Part Of Mecklenburg County Evacuated Due To Potential Flooding
Three areas of Mecklenburg County needed to evacuate due to flooding concerns on Saturday afternoon.
NCDOT Urges People to Avoid Travel in Western N.C. As Lengthy Recovery Effort Continues
State transportation officials are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel in western North Carolina as about 390 roads, including areas along Interstate 40 and dozens of highways in the foothills and mountains, remain closed.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Sex Assault Allegations In Woman's Lawsuit
Sean Combs was hit with new sexual assault allegations as a woman filed a lawsuit saying she was repeatedly raped and drugged at the music mogul's homes.
Rescue Operations Ongoing Following Helene, Needed Supplies Coming to Western NC by Air
Search and rescue operations remain underway in communities across Western North Carolina and supplies are being brought into the region by air following devastating impacts from Helene.
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 aΒ 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 byΒ Dutch master Vincent van GoghΒ at Londonβs 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.
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.
