Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:44:50 GMT
(RNN) - Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees. AccordingMore >>
Celebrity chef and southern food connoisseur Paula Deen was back in a controversial spotlight Wednesday, alleged of using racial slurs as jokes in her restaurants in front of employees.More >>
Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.More >>
Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate...More >>
FBI Director Robert Mueller (MULL-er) says the law enforcement agency uses drones for surveillance but does so rarely.More >>
The FBI uses drones for surveillance of stationary subjects, and the privacy implications of such operations are "worthy of debate," FBI Director Robert Mueller said Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:01:16 GMT
Police in Charlotte say they were forced to shoot a teenager in a gang-related undercover drug operation at an elementary school and have arrested another teen believed to be involved.More >>
Police in Charlotte say they were forced to shoot a teenager in a gang-related undercover drug operation at an elementary school and have arrested another teen believed to be involved.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:39:22 GMT
"I jerked it back like this," said Ayden as he was showing how he hooked what he thought at first was "a 40 pound catfish." It turns out it was no catfish. It wasn't anything anyone around him yesterday had ever seen before.More >>
"I jerked it back like this," said Ayden as he was showing how he hooked what he thought at first was "a 40 pound catfish." It turns out it was no catfish. It wasn't anything anyone around him yesterday had ever seen before.More >>
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
Tropical Storm Barry formed off Mexico's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, prompting Mexican authorities to ready hundreds of shelters.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:10:14 GMT
It's a tactic meant to keep people from parking in restricted spots. But some customers say booting is so out of control – it's now predatory. Patrick Cannon - Mayor Pro Tem of the Charlotte City CouncilMore >>
It's a tactic meant to keep people from parking in restricted spots.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:08 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:08:29 GMT
The winds of change are blowing through west Gastonia. Cindy Lawrence has lived behind the historic Loray Mill for 27 years. She couldn't be happier that it's finally getting a facelift. "Since theMore >>
The winds of change are blowing through west Gastonia.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:35:06 GMT
Former JC Smith star and Hickory native Trevin Parks got to work out for the Charlotte Bobcats today and it truly was a dream come true. "I rode past this place a lot of times," said Parks after the hourMore >>
Former JC Smith star and Hickory native Trevin Parks got to work out for the Charlotte Bobcats today and it truly was a dream come true.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:34:04 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - North Carolina Department of Transportation officials are considering adding more warning signs to an area where dozens of crashes happen every year. The I-85 South ramp to connectMore >>
North Carolina Department of Transportation officials are considering adding more warning signs to an area where dozens of crashes happen every year.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:16:25 GMT
Former UNC Wilmington star Keith Rendleman certainly had a great career for the Seahawks and that 4 year run has put him on the radar of NBA teams. Today, he got to show his skills to the hometown CharlotteMore >>
Former UNC Wilmington star Keith Rendleman certainly had a great career for the Seahawks and that 4 year run has put him on the radar of NBA teams. Today, he got to show his skills to the hometown Charlotte Bobcats.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:00:04 GMT
As the Charlotte Bobcats get ready for next Thursday's NBA Draft, they also prepare to compile a summer league team. One local hopefully is Davidson's Jake Cohen, who worked out for the team today a TimeMore >>
As the Charlotte Bobcats get ready for next Thursday's NBA Draft, they also prepare to compile a summer league team. One local hopefully is Davidson's Jake Cohen...More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:57:25 GMT
Characters on Sesame Street have tackled all sorts of problems facing kids for years. Now, a new character named "Alex" is teaching children about what it's like to have a parent in jail.More >>
Characters on Sesame Street have tackled all sorts of problems facing kids for years. Now, a new character named "Alex" is teaching children about what it's like to have a parent in jail.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:45:41 GMT
When asked, a group of middle school students told our Cyber Expert Theresa Payton that they'd be spending most of their time this summer on Instagram. Theresa thought it would be a good idea to shareMore >>
We'll also share advice for parents who want to make sure their kids are safe on this and any social media site.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:24:49 GMT
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC (WECT) - A historic beach cottage will be saved from demolition Wednesday as a barge moves it to its new location. The Palmgren-O'Quinn house, built in 1946, will be transportedMore >>
A historic beach cottage will be saved from demolition Wednesday as a barge moves it to its new location.More >>
President Barack Obama's 26-hour whirlwind visit to Berlin caps three days of international summitry for the president, and marks his return to a place where he once summoned a throng of 200,000 to share his...More >>
Summoning the harsh history of this once-divided city, President Barack Obama on Wednesday cautioned the U.S. and Europe against "complacency" brought on by peace, pledging to cut America's deployed nuclear weapons by...More >>
The Taliban have claimed responsibility for an attack in Afghanistan that killed four U.S. troops just hours after the insurgent group announced it would hold talks with the Americans on finding a political solution...More >>
Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. and scuttled a peace delegation to the Taliban, sending American officials...More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 19:56:01 GMT
A husband and wife from Taylorsville were arrested in an undercover drug investigation, according to a report from the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.More >>
A husband and wife from Taylorsville were arrested in an undercover drug investigation, according to a report from the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:59:10 GMT
At least one person was killed, several others injured after a serious crash on Charlotte's north side on Wednesday morning, emergency crews say.More >>
At least one person was killed, two others seriously injured in a crash on Charlotte's north side Wednesday morning, emergency crews said.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:46:05 GMT
A man was arrested in Stanly County Tuesday for renting out a house that didn't belong to him, and for having goods stolen from a church in his home, according to the Stanly County Sheriff's Office.More >>
A man was arrested in Stanly County Tuesday for renting out a house that didn't belong to him, and for having goods stolen from a church in his home, according to the Stanly County Sheriff's Office.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:06:49 GMT
Four women were arrested in Rock Hill after two of them attacked a repo man while the other two fought each other with golf clubs, according to a report from the Rock Hill Police Department.More >>
Four women were arrested in Rock Hill after two of them attacked a repo man while the other two fought each other with golf clubs, according to a report from the Rock Hill Police Department.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:54:07 GMT
A Lenoir man is charged with several drug crimes after police found several illegal drugs at his home. Jonathan Deontate Parrish, 25, of Lenoir, is charged with possession with intent to manufacture,More >>
A Lenoir man is charged with several drug crimes after police found several illegal drugs at his home.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:40:48 GMT
Pop singer Nick Lachey, who is in town for a concert in uptown Charlotte on Wednesday night, rolled into town and immediately hit Twitter with his thoughts. "Just pulled into Charlotte and saw the @chiquitaMore >>
Pop singer Nick Lachey, who is in town for a concert in uptown Charlotte on Wednesday night, rolled into town and immediately hit Twitter with his thoughts.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:01:26 GMT
Caldwell County fire investigators determined that a mobile home fire in the town of Gamewell Tuesday evening was not an accidental fire. Dino Dibernardi, Investigator with the Caldwell County Fire Marshal'sMore >>
Caldwell County fire investigators determined that a mobile home fire in the town of Gamewell Tuesday evening was not an accidental fire.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:56 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:56:21 GMT
A Taylorsville man was arrested in February for having methamphetamine in his car when stopped by deputies. Franklin Chadwick Rogers, 40, of Taylorsville, is charged with possession with intent to sellMore >>
A Taylorsville man was arrested in February for having methamphetamine in his car when stopped by deputies.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:43 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:43:32 GMT
Police in Shelby have arrested a man they say shot another man behind a house Tuesday night. Deandre Momta Benjamin, 18, of Shelby, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadlyMore >>
Police in Shelby have arrested a man they say shot another man behind a house Tuesday night.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:55:58 GMT
SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) - A dangerous situation in downtown Salisbury where part of a 100 year old building is crumbling to the ground. The brick structure on Fisher Street is home to several popular businesses.More >>
A dangerous situation in downtown Salisbury where part of a 100 year old building is crumbling to the ground.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:04 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:04:11 GMT
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Jared and Rose Cleerdin found themselves right in the middle of a shootout at what should have been a routine DUI checkpoint. Days after the dramatic shootout in BrunswickMore >>
Jared and Rose Cleerdin found themselves right in the middle of a shootout at what should have been a routine DWI checkpoint. Days after the dramatic shootout in Brunswick County, they are still shaken by what they saw.More >>
Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: "Not so fast."More >>
Republican lawmakers have a message for those who want the party to soften its emphasis on social conservatism in hopes of reaching a wider national audience: Not so fast.More >>
Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.More >>
LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.More >>
The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says it appears the much-criticized national electronic surveillance program foiled "dozens" of terrorist plots.More >>
The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on...More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings has died in a car accident in Los Angeles.More >>
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:25:10 GMT
Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday night in favor of passing a budget that includes a property tax increase for residents. The vote came almost three hours after commissioners debatedMore >>
Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted 5-4 Tuesday night in favor of passing a budget that includes a property tax increase for residents.More >>
The abortion wars return to Congress in a big way with House legislation to ban almost all abortions after a fetus reaches the age of 20 weeks.More >>
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:11:57 GMT
(RNN) – Rapper Lil' Wayne is attempting to stomp his way out of controversy after a clip of him walking on the American flag went viral over the weekend. A behind-the-scenes clip of the music video GodMore >>
Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic.More >>
A large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, killing at least three people on the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the nascent...More >>
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...More >>
Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.More >>
Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:44:58 GMT
Union county school district officials are challenging county commissioners when it comes to funding. School officials are not pleased with the amount of funding the county agreed to give the school district next year.More >>
Union county school district officials are challenging county commissioners when it comes to funding. School officials are not pleased with the amount of funding the county agreed to give the school district next year.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:25:23 GMT
Commissioners in Mecklenburg County have a crucial decision to make tonight. Should home owners be forced to pay 2.35 cents more in property taxes?More >>
Commissioners in Mecklenburg County have a crucial decision to make tonight. Should home owners be forced to pay 2.35 cents more in property taxes?More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:12:58 GMT
Shelby police officers are trading in their badges and batons for gym shorts and sneakers. All week, officers are hosting a camp for kids in the community. "One of the goals is to help steer the kidsMore >>
Shelby police officers are trading in their badges and batons for gym shorts and sneakers.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:00:47 GMT
Under his watch, murder in Charlotte plummeted to a 30 year low, but Chief Rodney Monroe says there is still a great risk to the city as it relates to guns and gun violence.More >>
Under his watch, murder in Charlotte plummeted to a 30 year low, but Chief Rodney Monroe says there is still a great risk to the city as it relates to guns and gun violence.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:42:23 GMT
The Mint Hill Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a man responsible for a commercial breaking and entering and auto theft.More >>
The Mint Hill Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a man responsible for a commercial breaking and entering and auto theft.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:12:31 GMT
The calls started coming in around 12:30 p.m. from people who claimed to have seen the bear near the Park, which is on South 2nd Street in Albemarle.More >>
Stanly County Sheriff's Sgt. Kim Thompson was headed down Highway 52 around noon Tuesday when she saw something strange in the woods.
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament because of a lower back injury.More >>
After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:17:20 GMT
A man is the victim of a drowning after the fishing boat he was in sinks on Lake Norman late Monday night. North Carolina Wildlife officers said three men were on a small boat about a hundred yardsMore >>
A man drowned after his fishing boat sank on Lake Norman late Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:31:45 GMT
One of our toughest jobs as parents in the summer is keeping the kids happy and engaged while not spending a fortune. Camps are fabulous if you have the money, but I reached out to friends on facebookMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:27:41 GMT
The Gaston County Police Department is asking for the public's help in gathering information about a rash of thefts from residential outbuildings.More >>
The Gaston County Police Department is asking for the public's help in gathering information about a rash of thefts from residential outbuildings.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:30:22 GMT
Two homeowners had to rush out of their house after it was engulfed by a brush fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters in south Charlotte got a call from a neighbor reporting some woods on fire aroundMore >>
Two homeowners had to rush out of their house after it was engulfed by a fire early Tuesday morning after a candle was left unattended on a back porch.More >>
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.More >>
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:47:55 GMT
Discovery Place is creating a new Center dedicated to providing pre K-12 educators with the skills necessary to be inspiring teachers of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The new programMore >>
Discovery Place is creating a new Center dedicated to providing pre K-12 educators with the skills necessary to be inspiring teachers of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:25:08 GMT
(CNN) - The Oxford English Dictionary is acknowledging that tweeting isn't just for the birds. In its latest update, the dictionary has revamped the entry for "tweet" to include its social networking usage. ItMore >>
In its latest update, the dictionary has revamped the entry for "tweet" to include its social networking usage.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:24:22 GMT
Four patients were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a vehicle crash on Monroe Road. The incident was reported at 9:08 a.m. at Monroe and McAlway Roads, according to emergency officials. MedicMore >>
Four patients were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a vehicle crash on Monroe Road.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:22:07 GMT
(KGO/CNN) - Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornography The tech giant says it's planning to spend $5 million to wipe pictures of child sexual abuse from the web. Part of the $5 million willMore >>
Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornographyMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:57:03 GMT
Looking for love online? A "buyer beware" warning for you. FBI statistics show that women ages 50 and older are the biggest victims of online romance scams.More >>
Looking for love online? A "buyer beware" warning for you. FBI statistics show that women ages 50 and older are the biggest victims of online romance scams.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:26 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:26:48 GMT
I still resist the urge to pinch myself whenever I think about it. It was just a little more than a week ago that I reached one of heck of a milestone! Stepped on the scale and I now weigh LESS than 200More >>
I still resist the urge to pinch myself whenever I think about it. It was just a little more than a week ago that I reached one of heck of a milestone!More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:48 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:48:59 GMT
Duke Energy announced that the board of directors has unanimously elected Lynn Good as its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Rogers. Rogers will continue to serve as chairmanMore >>
Duke Energy announced that the board of directors has unanimously elected Lynn Good as its next president and chief executive officer, succeeding Jim Rogers.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:27:54 GMT
Matthew Sparks has had coughing and wheezing fits since he was three years old. The 16 year old also deals with difficult allergic episodes during certain times of the year. "For a while it seemed likeMore >>
Summer might be seen as a time of reprieve. But from pollen to mold, experts say the summer season has some of the most common allergy and asthma triggers.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:05 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:05:26 GMT
The Blue Line Extension project is now in its next phase. Officials with the Charlotte Area Transit System have begun demolishing some of the buildings the City of Charlotte acquired to make room forMore >>
The Blue Line Extension project is now in its next phase.More >>
The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a key loss moments before a scoreless first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals when Marian Hossa was scratched from the lineup.More >>
Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:27:14 GMT
Hotel managers in Charlotte are renewing their efforts to make sure carbon monoxide exposure doesn't lead to a similar tragedy like the one in a Boone, N.C. hotel room last week. That's where an 11 yearMore >>
Hotel managers in Charlotte are renewing their efforts to make sure carbon monoxide exposure doesn't lead to a similar tragedy like the one in a Boone, N.C. hotel room last week.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has goneMore >>
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon.More >>
Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in...More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:34:06 GMT
A town official says a piece of equipment that malfunctioned, leading to the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of three people at a Boone hotel, was never inspected. An 11-year-old boy and a couple inMore >>
A town official says a piece of equipment that malfunctioned, leading to the carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of three people at a Boone hotel, was never inspected.More >>
The Supreme Court says states cannot require would-be voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before using a federal registration system designed to make signing up easier.More >>
States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in...More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:37:13 GMT
Investigators in Watauga County say they are looking for a man who was caught on camera breaking into the county courthouse while half-naked. According to High Country Crime Stoppers, deputies are lookingMore >>
Investigators in Watauga County say they are looking for a man who was caught on camera breaking into the county courthouse while half-naked.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:34:14 GMT
The closing, which is on Central Avenue at Lamar Avenue, near Hawthorne Lane, will begin Monday, June 17. The road will re-open on Friday, June 21.More >>
The closing, which is on Central Avenue at Lamar Avenue, near Hawthorne Lane, will begin Monday, June 17. The road will re-open on Friday, June 21.More >>
A former hitman who admits killing 20 people is expected to take the stand at the trial of reputed gangster James "Whitey" Bulger (BUHL'-jur).More >>
An ex-gangster who admitted killing 20 people was unemotional Monday when describing his line of work at the trial of his former partner, James "Whitey" Bulger, but called himself heartbroken when he learned that Bulger had...More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:00:50 GMT
(RNN) – Edward Snowden gave a clear warning to the U.S. government Monday: Neither his incarceration or death would prevent the release of information he gathered on "unconstitutional acts." "Truth isMore >>
Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:51:15 GMT
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in an armed robbery and kidnapping conspiracy.More >>
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in an armed robbery and kidnapping conspiracy.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:27:00 GMT
Emergency crews have transported a near-drowning patient to Carolinas Medical Center with potentially life threatening injures. The call came in around 2:30 p.m. at an apartment complex on the 1300 blockMore >>
Emergency crews have transported a near-drowning patient to Carolinas Medical Center with potentially life threatening injures.More >>
North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed.More >>
After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:17:34 GMT
The 8th Annual Save Your Skin Melanoma Awareness Golf Classic teed off Monday afternoon at the Carmel Country Club's South Course. WBTV's Kristen Miranda hosted the kick-off for the event, which is heldMore >>
The 8th Annual Save Your Skin Melanoma Awareness Golf Classic teed off Monday afternoon at the Carmel Country Club's South Course.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:26:12 GMT
A lawmaker from South Carolina is speaking out about the laws involving carbon monoxide detectors in North Carolina hotel rooms after a preteen from Rock Hill died of CO poisoning in a Boone hotel.More >>
A lawmaker from South Carolina is speaking out about the laws involving carbon monoxide detectors in North Carolina hotel rooms after a preteen from Rock Hill died of CO poisoning in a Boone hotel.More >>
The south coast of Alaska even has the dubious distinction of being the cloudiest region of the United States, with some locations averaging more than 340 cloudy days per year.More >>
Sick time costs the economy $84 billion a year, according to a recent study. Some professions miss a lot more days than others.More >>
Sick time costs the economy $84 billion a year, according to a recent study. Some professions miss a lot more days than others and not necessarily the ones you'd expect. More >>
President Barack Obama came to Mooresville to announce that he wants 99 percent of American students connected to super-fast Internet within five years.More >>
President Barack Obama came to Mooresville to announce that he wants 99 percent of American students connected to super-fast Internet within five years.More >>
A building being demolished collapsed onto a thrift store in downtown Philadelphia Wednesday, with one woman reported killed and 12 others hospitalized.More >>
A building being demolished collapsed onto a thrift store in downtown Philadelphia Wednesday, with one woman reported killed and 12 others hospitalized.More >>
Approximately 15 cars from a CSX train derailed on the front end of the train.More >>
According to Baltimore County police, a cargo train exploded after hitting a tractor trailer and derailing north of Baltimore in White Marsh, MD. No toxic chemicals have been reported. 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 >>
A Charlotte nurse took up a collection with the idea of buying lunch for ICU nurses at Mass General Hospital, in Boston, who were helping to treat people injured in the Boston Marathon bombings.More >>
A Charlotte nurse took up a collection with the idea of buying lunch for ICU nurses at Mass General Hospital, in Boston, who were helping to treat people injured in the Boston Marathon bombings. That idea sparked a "Pay it Forward" movement.More >>
The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which houses Bush's library and museum along with his policy institute, will be dedicated in a ceremony Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University.More >>
The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which houses Bush's library and museum along with his policy institute, will be dedicated in a ceremony Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University.More >>
The most popular ways for people to spend their tax returns are here.More >>
Now that Tax Day has passed, it's time for last-minute filers to either pay up or wait for that check from Uncle Sam. PriceGrabber.com surveyed people to find out how they would spend their tax returns this year, and more than half of people said they planned to go shopping.More >>
Multiple people were injured and two were killed in two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. WARNING: Some images are graphic. More >>
Multiple people were injured and two were killed in two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. WARNING: Some images are graphic. More >>
Maureen O'Boyle has put together a slideshow of things you might not know about her life on, and off, the news set. Take a look at the photos and get to know Maureen!More >>
Maureen O'Boyle has put together a slideshow of things you might not know about her life on, and off, the news set. Take a look at the photos and get to know Maureen!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 >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:01:16 GMT
Police in Charlotte say they were forced to shoot a teenager in a gang-related undercover drug operation at an elementary school and have arrested another teen believed to be involved.More >>
Police in Charlotte say they were forced to shoot a teenager in a gang-related undercover drug operation at an elementary school and have arrested another teen believed to be involved.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:59:10 GMT
At least one person was killed, several others injured after a serious crash on Charlotte's north side on Wednesday morning, emergency crews say.More >>
At least one person was killed, two others seriously injured in a crash on Charlotte's north side Wednesday morning, emergency crews said.More >>
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Police in Shelby have arrested a man they say shot another man behind a house Tuesday night. Deandre Momta Benjamin, 18, of Shelby, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon, assault with a deadlyMore >>
Police in Shelby have arrested a man they say shot another man behind a house Tuesday night.More >>
Summertime means hitting the open road. If you've got the time (and gas money), take a drive down one or more of these scenic yet challenging routes compiled by the AARP.More >>
Summertime means hitting the open road. If you've got the time (and gas money), take a drive down one or more of these scenic yet challenging routes compiled by the AARP.More >>
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