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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are closed on Monday due to the winter storm

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed on Monday due to the winter storm moving through the Charlotte area. The district will not be using a make-up day.

Weekend Winter Storm: Power Outage Risk To Rise Later Today

Power outages and hazardous road conditions continue across the viewing area as conditions are expected to worsen this evening.

Cabarrus Co. declares State of Emergency and opens shelter

Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency as the winter storm moves in. An emergency shelter opened Saturday night to help people who need a warm place to stay.

Winter storm shelter open in Mecklenburg Co.

A shelter is open at the Grady Cole Center in Charlotte to help anyone in need during the winter storm this weekend.

American Red Cross opens emergency shelter in Union Co.

The American Red Cross North Carolina Region has opened an emergency shelter in Union County as snow and ice move into the area.

Shelters open in York Co. to help people in need during the wintry weather

Two shelters are open in York County to assist the County’s vulnerable and at-need populations. The Northside Recreation Center in Rock Hill and the York Recreation Center in York have opened shelter operations and will remain open until further notice.

Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America’s northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China.

Governor: A person has been shot, killed by federal officers in Minnesota amid immigration crackdown

Federal officers shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

170 people exposed to measles in Union County

Health officials say more than 170 people are now under quarantine orders after a measles exposure in Union County.

More than 9,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

More than 9,000 flights have been canceled across the U.S. as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down.

CMPD investigating homicide in east Charlotte

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in east Charlotte.

Charlotte Fire: 1 dead after fire at home with smoke detector with no batteries

Crews responded to a house on Raintree Lane just before two Friday morning. Charlotte Fire said they could see flames coming from the home when they got there.

Matthews firefighter arrested, charged with fire at vacant business

A Matthews firefighter has been arrested and charged in connection to a building fire. 54-year-old Peter Blaich is charged with "burning of certain buildings."

FBI Director Patel arrives in Charlotte for handoff of wanted fugitive to CMPD

FBI Director Kash Patel paid a visit to Charlotte on Friday to announce one of the agency's most wanted fugitives, Alex Castillo, is now behind bars in Mecklenburg County.

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county.

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI's most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness.

1 dead, 1 injured in south Charlotte house fire

One person died in an overnight house fire in south Charlotte.

MEDIC taking measures to keep you safe during winter storm

MEDIC's preparation reminders fall on the anniversary of one of their own being involved in a serious accident during a similar storm.

Local med spa shares surveillance video of man walking into store and stealing skincare products

A local business is sharing surveillance video to try to keep other people safe. In the clip, you can see a man with a mask walk into Plumped med spa in the middle of the day in December and walk past the employees and customers at the front desk.