Record highs return soon
Record breaking highs return on Friday before another major temperature drop. Fire weather risks rise through the week ahead.
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Iconic Gem Theatre Re-Opens in Kannapolis
The Gem of Cabarrus County is back in business after a $1.2 million dollar renovation - largely raised by residents and local groups.
Beloved Belmont Drive-In Will Re-Open
The Belmont Drive-In, which re-opened just months ago after a decade-long hiatus, has suffered another major setback - but this one will take weeks, not years, to fix.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts Of The Region
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the WCCB viewing area this afternoon. Potential threats include golf ball sized hail and damaging gusts of 60-70 mph.
Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Critical Aid To Flood-Stricken Brazil
These critical aid flights transported more than 45 tons of urgently needed items such as community water filtration systems, household water filters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lights, and more to the flood-stricken country.
Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Solar Watch in Effect
The aurora borealis may be seen as far south as the Carolinas Friday night.
Cleanup Underway After Two Tornadoes Tear Through Gaston County
Two EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed in Cleveland and Gaston counties on Wednesday as nearly 10,000 customers remain without power 48 hours later.
A Rare 'Severe' Solar Storm Could Bring The Northern Lights To Parts Of The United States
For the first time since 2005, a Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch has been issued by the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
National Weather Service Confirms Two EF-1 Tornadoes
The National Weather Service has confirmed two separate EF-1 tornadoes. One stretching from Polkville to Cherryville the other stretching from Gastonia to Belmont.
