Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:20:31 GMT
Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx is set to take questions during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Transportation position Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx is set to take questions during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Transportation position Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:33:53 GMT
Billionaire and NASCAR giant Bruton Smith is just one day away from finding out if he's been voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, but he says he knows what has kept him out in the past... jealousy.More >>
Billionaire and NASCAR giant Bruton Smith is just one day away from finding out if he's been voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, but he says he knows what has kept him out in the past... jealousy.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:20:19 GMT
A Gaston County man will rest easier Monday night, knowing his family directly in the storm's path in Moore, OK are safe. Just minutes after our interview began, Michael Long, of Bessemer City, got wordMore >>
A Gaston County man is overjoyed his family was spared the worst damage from the deadly twister that plowed a path of destruction 17 miles wide in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:49:16 GMT
Charlotte Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday that he has asked the NBA to allow him to change his team's nickname to the Charlotte Hornets.More >>
Charlotte Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday that he has asked the NBA to allow him to change his team's nickname to the Charlotte Hornets.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:44:51 GMT
WBTV has learned that Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will pay more $260,000.00 in severance payout to fired County Manager Harry Jones.More >>
WBTV has learned that Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will pay more $260,000.00 in severance payout to fired County Manager Harry Jones.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:40:01 GMT
South Carolina's unemployment dropped to its lowest rate in five years in April. All 46 counties added jobs in the last month, and four counties saw their rates drop a full point since March.More >>
South Carolina's unemployment dropped to its lowest rate in five years in April. All 46 counties added jobs in the last month, and four counties saw their rates drop a full point since March.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:02:46 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:01:41 GMT
Investigators in York County say someone removed nearly 100 Confederate Flags from a cemetery in Clover. The incident was reported on May 20th at the cemetery beside the Bethany Church on Highway 161,More >>
Investigators in York County say someone removed nearly 100 Confederate Flags from a cemetery in Clover.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:31:01 GMT
An investigation is underway against a high school teacher after she is accused of sex charges against a teenage student. Investigators in Taylorsville arrested Alexander Central High School Algebra teacherMore >>
An investigation is underway against a high school teacher after she is accused of sex charges against a teenage student. Investigators in Taylorsville arrested Alexander Central High School Algebra teacherMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:58 AM EDT2013-05-22 10:58:10 GMT
It happens every year: when the seasons change so must your wardrobe. "Fashion has changed so much," said Ann Taylor store manager Luca Grenaway. "It just gives you an opportunity to express yourself." WhetherMore >>
Summer is here, and your wardrobe is aching for a spunky new look. But changing seasons don't mean you need to completely overhaul your wardrobe; in fact, quite the opposite, and it can save you cash.More >>
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the...More >>
Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and center into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take...More >>
U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them...More >>
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:25:40 GMT
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested two men they say were involved in a felony breaking and entering and larceny case.More >>
Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested two men they say were involved in a felony breaking and entering and larceny case.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:49:51 GMT
James Brian Webb, 43, of Concord, is wanted by the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office as well as the NC Dept of Public Safety, Office of Adult Corrections for felony sex offenses and violations of probation.More >>
James Brian Webb, 43, of Concord, is wanted by the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office as well as the NC Dept of Public Safety, Office of Adult Corrections for felony sex offenses and violations of probation.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:16:48 GMT
MOORE, OK - The Oklahoma County Sheriff's office tweeted a photo of a frightened, muddy dog Monday after the deadly EF-5 tornado ripped through the town.The comment accompanying the photo said, "scared,More >>
A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:55:50 GMT
Two tractor trailers loaded with relief supplies left the Samaritan's Purse staging area in North Wilkesboro enroute to Moore, Oklahoma early Tuesday. The disaster trailers are specially designed forMore >>
Two tractor trailers loaded with relief supplies left the Samaritan's Purse staging area in North Wilkesboro enroute to Moore, Oklahoma early Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:40:19 GMT
A Statesville woman was arrested after using her husband's personal information to apply for a credit card, according to officials in Iredell County.More >>
A Statesville woman was arrested after using her husband's personal information to apply for a credit card, according to officials in Iredell County.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:07:41 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says he may move one of the Sprint Cup Series races away from Charlotte Motor Speedway, if the money is right and the numbers seem to back up his claim. Smith told WBTV's PaulMore >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says he may move one of the Sprint Cup Series races away from Charlotte Motor Speedway, if the money is right and the numbers seem to back up his claim.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:38:01 GMT
(RNN) - After an estimated 26 tornadoes hit five states on Sunday, and a massive EF-4 tornado leveled the Oklahoma City metropolitan area killing 24 on Monday - more severe weather is expected to impactMore >>
The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:20:42 GMT
Two days after racing in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Mike Harmon found himself being charged, again, by Rowan County Sheriff's detectives in an ongoingMore >>
On Sunday Harmon was charged with obstruction of justice and released on $20,000 bond.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:56:05 GMT
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her. A statement from the Nash County Sheriff's Office said 24-year-oldMore >>
A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:01:38 GMT
Video of State Representative Ted Vick chronicles the Pee Dee lawmaker's interaction with Bureau of Protective Services officers late Tuesday night as he was arrested for DUI in the State House parkingMore >>
Video of Democratic State Representative Ted Vick chronicles the Pee Dee lawmaker's interaction with Bureau of Protective Services officers late Tuesday night as he was arrested for DUI in the State House parking garage.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:49:50 GMT
You've seen the Eagle Cam, the Falcon Cam and the Owl Cam. But what about the Roach Cam? Thanks to the fine folks over at Animal Planet, the Roach Cam is now a reality, complete with a fully-furnishedMore >>
You've seen the Eagle Cam, the Falcon Cam and the Owl Cam. But what about the Roach Cam?More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:35:10 GMT
Wanted: three accomplices to a getaway in Portland. The suspects are described as feathery, and the ringleader, who walks with a waddle, stands about 18 inches tall. OK, so, it's not a real criminal getaway,More >>
Three ducks interrupted a police chase on a Portland road, More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:59:22 GMT
A Norwalk man skimming through a local newspaper said he found an image of Jesus Christ in a blob of ink.Joseph McCaffrey told the Norwalk Hour he was reading the May 2 edition when he mentioned to hisMore >>
A Norwalk man skimming through a local newspaper said he found an image of Jesus Christ in a blob of ink.More >>
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A hefty North Carolina state budget proposal written by Senate Republicans is likely to pass by a comfortable margin in a chamber where GOP members outnumber Democrats by nearly 2 to 1. The Senate has scheduled the first of...More >>
A federal judge is allowing a former manager at a Navy bombing range in North Carolina to take a Bahamas cruise, overruling prosecutors who warned he may never return to face charges of stealing more than $6 million...More >>
A federal judge is allowing a former manager at a Navy bombing range in North Carolina to take a Bahamas cruise, overruling prosecutors who warned he may never return to face charges of stealing more than $6 million worth of...More >>
A memorial service is Saturday for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.More >>
A memorial service is Saturday for a newly married Detroit-area youth minister who was killed in a traffic accident as he and his wife were en route to their honeymoon in Myrtle Beach, S.C.More >>
South Carolina's top prosecutor is scheduled to speak at a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of a marker for fallen World War II aviator trainees from the Columbia area.More >>
An Arizona restaurateur's online rants against unhappy customers has become an Internet sensation - and taught small businesses an important lesson about keeping customers happy.More >>
It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.More >>
An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some...More >>
An embezzling case that began with a chef being accused of stealing food from Virginia's Executive Mansion and morphed into a political scandal involving two of the state's most powerful politicians has some people...More >>
As a jury deliberates whether Jodi Arias should live or die for killing her one-time boyfriend, the convicted murderer says she deserves a chance at freedom someday.More >>
In a surprise jailhouse interview just hours after a jury began deliberating her fate, Jodi Arias spoke out Tuesday about her murder trial, her many fights with her legal team and her belief that she "deserves a second...More >>
WBTV and Frye Regional Medical Center bring you important medical and wellness information. Health Connections keeps you connected with information you need to keep your family healthy.More >>
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The ultimate backyard BBQ is back! Enter now for a chance to win. You provide the backyard...we'll provide a Dale's Seasoning Cookbook, ball cap, t-shirt, 6 bottles of Dale's Seasoning and a $100 grocery store gift card. So get ready to invite your friends to your backyard.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:38:44 GMT
WBTV.com frequently runs contests on our website. We want to recognize folks who have entered and won various contests. Scroll down to see the list of recent winners. Van Halen VIP Experience Winner BonnieMore >>
WBTV.com frequently runs contests on the website. We want to recognize folks who have entered and won various contests.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:15:38 GMT
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon. Starting out as a classic funnel it quickly became a giant half-mile wide wedge tornado as it proceeded east north eastMore >>
A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:02:46 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
Tuesday, April 20 2010 11:21 PM EDT2010-04-21 03:21:00 GMT
31 people are in trouble with the law after a three day prostitution sting in Richmond. Police told NBC12 they targeted specific areas where residents and business owners complained about the illegal activity.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:22 GMT
MOORE, OK (RNN) – In one of the few positive stories to come from the deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma, an elderly woman was reunited with a four-legged friend she thought was dead. Barbara Garcia, a residentMore >>
Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
RAW VIDEO: A flight from L.A. to New York City made an emergency landing in Kansas City after an unruly passenger belted out Whitney Houston songs and disrupted the flight.More >>
RAW VIDEO: A flight from L.A. to New York City made an emergency landing in Kansas City after an unruly passenger belted out Whitney Houston songs and disrupted the flight.More >>
A 16-year-old girl making her first solo drive died when her vehicle slammed into a semi. Sources tell KCTV5 that she was texting at the time of the crash.More >>
A Chief Meteorologist helps you prepare a severe weather plan to implement when the tornado sirens go off. When the storm is heading toward your house, do you know where to go? Did you prepare ahead of time?More >>
This image of the storm system that generated the F-4 tornado in Moore, Oklahoma was taken by NASA's Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer instrument aboard one of the Earth Observing System satellites. More >>
Photos that Thomas Marshburn, astronaut with Statesville ties, tweeted from outer space during his 5-month stint on the International Space Station.More >>
Photos that Thomas Marshburn, astronaut with Statesville ties, tweeted from outer space during his 5-month stint on the International Space Station.More >>
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.More >>
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.More >>
By Sadie Gennis, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.More >>
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.More >>
Anchor Maureen O'Boyle explains how to make your family's money go further in our tight economic times.More >>
Anchor Maureen O'Boyle explains how to make your family's money go further in our tight economic times.More >>
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