The National Hurricane Center said Irma had winds of 120 mph (195 kilometers) and was centered 20 miles (30 kilometers) south of Naples on Sunday afternoon. It was moving north at 12 mph (19 kilometers per hour). At that rate, the center of the storm should come ashore sometime between 4 and 5 p.m.
The North Carolina National Guard is opening three staging areas to assist local authorities with response to Hurricane Irma.
A Fifth shelter for Hurricane Irma evacuees has opened in Greensboro, N.C.
One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 85, Sunday afternoon.
Take a look at the damage Hurricane Irma has caused in the Caribbean Islands an Florida, so far.
An investigation is underway after four people died in a multiple vehicle accident in York County on Saturday night.
China is joining France and Britain in announcing plans to end sales of gasoline and diesel cars.
Authorities say a Chester County man died early Saturday morning in a single car accident in York County.
The Red Cross is opening a shelter in Huntersville, and three other North Carolina locations, for Hurricane Irma evacuees beginning tonight.
Police say they have found a missing Charlotte man missing since Thursday.
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Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts is urging people to take advantage of early voting ahead of the storm.
Cities are urging residents to make plans and be prepared for any potential impacts Hurricane Irma could have on the area.
A helicopter carrying singer Troy Gentry, of the award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, crashed on Friday, killing Gentry and the pilot.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Today, at the recommendation of North Carolina Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, President Trump announced his intention to nominate Andrew Murray to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
Here are some storm tips regarding electronics courtesy of the electricians at Mister Sparky
A medical helicopter crashed Friday in North Carolina, killing four people, the Highway Patrol said.
Police need your help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a Waffle House in south Charlotte.
The mother of a 10-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the head while playing with a revolver has been charged.
Police are still searching for a suspect after a 28-year-old man was found shot to death Thursday night.
HGTV and DIY Network host Matt Muenster Joined Rising to talk about this weekend's Southern Ideal Home Show.
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