Officials say scores of sea turtles stunned by cold temperatures along the North Carolina coast have died. The North Carolina State University Center for Marine Sciences and Technology says it took in 109 cold-stunned sea turtles from Cape Lookout on Sunday. Officials say the frigid temperatures leave the cold-blooded reptiles lethargic, leaving them vulnerable to being carried by wind to the shorelines.
Several school districts in the WCCB viewing area have canceled after-school activities, including athletic events, Friday due to the threat of severe weather.
The Catawba County community is coming together to support those affected by severe storms by offering temporary shelter and making donations of food, water, and other house hold items.
Severe storms, including heavy winds, impact the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. View the gallery of storm damage from Charlotte and other surrounding cities.