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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.

I-85 South Shut Down After Semi Truck Crashes Into Tree In Gastonia

I-85 Southbound is completely shut down in Gastonia after a semi truck crashed into a fallen tree.

Helene Weakens To A Tropical Storm With Maximum Sustained Winds Of 70 MPH Over Georgia

Hurricane Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph) early Friday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Power Outages Across The Carolinas From Helene

Over a million customers are without power throughout the Carolinas due to Helene.

Early Rains From Hurricane Helene Cause Flooding In York County

Rock Hill has seen its fair share of rain from Hurricane Helene. York County Emergency management says the City has been in good shape, but that could change as the night goes on.

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.

Battleground: Do Nc Voters Care About The National Debt?

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.