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Body of state investigator found in burning home

Investigators in Granite Falls say the body of a state investigator was found inside a burning home on Monday. More>>

Firefighters, police officer found not guilty in Christmas party taser tale

Two East Spencer firefighters and a police officer were found not guilty in court on Tuesday in an alleged case of a taser attack on a teenage firefighter at a firehouse Christmas party. More>>

Police kept busy overnight due to severe storms rolling through the area

When the fire department rolled up to a blaring alarm at the 7/11 convenience store off of Reames Road in north Charlotte however, they spotted smoke inside. More>>

Robert Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife found dead

Mary Richardson Kennedy, the second wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., was found dead Wednesday in the home she and her former husband own in New York. She was 52. More>>

Rain is gone, but Chester Road still flooded

When the forecast calls for a lot of rain, everyone living on Raxter Road in Chester Countyknows what's coming. More>>

Here's looking at you, kid: Free Casablanca screening on Facebook

The timeless tale of Casablanca, considered one of the best movies of all time, is coming to Facebook for a one-night free screening. More>>

O.J. Simpson seeks new trial

O.J. Simpson's new attorney is requesting a new trial on the former football star's charges of kidnapping and armed robbery. More>>

Mooresville man charged with stealing, using personal checks

A Mooresville man was arrested earlier this month after police say he broke into a home and stole personal checks. More>>

County Manager recommends how much CMS should get

Will Mecklenburg County Manager Harry Jones recommend to give Charlotte Mecklenburg school (CMS) district an extra $27.5 million to fund teacher raises? Many teachers hope so. More>>

New high tech way to track your child

If you're a parent you've probably taken your kids to the park, stopped to look down at your phone to update your Facebook status then looked up and for a split second your child has disappeared. More>>

Viral video shows Charlotte's growth since 1986

If there was ever any question about how fast Charlotte has grown in the past 25 years take a look at this video of a drive through Charlotte in 1986. More>>

Gastonia police looking for gumball machine thief

Gastonia Police are asking for the public's help to identify a gumball machine thief captured on surveillance video.
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Teen beaten by mom's boyfriend over unflushed toilet, report states

A Rock Hill man is facing charges after police say he beat his girlfriend's son over an unflushed toilet. More>>

Trayvon Martin shooting targets sold

An unknown online merchant is selling shooting targets in the likeness of Trayvon Martin. More>>

Study: Technology use causes teens to lose sleep

According to the University of Alabama Birmingham, teens between the ages of 14 and 15 are using media more than 23 hours a day. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Most Wanted in Carolinas

Do you know these people? If so, it could mean some money for you - if you help law enforcement officers track them down. Click the link for more pictures More>>

SLIDESHOW: Flooding rains hit the Carolinas

Heavy rains across the Carolinas have resulted in some flooding in parts of our area. More>>

SLIDESHOW: WBTV Staff with our moms!

Mother's Day is right around the corner - so it's time for Mom to take center stage! Check out these photos of WBTV staff with our moms! More>>

SLIDESHOW: Iconic moms you learned from on TV

They not only entertained us, television moms taught us life lessons that helped us grow up. Here are few favorite TV moms as suggested by you. More>>

PHOTOS: Protesters flood uptown Charlotte to protest B of A

Protesters took to the streets of uptown Charlotte on Wednesday, ahead of the Bank of America shareholders meeting, to protest the bank and its policies. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Remembering Elgie Gray

Elgie Gray, first African-American police officer in Monroe, dies at 91 More>>

SLIDESHOW: Super Moon seen around the world

On May 5, the moon was 30 percent brighter and 14 percent larger than a standard full moon during this year's supermoon event. A moon is deemed a "supermoon" when it makes its closest trip near Earth every year. More>>

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