Storms Out, Heat In
With Fred out, the summer heat returns. Rain chances come back down to those pop-up levels.
Concerns About Flooding in High Country Overnight
We're keeping a close eye on heavy rain in the High Country overnight. Watauga County is under a flash flood warning until Midnight on Wednesday.
Fred Flies Away, Summer Heat Returns
After over a dozen tornado warnings raked across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area, things will be much calmer for a change to close out the week.
Campgrounds Evacuated, Schools Closed In Avery County Amid Flooding Concerns
Several campgrounds are currently being evacuated in Avery County amid flooding concerns and Avery County Schools have been closed for August 18th.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Causes NC Child's Death
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reporting a child died Friday after developing an illness caused by an amoeba that is naturally present in freshwater. The child became ill after swimming in a private pond located at their residence in central North Carolina in early August.
Samaritan's Purse Ramps Up Medical Response; Emergency Field Hospital Deploys To Southern Haiti
At the request of the Haitian government's Ministry of Health, Samaritanβs Purse deployed an Emergency Field Hospital to southern Haiti. The international Christian relief organization sent the trauma hospitalβcomplete with a laboratory, pharmacy, and an operating theatre.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Tests Positive For COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released from his office.Β Β
CMPD: Man Charged After Child Accidentally Shoots 4-Year-Old In Northwest Charlotte
Police say Willie Allen is facing several weapons charges after a 4-year-old was accidentally shot by another child in northwest Charlotte.
Tim Tebow's Comeback Story Ends With Jaguars Cutting Him
Tim Tebowβs comeback and NFL career are over. The Jacksonville Jaguars waived Tebow on Tuesday, parting with the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who switched from quarterback to tight end in hopes of rejuvenating his pro football career.
Panthers Trade Little To Miami, Put Pride On IR
The Carolina Panthers traded 2020 second-round draft pick Greg Little to the Miami Dolphins for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 on Tuesday and placed cornerback Troy Pride Jr. on injured reserve with a knee injury.
CMPD: Two Charged In 2019 University-Area Shooting That Left Deputy's Son Dead
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for the University-area shooting that left a Cabarrus County Sheriff deputy's son dead in 2019.
Rock Hill Woman Arrested In 29-Year-Old βAngel Hopeβ Infant Cold Case
A Rock Hill woman has been arrested in a 29-year-old cold case involving the death of an infant, officials said Tuesday.
South Carolina Reports 545,625 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 8,916 Deaths, 2,326,831 Vaccines Administered
South Carolina reports 1,991 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Officials say 2,326,831 vaccine doses have been administered out of 4,139,360 vaccine doses received in the state.
CMPD Opens State-Of-The-Art De-Escalation Training Facility In Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Tuesday the opening of the De-Escalation Training Facility at the academy, which is the first of its kind in the Southeast, that will aid in continuing de-escalation training efforts for officers that will enhance communication skills and increase opportunities for better outcomes through real-life scenarios.Β
Corn, Zucchini, Tomatoes: Making The Most Of Summerβs Bounty
Here we are, in the belly of summer. Time to make the most of the seasonβs bountiful produce before itβs gone!
Tornado Warnings Issued For Parts Of The WCCB Viewing Area
Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north.Β Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.
Tropical Depression Fred Rolls Through The Carolinas, Severe Weather Possible
Fred will bring plenty of rain and possibly some strong thunderstorms and possibly isolated tornadoes Tuesday afternoon/evening.
Earthquake Reported Just North Of Morganton Tuesday Morning
An earthquake was reported just north of Morganton, North Carolina on August 17th. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:19am near Old Johns River Road.Β
Union County Woman Says $1 Million Prize βReal Handyβ For Bills, Retirement
Saturday night fun playing the lottery paid off for Penny Edwards of Wingate when she found a $1 million prize on her scratch-off ticket.
Wilson's World Uptown With The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library And The School of Rock
Rock out at the Library and get ready to head back to school! Wilson was uptown previewing the School of Rock's livestream concert at the main library!
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall in Florida, Marches Towards Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle this afternoon with winds of 65 mph. Fred will continue its march inland and could bring some nasty impacts to the Carolinas tomorrow (Tuesday). In fact, rain…
Samaritan's Purse Sets Up COVID-19 Field Hospital In Mississippi
Samaritanβs Purse has been setting up a field hospital to offer supplemental hospital care for adult patients in the parking garage near Childrenβs of Mississippi Hospital. It joins a field hospital that opened Friday in another garage on the other side of UMMCβs campus for low-acuity COVID-19 patients.
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