Storm prep rush: Hardware stores sell out as Charlotte braces for major winter weather

<p>Shoppers flood hardware stores for ice melt, batteries and heaters as Charlotte braces for a severe winter storm. Officials urge residents to prepare now.</p><p>How to conserve power during winter weather: <a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/duke-energy-urges-customers-to-conserve-energy/275-032156fb-df9d-4fc5-88fb-a54e4c4efc45">https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/duke-energy-urges-customers-to-conserve-energy/275-032156fb-df9d-4fc5-88fb-a54e4c4efc45</a></p><p>Duke Energy urges home readiness ahead of winter weather: <a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/major-winter-storm-threatens-carolinas/275-a346d1f0-4d03-46f7-8d2d-8c6faebe8f8d">https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/major-winter-storm-threatens-carolinas/275-a346d1f0-4d03-46f7-8d2d-8c6faebe8f8d</a></p><p>NCDOT gears up for potential record-breaking winter storm: <a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ncdot-gears-up-for-potential-record-breaking-winter-storm/275-5d5a823b-582f-4c2f-9d41-d6f2fea698ce">https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ncdot-gears-up-for-potential-record-breaking-winter-storm/275-5d5a823b-582f-4c2f-9d41-d6f2fea698ce</a></p><p>Winter weather report: <a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550">https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550</a></p><p><i>WCNC 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 …