Hundreds of Florence Evacuees Set Up at Charlotte Motor Speedway
More than 400 people spent Friday night in 12 Red Cross shelters in our area, and that number is expected to increase.
Trees Topple in Florence's High Winds
Time is running out, but if you can, trim back or try to get troublesome trees removed before the winds really pick up.
Crews Warn Of Rescue Changes During Florence
Neighborhoods are bracing for Florence to push the life-threatening flooding and wind they've seen on the coast through the Piedmont.
Residents Of Western Mountain Counties Of North Carolina Rushing To Prepare For Flooding
Residents in the western mountain counties of North Carolina rushing to prepare for potentially devastating affects from the estimated 6 to 12 inches of rain they could see in the coming days.
Gov. McMaster: We're Going To Have To Be Patient And Careful For A Long Time
South Carolina officials including Governor Henry McMaster say that roughly 441,000 people evacuated ahead of Hurricane Florence and over 65,000 power outages have been reported in the state.
Duke Energy Urges Carolinas Customers To Prepare For Dangerous Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is expected to significantly impact North Carolina and South Carolina, Duke Energy is preparing for the storm and urges customers to do the same.
The Story Behind The Frying Pan Tower Cam, Watched By Thousands As Hurricane Florence Hit
As Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coastline, the live feed from the Frying Pan Tower went viral as it showed an American flag flapping furiously in the high winds. The tower's owner discusses the tower's history & what he plans to do with the US flag once the storm passes.
Gov. Cooper: The Storm Is Wreaking Havoc On Our State
In his Friday morning news brief, Governor Roy Cooper said about 500,000 people are without power and nearly 200,000 people have relocated to over 100 shelters in North Carolina.Β
City Of Charlotte And Mecklenburg County Offices Closed Monday
All city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County offices will be closed Monday, September 17th due to Hurricane Florence.Β
Wilson's World: Last Minute Hurricane Preparation Tips for Your Home
Experts from One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing join Wilson with last minute tips for getting your prepared for the extreme weather with the approach of Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence Makes Landfall On North Carolina Coast
Rescue operations are underway this morning in New Bern after Hurricane Florence made landfall along the coast.
National Guard Preparing to Respond in Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
National Guard troops are preparing to respond in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. Hundreds of South Carolina guardsmen are staging in York County.
Myrtle Beach Braces As Hurricane Florence Nears
Hurricane Florence, is expected to impact the South Carolina coast overnight.
Nearly 3,000 Homes And Businesses In Mecklenburg County Are Under Threat To Flood
With six to twelve inches of rain possible for Charlotte during Hurricane Florence, flooding is a major concern. Nearly 3,000 homes and businesses in Mecklenburg are in a flood plain.
βThreat Becomes Realityβ: Florence Begins Days Of Rain, Wind
The big slosh has begun, and the consequences could be disastrous.
Gov. Cooper: We Will Survive This, We Will Endure
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper spoke alongside emergency management officials Thursday to provide an update on Hurricane Florence and ongoing preparations.
