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Oil rig platform catches fire in Gulf of Mexico Video included

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Coast Guard Petty Officer Bill Coklough said a mile-long oil sheen has been spotted near a burning oil rig platform in the Gulf of Mexico south of Vermilion Bay. All of the workers on the rig have been rescued. More>>

Man lacked license in wreck that killed 2 students, troopers say Video included

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The driver involved in a wreck that killed two Wingate University students and injured two others is now facing multiple charges, says the North Carolina Highway Patrol on Thursday. More>>

Sports argument ends in fatal shooting, authorities say Video included

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Authorities say a statistical argument about sports led to one man killing another outside of a Denver restaurant early Sunday morning. More>>

SC girl bitten by Timber Rattlesnake, survives

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A little girl in South Carolina survived an encounter with one of the state's most poisonous snakes. More>>

A Gaston County man is in jail facing multiple charges including assault after police say he beat a woman with a belt. More>>

Funeral plans set for man who died hunting for 'ghost train' Video included

A man who was died while looking for a legendary "ghost train" in Iredell County last week will have a memorial service Thursday. More>>

Alvin Greene accused of using anti-white and anti-gay slurs Video included

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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene is denying accusations he used anti-gay and anti-white slurs about a York County man. More>>

11-year-old student hit by car at bus stop, police say

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A girl student was hit by a vehicle while she was waiting for her bus early Thursday morning, officials said. More>>

According to deputies, 16-year-old Kayla Traxler was last seen at the Bi-Lo grocery store on Stonewall Jackson Boulevard in Orangeburg. More>>

Is videotaping police a crime? Video included

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The issue of taping police officers in public has sparked a national debate as some face serious prison time for posting videos on YouTube. More>>

Evacuations in effect across NC coast Video included

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Governor Bev Perdue signed an executive order on Wednesday declaring a State of Emergency in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Earl. More>>

A Salisbury teenager is being held under $100,000 bond for a sex crime involving a child. More>>

Iredell Co. officials arrested a convicted felon during a traffic stop on Tuesday when they discovered he was carrying a loaded rifle with over 100 rounds of ammunition. More>>

30 days for a CURE! Video included

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September is national cancer pediatric awareness month.  Beginning September 1st, 30 Charlotte businesses are donating a portion of their proceeds -- each one picking one day during the month -- to Cookies for Kids' Cancer.   More>>

Panel looking into past cases from CMPD detective Video included

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The actions of a former detective with Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, is fueling an independent investigation into past cases. More>>

Cop caught drunk behind the wheel, police say Video included

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A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer has been suspended from the force after being arrested for DWI on Sunday. More>>

Police say a man embezzled $9,500 from Carolina Harley-Davidson, which is scheduled to close later this year. 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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As the formal end to U.S. combat operations in Iraq arrives, who do you credit for this development?

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President Obama
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President Bush
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The Iraqi people
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No one - this has not exactly been a success.
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