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VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

VERIFY looked into five common claims about staying warm and protecting your home against freezing temperatures. ...

'Bomb cyclone' kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US

The storm system that hit starting Tuesday is considered a “bomb cyclone,” which occurs when a cyclone intensifies rapidly. ...

Organization connecting people with homes ahead of snow in western North Carolina

Helene's impacts are still being felt in the High Country as colder temperatures creep up. ...

Piedmont Triad could see 1st freeze of season this week

(WGHP) -- Thursday and Friday will be very cool and windy across the Piedmont. Clear skies Thursday morning with temperatures in the mid to upper...

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum hosting events to support artists after Helene

The museum noted that October is typically a busy time for the region, accounting for roughly 11% of the total annual tourism revenue. ...

North Carolina House passes bill tying Helene relief to measures removing power from governor, attorney general

RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina House of Representatives has unveiled and fast-tracked a bill that ties Hurricane Helene relief to provisions that...

Climate change strengthened recent hurricanes, study finds. This is how much

(The Hill) -- A new study released Wednesday found that climate change intensified recent hurricanes by 18 mph.  The study, titled “Human-caused ocean warming has...

What exactly is a 'bomb cyclone'?

A powerful storm is bearing down on the West Coast and bringing with it a scary-sounding weather term - bomb cyclone. Bomb cyclone is a...

Understanding the U.S. Drought Monitor

The U.S. Drought Monitor is updated every Thursday to keep states updated on their level of drought. Here is what to know about each...

Tillis to testify about need for Helene relief in western NC

Tillis is pushing for hurricane relief for thousands of businesses in storm-ravaged western North Carolina. ...

90% chance of rain in the Triad on Wednesday

(WGHP) — An approaching cold front will be pushing mild air into the Piedmont today, with clouds and morning showers. Have your umbrella ready for...