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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.

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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.

Helene Is Upgraded To Category 2 Hurricane As It Barrels Toward Florida

Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as damaging winds, rains and flash floods hundreds of miles inland across much of the southeastern U.S., forecasters said.