An attorney says a New York train engineer experienced a nod or "a daze" before his train derailed at a curve, killing four passengers.More >>
It's sometimes called "highway hypnosis" or "white-line fever," and it's familiar to anyone who has ever driven long distances along a monotonous route.More >>
A wintry storm pushing through the western half of the country is bringing bitterly cold temperatures that prompted safety warnings for residents in the Rockies and threatened crops as far south as California.More >>
The jet stream hunkered to the south Wednesday, promising to bring nearly a week of temperatures that could dip to 20-below or worse in the northern midsection of the country, and forcing much of the rest of the nation to...More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 6:41 PM EST2013-12-04 23:41:52 GMT
Pete Kimball and his wife Sherri have spent thousands of hours and dozens of tears to finish the frustrating task of turning their yard into a Christmas Wonderland. "This year we have more than 7-thousandMore >>
Pete Kimball and his wife Sherri have spent thousands of hours and dozens of tears to finish the frustrating task of turning their yard into a Christmas Wonderland.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 6:12 PM EST2013-12-04 23:12:13 GMT
For the 2nd straight week, there are some big shake ups in the FFN Top 10. 3 new teams enter the poll including 1 that is making their first ever appearance in the poll. Coming in at #10 are the JaguarsMore >>
For the 2nd straight week, there are some big shake ups in the FFN Top 10. 3 new teams enter the poll including 1 that is making their first ever appearance in the poll.More >>
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is opening a visit to China by urging Chinese students to challenge their government, teachers and religious leaders.More >>
Giving no ground, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden traded strong arguments Wednesday over China's contentious new air defense zone, with no indication of progress toward defusing a...More >>
Authorities are expected to release the results of autopsies on the two bodies recovered from the fiery crash that killed "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker and his friend.More >>
"Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was killed by injuries from both the impact and subsequent fire when the Porsche his friend was driving smashed into a light pole and tree, according to an autopsy released Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 5:21 PM EST2013-12-04 22:21:58 GMT
The two youngest children of Casey and Sandy Parsons are expected to continue living with their grandmother after a judge found evidence that the Parsons abused their adopted daughter before she was reported missing.More >>
The two youngest children of Casey and Sandy Parsons are expected to continue living with their grandmother after a judge found evidence that the Parsons abused their adopted daughter before she was reported missing.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 4:25 PM EST2013-12-04 21:25:04 GMT
Rev. William Barber
The defense attorney for Rev. William Barber argued in a Wake County courtroom Wednesday that Barber and other Moral Monday protesters were within their rights when protesting at the North Carolina GeneralMore >>
The defense attorney for Rev. William Barber argued in a Wake County courtroom Wednesday that Barber and other Moral Monday protesters were within their rights when protesting at the North Carolina GeneralMore >>
Hezbollah says that one of its commanders has been "assassinated" outside of his home in Lebanon's capital of Beirut.More >>
The attackers waited in an olive grove around midnight. As the Hezbollah commander pulled into the garage of his nearby apartment building, they went in after him. Five bullets were pumped into his head and neck from a...More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-12-04 20:12:51 GMT
City and county officials across Mecklenburg County announced a new countywide mass notification system to be used during emergencies and times of crisis. The new service, called CharMeck Alerts, allowsMore >>
City and county officials across Mecklenburg County announced a new countywide mass notification system to be used during emergencies and times of crisis.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 2:59 PM EST2013-12-04 19:59:23 GMT
A Physical Education teacher in Huntersville is facing charges after police say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student. According to Huntersville Police, officers were contacted by CharlotteMore >>
A Physical Education teacher in Huntersville is facing charges after police say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 2:58 PM EST2013-12-04 19:58:04 GMT
Recordings of 911 calls from the Newtown school shooting are being released. A state prosecutor dropped his fight to continue withholding the tapes this week after an order to provide them to The AssociatedMore >>
Recordings of 911 calls from the Newtown school shooting were released to the public on Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 2:51 PM EST2013-12-04 19:51:38 GMT
Investigators briefly placed Mallard Creek High School on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on campus. The incident was reported just after lunchtime at the school on JohnstonMore >>
Investigators briefly placed Mallard Creek High School on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on campus.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 12:28 PM EST2013-12-04 17:28:35 GMT
Deputies in Rowan County are investigating a shooting after a man was shot in the back of the head during a breaking and entering. According to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, a newly married coupleMore >>
Deputies in Rowan County continue to investigate a Monday shooting after a man was shot in the back of the head during a breaking and entering.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 12:18 PM EST2013-12-04 17:18:08 GMT
Rantankerous [ran-tank'uhr-us] (adjective) - A combination of rant [to speak in a wild or extravagant manner] and cantankerous [contentious, disagreeable]. The word is the only suitable description forMore >>
One year after they were forgotten and looked down upon, Missouri and Auburn provide an intriguing matchup in the SEC Championship Game.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 12:17 PM EST2013-12-04 17:17:14 GMT
A former elementary school Parent-Teacher treasurer is facing charges after she is accused of stealing money and using it for personal use. According to a Fort Mill Police report, officers were contactedMore >>
A former elementary school Parent-Teacher treasurer is facing charges after she is accused of stealing money and using it for personal use. According to a Fort Mill Police report, officers were contactedMore >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 11:43 AM EST2013-12-04 16:43:36 GMT
A South Carolina teenager is facing charges after police say he filmed himself having sex with a teenage girl and showed the video to his classmates. According to a Fort Mill Police report, officers wereMore >>
A South Carolina teenager is facing charges after police say he filmed himself having sex with a teenage girl and showed the video to his classmates.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 10:17 AM EST2013-12-04 15:17:51 GMT
A consumer advocacy website recently conducted a study to find the best places for job seekers in South Carolina – and York County is in the top 10. More >>
A consumer advocacy website recently conducted a study to find the best places for job seekers in South Carolina – and York County is in the top 10. More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 9:46 AM EST2013-12-04 14:46:58 GMT
Police in Charlotte are asking for the public's help in identifying two men wanted in the robbery of a rental car company. On Nov. 19, at approximately 3:13 p.m., the two armed suspects entered the HertzMore >>
Police in Charlotte are asking for the public's help in identifying two men wanted in the robbery of a rental car company.More >>
While the neighborhood where "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker died in a fiery crash is known to attract street racers, law enforcement officials do not believe the Porsche he and a friend were riding in had...More >>
Autopsies have been completed on the two bodies recovered from the fiery crash that killed "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker, but the results won't be released until Wednesday, authorities said.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 9:11 PM EST2013-12-04 02:11:37 GMT
Larry Smith said he felt sick Tuesday walking through a Christmas tree field he has in Avery County. Half of the Frasier Fir trees were brown, others starting to show glints of it.More >>
Larry Smith said he felt sick Tuesday walking through a Christmas tree field he has in Avery County. Half of the Frasier Fir trees were brown, others starting to show glints of it.More >>
Six decades before he went to North Korea as a curious tourist, Merrill Newman supervised a group of South Korean guerrillas during the Korean War who were perhaps the most hated and feared fighters in the North,...More >>
An 85-year-old U.S. veteran being held in North Korea spent his war years there in one of the Army's first special forces units, helping a clandestine group of Korean partisans who were fighting and spying well behind...More >>
Entombed at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in an upended tugboat and dressed only in boxer shorts, Harrison Odjegba Okene begged God for a miracle.More >>
Entombed at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in an upended tugboat for three days, Harrison Odjegba Okene begged God for a miracle.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 7:17 PM EST2013-12-04 00:17:16 GMT
A Mecklenburg County Commissioner says she's asking questions to make sure what happened with a Union County DSS supervisor doesn't happen in Mecklenburg County.More >>
A Mecklenburg County Commissioner says she's asking questions to make sure what happened with a Union County DSS supervisor doesn't happen in Mecklenburg County.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 7:12 PM EST2013-12-04 00:12:17 GMT
Ashbrook High School Social Studies teacher Kristen Childers has teaching in her genes. "My grandmother was an assistant in the elementary schools as well, so it just seemed like a natural fit," said Childers. Mrs.More >>
Ashbrook High School Social Studies teacher Kristen Childers has teaching in her genes.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 6:59 PM EST2013-12-03 23:59:17 GMT
Union County commissioners are anticipating a heated meeting Monday night over their proposal to disband the consolidated health services board. The announcement was made at the advisory board's meetingMore >>
Union County commissioners are anticipating a heated meeting Monday night over their proposal to disband the consolidated health services board.More >>
Detroit's bankruptcy case is entering its most important stage so far as a judge decides whether the city is eligible to stay in court and fix billions in debt.More >>
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Detroit can use bankruptcy to cut employee pensions and relieve itself of other crushing debts, handing a defeat to the city's unions and retirees and shifting the case into a...More >>
Congress is racing toward renewing a 25-year-old prohibition against firearms that can evade metal detectors and X-ray machines, just days before the ban expires. But with 3-D printers increasingly able to produce...More >>
With the advent of 3-D printers capable of producing plastic weapons, the House voted Tuesday to renew a 25-year-old prohibition against firearms that can evade metal detectors and X-ray machines.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-12-03 22:52:08 GMT
Eleanor Turner passed away in a hospice facility early Friday morning. While her son and daughter were debating whether to tell Eleanor's husband Frank, another phone call came. Frank Turner passedMore >>
In the Sunday edition of the Charlotte Observer, Page 7 B, you find a story of a love so true, even death didn't part them for long.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-12-03 22:42:48 GMT
The Gaston County Police Department 911 Communications Center received a 911 call from a Gastonia woman Monday just before 4:30 p.m. The woman reported that her daughter was about to give birth.More >>
The Gaston County Police Department 911 Communications Center received a 911 call from a Gastonia woman Monday just before 4:30 p.m. The woman reported that her daughter was about to give birth.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:32 PM EST2013-12-03 22:32:38 GMT
Two men were arrested in Yadkin County after deputies say they forced their way into a home and handcuffed two people while robbing them. They did it all, according to officials, after saying they were sheriff's deputies.More >>
Two men were arrested in Yadkin County after deputies say they forced their way into a home and handcuffed two people while robbing them. They did it all, according to officials, after saying they were sheriff's deputies.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:26 PM EST2013-12-03 22:26:37 GMT
Police in Pennsylvania are investigating a complaint concerning a ghost hunt that went bust after a police officer mistakenly thought it was a burglary in progress. The Gettysburg Times reported TuesdayMore >>
Police in Pennsylvania are investigating a complaint concerning a ghost hunt that went bust after a police officer mistakenly thought it was a burglary in progress. The Gettysburg Times reported TuesdayMore >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:24 PM EST2013-12-03 22:24:41 GMT
The Union County Board of Commissioners extended a settlement offer to Union County Public Schools in place of the $91 million court ordered amount during the December 2, 2013, board meeting. The settlementMore >>
The Union County Board of Commissioners extended a settlement offer to Union County Public Schools in place of the $91 million court ordered amount during the December 2, 2013, board meeting.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:19 PM EST2013-12-03 22:19:39 GMT
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) issued Chromebooks to teachers. These are computers that allow students to have access to digital textbooks, but there isn't enough to go around.More >>
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) issued Chromebooks to teachers. These are computers that allow students to have access to digital textbooks, but there isn't enough to go around.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 4:00 PM EST2013-12-03 21:00:46 GMT
(RNN) - Imitated but never duplicated, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge offers some of the best out-of-conference action college basketball has to offer every year. The 15th incarnation of the showcase is noMore >>
The contests, held Tuesday and Wednesday, feature the top 12 from the ACC, based on last year's RPI, facing all of the Big Ten teams.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 3:24 PM EST2013-12-03 20:24:15 GMT
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man they say stole money from an ATM while a woman was making a withdrawal. More >>
The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man they say stole money from an ATM while a woman was making a withdrawal. More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 1:36 PM EST2013-12-03 18:36:23 GMT
Investigators in Stanly County have arrested a man they say broke into a man's house and stole his flat screen TV while he was asleep. The incident was reported on Nov. 30 at a residence on MisenhiemerMore >>
Investigators in Stanly County have arrested a man they say broke into a man's house and stole his flat screen TV while he was asleep.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:59 PM EST2013-12-03 17:59:09 GMT
North Carolina health officials have confirmed at least three people in the state have died after becoming infected with the seasonal influenza. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services made theMore >>
North Carolina health officials have confirmed at least three people in the state have died after becoming infected with the seasonal influenza.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 12:56 PM EST2013-12-03 17:56:31 GMT
A flight delay is forcing the New Orleans Saints to spend much of Tuesday in the air instead of starting preparations for Sunday night's pivotal NFC South clash with the Carolina Panthers. Team officialsMore >>
A flight delay is forcing the New Orleans Saints to spend much of Tuesday in the air instead of starting preparations for Sunday night's pivotal NFC South clash with the Carolina Panthers.More >>
Computer crashes should be giving way to insurance coverage - if the government's diagnosis of its health care website is correct.More >>
President Barack Obama's new and improved health care website faces yet another test in just a couple of weeks, its biggest yet. If HealthCare.gov becomes overwhelmed by an expected year-end crunch, many Americans will...More >>
The United Nations closed its main office in Bangkok, dozens of schools were shut and civil servants skipped work as stone-throwing protesters battled through clouds of tear gas in renewed assaults on key...More >>
Anti-government protesters crossed heavily fortified barriers and reached the gates of the Thai prime minister's office and the city police headquarters without resistance from police Tuesday.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 10:09 PM EST2013-12-03 03:09:50 GMT
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators, operating on a tip, located the 21st meth lab in the county this year, and arrested the man they say is responsible.More >>
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators, operating on a tip, located the 21st meth lab in the county this year, and arrested the man they say is responsible.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 9:15 PM EST2013-12-03 02:15:20 GMT
The match up in the 4AA Western Regional Final was set this past Friday, but now we know where the location of the game will be. Butler and Mallard Creek will meet at Mallard Creek High School FridayMore >>
The match up in the 4AA Western Regional Final was set this past Friday, but now we know where the location of the game will be.More >>
Federal authorities are investigating what might have caused a commuter train to derail in New York City, killing four people and injuring more than 60 others.More >>
A commuter train that derailed over the weekend, killing four passengers, was hurtling at 82 mph as it entered a 30 mph curve, a federal investigator said Monday. But whether the wreck was the result of human error or...More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 6:44 PM EST2013-12-02 23:44:18 GMT
A Clover teenager died early Friday morning after North Carolina State Troopers say he fell asleep behind the wheel while driving home from Black Friday shopping. This wasn't the only accident of itsMore >>
A Clover teenager died early Friday morning after North Carolina State Troopers say he fell asleep behind the wheel while driving home from Black Friday shopping. This wasn't the only accident of its kind around the country, as law officials blamed fatigue for some traffic accidents on Black Friday. More >>
One of the four Olympic gold medals won by track and field star Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Games is for sale in an online auction that runs from through Dec. 7More >>
Amid the jerseys and baseball bats held in a secure room at SCP Auctions, there's a piece of sports memorabilia that speaks to much more than athletic prowess: an Olympic medal won by track star Jesse Owens at the 1936...More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 5:31 PM EST2013-12-02 22:31:38 GMT
Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe is resigning after 13 seasons at the school. Grobe made the announcement Monday during a news conference, saying "I just really feel right now, it's probably good for the programMore >>
Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe is resigning after 13 seasons at the school.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 5:25 PM EST2013-12-02 22:25:22 GMT
Sandy and Casey Parsons, the adoptive parents of missing Rowan County teenager Erica Parsons, were back in court in an attempt to regain custody of their two youngest children.More >>
Sandy and Casey Parsons, the adoptive parents of missing Rowan County teenager Erica Parsons, were back in court in an attempt to regain custody of their two youngest children.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 5:25 PM EST2013-12-02 22:25:08 GMT
Union County is the first in America to launch innovative new 911 technology allowing citizens to send pictures or video of criminal activity directly to 911 dispatchers via their mobile phones. TheMore >>
Union County is the first in America to launch innovative new 911 technology allowing citizens to send pictures or video of criminal activity directly to 911 dispatchers via their mobile phones.More >>
Police have raised the death toll to nine in the police helicopter crash at a pub in Scotland.More >>
The pilot of a Scottish police helicopter did not put out any emergency calls before crashing through the roof of a crowded Glasgow pub, killing nine people, investigators said Monday.More >>
The White House says the government's health care website received 375,000 visitors on Monday by noon. That's a surge in use on the first business day since Obama administration officials declared that the...More >>
The White House says the government's health care website received 375,000 visitors on Monday by noon. That's a surge in use on the first business day since Obama administration officials declared that the...More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 3:36 PM EST2013-12-02 20:36:27 GMT
Narcotics Detectives with the Watauga County Sheriff's Office arrested three women on meth charges after "Shake and Bake" lab materials were found in a vehicle.More >>
Narcotics Detectives with the Watauga County Sheriff's Office arrested three women on meth charges after "Shake and Bake" lab materials were found in a vehicle.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 3:06 PM EST2013-12-02 20:06:32 GMT
The town of McAdenville is ready to flip the switch on its annual Christmas tradition. The Gaston Gazette reports a crew of five Pharr Yarns employees has been setting up the lights and is on scheduleMore >>
The town of McAdenville is ready to flip the switch on its annual Christmas tradition.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 2:53 PM EST2013-12-02 19:53:05 GMT
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a logging truck rolled-over in northern Iredell County. According to troopers, the truck rolled over along the 1000-block of Old Mocksville RoadMore >>
The North Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating after a logging truck rolled-over in northern Iredell County.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 2:13 PM EST2013-12-02 19:13:55 GMT
Police in Charlotte are investigating after a 13-year-old girl accused a Charlotte man, more than twice her age, of having a sexual relationship with her. According to a search warrant released by theMore >>
Police in Charlotte are investigating after a 13-year-old girl accused a Charlotte man, more than twice her age, of having a sexual relationship with her.More >>
Television viewers in Bismarck, N.D., were treated to some real class this weekend when none other than the great Ron Burgundy read them the news.More >>
By DIRK LAMMERS Associated Press Television viewers in Bismarck, N.D., were treated to some real class this weekend when none other than the great Ron Burgundy read them the news.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 12:38 PM EST2013-12-02 17:38:21 GMT
Police in Charlotte, along with agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, are asking for help identifying two men accused of robbing a bank located inside a Charlotte Walmart. According to Charlotte-MecklenburgMore >>
Police in Charlotte, along with agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations, are asking for help identifying two men accused of robbing a bank located inside a Charlotte Walmart.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 12:14 PM EST2013-12-02 17:14:21 GMT
A Gaston County man has pleaded guilty after his wheelchair-bound roommate was murdered and dismembered inside their apartment several months ago. 33-year-old Brian Scott Hord pleaded guilty to firstMore >>
A Gaston County man has pleaded guilty after his wheelchair-bound roommate was murdered and dismembered inside their apartment several months ago.More >>
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer Did retailers shoot themselves in the foot?More >>
Retailers got Americans into stores during the start to the holiday shopping season. Now, they'll need to figure out how to get them to actually shop.More >>
Monday, December 2 2013 6:15 AM EST2013-12-02 11:15:46 GMT
Convicted child abusers in North Carolina now face a tougher penalty. Kilah's Law is officially on the books as of Sunday. It's named after Union County toddler Kilah Davenport, who was nearly beatenMore >>
Convicted child abusers in North Carolina now face a tougher penalty. Kilah's Law is officially on the books as of Sunday.More >>
The price of lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing has spiked this holiday season, but other items mentioned in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" still cost the same as they did last year.More >>
The price of lords-a-leaping and ladies dancing has spiked this holiday season, but other items mentioned in the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" still cost the same as they did last year.More >>
Details continue to emerge about the fiery car crash that killed "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker and one other person.More >>
Investigators sought to determine the cause of a fiery crash that killed "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker while the actor's fans erected a makeshift memorial Sunday near where the Porsche he was riding in smashed...More >>
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Florida State and Ohio State are in position to play for the BCS national championship, though Auburn and Missouri are close enough behind in the BCS...More >>
Florida State and Ohio State are in position to play for the BCS national championship, though Auburn and Missouri are close enough behind in the BCS standings to put pressure on the Buckeyes.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 6:54 PM EST2013-12-01 23:54:33 GMT
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A clerk was held at gunpoint Saturday night on South York Road according to the Gastonia Police Department Case Reports. Police say the suspect went into the Gastonia Express, and while holding the clerkMore >>
A clerk was held at gunpoint Saturday night on South York Road according to the Gastonia Police Department Case Reports. Police say the suspect went into the Gastonia Express, and while holding the clerkMore >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 5:14 PM EST2013-12-01 22:14:13 GMT
Many travelers are heading home as the holiday weekend comes to a close. According to flightstats.com, delays are low at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday evening. The website alsoMore >>
Many travelers are heading home as the holiday weekend comes to a close. According to flightstats.com, delays are low at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday evening. The website alsoMore >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 4:12 PM EST2013-12-01 21:12:24 GMT
Cam Newton threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and the Carolina Panthers defeated Tampa Bay 27-6 Sunday for a franchise-record eighth straight regular-season victory. NewtonMore >>
Cam Newton threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and the Carolina Panthers defeated Tampa Bay 27-6 Sunday for a franchise-record eighth straight regular-season victory. NewtonMore >>
The errors are fewer, the pages load faster, and more people can log on at the same time to the government's troubled healthcare website, according to Obama administration officials. Yet, like doctors...More >>
The worst of the online glitches, crashes and delays may be over for the problem-plagued government health care website, the Department of Health and Human Services said Sunday.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 11:56 AM EST2013-12-01 16:56:17 GMT
A house is 90 percent damaged in Fort Mill after a fire Saturday evening on Fox Run Drive according to the Flint Hill Fire Chief. The Chief says one woman lived in the house and was is okay. Three trucksMore >>
A house is 90 percent damaged in Fort Mill after a fire Saturday evening on Fox Run Drive according to the Flint Hill Fire Chief. The Chief says one woman lived in the house and was is okay. Three trucksMore >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 11:43 AM EST2013-12-01 16:43:21 GMT
A Bessemer City man died after two vehicles hit a deer Saturday morning on Dallas-Cherryville Highway. 69-year-old Charles Ervin died on the scene after he hit a deer on the Highway 279 west of PuettsMore >>
A Bessemer City man died after two vehicles hit a deer Saturday morning on Dallas-Cherryville Highway. 69-year-old Charles Ervin died on the scene after he hit a deer on the Highway 279 west of PuettsMore >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 11:00 AM EST2013-12-01 16:00:12 GMT
(CNN) - Stress can rear its sometimes ugly head anytime and anywhere, and, left unmanaged, can have negative effects on our health. One program is designed to help people control it. Paula Skrzypek hasMore >>
Stress can rear its sometimes ugly head anytime and anywhere, and, left unmanaged, can have negative effects on our health. One program is designed to help people control it.More >>
Syrian activists say the death toll from a government helicopter strike on a rebel-held town near the northern city of Aleppo has risen to 26 people, including four children.More >>
Syrian government helicopters dropped barrels full of explosives on a rebel-held town near the northern city of Aleppo, killing at least 50 people in two separate attacks over the weekend, activists said Sunday.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 9:55 AM EST2013-12-01 14:55:18 GMT
With all the hype surrounding big retail chain stores because of Black Friday deals, it may be easy to forget about local mom and pop shops… but not Saturday. This Saturday was designated as Small BusinessMore >>
This Saturday was designated as Small Business Saturday, where folks across the country are encouraged to shop locally.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 9:26 AM EST2013-12-01 14:26:53 GMT
Police are searching for leads in a homicide on an East Charlotte street. Officers say they got a 9-1-1 call about shots being fired near 2200 Finchley Drive around 2:30 Saturday morning. When officersMore >>
Officers say they got a 9-1-1 call about shots being fired near 2200 Finchley Drive around 2:30 Saturday morning.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 7:43 AM EST2013-12-01 12:43:19 GMT
(RNN) – Do you hear that? I think the fat lady is beginning to warm up her pipes. The college football season is just a few weeks from bowl season. But before we get to bowl season, the cream of the conferenceMore >>
The college football season is just a few weeks away from bowl season. But before we get to bowl season, the cream of the conference crop must beat one more team.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 7:21 AM EST2013-12-01 12:21:28 GMT
Each season brings its own trends for the clothes you wear every day. Now that we're nearly to the official start of winter, we asked for some help in nailing down the trends for 2013/2014. The staffMore >>
From "infinity" scarves to neutral colored denim, a local boutique shows some of the top trends for the next few months.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 7:14 AM EST2013-12-01 12:14:32 GMT
It can be overwhelming to walk into a jewelry store and know exactly what to look for so you can ensure you'll get the most for your money. Tracy Ambrosecchio, a diamond expert with Forevermark, visitedMore >>
Holiday shoppers may be hitting the jewelry stores and the should go in prepared.More >>
Sunday, December 1 2013 6:21 AM EST2013-12-01 11:21:09 GMT
(RNN) - Paul Walker, the actor whose stardom catapulted with the Fast and Furious movie franchise, died Saturday in a car crash. He was 40 years old. Walker had parts in notable films before joining theMore >>
Walker, who had been filming the seventh movie in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, died in a car crash while attending an event for his charity organization, according to his publicity team. More >>
North Korea state media claimed Saturday that an elderly U.S. tourist detained for more than a month has apologized for alleged crimes during the Korean War and for "hostile acts" against the state during a recent...More >>
The family of an elderly U.S. tourist detained for more than a month in North Korea said Saturday the Swedish ambassador has seen the man and found him to be in good health.More >>
Henry Josey broke loose for the go-ahead score on a 57-yard run with 3:34 to go and No. 5 Missouri wrapped up the SEC East, riding a strong second half to a 28-21 victory over No. 19 Texas A&M on Saturday night.More >>
Henry Josey watched helplessly from the sideline last fall, rehabbing from a serious knee injury, while Missouri was getting pushed around in its first SEC season.More >>
Chris Davis raced 100-plus yards with a missed field-goal attempt for a touchdown on the final play to lift No. 4 Auburn to a 34-28 victory over No. 1 Alabama on Saturday.More >>
That crazy tipped pass for a long game-winning touchdown is now the second-most stunning and improbable play of Auburn's wild season.More >>
The Montana attorney general's office on Friday asked the state Supreme Court to throw out a 30-day sentence given to a teacher who raped a 14-year-old girl, saying the punishment was illegally lenient.More >>
The Montana attorney general's office on Friday asked the state Supreme Court to throw out a 30-day sentence given to a teacher who raped a 14-year-old girl, saying the punishment was illegally lenient.More >>
Authorities say a plane carrying a reported 10 people crashed Friday night near the western Alaska village of Saint Mary's.More >>
A mother on board a plane that crashed in remote southwest Alaska made a frantic phone call for help resuscitating her 5-month-old baby, then left the fatally injured boy to lead searchers hampered by cold and fog to the...More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 6:57 PM EST2013-11-30 23:57:26 GMT
A man was rescued from the Broad River near Neal Shoals Road on Saturday according to WBTV's news partner CN2. Officials with Chester County Emergency Management say the man was either in a canoe orMore >>
A man was rescued from the Broad River near Neal Shoals Road on Saturday according to WBTV's news partner CN2. Officials with Chester County Emergency Management say the man was either in a canoe orMore >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 6:16 PM EST2013-11-30 23:16:09 GMT
One family has been displaced after a room and contents fire on 12936 South Church Street in Huntersville on Saturday afternoon. Officials say no body was home or injured during the fire. The DeputyMore >>
One family has been displaced after a room and contents fire on 12936 South Church Street in Huntersville on Saturday afternoon. Officials say no body was home or injured during the fire. The DeputyMore >>
A New Jersey canine that was crowned the world's ugliest dog in 2007 and later became the topic of a children's book preaching acceptance has died. Elwood was 8.More >>
A New Jersey canine that was crowned the world's ugliest dog in 2007 and later became the topic of a children's book preaching acceptance has died. Elwood was 8.More >>
The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical weapons says the United States has offered to help destroy some of the most lethal parts of Syria's chemical weapons stockpile,More >>
Syria's government will try to move the most lethal components of its chemical weapons program to a port city by the end of the year, and the U.S. has offered to pick up and destroy the hazardous material at an...More >>
An unknown number of people remained trapped inside an unstable Glasgow pub after a police helicopter crashed through its roof during a packed concert, causing "numerous" casualties, officials said early Saturday.More >>
Scotland's official holiday was transformed into a grim day of mourning Saturday as emergency crews searched the wreckage of a riverside pub smashed by a falling police helicopter. At least eight people died and more...More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 2:57 PM EST2013-11-30 19:57:29 GMT
The Salisbury Police Department is holding it's sixth annual "Up on the Rooftop" toy drive on Saturday at the Krispy Kreme on West Innes Street. Officials say the donations collected are going to theMore >>
The Salisbury Police Department is holding it's sixth annual "Up on the Rooftop" toy drive on Saturday at the Krispy Kreme on West Innes Street. Officials say the donations collected are going to theMore >>
Federal officials say Americans are joining the bloody civil war in Syria, raising the chances they could become radicalized by al-Qaida-linked militant groups and return to the U.S. as battle-hardened security risks.More >>
Federal officials say Americans are joining the bloody civil war in Syria, raising the chances they could become radicalized by al-Qaida-linked militant groups and return to the U.S. as battle-hardened security risks.More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 11:55 AM EST2013-11-30 16:55:43 GMT
'Tis the season for everything gingerbread. In keeping with the theme, Executive Pastry Chef Keli Fayard from the Ballantyne Lodge and Hotel paid a visit to the set of WBTV News Saturday morning. KeliMore >>
'Tis the season for everything gingerbread. In keeping with the theme, Executive Pastry Chef Keli Fayard from the Ballantyne Lodge and Hotel paid a visit to the set of WBTV News Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 11:54 AM EST2013-11-30 16:54:27 GMT
Very few people shop the way Jared Goodman shops. The teen can spot downsized products from a mile away. That's why we rely on him, on WBTV News Saturday Morning, to bring us his findings. This weekMore >>
His "eagles-eye" hits area stores to track down the products that you didn't realize were downsized.More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 11:53 AM EST2013-11-30 16:53:32 GMT
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A driver was rescued from an overturned van on Friday evening at 2000 Linwood Road, firefighters say. Two cars wrecked causing the van to turn over. Rescue crews freed the trapped driver in about fiveMore >>
A driver was rescued from an overturned van on Friday evening at 2000 Linwood Road, firefighters say. Two cars wrecked causing the van to turn over. Rescue crews freed the trapped driver in about fiveMore >>
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer Millions of Americans turned out as the holiday buying season started earlier this year on Thanksgiving Day. But there's still a lot of shopping left.More >>
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer Millions of Americans turned out as the holiday buying season started earlier this year on Thanksgiving Day. But there's still a lot of shopping left.More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 10:00 AM EST2013-11-30 15:00:16 GMT
(RNN) - A head coach is a noble position, one of authority and leadership - unless you do something the entire world can see is horribly, terribly wrong.Enter Jason Kidd, who the NBA just fleeced for $50,000More >>
There is no shortage of videos documenting the humanity-lowering, sadistic hoarding of goods every year on the day after Thanksgiving.More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 8:56 AM EST2013-11-30 13:56:25 GMT
Buttering an ear of corn isn't something you could call "difficult" but it is one of those things where you might have said "there has to be an easier way of doing this". The makers of the Butter BoyMore >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 8:37 AM EST2013-11-30 13:37:41 GMT
In the wake of the Thanksgiving holiday, our Master Life Strategist Coach LaMonte gives us a lesson on the importance of giving thanks: T.H.A.N.K.S. Thoughts on Thanks Habits of Thanks AppreciationMore >>
Why is giving thanks so important in our lives?More >>
Saturday, November 30 2013 6:50 AM EST2013-11-30 11:50:07 GMT
Move over malls and mega-stores. It is time to celebrate the small retailers in our community who many would say are the backbone of the economy. Small Business Saturday falls on November 30th this year. IndependentMore >>
Small retailers throughout the community prepare for large crowds.More >>
A helicopter has crashed into the roof of a pub in Glasgow, Scotland.More >>
A police helicopter crashed into the roof of a crowded Glasgow pub, causing "numerous" casualties and leaving people trapped in the unstable building, officials said early Saturday.More >>
Friday, November 29 2013 6:18 PM EST2013-11-29 23:18:13 GMT
If you braved the big box stores on Black Friday, you've probably had more than enough crowds and chaos. But what if you could get good deals without all the craziness while actually helping out your neighbors?More >>
If you braved the big box stores on Black Friday, you've probably had more than enough crowds and chaos. But what if you could get good deals without all the craziness while actually helping out your neighbors?More >>
Friday, November 29 2013 5:18 PM EST2013-11-29 22:18:07 GMT
While many Black Friday shoppers got off to an early jump on the deals Thursday night, folks in Rock Hill poured into the Galleria mall, Friday, to take advantage of retailer's deals. Some retailers mayMore >>
While many Black Friday shoppers got off to an early jump on the deals Thursday night, folks in Rock Hill poured into the Galleria mall, Friday, to take advantage of retailer's deals.More >>
Prosecutors showed jurors graphic videotape of the events surrounding the near decapitation of a British soldier on a London street, as the trial of two men opened Friday in the suspected Islamic extremist attack.More >>
Prosecutors showed jurors graphic videotape of the events surrounding the near decapitation of a British soldier on a London street, as the trial of two men opened Friday in the suspected Islamic extremist attack.More >>
Mexican drug cartels looking to diversify their businesses long ago moved into oil theft, pirated goods, extortion and kidnapping, consuming an ever larger swath of the country's economy. This month, federal...More >>
Mexican drug cartels looking to diversify their businesses long ago moved into oil theft, pirated goods, extortion and kidnapping, consuming an ever larger swath of the country's economy. This month, federal officials...More >>
Friday, November 29 2013 11:12 AM EST2013-11-29 16:12:35 GMT
Consumers who plan to skip the crowds by shopping online this holiday season should take steps to protect their money and their personal informationMore >>
Consumers who plan to skip the crowds by shopping online this holiday season should take steps to protect their money and their personal informationMore >>
Friday, November 29 2013 10:50 AM EST2013-11-29 15:50:24 GMT
People in one Huntersville neighborhood said Thanksgiving wasn't quite the same without water. A water main break that started in the morning with some bubbling out of the ground turned into a gushingMore >>
People in one Huntersville neighborhood said Thanksgiving wasn't quite the same without water. A water main break that started in the morning with some bubbling out of the ground turned into a gushingMore >>
Friday, November 29 2013 9:32 AM EST2013-11-29 14:32:34 GMT
(RNN) - Black Friday is a hectic day even for the most hardcore holiday shoppers. What's the best way to get through myriad of holiday deals, long lines and crazy store hours? If you have a smartphoneMore >>
There are many smartphone apps available to help get you through the busy holiday shopping season with ease.More >>
Thursday, November 28 2013 9:29 AM EST2013-11-28 14:29:35 GMT
(CNN) - When the guests around your Thanksgiving table are busy stuffing their bellies today, here's one way to break the lull in conversation: dazzle them with some tasty turkey trivia. Here'sMore >>
When the guests around your Thanksgiving table are busy stuffing their bellies today, here's one way to break the lull in conversation: dazzle them with some tasty turkey trivia.More >>
Yale University's Environmental Performance Index rates 132 nations on various indicators of environmental health, including water availability, air quality and healthy fisheries.More >>
Yale University's Environmental Performance Index rates 132 nations on various indicators of environmental health, including water availability, air quality and healthy fisheries.More >>
Eric Thomas has put together a slideshow of things you might not know about his life on, and off, the news set. Take a look at the photos and get to know Eric!More >>
Eric Thomas has put together a slideshow of things you might not know about his life on, and off, the news set. Take a look at the photos and get to know Eric!More >>
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah will not fall on the same day for another 76,000 years, so why not take advantage of it? We've compiled a few recipes that combine the flavors of both holidays.More >>
Thanksgiving and Hanukkah will not fall on the same day for another 76,000 years, so why not take advantage of it? We've compiled a few recipes that combine the flavors of both holidays.More >>
Don't let Thanksgiving sneak up on you. By following a few of these tips and tricks, you can avoid last-minute stress and focus on what really matters.More >>
Don't let Thanksgiving sneak up on you. By following a few of these tips and tricks, you can avoid last-minute stress and focus on what really matters - spending time with those who mean the most and eating delicious food.More >>
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas, TX. It's one of the most famous crimes in American history and remains unsolved 50 years later.More >>
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas, TX. It's one of the most famous crimes in American history and remains unsolved 50 years later.More >>
Whether you want to spend less time in the kitchen and pick up a few already made items, or the turkey implodes like it did on Christmas Vacation, there are many options for picking up or dining out on Thanksgiving Day.More >>
Whether you want to spend less time in the kitchen and pick up a few already made items, or the turkey implodes like it did in Christmas Vacation, there are many options when it comes to picking up or dining out on Thanksgiving Day.More >>
Jessica Shyba posted these adorable photos of a naptime ritual with her son, Beau, and the family's puppy, Theo, on Instagram and her blog. Photos of the two cozying up have made rounds online, melting hearts along the way.More >>
Dare you to get through these photos without saying "AWH!" Double dog dare you! Mom, Jessica Shyba, posted these adorable photos of a naptime ritual with her 23-month-old son, Beau, and the family's new puppy, Theo, on Instagram and her blog. Photos of the two cozying up during naptime have made many rounds online and melted millions of hearts along the way.More >>
Molly Grantham 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 Molly!More >>
Molly Grantham 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 Molly!More >>
Black Friday has officially crept into Thanksgiving, with more stores than ever opening on what has traditionally been a day of thanks and rest. Here is a look at the stores opening on Thanksgiving. More >>
Black Friday has officially crept into Thanksgiving, with more stores than ever opening on what has traditionally been a day of thanks and rest. Here is a look at the stores opening on Thanksgiving. More >>
President Barack Obama, along with other dignitaries, honored U.S. veterans during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. More >>
President Barack Obama, along with other dignitaries, honored U.S. veterans during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.More >>
Before they were household names, they were members of the U.S. armed forces, serving and protecting our country. Here's a look at some celebrities who have served in the military.More >>
Before they were household names, they were members of the U.S. armed forces, serving and protecting the country. Here's a look at some celebrities who have worn the uniform and born arms for the U.S. of A.More >>
Many businesses offer special deals to veterans (and often active duty military) on Veterans Day. Here is a sampling from the many deals available.More >>
Many businesses offer special deals to veterans (and often active duty military) on Veterans Day. Here is a sampling from the many deals available. Don't forget to check with your favorite local place, they may also offer Veterans Day deals.More >>
There is no love lost between the "super heroes" fighting over issues that have shut down the government. This is a tale of their battle set in the style of a graphic novel. More >>
There is no love lost between the "super heroes" fighting over issues that have shut down the government. This is a tale of their battle set in the style of a graphic novel.More >>
Tuesday, December 3 2013 5:52 PM EST2013-12-03 22:52:08 GMT
Eleanor Turner passed away in a hospice facility early Friday morning. While her son and daughter were debating whether to tell Eleanor's husband Frank, another phone call came. Frank Turner passedMore >>
In the Sunday edition of the Charlotte Observer, Page 7 B, you find a story of a love so true, even death didn't part them for long.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 2:59 PM EST2013-12-04 19:59:23 GMT
A Physical Education teacher in Huntersville is facing charges after police say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student. According to Huntersville Police, officers were contacted by CharlotteMore >>
A Physical Education teacher in Huntersville is facing charges after police say he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 2:51 PM EST2013-12-04 19:51:38 GMT
Investigators briefly placed Mallard Creek High School on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on campus. The incident was reported just after lunchtime at the school on JohnstonMore >>
Investigators briefly placed Mallard Creek High School on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious package was found on campus.More >>
Wednesday, December 4 2013 12:28 PM EST2013-12-04 17:28:35 GMT
Deputies in Rowan County are investigating a shooting after a man was shot in the back of the head during a breaking and entering. According to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office, a newly married coupleMore >>
Deputies in Rowan County continue to investigate a Monday shooting after a man was shot in the back of the head during a breaking and entering.More >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly vaccine to prevent influenza. In addition to the shot, there are other things you can do to aid in the fight against flu.More >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly vaccine to prevent influenza. In addition to the shot, there are other things that can be done to aid in the fight against flu. Check out these simple tips to boost your immunity. More >>
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