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Back-to-school bags packed with free goodies Video included

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Kids and goodie bags are two things that will never oppose each other. More>>

Custom car to be auctioned for Speedway Charity Video included

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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>>

One-woman mission to collect underwear for kids

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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>>

2,200 calorie Mac Daddy Dog makes debut Video included

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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>>

92-year-old drives a legend around the Speedway Video included

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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>>

The hard way is sometimes better

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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>>

NC Baptist Men rebuild lives home and abroad

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When Eddie and Martha Williams got the call, they answered. They are part of the NC Baptist Men's Association Mission Team. More>>

Anonymous woman gives church thousands

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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>>

Senior bowlers don't use balls Video included

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If you listen down most any of the halls at Park Pointe Village, you can hear the hollering. More>>

95-year-old veteran gets his due Video included

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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>>

Honey bees make sweet deal for Ritz Carlton Video included

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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>>

Barefoot runner back on the road after snake bite Video included

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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>>

Firefighters bring little girl's bunny back Video included

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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>>

105-year-old is Tony Stewart's biggest fan Video included

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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>>

Kershaw gold rush gives locals something to smile about Video included

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When Haile Gold Mine announced they'd found a good bit of gold in their Kershaw mine, locals were excited. More>>

Man running across NC with no shoes

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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>>

Missing pony needs your help Video included

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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>>

The Good News is moving

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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>>

Missing dog travels 45 miles towards home Video included

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Candace Price always warned her fiance to never let Niko off of her leash. More>>

Embrace your Geekiness Day Video included

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July 12th 2010 was more than just a Tuesday, it was National Embrace your Geekiness Day. More>>

Breast Cancer marketing gets clever Video included

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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>>

Honor system alive and well Video included

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If you've ever wondered whether there are good people left in the world, just ask Albert St. Laurent. More>>

Lost pictures make their way back home via smiley faces Video included

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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>>

Dancing bagel sells more than bagels Video included

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Motorists driving in the 7 a.m. hour along Beatties Ford Road at Mt. Holly-Huntersville, have a treat better than coffee. More>>

Consignment store gives back Video included

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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>>

No work means extra holiday fun

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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>>

Cheerwine Donut frenzy at Krispy Kreme

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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>>

"Twilight: Eclipse" premieres in Charlotte; fans donate blood Video included

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The third installment in a big screen saga about vampire romances is inspiring fans to give blood. More>>

Old age problem leads to Sock Puller Video included

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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>>

Safety Town offers real-life lessons of the road Video included

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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>>

Community garden gives food to anyone in need

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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>>

It wasn't the plan: Dad delivers twins at home Video included

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"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>>

College kids earning their keep Video included

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When Ryan Pearce and his college buddies noticed college kids having a tough time finding jobs, they got an idea. More>>

Skateboarding across NC to raise money Video included

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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>>

Muddy volleyball tournament raises big money Video included

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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>>

Teacher uses exotic bird in classroom Video included

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When Courtney Sajben thought of bringing her 10 month old Blue Macaw into the classroom, she thought surely she'd be denied. More>>

103 year-old woman still singing Gospel hymns Video included

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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>>

Breast cancer survivor welcomes husband home Video included

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The last year of Melanie Mahadeo's life has been a nightmare. A breast cancer diagnosis last June was only the beginning. More>>

Drive-thru prayer is turning heads Video included

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If you're driving down Alleghany Street in West Charlotte, you might notice a sign that's a little unusual. More>>

Man takes pet Cockatoo everywhere Video included

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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>>

"Stuff the Truck" for Nashville flood victims Video included

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It's the yellow box truck perked next to the Bass Pro Shops at Concord Mills Mall. More>>

Orange cart brings local, gourmet food Video included

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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>>

10 year-old businessman raises money for college Video included

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If you happen to drive down Highway 521 headed into South Carolina, you'll pass right by Jack's Ice House. More>>

Senior calendar shows youthful flair Video included

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One was perched on the back seat of a vintage Thunderbird. Another waved a red, white, and blue American flag with a grin. More>>

Siamese cat rescued by school teachers Video included

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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>>

Roller coaster auction raises money for charities

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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>>

CPCC wins big at national competition Video included

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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>>

Lucky lotto winner scratches big money Video included

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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>>

102 years old and still cutting rugs Video included

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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>>

Giving the gift of sound Video included

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Imagine going to a NASCAR race and not hearing a sound. Or imagine you can't hear birds chirping or the wind blowing. More>>

Ditch the weed eater, get a goat Video included

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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>>

Mother's Day captured in pictures Video included

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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>>

Firefighters save a fellow brother Video included

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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>>

11 children donate hair to kids with cancer Video included

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The gym at Forest Hill Elementary was packed with students who just couldn't wait to see their classmates get a haircut. More>>

Happy homecoming for Army unit Video included

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The horns on the bus carrying 40 National Guard soldiers were honking as it drove down National Guard Road in Salisbury. More>>

Father and son meet the President

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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>>

Non-Profit restaurant opens in Uptown Charlotte Video included

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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>>

Earth Day service for Veterans

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Instead of spending Earth Day making money, Joe Keller chose to donate his services to someone who served. More>>

4-year-old survives health battles Video included

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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>>

Swimming cow, smiling man Video included

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If you're going too fast up Highway 16 in Lincoln County, you might miss Gary Duckworth's swimming cows. More>>

Scooter sitters go for win Video included

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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>>

Bobcats fans pumped about the playoffs Video included

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The Charlotte Bobcats have spent years trying to get their name in the bright lights of the NBA. More>>

20 tons of potatoes won't go to waste

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The parking lot at Winthrop University was packed with thousands upon thousands of ugly potatoes. More>>

SC peach crop shaping up nicely

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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>>

It's not Spring until you hunt Easter eggs Video included

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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>>

Teacher drives moped to Memphis for charity Video included

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Frank Falls is doesn't exactly fit the stereotype of an economics teacher. He makes people laugh. More>>

Boy reunited with lost frog Video included

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When Tracy Young's son Bradley lost his stuffed animal at Wal-Mart, hopes ran low they'd ever see him again. More>>

School's goldfish kisses on the mouth Video included

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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>>

Have you noticed? Spring is in the air

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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>>

Fort Mill offers simple incentive for Census

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In the 2000 Census, the two of Fort Mill ranked 5th in the state of South Carolina for most census forms returned. More>>

Police vs. Firefighters in a benefit hockey game Video included

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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>>

Sick teen gets ride of a lifetime Video included

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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>>

Abused dogs rescued by Good Samaritans

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When a Good Samaritan brought the Chow mix to the Lazy 5 veterinary hospital, the situation looked grim. More>>

Let's call Ireland on St. Patrick's Day! Video included

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Freeman's Pub is downtown Gastonia's only authentic Irish establishment. More>>

Returning soldier surprises daughter at school

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Until Monday, Sgt. Mike Cowling hadn't seen his daughter in 8 months. More>>

Kindergarten Boot Camp Video included

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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>>

Happy Anniversary for the Good News on WBTV! Video included

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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>>

Laughter Yoga Video included

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Usually Yoga is a quiet practice of peaceful stretching that's supposed to make you feel great. More>>

7,500 miles of hope Video included

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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>>

2 year old tomato plant is famous Video included

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It's not every day we get story ideas submitted on a handwritten letter. More>>

Laughing while you work Video included

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This is somewhat a personal story for me. More>>

Job search tool brings success Video included

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When the economy was just taking an even deeper turn to the south, Gary Zukowski came up with an idea to help. More>>

Ri-Ra's re-built Video included

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The popular Irish watering hole and hangout in Uptown Charlotte has re-opened after a 9 month process More>>

Spin and Win at Charlotte Motor Speedway Video included

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The Spin and Win wheel at Charlotte Motor Speedway is making some early ticket buyers pretty lucky. More>>

Massive mural made of gumballs Video included

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There were times during the two year project, some thought they had bitten off more than they could chew. More>>

Good News: Wind Video included

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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>>

Good News: Old Wives Weather Tales

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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>>

Good News: Fiddlin' around Video included

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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>>

Good News: Prisoners give to Haiti effort Video included

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There are no excuses for the crimes committed by the inmates at the Foothills Correctional Institution. They don't make any. More>>

Good News: Poop scooping for profit Video included

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Ramon and Dee Dee Constante spend their work days in the outdoors. More>>

Good News: Little girl fills huge order Video included

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Like most 9-year-old girls, Selena Lewis is obsessed with all things pink. More>>

Good News: Walking for Haiti Video included

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Normally, you would find Randy Farmer in Hickory, NC in his hometown looking for work. More>>

Good News: VALDESE! Video included

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People scream it out their car windows as they travel down I-40 just as they get to exit 113. Valdese! More>>

Good News: Website snow memories Video included

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As much as we ask folks to check out our viewer submitted snow photos on wbtv.com, I never did... until today. More>>

Gaston Co. woman wins $1 million playing lottery Video included

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Jackie Bivens has been doing hair for years, but only Saturday did she become a millionaire. More>>

Good News: Woman rescued by firefighter husband Video included

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Jan Pickett was asleep when her heart stopped beating. More>>

Good News: Local teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime Video included

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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>>

Good News: Speedway worker gets the spotlight Video included

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Norrie Baird started working in NASCAR when safety wasn't exactly up to the standards it is today. More>>

Good News: Charlotte's own Groundhog Video included

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She eats a mixture of fruits and vegetables, and never bites people. More>>

Rock Hill boy raises money for abused dog Video included

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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>>

Good News: Layoff brings out the Elvis Video included

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Jeff and Anne Collins were devastated when Jeff lost his job. More>>

Good News: Mustaches 4 Kids Video included

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The name may be a little misleading. More>>

Good News: Security guard works for cheese Video included

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The Antique Alley in Matthews is the home of all things antique. More>>

Good News: Soldiers home safe Video included

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Dozens of soldiers from the Army National Guard arrived home Tuesday after 10 months in Iraq. More>>

Good News: 98-year-old "Bag Lady" Video included

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Scraps and strings spill over the basket on Flossie Matthew's walker. More>>

Good News: Simple smile Video included

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"To assume a facial expression indicating pleasure", that's how Webster defines a smile. More>>

Good News: The Hat Lady Video included

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Bonnie Christensen is known around here, as the hat lady. More>>

SC kids with lemonade stand raise $1,110 for Haitians Video included

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Ebinport Elementary kids didn't take long to decide they needed to help. More>>

Good News: Get outside! Video included

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If there ever were a perfect day to get out and get some fresh air, Monday was it. More>>

Good News: Relief efforts bring unity Video included

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Donations are coming from all over the world. People see people hurting and they want to help. More>>

Good News: "Scoot" gets a new ride Video included

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When Beth Woodliff found the little dog on the side of the road, she thought he'd been hit by a car. More>>

3-year-old helps save his mom from sinkhole Video included

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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>>

Good News: There are still good people Video included

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Terry Shook thought he'd probably never see his wallet again. More>>

Good News: See Satin Run

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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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Good News: Rescued birds get new home Video included

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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>>

Good News: Hardee Boys Video included

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Old men sitting in a Hardee's eating biscuits every morning. More>>

Good News: Love in each stitch Video included

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Mary Jane Burdette has been making quilts for 30 years. More>>

Best Good News stories from 2009 Video included

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You enjoyed them all year, now sit back and see which ones were the best, good news of the year! More>>

Good News: Gifts for your pets Video included

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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>>

Good News: Deck your office

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Watson Insurance in downtown Gastonia is the sight of some decked out office cubes. More>>

Good News: Santa won't forget Video included

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The underside of the Christmas tree will not be bare for more than 13,500 Charlotte children. More>>

Good News: Pay it backwards Video included

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The Chick-Fil-A on the Highway 9 Bypass in Lancaster is often the scene of something pretty cool. More>>

Volunteers save man's home from demolition Video included

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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>>

Good News: Christmas trees for charity Video included

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James Dixon is proudly displaying his first harvest of Christmas trees that grew from seedlings planted 8 years ago. More>>

Good News: Power of Positive Pedaling Video included

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Rod Spence has spent most of his life on the seat of a bike. More>>

Good News: Elementary kids help people in need Video included

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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>>

Good News: Classic toys still Holiday favorites Video included

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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>>

Good News: Lone lucky turkey Video included

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Laughing Owl Farm is home to one of the luckiest birds in the country. More>>

Good News: New wheels for "Christmas" Video included

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Sometime last week, thieves stole 27 year old Haley Christmas' golf cart. More>>

Good News: She wants to be a Millionaire Video included

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Jehan Shamsid-Deen knows whether or not she won a million dollars, but she's not saying. More>>

Good News: Oscar winning teacher and Millionaire countdown

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A Hopewell High School teacher is $25,000 wealthier thanks to the winning of a huge national award. More>>

Good News: Gourd Lady Video included

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Margaret Sparkman is the kind of woman you want to shrink down and carry in your pocket. More>>

Good News: Sisters, and the best of friends Video included

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Leona Newman and Nettie Campbell have lived together for the past 50 years. More>>

Good News: Countdown to Christmastown Video included

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The countdown is on for the 54th switch-flip on what's been dubbed 'Christmastown, U.S.A'. More>>

Good News: Hope for Pope Video included

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The "Hope for Pope" campaign is turning wrists at Hibriten High School green. More>>

Good News: 55 years inspiring young minds

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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>>

Good News: Firetruck, soldier letters and Millionaire Video included

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Today's Good News is a triple treat! More>>

Good News: No Donald Duck for Concord Mayor Video included

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The election results are in and the votes are being finalized by election officials. More>>

Good News: Touching donation to replace stolen goods Video included

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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>>

Good News: Cash for candy for troops Video included

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A belly full of too much Halloween candy could mean cash for your pockets. More>>

Good News: Pumpkins Video included

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With Halloween closing in, you might find it difficult to look around and not see a porch-sitting pumpkin. More>>

Good News: Right place at the right time Video included

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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>>

Good News: 30 days of gratitude Video included

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Some people save their thanks all year until the turkey comes out and it's time for Thanksgiving. More>>

Good News: Honoring WWII veterans with a flight to Washington Video included

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Today 120 members of "The Greatest Generation" are on their way to Washington, DC for the John Hanford Flight of Honor. More>>

Good News: Pumpkins raise money for cancer Video included

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Just off South New Hope Road in Belmont, there's a pumpkin patch that's a little special. More>>

Good News: Late NASCAR champ gives big to education Video included

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UNC Charlotte announced Thursday, one of the largest gifts ever made to their motorsports engineering program. More>>

Good News: Rain? Video included

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We take complaints very seriously here at WBTV. More>>

"Millionaire" contestant thanks former teacher Video included

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 Jehan Shamsid-Deen is a self-described dork. More>>

The Good News Is... Friendship inspires Autism fundraising Video included

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A friendship formed  at birth has led to an admirable fundraising effort. More>>

The Good News Is... A real 'Great Pumpkin' Video included

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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>>

The Good News Is... Tug-o-jet raises big money Video included

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20 U.S. Airways employees mounted their muscles together to pull a 150,000 pound jet 15 feet. More>>

The Good News Is... Banjo champ is a humble guy Video included

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Billy Cockman has been playing the banjo since he was 11. More>>

The Good News Is... Yoga for babies brings smiles and health benefits Video included

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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>>

The Good News Is... Pony and pink body suits Video included

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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 Good News Is... Molly scoops for a good cause Video included

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The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is just around the corner. More>>

The Good News Is... Found Pony, missing owner Video included

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Gaston County Animal Control gets a lot of stray animals in their facility, but very rarely a pony. More>>

The Good News Is... Wrong Jeff Burton makes great story Video included

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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>>

Local Avett brothers make it big Video included

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The Avett Brothers band has been plugging away at the local music scene since 2000. More>>

The Good News Is... Marine unit returns from Iraq Video included

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Anxious families waited all day for the bus to come rolling in. More>>

The Good News Is... Generosity saves Charlotte Symphony Video included

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The music swells through the halls of the Blumenthal Center in Uptown Charlotte. Rehearsals begin promptly at 10 a.m. More>>

The Good News Is... Fall is here! Video included

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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>>

The Good News Is... Rock-a-thon raises Alzheimer's awareness Video included

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It's not every day you see dozens of brightly colored rocking chairs in Uptown Charlotte. More>>

The Good News Is... Salisbury man sings National Anthem Video included

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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 Good News Is... Bald heads make better students Video included

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The flick of the on switch sends a chill down the spines of two local teachers. More>>

The Good News Is... Matthews woman wins Big Brother

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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>>

The Good News Is... Puppy safe after car theft Video included

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Brian Skieczius walked outside of the Waxhaw gas station and his truck and puppy were gone. More>>

Thousands to attend Greek festival in Charlotte Video included

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The 32nd Annual Yiasou Greek Festival is well underway. More>>

The Good News Is... Carpenter pursues passion without eyesight Video included

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Tom Fuller has been a whiz with buzz saws and dove-tail joints for a long time. More>>

The Good News Is... Clean, green kids Video included

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Lauren Thrift used to waste tons of paper napkins on her 6 and 8 year old boys. More>>

The Good News Is... Kidney donation makes new friends Video included

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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>>

The Good News Is... Donated facelift for historic business Video included

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Callahan's Cafe has been a staple in Downtown Newton for 14 years. More>>

The Good News Is... Business cuts hours to give back Video included

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Currance's Family Restaurant has been a 7-day-a-week staple for the Chester community for more than 20 years. More>>

The Good News Is... WBTV sniper ladies Video included

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The 3rd Annual Gastonia Police Department Sniper Conference is less than a week away. More>>

The Good News Is... Sister Hazel plays special gig Video included

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The fellowship hall in the Aftergateway learning center was jamming out Friday morning to the tunes of Sister Hazel. More>>

The Good News Is, History takes flight in Concord Video included

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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>>

The Good News Is... Stranger helps 91 year old victim

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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>>

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