Charlotte North Carolina News

Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major topic during the upcoming legislative session, and one proposal would exempt victims from paying property taxes. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Many have been living with damaged or destroyed property throughout East Tennessee since Hurricane Helene, but relief could be on the way. David Harris and his wife narrowly escaped with their lives during Helene, losing everything in the process. The couple has since been living in a…

Saturday will see off-and-on heavy rain before a chance of strong-to-severe storms on Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to holiday travel this weekend and the highest impact from rain in awhile, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team wants you to stay Weather Aware this weekend. This is especially true on Sunday as the main front pushes through the region. The first round of heavy rain looks to push through the Carolinas early Saturday. Expect a mostly…

Drizzle on Friday, on and off rain on Saturday followed by heavy rain and a chance for severe storms on Sunday afternoon (Weather Aware Day). CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to holiday travel this weekend and the highest impact from rain in awhile, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team wants you to stay Weather Aware this weekend. This is especially true on Sunday as the main front pushes through the region. The first round of heavy rain…

Drizzle on Friday, on and off rain on Saturday followed by heavy rain and a chance for severe storms on Sunday afternoon (Weather Aware Day). CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Due to holiday travel this weekend and the highest impact from rain in awhile, the WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team wants you to stay Weather Aware this weekend. This is especially true on Sunday as the main front pushes through the region. The first round of heavy rain…

Texas and Louisiana had multiple tornadoes on Dec. 26, but how common is it to see a December tornado? Well, it depends on the state. DAYTON LAKES, Texas — The day after Christmas, several tornadoes were reported from Texas and Louisiana. Videos were taken near El Campo, Texas. Damage to an RV park along with multiple downed trees was recorded 10 miles north of Dayton Lakes, Texas.  Luckily as of the morning of Dec. 27,…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — FEMA wants to remind residents of South Carolina that the deadline to apply for federal assistance with sustained damages or losses due to Hurricane Helene is fast approaching. If you are a homeowner or renter in one of the following counties — Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties…

A release said the new damage would keep the interstate closed until engineers decide it’s safe to make the area around the gorge a narrow, two-lane path. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Anyone hoping to start 2025 with a road trip may need to reconsider their plans after the North Carolina Department of Transportation said Interstate 40 would stay closed for longer than expected due to new damage. When Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee and western North…

The grant aims to help communities recover by boosting tourism in impacted communities. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Yellow Duck Marketing, a marketing agency in Charlotte is working to help companies impacted by Hurricane Helene.  The agency launched a $20,000 Creative Tourism Campaign Grant designed to attract visitors back to communities across western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina, southwest Virginia and Tennessee. Tourism is essential to many communities in this region, with visitors providing revenue that sustains small…

Jumpman combines both sports and creativity with its “Art With Air” gallery. CHARLOTTE, N.C. —  In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, artists from Asheville are finding renewed purpose through an unexpected medium: basketball-inspired art at Charlotte’s Jumpman Invitational. The “Art With Air” exhibition, featuring works from artists across the Carolinas, has become more than just a celebration of basketball’s evolution; it’s become a symbol of resilience for artists rebuilding their lives after the storm. “A…

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is urging residents to place all Hurricane Helene debris curbside for a final day of pick-up on Monday, Dec. 16. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Monday marks a major deadline for people in South Carolina, nearly three months after Hurricane Helene. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said Monday, Dec. 16 is the deadline to get storm debris out to the curb. The department is asking South Carolinians to place debris…

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is urging residents to place all Hurricane Helene debris curbside for a final day of pick-up on Monday, Dec. 16. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Monday marks a major deadline for people in South Carolina, nearly three months after Hurricane Helene. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) said Monday, Dec. 16 is the deadline to get storm debris out to the curb. The department is asking South Carolinians to place debris…

The Unicoi County Hospital is still closed, months after Hurricane Helene devastated the area. Now, an urgent care facility is open and is trying to fill that gap. ERWIN, Tenn. — Healthcare workers in Unicoi County are stepping up to serve their community after flooding from Hurricane Helene destroyed the town’s only hospital. Advanced Urgent Care – Erwin opened in October and has been busy treating patients as crews work to clear debris in the area….

The organization initially set out to help 15 families but was able to stretch their funds and help nearly double that. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Just a few months ago the hail storm that blew through the south side of Rock Hill took many residents by surprise and caused immense damage to homes, cars, and multiple businesses. Since then, multiple organizations stepped in to help residents get back on their feet. In June, Habitat for Humanity…

The organization initially set out to help 15 families but was able to stretch their funds and help nearly double that. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Just a few months ago the hail storm that blew through the south side of Rock Hill took many residents by surprise and caused immense damage to homes, cars, and multiple businesses. Since then, multiple organizations stepped in to help residents get back on their feet. In June, Habitat for Humanity…

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…