Preparing For The Storm & Dealing With The Aftermath
Due to severe weather and the potential for flooding, Northampton County Schools announced it will dismiss all students early on Wednesday. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m., the district said on its website. WRAL meteorologist Chris Michaels said Northampton has a low-level risk of flooding.
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Up to three inches of rain in Charlotte could create localized flash flooding impacts. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Periods of heavy rain through Wednesday could create weather impacts including thunderstorms and localized flash flooding. Snow and wintry weather are also possible in the mountains. The best chance for impacts is Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. When Rainy weather moved into the Charlotte area on Monday and heavier rain is forecast to impact the Tuesday evening commute…
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A fire spread from one home to a neighboring home, according to the Austin Fire Department. AUSTIN, Texas — A house fire spread from one home to another early Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, according to first responders. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to the 4600 block of Turnstone Drive, near East William Cannon Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road. Once on scene, responders said the fire was located…
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A fire spread from one home to a neighboring residence, according to the Austin Fire Department. AUSTIN, Texas — A house fire spread from one home to another early Tuesday morning in southeast Austin, according to responders. The Austin Fire Department (AFD) said crews arrived around 3:30 a.m. to the 4600 block of Turnstone Dr., by East William Cannon Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road. Once on scene, responders said the fire was located in…
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The community is coming together for a night of compassion, excitement, and generosity to aid families impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. On Dec. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m., Hillside Farms in Lincolnton will host an evening dedicated to providing relief and hope for those who need it most. HopeMill is a nonprofit organization that started right after Hurricane Helene. They have continued their efforts well after the storm…
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The fire has spread about 650 acres, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — Fire crews are battling a 650-acre wildfire at Crowders Mountain State Park, with the blaze now 75% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. The U.S. Forest Service and multiple agencies have been working throughout the day to contain the fire, according to Crowders Mountain Fire & Rescue. Operations have created several roadside fires in the…
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“Getting to this point has been a true community effort,” Rothko Chapel Executive Director David Leslie said. HOUSTON — After being forced to close due to damage from Hurricane Beryl, Houston’s Rothko Chapel has an official reopening date. From December 17 through December 22 and from December 24 through January 5, the chapel will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are a couple exceptions – on December 25 and January 1, the…
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The program, now in its sixth year, brought much-needed resources to schools in western North Carolina, as well as an emotional boost for students. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a heartwarming display of community support, The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation, Carolina Panthers, and Coca-Cola Consolidated have extended their annual “Joy to the Carolinas” program to hurricane-impacted schools in western North Carolina this week. The initiative, now in its sixth year, brought holiday spirit and much-needed…
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Vance said, “My simple message to the people of Appalachia is that we haven’t forgotten you — we love you.” FAIRVIEW, N.C. — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm wreckage and talked to first responders in one of his first public appearances since the election. Vance said he was visiting because the holidays are…
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12 minutes ago Photo: Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0/ MGN FAIRVIEW, NC (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday assured residents of western North Carolina still cleaning up from Hurricane Helene that they haven’t been forgotten as he surveyed storm wreckage and talked to first responders in one of his first public appearances since the election. Vance said he was visiting because the holidays are approaching and he wants to provide some comfort to those affected…
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Months after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across western North Carolina, thousands of private wells may still be contaminated, leaving families unsure if their drinking water is safe. Floodwaters from the storm damaged homes, displaced residents and potentially tainted water supplies with harmful bacteria like E. coli. State and local health officials are offering free water testing kits through county health departments, but so far, fewer than half of the distributed kits have been used. According…
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FAIRVIEW, N.C. (AP) — Vice President-elect JD Vance on Friday surveyed damage from Hurricane Helene and talked to first responders in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election. The hurricane struck in late September and caused at least $53 billion in damage in North Carolina, according to a state government estimate. More than 100 North Carolina residents died from the storm, which the state estimates damaged over 120,000…
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Twelve hand-painted barrels are up for auction, all painted in the signature style of each participating artist. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over a dozen Charlotte artists are coming together for a good cause. Each artist has created a unique piece of art that is up for auction, with proceeds benefiting western North Carolina relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. It’s happening through a partnership between the TAOH Outdoor Gallery, the Piece for Peace Movement,…
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Saturday marked the final day of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year saw 18 named storms, 11 of which were hurricanes, meaning the winds reached 74 mph or greater. Five reached major hurricane status at Category 3 or higher intensity (winds of at least 111 mph). On average, there are seven hurricanes per season. Under the right conditions, tropical systems can take shape outside of…
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Saturday marks the final day of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. This year saw 18 named storms, 11 of which were hurricanes, meaning the winds reached 74 mph or greater. Five reached major hurricane status at Category 3 or higher intensity (winds of at least 111 mph). On average, there are seven hurricanes per season. Under the right conditions, tropical systems can take shape outside of…
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