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A preliminary investigation by the National Weather Service indicates an EF-1 tornado with 90 mph winds touched down in Union County during Wednesday morning's severe weather.   A spokesperson for the NWS said the possible tornado touched down at approximately 8:34 a.m. It covered approximately 2.2 miles on the ground in about three minutes before lifting to the sky. The storm caused damage to sev...

Strong storms with the possibility of damaging winds are the reason to stay alert for severe weather on Wednesday morning in Charlotte. Here's what you need to know. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/severe-storms-wednesday-forecast-charlotte-north-carolina/275-a02e6edd-3a6d-486e-ba2c-03dd6489812f WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen...

Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ongoing Carolina Forest fire in South Carolina.  Across that state, a burn ban is in effect and the governor has issued a state of emergency. In North Carolina, firefighters are battling wildfires including one near Tryon and another in Uwharrie National Forest. Officials have pro...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after three deadly incidents in just 24 hours over the weekend in Charlotte. All three of the deadly incidents happened in west Charlotte. Neighbors say this is sadly a common occurrence in the area. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/man-shot-killed-by-security-guard-west-charlotte/275-80ac0554-4ecf-475d-a3b5-31e653ccf626 WCNC Charlot...

A major stretch of I-40 is almost back open. Right now there's no traffic flowing, but come Saturday a section near the North Carolina-Tennessee border will reopen. While that's exciting news for people who live nearby, the interstate is not fully back to normal yet. "I think a lot of people in DOT have never seen this level of damage along a primary interstate route ever in their careers it's his...

A program that introduces thousands of fifth through eighth grade students in underserved communities to STEM careers is likely shutting its doors for good. Starbase Charlotte is losing federal dollars. Program director Dan Cloninger says that while the House approved the $60 million requested from Starbase, the Senate only approved $20 million. That allowed the program to run until Jan. 31.  Now...

A new bill aimed at banning cell phones in public school classrooms is making progress in the North Carolina legislature. House Bill 87, which advanced in the House Education Committee Tuesday afternoon, would require all school districts to limit phone use unless a teacher incorporates them into a lesson. Currently, policies on phones vary across the state. While Guilford County Schools and Winst...

Students in underserved communities are no stranger to challenges, but Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say those challenges don't define their futures.  As the Trump administration continues to push for budget cuts, CMS leaders like Stephanie Sneed are asking U.S. representatives to pump the brakes. They said without proper funding, academic and health challenges will continue to grow, and a...

Residents in the Charlotte area will get a chance on Monday to make their voices heard on the $93 million budget for the Red Line. Charlotte city leaders are holding a public hearing to discuss the financing and how it could impact you.  WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte . ...

One person has died and three others are hurt after a mobile home fire in west Charlotte early Friday morning, according to Medic. The Charlotte Fire Department responded to the fire on Scott Futrell Drive around 4:30 a.m. Friday. That's just off Billy Graham Parkway and near Interstate 85. Medic said three people were taken to the hospital -- two of those people had serious injuries and one had m...

Our WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is tracking one last dose of winter weather. This time, it looks to be all snow. Snow will only affect the morning but surfaces are colder this time, so snow has a better shot at sticking. Here's the latest: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/brad-panovich-wintry-mix-snow-sleet-rain-ice-charlotte-forecast-chances/275-deadc2fc-703b-4fe1-9e70-b...

 In anticipation of a winter storm, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather conditions expected to impact the the state starting Wednesday.   During a morning briefing Tuesday, Stein, alongside Director of Emergency Management Will Ray and Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins, emphasized the importance of ta...

Our WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team is tracking the potential for a wintry mix in the Carolinas this week.   Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich discussed the winter weather setup on WCNC+, but before you grab your shovels and sleds, this storm system will not bring all snow. In fact, winter storms in Charlotte are rarely all snow. Probability-wise, it's normally every 1 out of 8, or even 1 out o...

Four people were shot during a party at an apartment complex in Rock Hill on Saturday night, police said.   Rock Hill Police were called to the Villas apartments along Celanese Road around 9:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they found four people who had been shot. All four victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. Detectives said the preliminary investigation found the victims, along with s...

Friday marks 25 years since Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Cleveland County. Ahead of the anniversary of the disappearance of 9-year-old Degree, investigators have released a new video promising ongoing investigative efforts. "It makes it hit home," Jordan Bowen, the lieutenant overseeing the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office investigative division, says in the video about being the same...

The United States Postal Service and the Postal Inspection Service held a news conference in Gastonia on Wednesday to discuss nationwide efforts to crack down on crimes involving mail.   Phillip Bogenberger with USPS, and Jessica Adams with the Postal Inspection Service, shared promising updates through their new initiative, Project Safe Delivery. Bogenberger said the goal of the program is to com...

Earlier this week, Charlotte City Council members approved a $93 million financing plan to support the acquisition of the Norfolk Southern O-Line corridor and surrounding properties, a key component of the long-anticipated Red Line commuter rail project. Now, you can learn more about plans to pay for the Red Line commuter rail.  Wednesday's meeting is in Davidson, and will include discussions on t...

An investigation is underway at a south Charlotte gas station after a shooting involving officers early Tuesday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. Officers were investigating the scene at the QuikTrip gas station on South Boulevard, near East Arrowood Road, just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. CMPD said officers made multiple attempts to stop a vehicle before the driver ultimatel...

One person was hurt after a stabbing at a west Charlotte bar, according to Medic.   It happened at Woodshed Bar, on Queen City Drive. That's not far from Little Rock Road. WCNC Charlotte has learned the person injured was not a customer at the bar. Medic said the person had life-threatening injuries, and was taken to an area hospital to be treated.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/cri...

A death investigation is underway after a body was found in southwest Charlotte on Thursday morning, police said.   Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the victim was found along Nations Ford Road a little after 9 a.m. CMPD confirmed officers discovered an unresponsive person in the area of Nations Ford Elementary School. The victim was taken to the hospital by Medic and pronounced dead.   CMPD hasn...

A South Carolina judge has issued a stay in a lawsuit involving Silfab Solar's controversial manufacturing plant in Fort Mill, pending the resolution of a separate case between the company and local zoning officials. The Jan. 29 ruling comes in a lawsuit filed by the Citizens Alliance for Government Integrity and Fort Mill residents against Silfab. The plaintiffs argue the development poses enviro...

Wednesday marks one week since 67 people were killed in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C.   The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four Charlotte, North Carolina-based crew members. Three soldiers were on board the helicopter.  Wednesday afternoon, family, friends, and community members...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools officials are reassuring families about students' educational rights amid concerns about potential immigration enforcement, emphasizing that all students will continue to receive educational services regardless of immigration status. In a statement released Monday by the CMS Board of Education, the district stressed its commitment to student safety and education, citi...

There were no survivors after a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C. last week. Dozens of local aircrew members gathered Sunday night at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport overlook to honor the 67 lives lost to the mid-air collision — especially those on the Charlotte-based flight cre...

There were no survivors after a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C. late Wednesday night. The plane was carrying 60 passengers and four Charlotte, North Carolina-based crew members. Three soldiers were on board the helicopter. All 67 are believed to have been killed as first responders moved...