Fire Weather Watch issued across the majority of North and South Carolina
Low relative humidity and gusty winds will increase the risk of wildfires across the Carolinas on Saturday.
Bridge reopens in Swannanoa 5 months after Helene
The Whitson Avenue Bridge reopened Wednesday afternoon reconnecting U.S. Highway 70 to Old U.S. Highway 70 in Swannanoa, North Carolina.
Asteroid impact probability decreases to near-zero
Good news! NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting Earth in 2032.
School closings and delays for Friday, February 21
Local school districts are making changes Friday, February 21 due to winter weather.
Through tragedy & triumph, first-year head coach continues Myers Park basketball dominance
29-year-old Andrew Glover has had a whirlwind season, winning the South Meck 4A basketball regular season title in his first year as Myers Parkβs head coach.
Governor Stein provides update on winter weather, urges caution on treacherous roads
Governor Josh Stein and the State Emergency Response Team are providing further updates on the state of winter weather, as well as resources for North Carolinians who are impacted by the storm.
Resurgent tourism in High Country this winter
Tourist destinations in the High Country have been struggling since Helene - but their fortunes have changed for the better since winter began.
Snowy roads lead to hundreds of crashes as Arctic air brings record cold
Snowy roads led to hundreds of crashes throughout North Carolina and Virginia, including a series of crashes on an interstate highway involving more than 50 vehicles.
Bitter cold wind chills, black ice concerns through Friday morning
Gusty northwest winds will usher in bitter cold air Thursday night, sending temperatures tumbling and creating dangerous wind chills.
School closings and delays for Thursday, February 20
Local school districts are making changes for Thursday due to winter weather.
School closings and delays for Wednesday, February 19
Local school districts are making changes on because of the expected wintry weather on Wednesday.
NC governor declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather
Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state.
Charlotte area homeless shelters expand hours due to winter weather threat
With winter weather and extreme cold forecasted, homeless shelters across Charlotte activate their extreme weather protocols.
Charlotte Area Transit System is monitoring the wintry weather
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is monitoring the wintry weather for Wednesday, Feb. 19. There are currently no service impacts.
Winter Weather Advisory issued ahead of Wednesday's winter storm
A fast moving winter storm will bring snow, sleet and ice to the Carolinas. Here's the latest timeline and impacts.
What is a polar vortex? US gets a taste of the Arctic this week
The term βpolar vortexβ usually refers to the gigantic circular upper air weather pattern in the Arctic region, enveloping the North Pole.
