Harmful algae bloom found in Lake Norman: No swimming advisory issued
Residents are advised to avoid parts of Lake Norman until the harmful algae bloom is no longer present. MECKLENBURG COUNTY,...
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Grandfather Mountain welcomes visitors for classes, events, after Helene
Tourism is a huge financial aspect for mountain communities so Grandfather Mountain is ready for visitors to take advantage of...
Firefighters rescue over 30 people during flash flood emergency, officials say
Emergency crews responded to over 50 flood-related calls across Charlotte during Thursday night's downpours. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Over 30 people...
Charlotte Airport delays as storms hit the Carolinas
As of 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, 506 flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. An additional...
Seeing fewer lightning bugs in the Carolinas? You’re not alone
Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies, no one can deny the excitement when you spot one. Charlotte is...
Over 460 CDC employees reinstated after being cut from jobs
About 2,400 CDC employees lost their jobs in a wave of cuts across federal health agencies in early April, according...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appoints new CDC vaccine advisers
Kennedy's decision to "retire" the previous panel was widely decried by doctors' groups and public health organizations. NEW YORK —...
Gastonia, NC residents share outcry over living conditions at apartment homes
Growing mold, bug infestation, and soft floorboards are among residents' chief concerns. GASTONIA, N.C. — On Plum Tree Lane in...
Appendix cancer rates surge among Gen X and millennials
Appendix cancer rates have tripled for Gen X and quadrupled for millennials, new study reveals. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Appendix cancer...
Strawberry moon 2025: When to watch June’s full moon
The first full moon of the summer, called the strawberry moon, is the first full moon of June. SAN FRANCISCO...