
Gov. Cooper Holds News Conference About Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Gov. Roy Cooper is joined by several North Carolina agencies to discuss ongoing disaster response and recovery efforts related to Helene.
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