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.
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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.
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.
Alexander County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Hurricane Helene
Alexander County has declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the effects of Hurricane Helene.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Emergency Declaration
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of North Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing.
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.
This Is My Brave CharMeck Shows Give Voices To Those Struggling With Mental Health
This Friday and Saturday, Mecklenburg County Public Health is putting on a mental health show series called, "This is my Brave CharMeck." Through a series of performances, artists well share their mental health story in hopes of helping others.
Charlotte Motor Speedway to Open Campgrounds To Welcome Hurricane Helene Evacuees
As preparations for next month's Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 weekend continue, Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its campgrounds Wednesday for evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Helene.
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