UPDATE: All of I-77 Southbound is closed at this time near the Nations Ford exit and will remain closed for an extended period of time.

New Information: Ramps are now closed from I-85 North and South to I-77 South Official detour for drivers on I-77 South: Take Exit 13 A (I-85 South) for 8 miles, then Exit 30A (I-485 Inner) for 10 miles to reaccess I-77. Go to drivenc.gov for the latest information.

Latest on incident: 2 people are confirmed dead in a helicopter crash shortly after 12 p.m. No vehicles on highway were involved. The FAA & NTSB are the lead investigators. Ramps are closed from I-85 N & S to I-77 S. A detour is available for drivers through Exit 13A on I-77 S.

Victims in #Charlotte helicopter crash identified as WBTV pilot Chip Tayag and meteorologist Jason Myers Spectrum News 1 CLT spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n…

There is a major power outage in Moore County the power company is aware and is working on the issue. DO NOT call 911 to report an outage. ONLY call 911 to report a EMERGENCY

A suspect is in custody after someone threatened children at a #Charlotte daycare. CMPD says someone threw a rock w/ hate speech through the daycare's window this morning. The connection is unclear, but they say the threat may be linked to a shooting from last month Spectrum News 1 CLT

As extreme temps drive unusually high energy demand across the Carolinas we have begun short, temporary power outages. These emergency outages are necessary to protect the energy grid against longer, more widespread outages. We appreciate your patience. spr.ly/60163zi6k

@disney_video We are no longer rotating the temporary outages. We are in the process of restoring them. So barring any other issues that your location you should come on as the lines that serve you are restored. And that process is continuing as we speak. Thanks for your patience.

Ran into the CUTEST Carolina Panthers fan on my way to work today! Have fun and stay warm out there girlfriend! 💙🖤Claudine Chalfant

China’s spy balloon makes it way across North Carolina ⬇️ Spectrum News 1 CLT

SPY BALLOON UPDATE: The FAA ✈️ says they’ve “paused departures from & arrivals to Wilmington (ILM), Myrtle Beach International (MYR) and Charleston International (CHS) airports to support the Department of Defense in a national security effort.” #ChineseSpyBalloon #NC Spectrum News 1 CLT

The United States on Saturday downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America and became the latest flashpoint in tensions between Washington and Beijing. bit.ly/3wXdT86

It’s been a hectic week following the suspected Chinese spy balloon hovering across the U.S. - Saturday afternoon the U.S. govt. shot it down off the Carolina coast. Stick with Spectrum News 1 CLT for updates. #ChineseSpyBalloon #NC #CarolinaCoast

BREAKING: The death toll in deadly storms that have hit the South and Midwest has risen to at least 21, as an Illinois official confirmed three more weather-related deaths. apnews.com/article/tornad…

#BREAKING U.S. attorneys will not pursue federal charges in the death of #ShanquellaRobinson In a statement prosecutors said "the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution." Spectrum News 1 CLT

The people of Nash and Edgecombe counties have pulled together in the aftermath of a powerful storm that has disrupted the lives of many people. We will continue to provide them with resources as they rebuild and recover.

Three people were killed, and three others were hurt in a house fire in Kill Devil Hills early this morning, fire officials say. specne.ws/sij35N

Due to extreme heat today (8/14), cooling stations are available: meck.co/3DWJJFE Options: - Roof Above Day Services Center for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness; - @MeckParkRec spraygrounds & centers; - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

I love y’all! Thank you for our super sweet baby shower 💙💗🤰🏽