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.
Polar vortex keeps a huge swath of the US in its icy grip
A huge swath of the U.S. is being blasted by ice, snow and wind, as the polar vortex that dipped south over the weekend is keeping an area stretching from the Rocky Mountains to the coast of Maine in its frigid grip.
Winter storm brings snow, ice and gusty winds to parts of the Carolinas
Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories in effect for parts of the region as snow, freezing rain and gusty winds cause travel issues across the mountains and foothills.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for the North Carolina Mountains
A strong cold front will bring snow, gusty winds and frigid temperatures to the High Country. Here's the latest on the potential impacts:
National Weather Service: No evidence of tornadoes from weekend storms
The National Weather Service found no evidence of tornadoes after conducting surveys from Clover, S.C. to Mooresville.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting on the Big Island
A fiery display of lava is on again as the Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island.
Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses into Pacific, 3 rescued
Part of the Santa Cruz municipal wharf in California collapsed on Monday sending 3 people into the ocean.
Gastonia cold weather shelter moving to First United Methodist Church
After temporarily hosting guests earlier this year, the First United Methodist Church of Gastonia has committed to hosting the Cold Weather Shelter to provide a warm place to sleep for unhoused members of the Gaston County community.
Winter Weather Advisory for the mountains
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 pm Friday until 1 pm Saturday for Ashe, Watauga and Avery counties.
Snow and Arctic chill could impact weekend holiday plans
Snow in the mountains and an Arctic chill could disrupt holiday travel plans and last minute errands - here's what you need to know.
Open burning permits reinstated for 21 Western North Carolina counties
The N.C. Forest Service has reinstated open burning permits after progress in recovery efforts to ensure safe burning practices.
NASA astronauts return to Earth delayed again
What was scheduled to be a near one week trip to space will turn into at least 9 months for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
Dense Fog Advisory Tuesday morning
Heads up! There is a Dense Fog Advisory in effect across the foothills and parts of the piedmont until 9 am Tuesday.
White Christmas in Charlotte? Chances are near zero
The chance of a white Christmas in Charlotte this year is near zero. Charlotte has only seen measurable snow on Christmas Day 4 times in 144 years.
As cold temperatures settle in, remember the 5 Ps of winter preparedness
A powerful cold front is sending cold temperatures back into the Carolinas. Now is a good time to review the 5 P's of Winter Preparedness.
Wind advisory and mountain snow post cold front
Behind Wednesday's cold front winds could gust up to 55 mph, freezing temperatures and a burst of snow for the mountains.
