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Family, friends attend funeral for teen killed in drunk driving wreck Video included

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On Thursday, many attended the funeral for Fortenberry, where a band played and a slideshow of images of her growing up were shown to those at the church. More>>

Motorcyclist killed in southwest Charlotte crash Video included

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Police in southwest Charlotte investigated a deadly motorcycle crash in the Steele Creek area Thursday afternoon. More>>

Police are searching for a man who broke into a home and got into bed with a woman. More>>

5-year-old drowns in swimming pool near Maiden Video included

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A 5-year-old boy who wandered into a neighbor's yard drowned in an above-ground pool near Maiden Wednesday night.  The drowning occurred at 1315 Maiden Wood Circle around 8:15 p.m. More>>

DWI suspect tries to ram cop car head-on, police say Video included

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Police have arrested a man who they say tried to use his car as a weapon to hit a cop Wednesday night. More>>

Pass 3 On: The Golden Rule is alive and well Video included

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Whoever said the golden rule is a thing of the past hasn't seen how dedicated this community is to Passing 3 On. This week's effort took us to three different locations across Charlotte before we hit the jackpot. More>>

Police arrested a Lincoln County man on Wednesday after discovering pornographic images of young girls on his computer. More>>

Woman convicted of murdering husband, seeks pardon Video included

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Clara Childers says she's just one of many abuse victims who wants "freedom from the system" and this is why the 76-year-old is reapplying for a pardon.  More>>

The Lancaster County Sheriff's office is investigating after two women were kidnapped from their home, after three men broke into their home, armed with guns. More>>

Gaston Co. lawmaker hoping NC adopts immigration law similar to Arizona Video included

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Several Charlotte groups are coming together Thursday evening to participate in a rally to protest Arizona's new immigration law, and one Republican lawmaker from Gaston County is hoping a similar version of the law passes in North Carolina. More>>

Police: Cheeseburger found in Rock Hill woman's gas tank Video included

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A South Carolina woman found out fast food won't make your car go fast. More>>

Crimestoppers: Larceny on the links Video included

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Larkhaven golf course is known for its year-round green fairways—local amateurs love them.  But late on a Sunday night recently, a professional criminal teed-off on the clubhouse. More>>

Police link Wal-Mart debit card purchase to sexual assault suspect

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Detectives examined the purchase of a shovel -- and some other items -- at a Walmart and tied them to a man now named as a kidnapping and sexual assault suspect. More>>

The father of a girl missing in Myrtle Beach told the news media that he was familiar with the name of a suspect who was charged in a recent attempted abduction of a young woman. More>>

Do you really know your "friends" Video included

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WBTV's Cyber Expert gives a really good, and scary, reason to do a little research on some of our Facebook friends and LinkedIn connections. More>>

Want to see inside Michael Jordan's Charlotte pad? Video included

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Jordan renovates Uptown condo in swanky building. More>>

Teen cheerleader tackles robbery suspect in Oklahoma mall Video included

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A teen cheerleader is being hailed as a hero for stopping a crime in progress – all while wearing a strapless dress. More>>

Hundreds attend funeral for N. Rowan student who died of cancer Video included

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He was remembered as a young man who kept his head up even when everything around him was falling apart.  More>>

Teen accused of putting pesticide in parents' ground coffee, police say Video included

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A teenager in Gastonia is accused of putting pesticides in his parents' ground coffee Monday morning.  The incident happened at 317 N. New Hope Road in Gastonia. More>>

New support group helps families of homicide victims Video included

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A woman in Gaston County is making it her mission to help the families of homicide victims. More>>

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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>>

Exciting Announcement: Carolina Camera is Back!

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WBTV On Your Side is proud to announce we are bringing back an old favorite – Carolina Camera, which aired on WBTV in the 1970's, 1980's and early 1990's! More>>

24 Hours of Booty Charlotte

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Charlotte's Myers Park neighborhood is home to the original Booty Loop, and July 30-31 it will come alive as the home of 24 Hours of Booty. In partnership with presenting sponsor, Blumenthal Cancer Center, 24 Hours of Booty Charlotte will celebrate its ninth year and host 1,200 riders who will raise more than $1 million for cancer research and survivorship.  More>>

Presbyterian Hospital Invitational Criterium

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Once again for 2010, the Criterium promises to be one of the most exciting sports events in Charlotte. More>>

Spectrum of Hope Luncheon

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You're invited to this special event, featuring guest speaker Susan Senator, author of Making Peace with Autism & The Autism Mom's Survival Guide.  As the parent of a young adult with autism, Mrs. Senator offers the hard-won, in-the-trenches wisdom of someone who's been there and still is today. 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>>

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>>

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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>>

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>>

Beginning in August 2010, the world's most famous nanny will arrive at the Belk Theater. We've chosen our winner for this contest: congratulations to Catrina Duncan of Kannapolis. 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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