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1 killed, 2 injured in possible London terrorist attack

RNN Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:40:00 EDT

British officials are saying one man is dead and two others were injured in a possible terrorist attack in London on Wednesday.

FBI reviews shooting of Boston bombing suspect acquaintance

Matt Quillen — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

A news release from the FBI Boston division stated the shooting took place early Wednesday when Ibragim Todashev, the shooting victim, started a "violent confrontation."

Group of NC coworkers wins $2 million Powerball in SC

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:37:00 EDT

A group of 24 co-workers at a retail store in North Carolina is sharing a $2 million Powerball® prize won in Saturday night's record-setting $590 million drawing. After taxes, that's about $56,000 each. The

Report: Mom has son arrested for stealing her Pop-Tarts

Chris Dyches — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:00 EDT

A Charlotte mother is teaching her young son a lesson, by having him arrested, after he stole her Pop-Tarts, according to a police report.

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:16:00 EDT

The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her...

It's GIF, with a 'j'

Rachel Bennett — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT

Wilhite was honored with a lifetime achievement award at The Webby Awards and spoke out about the pronunciation of the popular file format.

10 children died in Moore, OK tornado

Cecelia Hanley — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52:00 EDT

Ten children, which includes two infants, were killed by the EF-5 tornado in Moore, OK, according to the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office.

Deputies: Six meth labs found in one home, searching for suspect

David Whisenant — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT

Deputies in Rowan County found several methamphetamine labs in a Rockwell home Wednesday morning.

Students raise Confederate flag outside NC school

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:00 EDT

A year-end prank saw students raise a Confederate battle flag outside a North Carolina high school.

Report: Confederate flags removed from cemetery without permission

Nick Needham — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:35:00 EDT

Investigators in York County say someone removed nearly 100 Confederate Flags from a cemetery in Clover.

Some gamers disappointed after Xbox One unveiling

Kimberly Wright — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:08:00 EDT

The sleek new console was revealed Tuesday, generating a fair amount of criticism among passionate gamers.

Spencer man charged with trying sell oxycodone pills, report says

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 EDT

A Spencer man was arrested in Salisbury Thursday after deputies say he was trying to sell oxycodone pills.

Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner's run for redemption is officially on.

Foxx to appear before Senate committee in Sec. of Transportation bid

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:12:00 EDT

Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx is set to take questions during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Transportation position Wednesday afternoon.

Trial for captain in deadly shipwreck in Italy

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:30:00 EDT

An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship to stand trial for manslaughter in the vessel's shipwreck off the coast of Tuscany, which killed 32 people.

Best way to update your summer wardrobe

Astrid Martinez — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:22:00 EDT

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. You can spruce it up and save some cash.

Trial for captain in deadly Costa Concordia shipwreck

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:16:00 EDT

A judge in Italy has ordered the captain of the Costa Concordia to stand trial in the shipwreck of the cruise liner, which struck a reef off Tuscany last year, killing 32 people.

Has jealousy kept Bruton Smith out of Hall of Fame?

Chris Dyches — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:33:00 EDT

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.

Voters scold Mecklenburg County Commissioners at Tuesday meeting

David Spunt — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:26:00 EDT

The meetings comes on the heels of a tense few weeks, originally prompted by the public firing of former county manager Harry Jones.

Joplin shows progress 2 years after tornado devastation

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:00 EDT

Two years after a devastating tornado ripped through Joplin, MO, new landscape is emerging, but there is still work to be done.

Weiner joins NYC mayor's race

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:29:00 EDT

Anthony Weiner, who resigned from Congress after a sexting scandal, officially announced his bid to become mayor of New York City.

Apple case seen as possible spur to tax action

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:15:00 EDT

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...

Woman brags about hit-and-run on Twitter, cops tweet back

Ray Downs — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:13:00 EDT

The first rule of Twitter - it's not smart to tweet about a crime.

Local man's family spared worst from storm

Brigida Mack — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:00 EDT

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.

NWS: OK tornado had winds of at least 200 mph

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

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.

VIDEO: Duo steals puppy from Charlotte couple's yard

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

A north Charlotte couple says they want to know who jumped over their fence and stole their 5 month old puppy. The couple's neighbors caught it all on surveillance video.

FBI ID's Benghazi suspects but no arrests yet

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:09:00 EDT

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,...

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

Nick Needham — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:00 EDT

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.

Some upset over handling of Harry Jones firing

Coleen Harry — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:44:00 EDT

WBTV has learned that Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will pay more $260,000.00 in severance payout to fired County Manager Harry Jones.

Police: Duo arrested, admitted to B&E's

John Cominsky — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:25:00 EDT

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested two men they say were involved in a felony breaking and entering and larceny case.

Sheriff's Office looking for wanted sex offender

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:49:00 EDT

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.

South Carolina unemployment rate recovering

Melissa Hankins — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT

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.

'Man's best friend to the end': Dog stands watch over owner's body in tornado wreckage

Tom Ensey — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

A heartbreaking photo of a little dog guarding the body of his owner, who was killed in the Moore, OK, tornado, is going viral.

Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.

Samaritan's Purse Disaster Vans leave for Oklahoma

Steve Ohnesorge — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Two tractor trailers loaded with relief supplies left the Samaritan's Purse staging area in North Wilkesboro enroute to Moore, Oklahoma early Tuesday.

Bruton Smith disputes that fall race move is a "done deal"

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:02:00 EDT

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."

Woman arrested for using husband's info to apply for credit card, detectives say

John Cominsky — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

A Statesville woman was arrested after using her husband's personal information to apply for a credit card, according to officials in Iredell County.

High school football to kickoff on Thursday night

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

For the 2nd straight season, the high school football season will kickoff on a Thursday. This year, there will be a doubleheader at Memorial Stadium in the first ever CharlottePreps Kickoff Night powered

Records: Higher attendance at Las Vegas race than Charlotte

Chris Dyches — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:00 EDT

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 tornadoes possible in 4 states Tuesday

Syrenthia Harris — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:38:00 EDT

The Storm Prediction Center at the National Weather Service believes there is a high probability for severe weather in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.

NASCAR driver faces more charges in car hauler dispute

David Whisenant — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:00 EDT

On Sunday Harmon was charged with obstruction of justice and released on $20,000 bond.

Man sentenced on 2011 drug charges

John Cominsky — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

A Hickory man was convicted in Catawba County Criminal Superior Court on two drug charges stemming from a traffic stop that occurred in 2011.

Deputies: Man reported stolen motorcycle, hid it in storage

John Cominsky — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:06:00 EDT

A motorcycle and trailer found hidden in a storage unit in Shelby have led to charges against a man in Vale, North Carolina, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

Woman in OK tornado finds lost dog while talking about him

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.

PSI: Dam failure feared during Catawba floods

Jamie Boll — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:00 EDT

Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.

Officials: Testing underway after TB discovered at high school

Chris Dyches — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:00 EDT

Nearly three-dozen people are being tested on Tuesday after a former high school student in Charlotte tested positive for Tuberculosis (TB).

Woman accused of trying to poison family with cheese

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:56:00 EDT

A North Carolina woman is charged with trying to poison five family members after one of them refused to share some cheese with her.

Deputies: Man involved in high speed chase with one-year-old & infant in car

David Whisenant — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

Deputies say a man led them on a chase with speeds exceeding 100 miles an hour on I-85 while he had two very young children in the car, and deputies say the children were not restrained in car seats.

Tornado levels Oklahoma town

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.

Female teacher charged with sex crime against teen student

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:31:00 EDT

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 teacher

Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:25:00 EDT

By CHRIS TALBOTT and HILLEL ITALIE AP Entertainment Writers Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's...

Robinson softball looking to make history

Nate Wimberly — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

What a season it has been in softball at Robinson High School. The ladies are 25-2 and won both the South Piedmont Conference title in the regular season and the tournament title. Tomorrow, they take

What's Ripe Now at Charlotte's Farmers' Markets

Astrid Martinez — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:02:00 EDT

If you're craving fresh fruits and vegetables this is the best time of year in Charlotte. Several farmers markets recently opened for business.

Driver leads police on high-speed chase with no tires

Ron Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:56:00 EDT

A man led police on a high-speed chase through several counties overnight after officers said he fled a DUI checkpoint.

Policy, discretion guide media sources probes

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:00 EDT

It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...

Trending at Ten: What are your thoughts on the deadly Tornado in Oklahoma?

Molly Grantham — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:49:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – We dedicated the entire segment of Monday night's Trending at 10:00 pm on MyTV 12 to the Oklahoma tornado.

Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:15:00 EDT

After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr...

Man walks miles for help after truck accident

Steve Ohnesorge — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:50:00 EDT

A Caldwell County man may have walked as far as 18 miles overnight before he found a place where he could call for help after a traffic accident.

A day of walk and remembrance in Center City

Steve Crump — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT

Dennis O' Neil is the head chef at Center City's Mert's Heart and Soul restaurant and flashes back to a different place and time. A time when it wasn't about the big bucks an eating establishment could

Roberts reacts to recent turmoil on the Board

Coleen Harry — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:43:00 EDT

Mecklenburg's Board of County Commissioners is meeting on Tuesday. All eyes will be on commissioners - after the last two meetings resulted in tense, emotional moments.

Senate budget proposal changes SBI

Melissa Hankins — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:00 EDT

Senate leaders have been looking for ways to trim costs, and to prevent any tax increases, and they're proposing consolidation as a tool to do so. But the SBI proposal is starting to look like a convoluted case.

Is CMS in violation when it comes to Teacher Planning?

Dedrick Russell — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:46:00 EDT

It's part of NC Statute 115C-105.27. It states school districts should have a goal to give every teacher an average of five hours a planning time each week.

Questions linger in shooting of NY college student

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT

As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...

Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:24:00 EDT

Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary Committee approval by...

Marshals: Man arrested for sexual assault of disabled woman

John Cominsky — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

A man wanted for the sexual assault of a disabled woman in Connecticut was arrested in Charlotte, according to a release from the U.S. Marshals Service.

Police looking for man who cut of monitoring device

John Cominsky — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man they say cut off his electronic monitoring device.

Police looking for two men who robbed Troutman bank

Nick Needham — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Police in Troutman are asking for the public's help in helping find two men they say robbed a man Monday morning.

Man faces 27 charges involving B&E's at City garage, investigators say

John Cominsky — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:59:00 EDT

A man was arrested in Statesville for breaking into the City Garage and burglarizing City vehicles, according to a release from the Statesville Police Department.

Tip led to triple arrest in scrap metal theft, deputies say

WBTV Web Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:34:00 EDT

Three people have been arrested for a recent scrap metal theft after a tip to deputies lead to the trio, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT

The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including Denis...

Police: Man confessed to 2 burglaries after suspicious person call

John Cominsky — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:56:00 EDT

A call to police about a suspicious person led to the arrest of a man for two burglaries, according to the York Police Department.

Man made knife from toothbrush while in Rowan County Jail, report says

David Whisenant — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:17:00 EDT

A man who was already in jail is now facing more charges for fashioning a knife out of a toothbrush in the Rowan County Detention Center.

Correction: Boston Marathon-Injured Officer story

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:04:00 EDT

In a story May 19 about a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officer shot in a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, The Associated Press incorrectly spelled the officer's last name. He is Officer...

Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:34:00 EDT

It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.

High court to weigh in on legislative prayers

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:07:00 EDT

The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.

Investigators: Neighbor pulls man from burning car after crash

Ron Lee — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:05:00 EDT

A Charlotte man is recovering from his injuries after his neighbor pulled him from a burning car.

VIDEO: Charlotte group makes bid to host X Games

Chris Dyches — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:01:00 EDT

The group behind a bid to bring the X Games to Charlotte in the summer of 2014 has released a video in its effort.

Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself

Laura McCallister — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

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.

Prostitution sting nets 31 arrests

Laura Geller — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:21:00 EDT

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.

TIME LAPSE: Deadly tornado hits Oklahoma

Steve Horstmeyer — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT

A massive tornado touched down to the southwest of Oklahoma City Monday afternoon.

2 naked women, children tie up Charlotte traffic

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:53:00 EDT

Police say traffic came to a stop on a busy Charlotte street over the weekend when two naked women and two naked children walked down the road.