Charlotte North Carolina News

It’ll be a chillier start to the day Tuesday but still a picture-perfect fall day! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This Evening & Overnight Cooler and drier air filters in overnight allowing for lows to drop to the upper 40s. Winds will be breezy at times for the mountains but light for most of the piedmont. Fog is not likely. We may see hazy sky conditions, however, due to wildfires to our north in parts of the…

Authorities are reporting the death of a New York parks employee battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday. The Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue said the New York state forestry…

Authorities are reporting the death of a New York parks employee battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York POMPTON LAKES, N.J. — A New York parks employee died battling one of a number of wildfires in New Jersey and New York amid dry conditions that have prompted air quality warnings in both states, authorities said Sunday. The Eastern Dutchess County Fire and Rescue said the New York state forestry…

The agency did not identify the employee, nor did it say where it happened. FLORIDA, USA — A Federal Emergency Management Agency worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors not to go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency’s leader said in a statement Saturday. “This is a clear violation of FEMA’s core values and principles to help people regardless of their political affiliation,” FEMA Administrator Deanne…

It has been over a month since the storm ravaged western North Carolina. NORTH CAROLINA, USA — According to the North Carolina Forest Service, the potential for increased wildfire activity in western North Carolina is above normal in November in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The Forest Service says the increased fire risk can be attributed to the amount of debris on the ground in the wake of the storm. They also say damage caused…

Officials still don’t how how many people are missing as the death toll from the floods continues to rise. MADRID, Spain — Three days after historic flash floods swept through several towns in southern Valencia, in eastern Spain, the initial shock was giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarity on Friday. Many streets are still blocked by piled-up vehicles and debris, in some cases trapping residents in their homes. Some places still don’t…

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Crews are working to contain a fire in Watauga County, N.C. No further information has been released. No injuries have been reported. It’s not known how the fire started. More information will be released when it is available.

Cleanup continues one month after Hurricane Helene and Catawba Riverkeeper is looking for volunteers to help with the effort this Saturday, Nov. 2. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene, folks are still cleaning up the mess the storm left behind. It’s a task that’s no stranger to Catawba Riverkeeper, a group that organizes cleanups regularly to keep our waterways clear on the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. They’ve been working all month long to clean…

Previously, North Carolina Emergency Management kept track of missing people with a registry. It’s now up to individual counties. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211, where people could report an unaccounted person. However, that registry has since been closed. State emergency representatives told WFMY News 2 this about…

Previously, North Carolina Emergency Management kept track of missing people with a registry. It’s now up to individual counties. BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Emergency Management was keeping track of the number of missing people in western North Carolina. It utilized information from NC 211, where people could report an unaccounted person. However, that registry has since been closed. State emergency representatives told WFMY News 2 this about…

The woman’s body was found on Oct. 23, nearly a month after she was reported missing from the Buck Hill Campground. AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A Tennessee woman who was reported missing from an Avery County campground during Hurricane Helene was found dead nearly a month after the storm, officials said.  The Avery County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a search operation along the North Toe River on Oct. 23 when they found a woman’s body…

The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Ashe County Schools resumed classes on Tuesday following an extended closure due to Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the North Carolina mountain community.  Students returned on Oct. 29 on a two-hour delay schedule, which will continue through Nov. 1, while staff will report at regular times. The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. “Our…

The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Ashe County Schools resumed classes on Tuesday following an extended closure due to Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the North Carolina mountain community.  Students returned on Oct. 29 on a two-hour delay schedule, which will continue through Nov. 1, while staff will report at regular times. The reopening comes after weeks of repurposing facilities to help affected residents. “Our…

“Typically, we serve about 500 families in a month, and we have distributed about 2,500 boxes of food in the last month,” Sally Loftis explained. AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte is continuing to help make an impact for Helene victims as the cold weather months set in.  For the past couple of weeks, WCNC Charlotte has run the Share the Warmth campaign to collect warm winter clothing and other key needs. On Friday, our team made…