100 NC counties and 1 VA county are under alert, including Wake, Cumberland, Durham, Johnston, and Orange counties.

48 closings/delays reported.

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<b>CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C.</b> — Officials believe a 70-year-old woman died from smoke inhalation Monday after fire broke out in her Cumberland County home.

Investigators said  the fire may have started when sparks from Betty Deaton's fireplace ignited some books.

Cumberland Woman Dies In House Fire

Counties from the coast to central NC, including Johnston, Nash, Wilson and Wayne are under a tornado watch, which means that conditions are right for tornadoes to form.

Storm surge reaches over 6 feet, roads impassible as Hurricane Ian makes landfall in SC

Ryan Street in Durham

Hurricane Ian brought dangerous conditions to North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

Wicked waves, waterspouts and storm surge: Photos of Hurricane Ian storm damage

Storm surge overcomes Pawleys Island as Ian makes landfall.

See live predictions from the National Weather Service for potential for major flooding at sites the agency monitors in North Carolina, from the Yadkin River northwest of Charlotte to the southeast coastal plain.

Flood forecast: Map, gauge data show when, where flooding could happen

Neuse River from the air

Photos from the WRAL Hurricane Center show the location and timing of Tropical Storm Ian, expected to impact North Carolina Friday through the weekend.

Photos, DualDoppler5000 show location, timing of Ian's impact on NC

Tropical Storm Ian: Sept. 29, 2022 at 5 p.m.

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High winds from Hurricane Ian damaged a hotel roof in Myrtle Beach on Friday afternoon.

Hurricane Ian damages Myrtle Beach roof

Roof off building in Myrtle Beach

Hurricane Ian has just made landfall near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and areas near the coast of North Carolina are seeing massive storm surge. 

Ocean overtaking Southport

Waves washed over Myrtle Beach boardwalk and up to the doors of oceanfront hotels on Friday afternoon.

Waves wash over Myrtle Beach boardwalk

Myrtle Beach pier

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The Triangle had several reports of downed trees and rainy conditions as Hurricane Ian moves toward North Carolina.

Downed trees, power outages spread across the Triangle as Hurricane Ian arrives in NC

Along East Whitaker Mill Road near Center Road, a tree has come down. It has taken down power lines, causing outages in the area. 

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to the ground in Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was stretchered from the field.

Tagovailoa stretchered off field with head, neck injuries

Tua Tagovailoa stretchered off field with head, neck injuries

A 23-year-old Durham woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in trunk of a car at a Durham apartment complex. 



23-year-old Durham woman charged with murder after man's body found stuffed in trunk 

Sianne Wright, 23 

A revived Hurricane Ian made landfall on coastal South Carolina on Friday, threatening the historic city of Charleston with severe flooding after the deadly storm caused catastrophic damage in Florida and trapped thousands in their homes.

Ian lashes South Carolina as Florida surveys devastation

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Since helping lead North Carolina to the national championship game, Armando Bacot has landed several high profile name, image, and likeness deals.  He's cashing in, but he's also using his platform to raise money to help others.   