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Storm Damage Across The Carolinas | PHOTOS

Severe storms, including heavy winds, impact the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. View the gallery of storm damage from Charlotte and other surrounding cities.

Charlotte Douglas Airport Advising The Public To Verify Flight Status Prior To Arriving

Charlotte Douglas airport is reporting partial road closures On Wilkinson Boulevard between Old Dowd Road and Sam Wilson Road due to flooding.

Duke Energy Reporting Power Outage At The LYNX Blue Line I-485 Station

Duke Energy has reported a power outage at the LYNX Blue Line I-485 station in a post via X.

Blue Cross NC Allowing Early Prescription Refills Due to Anticipated Impacts from Severe Weather

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is allowing early prescription refills to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need.

CES 2024 Updates: The Most Interesting News And Gadgets From Tech

The multi-day trade event put on by the Consumer Technology Association is set to feature swaths of the latest advances and gadgets across personal tech, transportation, health care, sustainability and more.

North Carolina Insurance Industry Proposes Average 42% Homeowner Premium Increase

Another round of setting homeowner insurance policy rates in North Carolina has begun with the industry seeking a 42.2% average statewide premium increase that would begin in the summer.

Infant Killed In Chester House Fire

A 9-month-old girl was killed in a house fire in Chester, S.C.

City of Concord Reaches Settlement with Ronnie Long

The exonerated Concord man who served 44 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit is suing the City of Concord, detectives who worked his original case, and the city’s current and former police chiefs, according to an 88-page lawsuit.

Panthers Request Interviews With Nine Coaching Candidates, Eight GM Candidates

The Panthers have already requested interviews with eight potential candidates for their head coaching position and nine candidates for their general manager position, with more likely to come.

Earth Shattered Global Heat Record In '23 And It's Flirting With Warming Limit

Earth shattered global annual heat records last year and it's flirting with the warming threshold that nations wanted to stay within to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

Preparations Underway Ahead of Storms and Heavy Rain On Tuesday

Crews across our area are preparing for downed trees, power outages, and possible flooding. Storm Water Services spent the day clearing away brush along waterways.

Emergency At Three Miles High: Alaska Airlines Pilots, Passengers Kept Calm After Fuselage Blowout

A 2-foot-by-4-foot piece of fuselage covering an unoperational emergency exit behind the left wing blew out, forcing an emergency landing.

Gaston County Board Of Education Appoints New Superintendent

The Gaston County Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new superintendent for Gaston County Schools, Morgen A. Houchard, Ed.D.

Panthers Part Ways With General Manager Scott Fitterer

The Carolina Panthers announced the team has parted ways with General Manager Scott Fitterer Monday morning,

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Severe Weather Preparation

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte are working together to monitor severe weather and any potential impacts to Mecklenburg County on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Julius Peppers, Randy Moss Are Among 19 Players And Three Coaches Voted Into College Football HOF

19 players, including Julius Peppers, Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald, and three coaches will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Myers Park High School Senior Killed

CMPD is investigating after a Myers Park senior was killed on Sunday, January 7th, according to a news release.

NC Schools Announce Closing And Remote Learning Schedules Due To Severe Weather

Due to severe weather alerts for Tuesday, January 9th, all Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed for students tomorrow.

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Apple To Release Mixed Reality Headset Vision Pro February 2024.

Apple unveils the company's first spacial operating system, Apple Vision Pro. Originally announced June 5th 2023, the company has revealed an official release date set for February 2nd.