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Kids and goodie bags are two things that will never oppose each other. More>>
The sanders are buzzing and the saws have been whining non-stop. For four days the crew of Tommy Pike Custom Cars has been working around the clock to get a customized Cobra put together from scratch. More>>
The Barium Springs Home for Children was braced for this years round of state budget cuts. But they were only braced to lost $400,000. More>>
The Mac Daddy Dog is definitely a southern delicacy. The all-beef hot dog is surrounded by pimento-cheese macaroni, dunked in an egg wash, then breaded and deep fried. More>>
When Rachel Veitch and her first husband picked out her 1964 Mercury Comet in 1964, she had no idea the car would outlast her marriage, and two others. More>>
It takes Bruce Long at least an hour to harness, strap, saddle, and ready-up his horses. It takes him about 6 hours for the two Thoroughbreds to lug him and his 1916 sickle mower through a huge hay field. More>>
When Eddie and Martha Williams got the call, they answered. They are part of the NC Baptist Men's Association Mission Team. More>>
The Thursday afternoon service was a little different from most at Greater Bethel AME. It was the first time the church ever held a Senior's Luncheon. More>>
If you listen down most any of the halls at Park Pointe Village, you can hear the hollering. More>>
Elton Hubbard had no idea why a group of about 10 men were crowded into his carport Thursday morning. He thought they might have possibly been there for his birthday, but there was no cake. More>>
The honey bee hives might look a bit out of place perched atop one of Charlotte's most luxurious hotels, but the product never tasted so sweet. More>>
When Matt Jenkins first set out on his 760 miles trek across the state, he knew he'd finish. Even with no shoes he knew nothing could stop him. He wasn't planning on getting bitten on the bare foot by a copperhead, but even that only slowed him down a week. More>>
The flames were gone, the smoke had already cleared. When Nicole Milles and her daughter pulled up in the driveway, 5-year-old Amethyst wasn't as worried about the fire, more so about her bunny "Snowball". More>>
Ruby Clodfelter can tell you exactly how Tony Stewart performed in last week's Pocono race. She can even tell you his current rank in the Sprint Cup chase standings. More>>
When Haile Gold Mine announced they'd found a good bit of gold in their Kershaw mine, locals were excited. More>>
Matt Jenkins hasn't worn running shoes for several weeks now, and he's made it hundreds of miles in his journey across the state, on foot. More>>
This is one of those stories that isn't exactly good news... yet. More>>
A Special Olympian from York County has set a new record during this week's Special Olympics national games. More>>
It's always a bit bittersweet when you pack up from one location and move to another. But in this particular instance, the Good News isn't leaving, it's just changing time slots. More>>
Candace Price always warned her fiance to never let Niko off of her leash. More>>
July 12th 2010 was more than just a Tuesday, it was National Embrace your Geekiness Day. More>>
If you're driving down 7th street in Charlotte, you'll notice a pink porta-potty looking building right in front of Hawthorne's Pizza. More>>
If you've ever wondered whether there are good people left in the world, just ask Albert St. Laurent. More>>
Lisa Lane sent us a message asking if we could help locate the owner of a bag of pictures she found on the side of the road. More>>
Motorists driving in the 7 a.m. hour along Beatties Ford Road at Mt. Holly-Huntersville, have a treat better than coffee. More>>
When Ellen Longmire and Renee Smith decided to go into business together, they decided they wouldn't be so concerned with the bottom line. More>>
For the lucky folks who didn't have to work on July 5th, the extra day off was a day to pack in extra summer fun. More>>
When the Krispy Kreme brand decided to merge with another southern favorite, the Cheerwine donut was born. No one expected it would blow the doors off any sales projections. More>>
The third installment in a big screen saga about vampire romances is inspiring fans to give blood. More>>
When old age throws you a lemon, you make something to squeeze the lemon. In George Adams' case, 84 years of age made it hard for him to pull up his socks, so he made a sock puller. More>>
The scene was somewhat chaotic at first. A few dozen five year-olds on tricycles trying to maneuver a mock city street can be that way. More>>
At the end of a dead end in the Belmont neighborhood in North Charlotte, there's a little gem that a lot of people don't know about. More>>
"York County 911 do you need police, fire, or Medic?" The dispatcher asked. "Um, how are you," said the man about to deliver his own twins at home. More>>
When Ryan Pearce and his college buddies noticed college kids having a tough time finding jobs, they got an idea. More>>
With wind on his bad head, Marion Karr swiftly pumps one foot five times, then the other. It took him a while to get used to skateboarding with two legs, but a cross-state trip has surely given him lots of practice. More>>
A pooch separated from its owner was found in an unlikely place by an even more unlikely person. More>>
There is nothing like sinking your bare feet into squishy, warm mud. And there's also nothing like doing it for a good cause. More>>
When Courtney Sajben thought of bringing her 10 month old Blue Macaw into the classroom, she thought surely she'd be denied. More>>
Willa Mae Moore doesn't remember all the lyrics all the time. Sometimes a worn copy of church hymnals serves as a little refresher. More>>
The last year of Melanie Mahadeo's life has been a nightmare. A breast cancer diagnosis last June was only the beginning. More>>
If you're driving down Alleghany Street in West Charlotte, you might notice a sign that's a little unusual. More>>
These Good News stories sometimes materialize out of thin air. I was mailing a package this morning at the FedEx store in North Charlotte when a man with a bird on his shoulder walked into the store. More>>
It's the yellow box truck perked next to the Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills Mall. More>>
There is never a shortage of food in Uptown Charlotte. When the lunch whistle sounds and the streets swarm with people, food vendors perch on every corner. More>>
If you happen to drive down Highway 521 headed into South Carolina, you'll pass right by Jack's Ice House. More>>
One was perched on the back seat of a vintage Thunderbird. Another waved a red, white, and blue American flag with a grin. More>>
The 1 to 3 year-old Siamese cat that was living underneath a construction site at Sawmills Elementary School, has the teachers there to thank for her life. More>>
It's said the late Dale Earnhardt would have been pleased at the money raised by auctioning "first rides" on the roller coaster named for his nick-name. More>>
These guys are the underdogs of the college video game design world. Not because they're not good designers, not because they can't stand the national heat, but simply because their students at a community college. More>>
From unemployed to millionaire with one fell swoop of a penny. Lacretta Vanderburg knew she'd win something by scratching off the $10 Cash Spectacular ticket, she just didn't imagine she'd hit the jackpot prize of 1 million dollars. More>>
There is a typical rhythm to a story about anyone who's more than 100 years old. You ask what the secret is. You ask if they eat special food or have a special workout plan. More>>
Imagine going to a NASCAR race and not hearing a sound. Or imagine you can't hear birds chirping or the wind blowing. More>>
It's the latest in the "going green" craze. Goats. Green Goats. They are not genetically modified, instead, they're used in the place of loud, eco-unfriendly equipment to clear land. More>>
We asked for you to send us your best pictures with you and your mom. The contest on WBTV.com is called "Mom and Me". More>>
It's their job to save lives. Firefighters put their own skin on the line everyday to save strangers. It's more personal when it's one of them. More>>
The gym at Forest Hill Elementary was packed with students who just couldn't wait to see their classmates get a haircut. More>>
The horns on the bus carrying 40 National Guard soldiers were honking as it drove down National Guard Road in Salisbury. More>>
Cameron Lewis and his son were on a regular trip to the Grove Park Sports Complex in Asheville. But, the Saturday trip to the gym turned anything but ordinary when Barack Obama walked in. More>>
Opening a restaurant in our current economic climate can be risky, but the recession is all the more reason for The King's Kitchen. More>>
Instead of spending Earth Day making money, Joe Keller chose to donate his services to someone who served. More>>
When Victoria Waters was born, her parents thought she was just perfect. For 4 weeks she was perfect, until doctors delivered the worst news. More>>
If you're going too fast up Highway 16 in Lincoln County, you might miss Gary Duckworth's swimming cows. More>>
It's called a Scooter Sit-a-Thon. The object is to sit on a scooter as long as you can with the chance to win it. More>>
The Charlotte Bobcats have spent years trying to get their name in the bright lights of the NBA. More>>
The parking lot at Winthrop University was packed with thousands upon thousands of ugly potatoes. More>>
If you travel to the western end of York County, you can't miss the acres and acres of peach trees bursting with buds. More>>
The annual Freedom Park Easter egg hunt is always packed, but today the weather probably played a part in bringing even more people out. More>>
Frank Falls is doesn't exactly fit the stereotype of an economics teacher. He makes people laugh. More>>
When Tracy Young's son Bradley lost his stuffed animal at Wal-Mart, hopes ran low they'd ever see him again. More>>
St. Ann's Catholic School acquired "Tangi" by way of Sister Helene who, according to Mrs. Carr in the front office, got her from a woman named Lisa. More>>
There's almost a specific moment when winter just stops. It seems like it only took a second for blooms to burst, bulbs to explode, and Spring to officially arrive. More>>
In the 2000 Census, the two of Fort Mill ranked 5th in the state of South Carolina for most census forms returned. More>>
The ice in the Time Warner Cable Arena is about as cold as ice gets. But the competition between public safety agencies has never been hotter. More>>
When he shakes hands and introduces himself, he gets a lot of smiles. It goes without saying, a guy with the name of Texas Nation comes with a big personality. More>>
When a Good Samaritan brought the Chow mix to the Lazy 5 veterinary hospital, the situation looked grim. More>>
Freeman's Pub is downtown Gastonia's only authentic Irish establishment. More>>
Until Monday, Sgt. Mike Cowling hadn't seen his daughter in 8 months. More>>
She shouts commands to the recruits. They listen the best they can. Marlaina Williford is a drill instructor and her enlistees barely stand above 3 feet. More>>
The date slipped up on me. One year ago this week, I told my boss I thought we should do a regular segment featuring something positive. I told him we should do it every day. More>>
Usually Yoga is a quiet practice of peaceful stretching that's supposed to make you feel great. More>>
His feet sometimes beg him to stop. His legs try to put on the brakes. But Jonathon Prince doesn't let the little things deter his mission to instill hope. More>>
It's not every day we get story ideas submitted on a handwritten letter. More>>
When the economy was just taking an even deeper turn to the south, Gary Zukowski came up with an idea to help. More>>
The popular Irish watering hole and hangout in Uptown Charlotte has re-opened after a 9 month process More>>
The Spin and Win wheel at Charlotte Motor Speedway is making some early ticket buyers pretty lucky. More>>
There were times during the two year project, some thought they had bitten off more than they could chew. More>>
If you step outside on a windy day, the frustrations are obvious. Hair in the face. Car blown around the road. And of course the biting chill provided by a good gust. More>>
The winter has been more brutal than many remember in recent years. As February winds to a close and March stands poised to bring warmer weather, we find it's not actually bringing warmer weather. More>>
Speedy Sheperd has been "scratchin" since he was just a boy. Now, the 82 year old is more seasoned than a fine bottle of wine, or an old broke-in fiddle. More>>
There are no excuses for the crimes committed by the inmates at the Foothills Correctional Institution. They don't make any. More>>
Ramon and Dee Dee Constante spend their work days in the outdoors. More>>
Like most 9-year-old girls, Selena Lewis is obsessed with all things pink. More>>
Normally, you would find Randy Farmer in Hickory, NC in his hometown looking for work. More>>
People scream it out their car windows as they travel down I-40 just as they get to exit 113. Valdese! More>>
As much as we ask folks to check out our viewer submitted snow photos on wbtv.com, I never did... until today. More>>
Jackie Bivens has been doing hair for years, but only Saturday did she become a millionaire. More>>
Jan Pickett was asleep when her heart stopped beating. More>>
She had no idea what was waiting just a few feet behind her back. Cleveland Elementary School teacher Joy Jenkins was leading students in a song and dance during an assembly in the school auditorium Thursday morning. More>>
Norrie Baird started working in NASCAR when safety wasn't exactly up to the standards it is today. More>>
She eats a mixture of fruits and vegetables, and never bites people. More>>
Two weeks ago Animal Rescuers in Rock Hill saved a 10 month old pitbull puppy from a yard where rescuers say she looked like the dog was already dead and decaying. When Dr. Elizabeth Hill at Ebenezer Animal Hospital first saw Hope she said it would be a miracle if she survived. More>>
Jeff and Anne Collins were devastated when Jeff lost his job. More>>
The Antique Alley in Matthews is the home of all things antique. More>>
Dozens of soldiers from the Army National Guard arrived home Tuesday after 10 months in Iraq. More>>
Scraps and strings spill over the basket on Flossie Matthew's walker. More>>
"To assume a facial expression indicating pleasure", that's how Webster defines a smile. More>>
Ebinport Elementary kids didn't take long to decide they needed to help. More>>
If there ever were a perfect day to get out and get some fresh air, Monday was it. More>>
Donations are coming from all over the world. People see people hurting and they want to help. More>>
When Beth Woodliff found the little dog on the side of the road, she thought he'd been hit by a car. More>>
Officials say a 3-year-old is credited for leading rescuers to the spot where his mother fell into sinkhole last week. The incident happened beside South Hampton Street Friday afternoon according to the Gaston Gazette. More>>
Terry Shook thought he'd probably never see his wallet again. More>>
11 year old Satin was named for her beautiful eyes that begged you to play fetch, even if you've already played fetch for hours.
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Dozens of chickens, ducks and turkeys now have a new home that far beats the one they were living in. More>>
Mary Jane Burdette has been making quilts for 30 years. More>>
You enjoyed them all year, now sit back and see which ones were the best, good news of the year! More>>
Christmas is Friday, gifts are flying off of store shelves. But, what about the kind of presents for those with four legs? We found dog and cat lovers out in "fur force" today. More>>
Watson Insurance in downtown Gastonia is the sight of some decked out office cubes. More>>
The underside of the Christmas tree will not be bare for more than 13,500 Charlotte children. More>>
The Chick-Fil-A on the Highway 9 Bypass in Lancaster is often the scene of something pretty cool. More>>
Dozens of people recently banded together to make some major repairs to an elderly man's home in Davidson. Benny Covington is a retired and disabled mill worker. His house on Delburg Street was in such bad shape, officials were about to condemn the structure. More>>
James Dixon is proudly displaying his first harvest of Christmas trees that grew from seedlings planted 8 years ago. More>>
Rod Spence has spent most of his life on the seat of a bike. More>>
A long line of kids this morning, all holding bags full of donated items. They took part in the "Stuff the Truck" program at Charlotte Country Day School. More>>
By Kristen Hampton - bio l email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - We dug around the WBTV archive vaults and found an old story about hot sellers for the holidays, in 1975. The story featured a "Baby That-a-Way" More>>
Laughing Owl Farm is home to one of the luckiest birds in the country. More>>
Sometime last week, thieves stole 27 year old Haley Christmas' golf cart. More>>
Jehan Shamsid-Deen knows whether or not she won a million dollars, but she's not saying. More>>
A Hopewell High School teacher is $25,000 wealthier thanks to the winning of a huge national award. More>>
Margaret Sparkman is the kind of woman you want to shrink down and carry in your pocket. More>>
Leona Newman and Nettie Campbell have lived together for the past 50 years. More>>
The countdown is on for the 54th switch-flip on what's been dubbed 'Christmastown, U.S.A'. More>>
The "Hope for Pope" campaign is turning wrists at Hibriten High School green. More>>
When Selena Johnson began her career, Eisenhower was president and schools were still segregated. A lot has changed in her 55 year career, a lot, except for the kids. More>>
Today's Good News is a triple treat! More>>
The election results are in and the votes are being finalized by election officials. More>>
WBTV recently aired a news story about $800 worth of vinyl siding that was stolen from a Habitat for Humanity home. A member of the Cabarrus County Marine Crop League saw our story and was moved to take action. More>>
A belly full of too much Halloween candy could mean cash for your pockets. More>>
With Halloween closing in, you might find it difficult to look around and not see a porch-sitting pumpkin. More>>
What started out as a routine quality service check for Eddie Parr, turned into a heroic effort to save a customers home from catching fire. More>>
Some people save their thanks all year until the turkey comes out and it's time for Thanksgiving. More>>
Today 120 members of "The Greatest Generation" are on their way to Washington, DC for the John Hanford Flight of Honor. More>>
Just off South New Hope Road in Belmont, there's a pumpkin patch that's a little special. More>>
UNC Charlotte announced Thursday, one of the largest gifts ever made to their motorsports engineering program. More>>
Jehan Shamsid-Deen is a self-described dork. More>>
A friendship formed at birth has led to an admirable fundraising effort. More>>
James Tillman never imagined 3 little pumpkin seeds would turn into a giant maze of vines and produce what could be considered, "The Great Pumpkin". More>>
20 U.S. Airways employees mounted their muscles together to pull a 150,000 pound jet 15 feet. More>>
Billy Cockman has been playing the banjo since he was 11. More>>
Moms and dads giving yoga for babies a try to help develop motor skills and sooth fussy babies with calming music and yoga poses. More>>
It's not everyday you see 8 women dressed in pink and white body suits. You've probably never seen them in Uptown Charlotte, until today. More>>
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is just around the corner. More>>
Gaston County Animal Control gets a lot of stray animals in their facility, but very rarely a pony. More>>
Jamie Gibson has long shared the love of NASCAR with his 5 kids. The 40 year old father from Louisville, Illinois has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Gibson is on a mission to get his favorite drivers to sign autographs so his kids will have something to remember him by. More>>
The Avett Brothers band has been plugging away at the local music scene since 2000. More>>
Anxious families waited all day for the bus to come rolling in. More>>
The music swells through the halls of the Blumenthal Center in Uptown Charlotte. Rehearsals begin promptly at 10 a.m. More>>
Lineburger's Farm in Dallas is about to explode with pumpkins. It's the cue for fall to roll in along with hay wagon rides and pumpkin pickin'. More>>
It's not every day you see dozens of brightly colored rocking chairs in Uptown Charlotte. More>>
His hands get sweaty, he takes a deep breath and a last minute hit to his pitch pipe. Neal Wilkinson is ready to sing for 60,000 people. More>>
The flick of the on switch sends a chill down the spines of two local teachers. More>>
Jordan Lloyd is already a big hit with a national TV audience. But her win on Big Brothers season 11 only cemented her spot in the hearts of her local fans. More>>
Brian Skieczius walked outside of the Waxhaw gas station and his truck and puppy were gone. More>>
The 32nd Annual Yiasou Greek Festival is well underway. More>>
Tom Fuller has been a whiz with buzz saws and dove-tail joints for a long time. More>>
Lauren Thrift used to waste tons of paper napkins on her 6 and 8 year old boys. More>>
Susie Alpert is a dental hygienist at Mint Hill Dentistry. Her co-worker recently told her of a patient who desperately needed a kidney transplant. More>>
Callahan's Cafe has been a staple in Downtown Newton for 14 years. More>>
Currance's Family Restaurant has been a 7-day-a-week staple for the Chester community for more than 20 years. More>>
The 3rd Annual Gastonia Police Department Sniper Conference is less than a week away. More>>
The fellowship hall in the Aftergateway learning center was jamming out Friday morning to the tunes of Sister Hazel. More>>
Imagine being able to revisit a part of your life that you left behind more than 60 years ago. This weekend in Concord many will be able to do that, while at the same time showing friends and family members of a younger generation a flying piece of history. More>>
Wednesday we told you about a 91 year old Marshville woman who fell victim to a group of con men. A viewer saw that story and it tore him up. More>>
