Hurricane Polo strengthens to a Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo has grown into a Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico.
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Hurricane Polo grows into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific off Mexico
Hurricane Polo has grown into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
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Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence
AI and fossil fuel prices will drive much of the conversation as world leaders meet in New York.
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Car crashes into Winston-Salem Marshalls; store closed for repairs
A car crashed into a Marshalls store in Winston-Salem, damaging the entrance and prompting its temporary closure. No injuries were reported, say officials.
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Water main break closes part of South Stratford Road in Winston-Salem: Police
There is currently no estimated time for when repairs will be completed.
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Power outages reported across Rockingham and Stokes counties on Monday evening: Duke Energy
Storms in Rockingham and Stokes counties leave over 1,000 homes without electricity. Crews are working to restore power amid severe weather.
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Emily Donovan of Clean Cape Fear discusses the enormous problems posed by PFAS pollution
One of the most important and worrisome threats to our natural environment and human health to emerge in recent decades is a group of chemicals commonly referred to as PFAS. Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are especially pernicious because they’re toxic, cause all kinds of health problems, and don’t break down in the environment. […]
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UN meets in New York to grapple with the world's biggest issues: Climate disasters, AI and rising prices
AI and fossil fuel prices will drive much of the conversation as world leaders meet in New York.
WCNC Charlotte
Crash damages water main, cuts off water to Winston-Salem apartment complex: Police
Water service to the complex will be unavailable until repairs are finished, police said. They did not say how long the repairs are expected to take.
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Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew
It remains to be seen how Ed Sheeran will handle the performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field given the departure of his opening acts.
WCNC Charlotte
Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte
TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue headline this week’s concert lineup in Charlotte. The legendary artists partner up to perform at Truliant Amphitheater this week.
WCCB Charlotte
Local wealth advisor says National Preparedness Month is good reminder to prepare for emergencies before they hit
September is National Preparedness Month, serving as a critical reminder that preparing for a severe storm should start long before any bad weather hits.
WCCB Charlotte
Over 1,000 customers without power in Guilford County: Duke Energy outage map
The Triad is under a severe thunderstorm warning.
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Duke Energy urges Carolinas customers to conserve electricity amid heatwave demand
Duke Energy urges NC and SC customers to cut electricity use during peak hours due to high demand from unexpected September heat, aiming to maintain reliability.
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Duke Energy asks NC, SC residents to reduce electricity on Friday
The energy company is requesting that people reduce power from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
WCNC Charlotte
Bipartisan push aims to revive US landslide preparedness funding amid growing risks
As Hurricane Helene's deadly legacy lingers, Congress faces pressure to revive a national landslide preparedness program. Almost half of the U.S. is at risk.
WCNC Charlotte
Northlake residents frustrated by month-long sidewalk flooding on Reames Road
Northlake residents are enduring sidewalk flooding due to a water leak, with calls to Charlotte Water for solutions going unanswered.
WCNC Charlotte
Body found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3
Human remains found in the Grand Canyon this week have been identified as the last person missing after the deadly flash flooding in late August.
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Salon 809 prepares for grand opening
Salon 809 is preparing for its Charlotte grand opening.
WCCB Charlotte
NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon
Researchers reported Wednesday that it's the solar system's biggest known impact crater carved out in recent times.
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