SC Governor Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
Gov. Henry McMaster issued a State of Emergency Friday in support of the state's ongoing response efforts to the winter weather moving across South Carolina.
NC price gouging law is in effect due to the winter storm
North Carolinaβs price gouging law is in effect after Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency because of the winter storm. It is unlawful for businesses or sellers to charge excessively high prices during a crisis.
Charlotte Checkers will play Friday night game despite expected wintry weather
The Charlotte Checkers will allow fans who think they can travel safely to Bojangles Coliseum watch Friday night's game against the Hershey Bears.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra cancels Friday night concert because of weather
Due to the state of emergency in North Carolina and the wintry weather conditions expected, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has canceled tonightβs Bach & Mozart concert.
School delays and closures for Friday, January 10
Due to the impending winter storm, all districts across the WCCB viewing area will be closed, dismissing early or remote today, Friday, January 10.
Shelters expanding capacity to help people stay warm during the wintry weather
Shelters in Charlotte are expanding their capacity to help people experiencing homelessness during this extreme weather event. The first significant snowfall in three years is expected Friday into Saturday.
CATS stopping Gold Line service early Friday night because of weather
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend Gold Line service at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, due to the wintry weather expected.
Wildfires burn homes of celebrities and postpone awards ceremonies
Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events.
Winter storm update: Latest on impacts and timing
The most significant winter storm to impact the Charlotte metro region will arrive Friday bringing a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. Here's the latest:
Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while LA grapples with devastation
Firefighters are making progress slowing the major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and caused thousands of people to flee their homes.
CMS moves to remote learning Friday because of expected wintry weather
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will move to remote learning on Friday, January 10, 2025 because of wintry weather that's expected to impact the Charlotte area.
Charlotte airport deicing planes as temperatures drop ahead of wintry weather
Crews at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are monitoring the storm system heading toward the Charlotte area that will bring snow and a wintry mix to the region on Friday.
Two people killed and more than 1K structures destroyed as wildfires burn near LA
Wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force after setting off a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
Winter storm system will bring snow, ice and a cold rain to parts of the Carolinas
With cold air in place and moisture spreading into the region, snow will fall across parts of North Carolina late this week.
Officials have released names of 104 people killed by Helene in North Carolina
State officials have now released a list naming the 104 people in North Carolina who were killed by hurricane Helene.
Approaching winter storm threatens community blood supply
As the first major winter storm of 2025 approaches, The Blood Connection (TBC) is urgently calling for blood donations to prevent a critical shortage.
