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The deadly tornado that took two lives and left at least 14 injured in Bertie County produced winds between 140 and 145 miles per hour.
Heavy rain, lightning and strong winds are possible Thursday in western North Carolina.
Concord's Fire Department said the scene was cleared around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dominion Energy crews remained on site to repair the line.
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CMPD's chief said the department now requires signal sidearms, a device that activates body-worn cameras any time a weapon is drawn.
The Huntersville Fire Department credits the lack of significant damage to a quick response by firefighters.
The organization said it's changing its name to better reflect its goals and its work today.
The number of ventilators being used by patients with the new coronavirus continues to decline, state data shows.
The drive-thru event will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
The school district said it will offer various menu choices for its meal delivery and pickup program.
Police said the officers were placed on administrative leave while the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation looks into the shooting.
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The podcast will be available on Apple, Google and Podbean starting Monday. Police said it's pending on Pandora and Spotify.
Social distancing and other public health requirements will still be enforced, Mint Hill officials said.
Two people died in a tornado that ravaged a mobile home park in Bertie County, officials confirmed Tuesday.
North Carolina officials are taking extra precautions to protect residents who go to shelters in the wake of Hurricane Isaias.
In the Catawba County, 15 cases of the virus were identified in the jail and five were reported in the Trinity Village assisted living home.
Police said an armed man robbed and raped a woman around 4 p.m. on Sunday. A $1,000 reward is offered for tips leading to his arrest.
The 35-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, police said.
The tavern announced it will stay closed until Wednesday "to allow for thorough sanitation."
