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During a briefing in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump showed what appeared to be a Sharpie-altered version of a forecast for Hurricane Dorian.  While talking to reporters, Trump displayed a model produced last week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showing Dorian’s projected path. However, there was a big difference in what the president showed.  Many were quick to point out that Trump’s version had what looked like a black line…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — After a period of weakening, Hurricane Dorian’s winds have come up some as it moves into a favorable area of development — and it’s not out of the question the storm could, again, become a major hurricane. Category 2 Hurricane Dorian, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, is located about 150 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center’s latest advisory. It is moving to the…

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is once again pleading for anyone who hasn’t evacuated the coast to leave now, as Hurricane Dorian is expected to bring possibly hurricane force winds to the area Thursday. McMaster held a briefing along other state emergency leaders Wednesday afternoon at the state’s emergency management center. “You still have time to get out, but the time to get out is running out,” he said.  STAY UP…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane moving along the Southeast coastline. This is a live blog from the digital staff at WCNC.com with continuous updates on the storm, its impact, and on-going developments. Wednesday, September 4 4:00 p.m. Waves picking up at Folly Beach. “Hurricane-force winds expected starting tonight into tomorrow afternoon,” said meteorologist Chris Mulcahy. 3:52 p.m. Officials with Anson County Schools say classes are canceled for Thursday, September 5 due to possible…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will be closed on Thursday September 5 because of worry of inclement weather from Hurricane Dorian.  STAY UP TO DATE: Download the WLTX app: Android | iPhone and sign up for the WLTX Daily Dive Newsletter. The attraction announced Wednesday afternoon their plans. They did not say yet if they expect to be open Friday. Updated closing information for the Zoo can be found at their website here. Full…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Dorian is a dangerous hurricane moving along the Southeast coastline. This is a live blog from the digital staff at WCNC.com with continuous updates on the storm, its impact, and on-going developments. Wednesday, September 4 3:52 p.m. Officials with Anson County Schools say classes are canceled for Thursday, September 5 due to possible storm damage from Dorian. 3 p.m. Ahead of possible rescues and emergency responses during Hurricane Dorian, the United States…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Hurricane Warning has been expanded along the entire Carolina coastline as first rains from Hurricane Dorian arrive in South Carolina. Millions of people are boarding up and evacuating as Hurricane Dorian continues to move northwest toward the Carolina coast Wednesday morning.  First Warn Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said Dorian will make “significant impacts” on the Carolina coasts starting Wednesday night through early Friday. The National Hurricane Center expects the center of…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Hurricane Warning has been expanded along the entire Carolina coastline as first rains from Hurricane Dorian arrive in South Carolina. Millions of people are boarding up and evacuating as Hurricane Dorian continues to move northwest toward the Carolina coast Wednesday morning.  First Warn Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said Dorian will make “significant impacts” on the Carolina coasts starting Wednesday night through early Friday. The National Hurricane Center expects the center of…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Millions of people are boarding up and evacuating as Hurricane Dorian continues to move northwest toward the Carolina coast Wednesday morning.  First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said Dorian will make “significant impacts” on the Carolina coasts starting Wednesday night through early Friday. The National Hurricane Center expects the center of Dorian to move over the Carolinas early Thursday.  As of 2 p.m., Dorian has 105 mph sustained winds with the eye…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — People on the U.S. coast are making final preparations for Hurricane Dorian as the storm makes its way north. Category 2 Hurricane Dorian is now about 115 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. It’s moving to the north-northwest at 9 mph and packing 105-mph winds. At least seven deaths have been reported in the Bahamas, with the full scope of the disaster still unknown. Hurricane watches and warnings were expanded Wednesday along…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Millions of people are boarding up and evacuating as Hurricane Dorian continues to move northwest toward the Carolina coast Wednesday morning.  First Warn chief meteorologist Brad Panovich said Dorian will make “significant impacts” on the Carolina coasts starting Wednesday night through early Friday. The National Hurricane Center expects the center of Dorian to move over the Carolinas early Thursday.  As of 2 p.m., Dorian has 105 mph sustained winds with the eye…

CAPE FEAR, N.C. — Volunteers in Cape Fear, North Carolina are helping the elderly and other residents safely prep their homes for Hurricane Dorian.  Our reporter in Cape Fear said these volunteers have already helped seven people properly tarp and board up their homes.  This act of kindness came after an 85-year-old man fell off a ladder while preparing his home for Hurricane Dorian.  Cooper said the 85-year-old Columbus County man fell from a ladder…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina man died while preparing his home for Hurricane Dorian, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. Cooper said the 85-year-old Columbus County man fell from a ladder while getting ready for the storm.  Dorian’s outer bands reached the Carolina coast Wednesday morning with rain starting in the Charleston area around 10 a.m. First Warn meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says the storm could bring 7-10 inches of rain with 4-7 feet of storm…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina man died while preparing his home for Hurricane Dorian, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. Cooper said the 85-year-old Columbus County man fell from a ladder while getting ready for the storm.  Dorian’s outer bands reached the Carolina coast Wednesday morning with rain starting in the Charleston area around 10 a.m. First Warn meteorologist Chris Mulcahy says the storm could bring 7-10 inches of rain with 4-7 feet of storm…