Category: Disasters

Community support gathering

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Charlotte Community Shaken by Life-Threatening Shooting on Dogwood Place

Charlotte Residents Stirred by Early Morning Shooting CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Early Wednesday morning, an alarming event unfolded on Dogwood Place, sending shockwaves through the east Charlotte community. The peaceful ambiance of the neighborhood was interrupted when gunfire erupted, resulting in two individuals sustaining serious injuries. As the clock ticked past midnight, Medic reported that the shooting left both victims in life-threatening condition. Emergency services rushed to the scene to provide

September 18, 2024 No Comments

Sofa Fire Safety Reminder

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Accidental Sofa Fire in South Charlotte Apartment Causes $3,000 in Damage, No Injuries Reported

Accidental Sofa Fire Causes Damage in South Charlotte Apartment CHARLOTTE — It was just another evening in the bustling city of Charlotte, but that routine turned into an unexpected alert for firefighters and residents alike on Monday night. Around 9:15 p.m., a fire broke out in an apartment located on the 900 block of Kenilworth Avenue, causing quite a stir in the local community. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported,

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Train crossing safety

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Freight Train Collision in Charlotte Injures One, Community Responds with Concern

Freight Train Collision Leaves One Injured in Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. experienced an unexpected event early on Tuesday morning as a car was struck by a freight train in the Elizabeth neighborhood. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., causing quite a stir among the local community and leaving one person injured. This type of accident, while rare, serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by train tracks in

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Flooded Road Rescue

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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Disruptions in North Charlotte

Heavy Rains Affect North Charlotte Residents CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Late Monday night, a dramatic scene unfolded in north Charlotte as a woman found herself stranded in her vehicle on a flooded roadway. The incident took place on Boxmeer Drive, which is just off Statesville Road, close to I-85. Shortly before midnight, the woman drove into what turned out to be a flooded area, making her car sit helplessly in the

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Traffic Accident Scene

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Crash in Northeast Charlotte Leaves Multiple Injured

Crash in Northeast Charlotte Leaves Multiple Injured CHARLOTTE — A traffic accident in northeast Charlotte has left several people wounded, making for a tense morning on the streets. The incident unfolded around 5:30 a.m. along East Sugar Creek, near The Plaza, shaking the normally quiet early hours of the day. In situations like these, every second counts, and for those involved, the outcome can change in an instant. Details of

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Cozy morning routine

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Charlotte Schools Implement Two-Hour Delay Due to Severe Weather

Charlotte Schools Announce Exciting Two-Hour Delay CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Good news this morning for students and parents in the Charlotte area! Due to some severe weather making its way through the region, several school districts have decided to push back the start of the school day by two hours on Tuesday, September 16. This means a little extra time to sleep in, enjoy a cozy breakfast, or even catch up

September 17, 2024 No Comments

Traffic jam at sunset

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Crash on I-85 North in University City Leads to Major Lane Closures and Traffic Delays

Crash in University City Area Causes Major Lane Closures on I-85 North Charlotte, N.C. – Traffic woes hit the University City area of Charlotte this past Monday as a crash on Interstate 85 North led to the closure of three out of five lanes. For many drivers hoping to zip along their evening commutes, this created quite the jam. The incident unfolded around 2:12 p.m. just beyond exit 43, and

September 16, 2024 No Comments

Storm Preparation Essentials

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Charlotte Faces Stormy Weather as Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Approaches

Charlotte Braces for Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight As the calendar turns to a new week, folks here in Charlotte are facing some not-so-great weather challenges brought on by Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight. This storm system, which is moving in our direction from the southeast, is causing quite a ruckus, particularly in our coastal regions. But don’t be fooled; the effects are felt far and wide throughout North Carolina. Wind and

September 16, 2024 No Comments

Community Support Gathering

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Tragic Assault with Deadly Weapon Claims Lives in Southwest Charlotte

Tragic Incident Shakes Southwest Charlotte Charlotte, N.C. – On a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon, the vibrant neighborhood of southwest Charlotte was enveloped in an air of shock and sadness. Just a little while after lunch, local police responded to a distressing report of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 9200 block of Kings Parade Boulevard, near South Tryon Street. Little did they know, this call would lead to

September 16, 2024 No Comments

Storm Preparation Checklist

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Charlotte Prepares for Impact of Tropical Cyclone with Flood and Wind Advisories

Charlotte Braces for Tropical Weather Charlotte, N.C. is gearing up for some significant weather activity as Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight churns its way inland, bringing the promise of hefty rain and strong winds to the area. Weather forecasts suggest that the heaviest rains and strongest winds will be sweeping through Charlotte starting late Monday evening and continuing into early Tuesday morning. So, if you live in the area, it’s time

September 16, 2024 No Comments