Tropical Storm Chantal causes deadly, destructive flooding in North Carolina

The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal dumped rain on many parts of North Carolina, causing flooding that killed at least 2 people, forced evacuations, and shut down roads and power infrastructure. We get the latest from North Carolina with WUNC...

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage

As President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in charge of disaster...

Severe weather risk continues into the weekend for Carolinas, Georgia

Here is a look at the Upstate, South Carolina, and Western North Carolina forecast for the rest of the week, including storm chances. Friday: Isolated to scattered afternoon/evening storms.Storms may produce gusty winds, small hail, and localized...

2 killed in North Carolina floods

At least two people were killed in North Carolina after Tropical Depression Chantal caused severe flooding. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein visited Alamance County on Tuesday following the deadly storm. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.

North Carolina hit with flooding, water rescues after heavy rain from Tropical Depression Chantal's remnants

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Hundreds of roads have been flooded in central North Carolina after rounds of heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Depression Chantal washed out roads, sent rivers into major flood stage and prompted water rescues Sunday....

Chantal Flooding Forces Dozens to Flee Homes in North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday. Parts of central North Carolina...

North Carolina DEQ to hold public hearing on Alcoa plant discharge permit renewal

Sam Chan Director of Public Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental QualitySam Chan Director of Public Affairs | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality La División de Recursos Hídricos del Departamento de Calidad Ambiental...

Young North Carolina family of four wiped out in horror plane crash

A beloved North Carolina farming family died after their small plane came crashing down over a remote field on their way back from a July 4th beach weekend in Florida. The Cirrus SR22 carrying Travis, 35, and Candance Buchanan, 35, along with...

How tragedy in Texas complicated Trump's political calculations The president is set to do an aerial tour of hard-hit areas and visit the state emergency operations center to meet with first responders and relatives of victims. Read More »

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in...

Parts of Jordan Lake, Eno River state parks remain closed due to flooding

Several state parks across central North Carolina remain closed due to the flooding damage caused by Tropical Depression Chantal and continued rain. Flooding from Sunday's storms and the days of rain that followed left poor conditions at parks...

Trump dismisses question about alert systems after touring Texas flood devastation

President Donald Trump toured the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the crisis as well as questions about the federal response -- including the fate of the Federal...

Heat advisory active for Richmond County in North Carolina

RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - A heat advisory was in place Tuesday for Richmond County in North Carolina due to high heat and humidity. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Richmond County until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. The...

COMMENTARY: Texas floods were made worse by climate denialism

The tragic news out of central Texas has been heartbreaking, but it's also been maddening -- because so many lives could have been saved if elected officials had done their jobs. They owe the families who lost loved ones -- the death toll from the...

Admire from Afar: Why Close Encounters with Western North Carolina's Elk Are Dangerous

Maggie Valley -- The majestic elk of Western North Carolina are a sight to behold, drawing visitors and locals alike to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. However, a recent surge in dangerously close...

Tropical Storm Chantal claims several lives as it floods central North Carolina

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (TNND) — Remnants from Tropical Storm Chantal dumped up to 10 inches of rain in central North Carolina on Sunday night into Monday morning, causing significant flooding, deaths and water rescues. It was the third named storm of...

NWS confirms 4 tornadoes formed in North Carolina during Tropical Storm Chantal

The National Weather Service (NWS) said that multiple tornadoes formed in North Carolina during Tropical Storm Chantal over the weekend. The NWS has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the state during Tropical Storm Chantal. Here's a...

Flooding from Chantal’s remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina

Chantal Wreaks Havoc: Dozens Flee as North Carolina Faces Life-Threatening Flooding

Dozens of North Carolina families are running for safety as powerful flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal sweeps through towns and neighborhoods, leaving destruction in its path. What started as heavy rain quickly turned into a...

SPCA of NE North Carolina asks for public support amid parvovirus outbreak

The SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina, located in Elizabeth City, closed temporarily due to a parvovirus outbreak. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina, located in Elizabeth City, announced late Monday that it will...

Trump plans to tour Texas flood damage as disaster tests his pledge to shutter FEMA

WASHINGTON -- As President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Friday for a firsthand look at the devastation caused by catastrophic flooding, he has remained conspicuously quiet about his previous promises to do away with the federal agency in charge...