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Concord woman dies after crashing into parked dump truck

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A Concord woman died in a single-vehicle wreck in Cabarrus County early Monday morning.  The accident happened at 3:15 a.m. near the intersection of N.C. Highway 601 and Fairbluff Road which is located southeast of Concord. More>>

Police investigating shooting in Kannapolis

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Police are investigating a shooting which occurred in Kannapolis Monday afternoon.  The shooting happened at the Oakcrest apartments at 1701 Oakcrest Drive. More>>

Autopsy shows man found in burning home was shot twice in the head Video included

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Officials have released the autopsy report for a man who was found in June inside his burning home in Lincolnton. More>>

Pedestrian trying to walk across I-85 struck and killed Video included

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A man who was attempting to walk across I-85 in north Charlotte was struck by a truck and killed early Monday morning. More>>

Cop shoots and injures man involved in domestic dispute Video included

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A Mt. Holly man who was shot and injured by a police officer early Sunday morning while allegedly trying to break into a home is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Arsonist sets fire to Concord home, officials say Video included

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Officials say a fire at a home in Concord early Sunday morning was caused by an arsonist and this is the second fire that has occurred at the home in a month. More>>

South Charlotte home destroyed by fire remains under investigation Video included

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Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire which destroyed a home in South Charlotte early Sunday morning. More>>

Fire destroys mobile home in Gaston County

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Several fire departments were called to a mobile home fire in Gaston County early Sunday morning.  The fire was reported at 12:56 a.m. at 408 Lingerfelt Drive. More>>

Women accused in purse snatchings at SouthPark Mall, arrested Video included

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Police have arrested two women who they say are responsible for four purse snatchings which occurred at SouthPark Mall. More>>

Homeowner fires gun to scare off burglar in northeast Charlotte

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Police say a man scared off a burglar in northeast Charlotte last week by firing his shotgun after a brick was thrown through the window. More>>

Rowan Co. man faces charges in 2004 sex crime involving a child

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A man wanted for allegedly committing a sex crime with a child in Rowan County has been arrested six years after the charges were initially filed. More>>

Vendors react to Webb Road Flea market fire Video included

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Several vendors came out this weekend to survey the damage caused by a massive fire which completely consumed the Webb Road Flea Market early Friday morning. More>>

Gas prices much lower this Labor Day weekend

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The gas price break continued on Labor Day for drivers traveling on Highway 321 in Caldwell County. More>>

Mother claims son was sexually assaulted inside hospital Video included

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives are investigating claims that a mentally handicapped teenager was sexually assaulted inside a medical facility. More>>

Man kidnaps woman and assaults her husband, sheriff says Video included

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Sheriff's deputies have arrested and charged a Taylorsville man who they say assaulted a man and kidnapped the victim's wife this weekend. More>>

Rifles, guns and police badges stolen from Concord home

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Several guns and two police badges were stolen from a home in Concord on Friday.  Robert Gardener, 46, reported to police in Concord that there was a break-in into his house at 244 Simpson Drive NE while he was at work on Friday. More>>

Man takes his own life after shooting estranged wife and another man, sheriff says Video included

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Sheriff's deputies say a man shot his estranged wife and a man early Saturday morning before the gunman took his own life. More>>

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14th Annual Charlotte Post "Best" Awards

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The Post "Best" Awards are about celebrating achievement, community, and goodwill. The 2010 "Best" recipients are: Luminary of the year, Ms. Cynthia Marshall President of AT&T; Educator of the year, Mr. Danny Jarrett of West Charlotte High School; and the two Outstanding Seniors of the Year, Mr. Wesley Brown from Providence High School and Miss Sheila Doku from Myers Park High School.  More>>

NoDaWeen

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One night.  Three events.  Pick your poison(s).  All to benefit Autism Services of Mecklenburg County and the NoDa Neighborhood Association. More>>

Carolina Camera Returns

WBTV On Your Side brought back an old favorite – Carolina Camera, which aired on WBTV in the 1970's, 1980's and early 1990's! The hour-long special aired Monday, Aug 23: Watch it again and check out classic video and photos! More>>

WBTV's Improving the Odds special Video included

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WBTV is On Your Side showing you how the Brain Tumor Fund For the Carolinas, right here in Charlotte, is 'Improving the Odds' of one day beating brain cancer. More>>

WBTV Special: First Class Video included

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WBTV's sports team put together a special show to coincide with the ceremony of the induction of first class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. More>>

Surviving the Storm: A WBTV special about severe weather Video included

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The WBTV Weather Alert team is On Your side, making sure you know what to do in case of severe weather...how to handle everything from tornado warnings to heat waves. More>>

This TV on WBTV Video included

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WBTV has launched a great set of programming on our second digital channel (3.2) -- the network is called This TV and features classic TV shows and great movies! More>>

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Breakfast Club

Want to win free breakfast to share with your co-workers?  Send us a picture of your crew and tell us why your group deserves to win.  The winners are announced every Friday on WBTV News This Morning. More>>

Carolina Renaissance Festival ticket contest!

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The the Renaissance Festival is coming soon! Send in imagery of a magical place to win one of four family four-packs of tickets to the 17th Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival. More>>

Color the Weather

Young people are fascinated by the changing weather.  You can be a part of the WBTV 3 Weather team by coloring a picture of the weather.  If your picture is selected, we'll feature it Thursday on WBTV News This Morning. More>>

The new pro football season is upon us and it's time to make your picks and challenge your friends!! Enter to win $2,500 as you pick who you think will win each week! More>>

Summer party photo contest!

Things are heating up -- and the summer is a great time to cook out, have a party or just hang out outdoors. More>>

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