How Helene continues to impact water levels in Gaston County
Duke Energy recently opened a fourth gate at the Cowans Ford Dam, which represents about one-third of the dam’s total gates, in an effort to manage rising lake levels as water continues to move south from areas affected by the storm. Lake Norman and Lake Wylie are expected to maintain their “full pond level.”
Gaston County residents worry about flooding in aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene
This is due to the continuous threat of rivers rising, making flooding a major concern. Families in Gaston County told Channel 9′s Ken Lemon they are keeping a close eye on the South Fork River. The river is continuing to rise due to waters making their way down from the mountains. This caused it to crest just after midnight.
I-85 closure in Gaston County among several across Charlotte Metro amid Helene
An incident involving a semi-truck and a downed tree has closed I-85 in Gaston County on Friday morning. The incident happened on I-85 South near Exit 19 to Ozark Avenue, Gastonia Police said. Police said traffic is being diverted onto Ozark Avenue.
TRACKING: Tropical Storm Helene hits the Carolinas; flash flood warning in effect
Friday - Tropical Storm Helene is moving north and the Charlotte area has seen the last of the heavy downpours as of 10:30 a.m., but western counties will likely be dealing with rain for a few more hours.
Hurricane Helene hits hard in Gaston County
Hurricane Helene slammed into Florida’s Gulf Coast, making landfall late Thursday as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing with 140 mph winds, torrential rain and a record storm surge before moving inland across Georgia and the Carolinas.
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Gaston Co. emergency officials urging residents to remain ‘vigilant’ due to rising waters
The Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services is urging residents to remain vigilant as water levels due to rising water in Mountain Island Lake and the South Fork River.
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Gaston County Resident Tammy Wade Turns $2 Lottery Ticket into $217K Jackpot at Kings Mountain Mart
Tammy Wade turned a $2 Fast Play lottery ticket into a $217,105 jackpot win at Tom’s Family Mart in Kings Mountain.
Event to honor life of Gaston County child
A swim event Oct. 6 will honor the life of a boy who was killed by his father last October and raise money for organizations ...
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Tropical storm warning in Gaston County, how to prepare for tonight
Tornado warnings were sounding off this morning in Gaston County while the area began feeling the effects of Hurricane ...
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Gaston County Confirms Fifth Rabies Case of 2024 After Raccoon Incident in Kings Mountain
Gaston County reports its fifth rabies case in 2024 involving a raccoon and prompts pet vaccination reminders.
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No Charges Filed In Fatal Gaston County Grocery Store Shooting
After reviewing the robbery and shooting that took place at Will's Food Store in Mount Holly, no charges have been filed ...
9-case cluster of rare pneumonia being investigated by Gaston County health officials
Public health officials are investigating a cluster of nine confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease among people who ...
‘El Encargado’ Star Guillermo Francella and Writer-Directors Mariano Cohn, Gaston Duprat Re-Team for ‘Homo Argentum’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Set up at Buenos Aires-based Pampa Films, ‘Homo Argentum’ is the latest from ‘Official Competition’ and ‘El Encargado’ writer ...
Homes in New Castle, Ingalls damaged by fallen trees
Homes in New Castle and Ingalls were damaged by a storm that moved through central Indiana Friday night. According to a ...