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House Intentionally Set On Fire In West Charlotte

An investigation is underway after a home in west Charlotte was intentionally set on fire.

14-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Salisbury

A 14-year-old was shot and killed while walking on a street in Salisbury on Friday night.

Two Killed In Dirt Bike Accident

Two dirt bike drivers, riding without helmets, were killed after colliding head-on in Wilkes County overnight.

Three Arrested In Lancaster County Drug Bust

Three people were arrested on drug charges following a search warrant at a home in Lancaster, South Carolina.

One Dead, Four Injured In Catawba County Crash

One person died and four others were injured from a car crash in Catawba County on Friday night.

Governor Cooper Requests Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Roy Cooper has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government for North Carolina for 38 counties in the aftermath of Helene.

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Robinson Hospitalized

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has been hospitalized following a campaign event in Mt. Airy Friday night.

Cleveland County Residents Deal With Widespread Power Outages, Flooding

In Cleveland County, high winds ripped through power lines. Countywide more than 47,000 customers are out of power. Officials are also watching water levels along the Broad River closely.

Rescue Missions After Helene's Flooding Include Dozens Stranded On Tennessee Hospital Roof

Patients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospital's roof where they took shelter Friday after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the building's interior.

Van Gogh Paintings Vandalized At A London Gallery After 2 Activists Were Sentenced In Similar Attack

A pair of paintings by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh at London’s National Gallery were vandalized Friday when a group of climate activists splattered what appeared to be tomato soup on them.

Flash Flood Imminent At Mountain Island Lake, Mandatory Evacuation Ordered

A flash flood is imminent at Mountain Island Lake, as Duke Energy will open the floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam at 5 p.m. Friday night.

Emergency Officials Advise Residents To Prepare To Evacuate If You Live Near Rivers Or Lakes In The Area

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Agency issued an evacuation warning for residents living near the Catawba River, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie.

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Alexander County, Taylorsville Issue Voluntary Curfew

Alexander County and the City of Taylorsville have issued a voluntary curfew beginning Friday night to ensure the safety of its citizens.

One Dead, One Injured After Tree Falls On Home In West Charlotte

One person is dead, one person is injured, and two children were rescued after a tree fell on a home Friday morning, according to Medic.

Gov. Henry McMaster Provides An Update On The Impacts Of Helene

Gov. Henry McMaster provides an update on the impacts of Helene In South Carolina.

Rock Hill City Officials Provide Information On Helene Impacts

Rock Hill city officials host a news conference to provide updates on their response to Tropical Depression Helene.

Rescuers Save And Assist Hundreds As Helene's Storm Surge And Rain Create Havoc

Emergency workers in Florida, Georgia and elsewhere rescued hundreds of people from boats, their homes and their cars as Hurricane Helene's winds, rain and storm surge created havoc Friday.

App State Cancels Football Game Against Liberty In North Carolina After Helene Causes Flooding

Appalachian State's home football game against Liberty in Boone, North Carolina, scheduled for Saturday was canceled because of the impacts of severe weather on the area from Tropical Storm Helene.

Live In Gastonia. Car Nearly Drives Into Fallen Tree

VIDEO: Car Nearly Drives Into Downed Tree During Live Broadcast In Gastonia

WCCB Meteorologist James Scott was live on-air reporting about a massive tree that fell across South York Street in Gastonia when a vehicle nearly drove into the tree during the broadcast.

Gov. Cooper Provides Updates On Helene's Impacts On N.C.

Gov. Cooper provides updates on Helene's impacts on N.C. Helene has dumped heavy rain across the state which has caused catastrophic flooding and produced damaging wind that has knocked out power to more than a million people.

Maggie Smith, Star of Stage, Film And 'Downton Abbey,' Has Died At 89

Maggie Smith, the actress who starred as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films, died Friday. She was 89.