With snow and ice in the forecast, there is the chance that some across central North Carolina will lose power, perhaps for days. The quest to keep warm can bring risks -- from fire, carbon monoxide,

A huge winter storm blasting across the country could cause power outages, including here in South-Central Pennsylvania.

Power outages can be reported directly to the following power providers: City of Shelby: Visit the Outage App or call 704-484-6866 City of Kings Mountain: Call 704-730-2120 or 704-730-2125 Duke Energy: Report outages via their website or mobile app, text OUT to 57801, or call 800-769-3766

Power outages in the state have topped 50,000, but the Electric Reliability Council of Texas' grid has remained stable with sufficient power reserves.

The outages come days out from an expected winter weather event that is projected to drop snow on the area.

Nearly 7,000 homes and businesses are without power in and around Pentagon City on a frigid Wednesday morning. The outage was first reported shortly after 8:30 a.m., encompassing parts of Pentagon City,

When the lights cut out and the temperature outside is below freezing, the next 10 minutes shape how safely you ride out the outage. Your goal is simple but urgent: trap as much heat as you can, protect your household from hidden hazards,

When ambient temperatures reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, your home's pipes are in danger of freezing and bursting. Here's what to do to prevent this.