North Carolina taxpayers have until May 1 to file state & federal taxes
The IRS reminds Hurricane Helene victims that the deadline to file has been extended With Tax Day quickly approaching, North...
5 years after the pandemic, NC woman facing $6,000 unemployment confusion
The state failed to issue $438 million in unemployment benefits in a "timely" manner at the start of the pandemic....
WMO retires Helene name due to hurricane’s death and destruction
The World Meteorological Organization retired the name Helene due to the catastrophic storm's impact in 2024. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The...
What does ‘containment’ mean for wildfires? VERIFY
Forest officials use different terms to update wildfire conditions. Here's the difference between contained, controlled and extinguished fires. CHARLOTTE, N.C....
Crews find body of camper reported missing during Helene in Avery County
The body is believed to be that of a camper who was reported missing during Hurricane Helene. AVERY COUNTY, N.C....
Severe weather disrupts hundreds of flights at Charlotte aiport
As of 12:45 p.m., flight-tracking website FlightAware reported 224 flights at Charlotte were delayed in addition to 117 cancellations. The...
High fire danger this weekend, strong storms possible Monday in Charlotte, NC
Much-needed rain will help firefighting efforts across the Carolinas, but there's also a threat of severe weather. CHARLOTTE, N.C. —...
North Carolina Senate approves bill requiring medical transparency bill
RALEIGH, N.C. — A bill that would restrict the practice of surprise billing by hospitals passed the North Carolina Senate...
Brad Panovich says NC wildfires are a direct result of Helene’s devastation
Six months after Helene's devastation, western North Carolina is facing a new challenge from the storm: Rapidly growing wildfires. CHARLOTTE,...
Active wildfire in Wilkes County
The wildfire is located on the mountainside of Old Highway 16 near the Wilkes and Ashe County line. WILKES COUNTY,...