Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:43 AM EDT2012-05-15 13:43:41 GMT
CABARRUS COUNTY (WBTV) - At one time it meant almost certain death. WBTV reported two years ago that 80 percent of animals sent to the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter were put down. Now you could say thereMore >>
At one time it meant almost certain death. WBTV reported two years ago that 80 percent of animals sent to the Cabarrus County Animal Shelter were put down.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:32 PM EDT2012-05-09 23:32:03 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Nearly 600 protestors marched through the streets of uptown Wednesday morning. The City of Charlotte billed it as an extraordinary event, allowing extra protections to be put inMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Nearly 600 protestors marched through the streets of uptown Wednesday morning. The City of Charlotte billed it as an extraordinary event, allowing extra protections to be put inMore >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-01 23:38:52 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - On the first of May, hundreds poured onto the streets of Manhattan protesting economic inequality. In San Francisco, union ferry workers walked off the job, forcing the city toMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - On the first of May, hundreds poured onto the streets of Manhattan protesting economic inequality. In San Francisco, union ferry workers walked off the job, forcing the city toMore >>
Monday, April 30 2012 7:33 PM EDT2012-04-30 23:33:28 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - For more and more people the faltering economy is turning violent. Reports of domestic violence are up dramatically in some areas. It's been 4 and a half years since Beatrice FellsMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - For more and more people the faltering economy is turning violent. Reports of domestic violence are up dramatically in some areas. It's been 4 and a half years since Beatrice FellsMore >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-04-26 23:39:06 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The first 24 hours after a crime are critical. Police are busy searching for witnesses, evidence and leads. For the victims, the whirlwind of funeral arrangements and court datesMore >>
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The first 24 hours after a crime are critical. Police are busy searching for witnesses, evidence and leads. For the victims, the whirlwind of funeral arrangements and court datesMore >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 10:44 AM EDT2012-04-05 14:44:01 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A recent survey paid for by Mecklenburg County could show a shift in attitudes regarding how criminals are treated in the criminal justice system. 68-percent of those survey saidMore >>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 7:31 PM EDT2012-03-28 23:31:50 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A refurbished Charlotte underpass is designed not only to light up the street, but to also act as a gateway between a historic neighborhood that's staging a comeback and CenterMore >>
Tuesday, March 20 2012 7:33 PM EDT2012-03-20 23:33:28 GMT
GASTONIA, NC (WBTV) - When Governor Beverly Perdue vetoed the Voter ID bill last year, some local counties decided to take matters into their own hands. Lincoln, Rowan, and Gaston Counties all draftedMore >>
Monday, March 19 2012 7:33 PM EDT2012-03-19 23:33:49 GMT
College basketball's big marquee event, better known as March Madness, is bringing its share of maddening moments beyond the norm of wins and losses. Think back to more than 60 years ago to the taunts,More >>
Wednesday, March 7 2012 7:35 PM EST2012-03-08 00:35:22 GMT
Charlotte Mecklenburg school (CMS) district changed bell schedules to save money. That move upset some parents. Now they want the schedule to change back. CMS told them "No". More >>
Friday, February 17 2012 12:19 PM EST2012-02-17 17:19:49 GMT
About 200 students from the University of North Carolina Charlotte are taking a specialized computer class that will land them an exciting career.More >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 7:32 PM EST2012-02-10 00:32:28 GMT
Religious freedom versus the Obama administration. A local catholic college fights back against a new rule requiring contraceptive health coverage for its employees. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 7:34 PM EST2012-02-09 00:34:50 GMT
It's still anyone's game. Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum can all claim wins in early primaries and caucuses. So what does this mean for your vote in the May primary in North Carolina? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 7:34 PM EST2012-02-08 00:34:04 GMT
In seven and a half months the Charlotte Douglas Airport will be teaming with added security, more TSA agents and even more air marshals all designed to keep the airport, and the people safe for the Democratic National Convention this September. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, February 1 2012 7:19 PM EST2012-02-02 00:19:26 GMT
North Carolina is trying to figure out what price tag it should pay for forcing people to take part in the controversial eugenics program of the 20th Century. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 9:16 AM EST2012-01-31 14:16:36 GMT
Just one day before officially announcing his run for North Carolina governor former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory is talking with WBTV about the political battle he faces. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, January 27 2012 7:32 PM EST2012-01-28 00:32:29 GMT
One day after North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue announced she won't seek re-election some are asking if the Democrats have enough time to mount a serious campaign for the office. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 6:18 PM EST2012-01-25 23:18:52 GMT
CMPD officers now have a new weapon to help fight crime. Officers got their new Tasers on Wednesday. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, January 23 2012 7:33 PM EST2012-01-24 00:33:11 GMT
Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank are among several big banks agreeing to overhaul the mortgage industry, part of a multi-billion dollar settlement with states attorneys general. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on the proposed deal in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 10:13 AM EST2012-01-17 15:13:27 GMT
Giving convicted felons a second chance. It's part of a program launched Monday in connection with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior holiday. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, January 13 2012 7:32 PM EST2012-01-14 00:32:42 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Remember the site...and spectacle...of last year's Home Arama? The much-anticipated event is The Home Builders Association of Charlotte's annual showcasing of luxury homes, andMore >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 7:26 PM EST2012-01-12 00:26:30 GMT
In Charlotte there's a human trafficking task force that's having some success. In our Cover Story, PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports it's an effort to bring a number of government and community agencies together to address the problem of human trafficking.More >>
Monday, January 9 2012 7:33 PM EST2012-01-10 00:33:13 GMT
Three years ago, Bev Perdue shortly after being elected governor, predicted the entire Charlotte outerbelt I-485 would get completed her watch. As PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story, the project is on a fast-track.More >>
Thursday, January 5 2012 7:32 PM EST2012-01-06 00:32:02 GMT
Midnight madness erupts in Raleigh. An unprecedented meeting by the General Assembly in the middle of the night. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, January 4 2012 7:33 PM EST2012-01-05 00:33:15 GMT
Michele Bachmann backs out of the GOP presidential race. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story on the impact her decision will have on presidential politics in the Carolinas.More >>
Tuesday, January 3 2012 7:32 PM EST2012-01-04 00:32:43 GMT
The Iowa caucus were held Tuesday night. Voters picked from a handful of Republican candidates. And what happens in Iowa could have an impact on elections here in the Carolinas. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, December 30 2011 7:33 PM EST2011-12-31 00:33:03 GMT
Shining light on new changes coming to your light bulbs. It's the beginning of the end for old-fashioned light bulbs. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, December 30 2011 9:28 AM EST2011-12-30 14:28:38 GMT
The holiday season is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in drunk driving. In our Cover Story PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson totals up the cost.More >>
Wednesday, December 28 2011 9:29 AM EST2011-12-28 14:29:11 GMT
Campaign 2012 is heating up. The first votes will be cast in just one week. And then the attention will focus on South Carolina. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, December 27 2011 10:17 AM EST2011-12-27 15:17:45 GMT
The New Year is quickly approaching and First Night Charlotte is bigger and better than ever. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, December 22 2011 7:33 PM EST2011-12-23 00:33:38 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Changes are coming to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport that will hopefully make it easier for you to get in and out. Our airport seems to be a place that it is constantlyMore >>
Thursday, December 15 2011 9:47 AM EST2011-12-15 14:47:51 GMT
The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for a nationwide ban on cell phones while driving. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, December 13 2011 10:50 PM EST2011-12-14 03:50:12 GMT
The talk in city and county government is all about consolidation. City leaders voted to study the possibility of merging Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, December 12 2011 8:59 PM EST2011-12-13 01:59:27 GMT
Lowe's Home Improvement under fire. Some are threatening a nation-wide boycott. There are accusations of bigotry against Muslim-Americans. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, December 5 2011 7:20 PM EST2011-12-06 00:20:22 GMT
Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory's campaign speaking out about a new investigation involving McCrory's 2008 run for governor. Some are questioning the timing and possible political motivation behind the new investigation. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, November 30 2011 10:37 PM EST2011-12-01 03:37:47 GMT
There's speculation that Charlotte's biggest carrier, US Airways, could benefit from another airline's bankruptcy. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, November 29 2011 7:24 PM EST2011-11-30 00:24:19 GMT
After months of working to get Chiquita to move its headquarters from Cincinnati, Ohio to the Queen City it's now official. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, November 21 2011 7:35 PM EST2011-11-22 00:35:03 GMT
With a deadline just hours away, lawmakers in Washington admit defeat on a deficit deal. But we talked with two leading figures who have been sounding the deficit alarm for nearly a year. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, November 17 2011 12:27 PM EST2011-11-17 17:27:57 GMT
Charlotte is a step closer to being able to pay the huge bill to provide security at next year's Democratic National Convention. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, November 16 2011 8:51 AM EST2011-11-16 13:51:03 GMT
Professional basketball's been a part of Charlotte's winters for almost the last 25 years. But now it's looking more likely that there won't be an NBA season this year. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, November 14 2011 7:34 PM EST2011-11-15 00:34:08 GMT
One week after Democrats make big gains in local elections in Charlotte, Mecklenburg county's top Democrat and the number two in charge make surprise announcements. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, November 11 2011 7:39 PM EST2011-11-12 00:39:50 GMT
The eyes of the world on our region - preparing for the Republican presidential candidates to go toe to toe in Spartanburg. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, November 10 2011 7:33 PM EST2011-11-11 00:33:58 GMT
The Charlotte area is in the midst of a construction growth spurt. It could be the most road, rail and bridge projects ever undertaken at one time in the Charlotte area. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, November 10 2011 10:03 AM EST2011-11-10 15:03:39 GMT
Is red dead? After voters went to the polls results from races in Charlotte have many wondering if Republicans in Charlotte are losing an uphill battle. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, November 8 2011 9:48 AM EST2011-11-08 14:48:16 GMT
Election Day downer. Why voters aren't expected to pack the polls in Charlotte and across the area on Tuesday. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Friday, November 4 2011 7:36 PM EDT2011-11-04 23:36:00 GMT
Banks battling for your money at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The airport is one step closer to choosing just one bank to operate its ATMs. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, November 3 2011 12:47 PM EDT2011-11-03 16:47:53 GMT
Work zone worries. A heavily traveled construction zone on an area interstate is under fire. Why some drivers say the speed limit is just way too fast. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, November 2 2011 10:53 AM EDT2011-11-02 14:53:17 GMT
With just one week to go until the elections here in North Carolina campaigning is in full swing. Now some of the push to get you to the polls is turning negative. And we're not talking about ads on TV. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, November 1 2011 11:38 AM EDT2011-11-01 15:38:31 GMT
They are cheap alternatives for travelers but a new report shows passengers who use this type of curbside bus service could end up paying with their lives. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, October 28 2011 6:53 PM EDT2011-10-28 22:53:51 GMT
People from around the world are in town and it's not for a race. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story that there's big money here in the off-season.More >>
Thursday, October 27 2011 6:54 PM EDT2011-10-27 22:54:51 GMT
A significant shift in strategy for the Red Line, CATS train line to north Mecklenburg. Planners are expanding the project putting more than just people on trains - putting passengers and freight on the tracks as a way to get the project paid for. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, October 26 2011 7:33 PM EDT2011-10-26 23:33:08 GMT
A victory for the pro-choice movement in North Carolina. A judge says the state cannot force women seeking an abortion to view an ultrasound of their unborn child. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, October 25 2011 7:33 PM EDT2011-10-25 23:33:38 GMT
The stop and go traffic nightmare many commuters face everyday is one step closer to being a distant dream. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, October 25 2011 10:33 AM EDT2011-10-25 14:33:45 GMT
Charlotte is going after the Chiquita headquarters. As PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports it may be all you need is a bow tie and a Twitter account.More >>
Thursday, October 20 2011 7:37 PM EDT2011-10-20 23:37:00 GMT
Are you upset that gas is too high? Angry that Wall Street speculators have been driving up the price for gas and coffee? Uncle Sam is stepping in. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, October 20 2011 4:23 PM EDT2011-10-20 20:23:32 GMT
"Occupy Charlotte" has been camped out on city property for three weeks and now a political leader says it's time for them to go. But the city can't move them. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, October 17 2011 7:43 PM EDT2011-10-17 23:43:47 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -Having the name Martin Luther King III carries its share of pressure and responsibility. He was among the headliners this past weekend honoring his late father during the openingMore >>
Friday, October 14 2011 7:38 PM EDT2011-10-14 23:38:05 GMT
President Obama is adding more stops to his bus tour through North Carolina next week. The tour begins in Asheville Monday. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a preview in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, October 14 2011 10:51 AM EDT2011-10-14 14:51:04 GMT
Concord city leaders are hoping children become the economic solution to revitalizing its downtown. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, October 12 2011 7:42 PM EDT2011-10-12 23:42:45 GMT
Unemployed workers in Charlotte and the rest of the county stuck in the middle of another political battle in Washington. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, October 12 2011 9:49 AM EDT2011-10-12 13:49:44 GMT
The effort to keep you from sitting in traffic has cleared another hurdle, but it could cost you. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, October 10 2011 7:41 PM EDT2011-10-10 23:41:29 GMT
We saw it in the NFL, now it's the NBA's turn. Owners and players fighting over dollars. What happens if they can't come together? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, October 7 2011 11:32 PM EDT2011-10-08 03:32:09 GMT
The big fish that got away. Continental Tire chooses South Carolina over North Carolina for a major tire plant. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, October 7 2011 11:10 AM EDT2011-10-07 15:10:48 GMT
A new first for mortgage rates - plunging beyond expectations. Can it spur home buying and will it kick start the economy? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, October 4 2011 11:50 PM EDT2011-10-05 03:50:35 GMT
Oil prices have taken a dive, but gasoline hasn't fallen near as fast. And there's a huge gap in gas prices in the Charlotte area. We're talking 40 cents a gallon. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, September 29 2011 12:27 PM EDT2011-09-29 16:27:49 GMT
An animal cruelty case the likes of which officers have not seen before. Now they're using a new law to go after the owner. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, September 28 2011 9:11 AM EDT2011-09-28 13:11:08 GMT
A who's who of Carolina leaders named to head up the DNC organizing committees. Who are they reaching out to and are there really Republicans on board? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, September 23 2011 9:31 AM EDT2011-09-23 13:31:22 GMT
One of Charlotte's biggest companies is sold for $18 billion. How will this change Fortune 500 company Goodrich Corp.? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, September 22 2011 12:44 PM EDT2011-09-22 16:44:21 GMT
North Carolina hasn't executed a convicted murderer in more than 5 years. Some are saying the death penalty might as well be dead in North Carolina. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2011 7:11 PM EDT2011-09-13 23:11:47 GMT
If he hopes to make it back to the White House, some say President Obama is going to have to plant a flag in North Carolina. He's coming to the state tomorrow to talk jobs. Is that the only reason? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Saturday, September 10 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-09-11 03:01:18 GMT
President Obama's plan to fix America's job crisis. It'll cost billions. But will it work? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, September 7 2011 11:55 AM EDT2011-09-07 15:55:59 GMT
Party on DNC. The Democrats unveil their plan for the Queen City. But will it mean jobs for thousands of people looking for work? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 1:19 PM EDT2011-09-06 17:19:28 GMT
The unofficial start of the presidential campaign season. And the GOP candidates are in South Carolina. The race for the White House is about to accelerate dramatically, as PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, September 2 2011 6:57 PM EDT2011-09-02 22:57:37 GMT
Big time college football in Charlotte this Labor Day weekend. Two Carolina teams cracking helmets. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, August 31 2011 7:18 PM EDT2011-08-31 23:18:52 GMT
You're heard the saying, "You need to save for a rainy day." But now FEMA finds itself without enough money to pay for all these natural disasters. What's Uncle Sam going to do? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, August 30 2011 7:21 PM EDT2011-08-30 23:21:19 GMT
Hurricane Irene devastated North Carolina and the east coast. Insurance losses in the billions of dollars. But what will it mean to you? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, August 29 2011 7:26 PM EDT2011-08-29 23:26:07 GMT
Cut off from civilization - from Hurricane Irene. In our Cover Story, the challenges of putting a North Carolina road back on the map. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 7:20 PM EDT2011-08-26 23:20:46 GMT
It sat as a shell for years, a symbol of the housing boom that went bust. Now it's coming back to life in time when the world will have its eyes on Charlotte. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 7:31 PM EDT2011-08-25 23:31:05 GMT
We are tracking Hurricane Irene as she takes aim at North Carolina. When a hurricane takes aim at the eastern seaboard, it's mostly likely to hit the North Carolina coast. The Outer Banks. The graveyard of the Atlantic. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson looks at the reasons why in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 1:26 PM EDT2011-08-25 17:26:22 GMT
The Monroe Bypass will be a faster route to the beach, but could it be in question over questionable data? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 7:28 PM EDT2011-08-23 23:28:52 GMT
Earthquake on the East Coast. Out of nowhere, it's one of the strongest quakes ever in this half of the country. So, where did that come from? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, August 22 2011 7:26 PM EDT2011-08-22 23:26:58 GMT
The legal battle between US Airways and its own pilots. It's now up to a judge to decide whether the guys who fly the planes are intentionally making you late. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, August 18 2011 7:29 PM EDT2011-08-18 23:29:57 GMT
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - There's a perception out there that nothing can separate Facebook fans from their Facebook pages. Millions of young people now use the network practically as their primary sourceMore >>
Tuesday, August 16 2011 10:37 AM EDT2011-08-16 14:37:32 GMT
Last week, Starbucks Chairman and CEO wrote an email to his employees expressing frustration over "the lack of cooperation and irresponsibility among elected officials as they have put partisan agendas before the people's agenda."More >>
Friday, August 12 2011 2:03 PM EDT2011-08-12 18:03:53 GMT
Charlotte's got Connextions. And jobs, lots of jobs. A company that's new to town has started hiring hundreds of people. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, August 11 2011 12:25 PM EDT2011-08-11 16:25:05 GMT
The road to the White House starts down south. South Carolina could play king-maker for the GOP. And now as PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story, there could be a new candidate getting into the race.More >>
Tuesday, August 9 2011 7:26 PM EDT2011-08-09 23:26:27 GMT
Falling oil prices. A bright spot in a tanking economy. Our credit rating is downgraded. The stock market is going crazy. But soon, you'll likely be paying less for gas. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, August 9 2011 11:14 AM EDT2011-08-09 15:14:53 GMT
The United States loses its sterling credit rating. Now, the possible ripple effect from Wall Street to Tryon Street. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, August 5 2011 7:02 PM EDT2011-08-05 23:02:41 GMT
It's definitely going be a busy weekend of shopping in the Carolinas. Tax-free weekend is underway on both sides of the state line and the stores are getting ready for the rush. It can mean big savings for you. But it's costing the states a bundle. These savings come at a big price. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, August 5 2011 9:43 AM EDT2011-08-05 13:43:48 GMT
The 10th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks is just a month and that has a lot of people wondering what will happen to Charlotte when the DNC is in town?More >>
Wednesday, August 3 2011 11:53 AM EDT2011-08-03 15:53:36 GMT
Thousands upset over the new tax values assigned to their property in Mecklenburg County. On Tuesday, their chance to fight back began. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, August 2 2011 9:42 AM EDT2011-08-02 13:42:56 GMT
Are US Airways pilots making you late? US Airways has sued its pilots union saying pilots are making flights late - on purpose. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 7:20 PM EDT2011-07-26 23:20:50 GMT
Telephones on Capitol Hill are ringing off the hook. The switchboards are lighting up. President Obama told Americans on Monday night to call their Congressmen. And they sure did. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 1:55 PM EDT2011-07-26 17:55:46 GMT
They do it every decade. City planners set goals for what they want Charlotte to look like 10 years from now. Right now, the vision is 2020. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, July 20 2011 7:25 PM EDT2011-07-20 23:25:13 GMT
The most prominent Republican in the North Carolina House is preparing for a showdown with Governor Bev Perdue and her veto pen. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, July 19 2011 7:23 PM EDT2011-07-19 23:23:34 GMT
Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory rallies his troops. He hasn't launched a gubernatorial campaign yet. But he's already taking his political fight to Facebook. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, July 18 2011 7:27 PM EDT2011-07-18 23:27:08 GMT
Electric cars are on the streets of Charlotte. Plug it, charge it and go. And this week, leaders in the electric car industry from all over the world are in the Carolinas. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has more in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, July 14 2011 7:27 PM EDT2011-07-14 23:27:50 GMT
The U-S debt clock is ticking up to a financial D-day. Negotiations are going nowhere because no one can get along. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, July 14 2011 9:28 AM EDT2011-07-14 13:28:19 GMT
U.S. airports may still be vulnerable to terror attacks. But it's the Transportation Security Administration that's in the cross-hairs on Capitol Hill. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, July 13 2011 1:19 PM EDT2011-07-13 17:19:14 GMT
Yes, it's dangerously hot outside. But the air quality on Tuesday really was not all that bad. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains why in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, July 11 2011 7:21 PM EDT2011-07-11 23:21:22 GMT
An obscure religious sect is accused of taking over dozens of homes in the Charlotte area. They're seizing foreclosed property with bogus property deeds. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, July 8 2011 7:29 PM EDT2011-07-08 23:29:27 GMT
It is the swan song of an American icon. The final mission of NASA's storied shuttle program. A program that's meant so much over the decades to so many people. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 7:25 PM EDT2011-07-05 23:25:10 GMT
Look at your next water bill. A rate increase for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities customers is now in effect. Raising rates in a recession is never popular and it comes after years of water rates rising. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Friday, July 1 2011 7:26 PM EDT2011-07-01 23:26:11 GMT
Is offshore drilling dead in the water? North Carolina's governor vetoes a plan to drill for natural gas off the Carolina coast. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, June 29 2011 12:25 PM EDT2011-06-29 16:25:58 GMT
Charlotte's got a serious heroin problem. The city is one of the five worst cities in the nation for black tar heroin, which surprises many people. Also surprising is where the drug is taking hold. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.
Monday, June 27 2011 7:07 PM EDT2011-06-27 23:07:56 GMT
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD says it could put an end to drunk driving. Others say it's a serious step toward a police state, an invasion of privacy. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on what it is in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, June 27 2011 2:07 PM EDT2011-06-27 18:07:13 GMT
The Bobcats get Bismack. They say everybody's got a story, and probably the most fascinating story in this year's draft is about to come to Charlotte. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 7:26 PM EDT2011-06-23 23:26:57 GMT
The Obama Administration is releasing millions of barrels of oil from America's reserves. It's expected to lead to much-need relief at the pump. We're talking about politics and petroleum in our Cover Story. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains.More >>
Wednesday, June 22 2011 7:20 PM EDT2011-06-22 23:20:07 GMT
It's the perfect story and seems to epitomize everything that's wrong with health care in this country. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, June 21 2011 6:55 PM EDT2011-06-21 22:55:28 GMT
Jail break. A plan for a larger lockup in Mecklenburg County could be crumbling right before our eyes. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, June 20 2011 6:42 PM EDT2011-06-20 22:42:22 GMT
Uptown Charlotte is the home of the Panthers and the Bobcats, but what about baseball? America's pastime is conspicuously missing from Center City. In our Cover Story, PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on the Knights move to uptown.More >>
Tuesday, June 14 2011 7:19 PM EDT2011-06-14 23:19:07 GMT
A front-office shakeup for the Charlotte Bobcats. Michael Jordan and company are hoping a new GM can take them to new heights. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, June 13 2011 7:19 PM EDT2011-06-13 23:19:50 GMT
North Carolina's budget bill is rejected. The political tit for tat in North Carolina just hit a new extreme. Republicans wrote the budget plan. The Democratic governor vetoed it. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, June 6 2011 7:30 PM EDT2011-06-06 23:30:01 GMT
The slow road to Charlotte. From New Jersey, en route to North Carolina people are lining the streets to see the biggest part of Flight 1549 as it rolls through town on a flat-bed truck. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on its progress in our Cover Story.More >>
Saturday, June 4 2011 10:50 PM EDT2011-06-05 02:50:55 GMT
A different kind of reunion for the passengers of Flight 1549. The people who lived through the Miracle on the Hudson get a first look at the plane parts that saved their lives. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Friday, June 3 2011 10:48 AM EDT2011-06-03 14:48:01 GMT
They say the recession is over. They say it's been over for two years. Do you believe it? Where's the light at the end of this tunnel? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, June 1 2011 9:46 AM EDT2011-06-01 13:46:19 GMT
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system is in a budget crisis. Teachers will be laid off. Programs will be cut. As a result, the superintendent's budget plan doesn't devote a dime to middle school sports. But parents have a plan. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Wednesday, May 25 2011 9:55 AM EDT2011-05-25 13:55:46 GMT
It could be weeks before we know how a deadly train collision happened in western Union county Tuesday morning. How do accidents like these happen? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, May 24 2011 10:26 AM EDT2011-05-24 14:26:43 GMT
The language barrier and our legal system. Civil rights advocates say what's happening in our civil courts is a miscarriage of justice. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Monday, May 23 2011 10:28 AM EDT2011-05-23 14:28:38 GMT
Race fans start your engines. Two of NASCAR's biggest events and another class are going into the Hall of Fame. Charlotte is the center of the racing universe. In our Cover Story, PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson looks at safety at the track.More >>
Wednesday, May 18 2011 7:23 PM EDT2011-05-18 23:23:31 GMT
Are North Carolina lawmakers playing political theater with real people's lives? We're talking about 37,000 desperate families who are stuck in the middle of a squabble between Republicans and Democrats over jobless benefits. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains.More >>
Tuesday, May 17 2011 7:16 PM EDT2011-05-17 23:16:49 GMT
State leaders say pardon our progress. The plan to widen another stretch of Independence Boulevard rolls on and business owners are trying to survive. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has more in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, May 17 2011 9:15 AM EDT2011-05-17 13:15:28 GMT
North Carolina lawmakers are about to make changes to the voting map and at least one politician says racial demographics will play a role. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, May 13 2011 7:24 PM EDT2011-05-13 23:24:44 GMT
Some say it's a royal mess. King Cab is suing the Queen City. Charlotte's largest taxi company is making a claim that the city is trying to kill its business. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has more in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, May 11 2011 7:28 PM EDT2011-05-11 23:28:54 GMT
Happy birthday to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The crown jewel of Charlotte tourism parties hard on its first birthday. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has more in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, May 11 2011 9:28 AM EDT2011-05-11 13:28:10 GMT
US Airways pilots say the hometown airline is ignoring serious safety concerns. And they're calling for the ouster of the company's safety chief. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has more in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, May 10 2011 9:15 AM EDT2011-05-10 13:15:14 GMT
The fight for Charlotte Mayor. It's a battle the Democrats can't afford to lose. And an election that not many Republicans are trying to win. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, May 6 2011 7:28 PM EDT2011-05-06 23:28:33 GMT
Captain "Sully" saved lives and kept it afloat in the "Miracle on the Hudson." Now college students in Charlotte will keep it aloft in a Charlotte museum. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, May 5 2011 6:51 PM EDT2011-05-05 22:51:09 GMT
AAA Carolinas says the worst bridge in North Carolina is smack in the middle of Charlotte. AAA says this is the most substandard bridge in North Carolina. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, May 3 2011 7:29 PM EDT2011-05-03 23:29:02 GMT
Amnesty for those who jilt the tax man. North Carolina lawmakers say pay us what's past due and we'll forget about the rest. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, April 29 2011 7:25 PM EDT2011-04-29 23:25:01 GMT
The impact of Cam Newton. A national champion, a Heisman Trophy winner and a million dollar smile. He's the new face of the Carolina Panthers. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, April 28 2011 7:21 PM EDT2011-04-28 23:21:07 GMT
It is pure devastation in Dixie. Dozens of reported tornadoes. It is the deadliest twister outbreak in decades. But it's happening in the South. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains why.More >>
Tuesday, April 26 2011 7:45 PM EDT2011-04-26 23:45:23 GMT
The NFL lockout is over. A judge sided with the players. And Bank of America Stadium was open for business Tuesday. Sort of. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, April 26 2011 9:25 AM EDT2011-04-26 13:25:21 GMT
A random act of deadly violence. A 64-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight apparently by a total stranger. Neighbors in a Charlotte community are now living in fear. Maybe we're all a little uneasy. But what are the odds? What are the chances of being a victim? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, April 21 2011 9:53 PM EDT2011-04-22 01:53:51 GMT
That's opportunity calling. It's the largest regional jobs announcement in years. And for once you don't have to be an engineer or scientist to land one of these gigs. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, April 20 2011 7:19 PM EDT2011-04-20 23:19:55 GMT
Drill baby, drill. One year later, in many ways, it's like the disaster in the Gulf never even happened. Wednesday a bill was introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly that would open the Carolina coastline to energy exploration. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Wednesday, April 20 2011 1:01 PM EDT2011-04-20 18:01:58 GMT
North Carolina's Democratic governor would be directed to enter a three-state compact to seek energy production and exploration in offshore waters in a bill being rolled out by Senate Republicans.More >>
Monday, April 18 2011 7:23 PM EDT2011-04-18 23:23:09 GMT
The perfect storm. The worst outbreak of tornadoes in North Carolina history. The worst devastation we've seen from a spring storm in decades. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, April 15 2011 7:27 PM EDT2011-04-15 23:27:42 GMT
Lots of ways to get to the beach from Charlotte but not a good one. So what's the best route? Now, finally we're about to answer the question. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, April 15 2011 6:46 PM EDT2011-04-15 22:46:12 GMT
The AAA Carolinas Great Myrtle Beach Road Race showed fuel savings for those following the speed limit, determined the most efficient route and found three congested areas that motorists should avoid if possible.More >>
Wednesday, April 13 2011 7:06 PM EDT2011-04-13 23:06:05 GMT
North Carolina's largest health insurer says don't blame us for rising costs. And to get the point across the company just launched an expensive new ad campaign. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look.More >>
Tuesday, April 12 2011 6:49 PM EDT2011-04-12 22:49:38 GMT
A softer approach to the noise ordinance. Amid a quiet storm of controversy, the city of Charlotte releases its second draft. Decibel limits for outdoor jam sessions. Don't turn the music off, just turn it down. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, April 11 2011 7:31 PM EDT2011-04-11 23:31:34 GMT
As of this minute, it costs more than ever to drive your car. As tempers are red-lining, a lot of drivers say it's time to hit the brakes. But this is not just another story about gas prices. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Friday, February 11 2011 9:31 AM EST2011-02-11 14:31:50 GMT
Days after the Super Bowl a super dispute is going on between NFL owners and players. And the Carolina Panthers Big Cat Jerry Richardson is apparently in the crossfire. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, February 9 2011 6:43 PM EST2011-02-09 23:43:28 GMT
Have you tried to e-file your taxes? You can't. The IRS doesn't want your return right now. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson tells you why they're saying "hold off" in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, February 9 2011 6:38 PM EST2011-02-09 23:38:08 GMT
Sticker shock for people in Mecklenburg county getting their property tax revaluations this week. It's the first time since 2003 and we were told the median increase would be between six and eight percent. What does it mean for you? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.
Monday, February 7 2011 6:42 PM EST2011-02-07 23:42:29 GMT
If one national political pundit is right, North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue ought to be nervous. She's listed as the most vulnerable incumbent in the country next year. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, February 4 2011 7:26 PM EST2011-02-05 00:26:25 GMT
In Charlotte on Friday, a rain-soaked rally. It's a far cry from the deserts of Egypt, but chaos and civil war are hitting close to come for some of our friends and neighbors. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, February 3 2011 7:25 PM EST2011-02-04 00:25:57 GMT
From sleepy southern town to a banking and energy capital. Two people who helped shape Charlotte and helped take a long shot city into the winner's circle with the DNC. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Thursday, January 20 2011 7:24 PM EST2011-01-21 00:24:54 GMT
Is it national security or financial gain? The family of a teenaged stowaway says they'll sue the Charlotte airport. But how legitimate is their complaint? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, January 19 2011 7:21 PM EST2011-01-20 00:21:18 GMT
With the decision for the 2012 Democratic National Convention apparently coming down to Charlotte and St. Louis, President Obama's most influential supporter in Missouri is worried. In our Cover Story PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains what that means for Charlotte's chances for landing the DNC in '12. More >>
Tuesday, January 18 2011 7:52 PM EST2011-01-19 00:52:39 GMT
Flying the friendly skies not so friendly for pilots at US Airways. In a rare show of worker solidarity, airline pilots protested at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Tuesday, January 18 2011 7:28 PM EST2011-01-19 00:28:39 GMT
Three voter registration cards, three different names, all mailed to the same address. WBTV's Jeff Atkinson reports on how easy it is to lie at the polls.More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 7:24 PM EST2011-01-18 00:24:01 GMT
By Steve Crump - bio l email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Compelling stories came on this day from three individuals linked to the same struggle as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Former Mayor Harvey GanttMore >>
Friday, January 14 2011 10:57 AM EST2011-01-14 15:57:52 GMT
On the day that Charlotte celebrates the Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday, CMS is planning to hold classes. State representative Kelly Alexander Jr. doesn't agree with the decision.More >>
Thursday, January 13 2011 5:59 PM EST2011-01-13 22:59:33 GMT
Transforming the Queen City from a banktown to energy town. A major step in the process happened Monday when Charlotte-based Duke Energy acquired Raleigh's Progress Energy. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on Charlotte's future as an energy hub.More >>
Tuesday, January 11 2011 11:12 AM EST2011-01-11 16:12:39 GMT
The people getting paid to be out in today's weather certainly weren't enjoying it. Imagine having no choice. The outdoors is your home. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson breaks down their daytime options in our Cover Story.More >>
Monday, January 10 2011 4:56 PM EST2011-01-10 21:56:32 GMT
The sky is the limit. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about to be known for more than just planes. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, January 6 2011 7:22 PM EST2011-01-07 00:22:21 GMT
In our Cover Story we're talking about the search for John Fox's replacement as the head coach for the Carolina Panthers. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports on what the NFL says the Panthers can and cannot do.More >>
Thursday, January 6 2011 10:57 AM EST2011-01-06 15:57:39 GMT
It was headed to Charlotte almost two years ago. Now it's finally coming home. How did we beat out the Smithsonian for the "Miracle on the Hudson" airplane? WBTV's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Wednesday, January 5 2011 12:37 PM EST2011-01-05 17:37:20 GMT
A pitiful season is one thing, but no football season? Panthers owner Jerry Richardson speaks out on a possible NFL lockout. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Tuesday, January 4 2011 12:06 PM EST2011-01-04 17:06:34 GMT
When it comes to the economy most of us can't wait to put 2010 in the rear view mirror. Eighteen months after the recession ended it doesn't feel like it's over. What will it take to feel like we're in a recovery? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.
Monday, January 3 2011 7:17 PM EST2011-01-04 00:17:37 GMT
It is the end of an era. John Fox is out as head coach of the Carolina Panthers. He's sure to land on his feet. But will the Cats be so lucky? In our Cover Story, the financial and on-field future of the Panthers. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Wednesday, December 29 2010 7:35 PM EST2010-12-30 00:35:51 GMT
This New Year's eve cops all around the Carolinas will set up checkpoints targeting drunk drivers hoping to keep you safe. In our Cover Story meet a group that says there's a better way to catch drunk drivers. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports.More >>
Thursday, December 23 2010 7:21 PM EST2010-12-24 00:21:50 GMT
To get back on the winning track Charlotte's NBA team called on an old friend to be the new coach. Would bringing back the old name produce the same magic? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explores in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, December 22 2010 7:27 PM EST2010-12-23 00:27:11 GMT
Police, schools, water and sewer. A lot of Charlotte city and Mecklenburg county government is consolidated. But some want more. What are the obstacles and why some say it's not going to happen. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, December 22 2010 7:22 PM EST2010-12-23 00:22:56 GMT
What do geese and the census numbers that came out Tuesday have in common? A southern migration. More money and more clout are headed our way. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Friday, December 17 2010 7:19 PM EST2010-12-18 00:19:04 GMT
Finding closure when a loved one is murdered. It's what every family wants. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are closer than ever to closing the gap in unsolved cases this year. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson explains how in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, December 16 2010 6:49 PM EST2010-12-16 23:49:37 GMT
The North Carolina Lottery is five years into the games and it's not bringing in as much as promised. Is it the economy or is more at work here? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson reports in our Cover Story.More >>
Thursday, December 16 2010 6:32 PM EST2010-12-16 23:32:14 GMT
Republicans are saying is the governor serious? Gov. Perdue is calling on lawmakers to adopt reforms that would limit Republican power now that they're about to take control of the General Assembly. PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has a look in our Cover Story.More >>
Wednesday, December 15 2010 10:13 AM EST2010-12-15 15:13:12 GMT
Gauging Charlotte's chances to host the Democratic National Convention in 2012. A decision is expected any day now. How we stack up and why are chances may be improving, find out in our Cover Story with PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 3:55 PM EDT2012-05-14 19:55:36 GMT
A Rock Hill man is facing charges after police say he beat his girlfriend's son over an unflushed toilet. Rock Hill police officers were called to Rebound Alternative School back in March to the reportMore >>
A Rock Hill man is facing charges after police say he beat his girlfriend's son over an unflushed toilet.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 8:39 AM EDT2012-05-16 12:39:33 GMT
Police in Gastonia are investigating after they say someone vandalized a community swimming pool with bags of concrete. According to a Gastonia Police report, officers were called to the Lineberger ParkMore >>
Police in Gastonia are investigating after they say someone vandalized a community swimming pool with bags of concrete.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 7:17 AM EDT2012-05-15 11:17:43 GMT
INDIAN TRIAL, NC (WBTV) – Speeds and wet roads are blamed for a car accident that took the life of the driver early Tuesday morning in Union County. The State Highway Patrol had the grim task of shuttingMore >>
The State Highway Patrol had the grim task of shutting down Wesley Chapel-Stout Road in Indian Trail while they were investigating a tragic car accident.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:39 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:39:21 GMT
Investigators in Granite Falls say the body of a state investigator was found inside a burning home on Monday. According to the Granite Falls Police Department, investigators were called to a home alongMore >>
Investigators in Granite Falls say the body of a state investigator was found inside a burning home on Monday.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 2:31 PM EDT2012-05-15 18:31:28 GMT
SHELBY, NC (WBTV) - It's easy to feel for John and Jackie Ballinger. "I feel like sucker is written across my forehead," said Jackie Ballinger. The Cleveland County couple is the new owner of a pileMore >>
It's easy to feel for John and Jackie Ballinger. "I feel like sucker is written across my forehead," said Jackie Ballinger.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 11:56 AM EDT2012-05-11 15:56:56 GMT
Authorities with the City of Ragland and St. Clair County are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl. The girl was found Thursday hanging from a tree at her family's home on Poplar Ridge Lane,More >>
Authorities with the City of Ragland and St. Clair County are investigating the death of an 8-year-old girl...More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:17 PM EDT2012-05-15 16:17:39 GMT
If there was ever any question about how fast Charlotte has grown in the past 25 years take a look at this video of a drive through Charlotte in 1986. You'll notice some of the Queen City's most recognizableMore >>
If there was ever any question about how fast Charlotte has grown in the past 25 years take a look at this video of a drive through Charlotte in 1986.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 12:57 PM EDT2012-05-14 16:57:58 GMT
SANFORD, FL (WKMG/CNN) - An anonymous retailer is apparently trying to make money off the Trayvon Martin controversy. Someone is selling online shooting targets displaying the likeness of the deceasedMore >>
An unknown online merchant is selling shooting targets in the likeness of Trayvon Martin.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 4:48 PM EDT2012-05-14 20:48:36 GMT
Sheriff's investigators in Cabarrus County are looking for two teenagers they say ran away together. Deputies are looking for 16-year-old David Aron Wilder and 17-year-old Miriah Mae Blue of Concord. TheMore >>
Sheriff's investigators in Cabarrus County are looking for two teenagers they say ran away together.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 4:47 PM EDT2012-05-15 20:47:49 GMT
A man convicted of killing two Charlotte police officers in 2007 was denied an appeal by the NC Court of Appeals Tuesday morning. Demeatrius Antonio Montgomery, was found guilty of murdering officers SeanMore >>
A man convicted of killing two Charlotte police officers in 2007 was denied an appeal by the NC Court of Appeals Tuesday morning.More >>
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