State of emergency: Stein urges North Carolinians to 'stay off the roads' ahead of snow, ice

 In anticipation of a winter storm, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather conditions expected to impact the the state starting Wednesday.  During a morning briefing Tuesday, Stein, alongside Director of Emergency Management Will Ray and Secretary of Transportation Joey Hopkins, emphasized the importance of taking precautions and staying informed.“Most of North Carolina will be impacted by this storm, and our greatest concerns are potential power outages and road safety," Stein said. "We urge all travelers to stay off the road once the storm hits on Wednesday, to keep their devices charged, and to monitor local weather.”Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/north-carolina-winter-snow-ice-storm-preparations/275-8c8b7ad9-229b-4c56-9015-7d02a51989faWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.