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A pro golfer admired for his down-home name and personality has grabbed another notch in Southern coolness – he's bought The General Lee.More >>

Supporters of GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul inflated a hot air balloon along Interstate 85 , but the balloon caused traffic problems on the highway.
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The automobile industry has descended upon Detroit this week for the North American International Auto Show. Many car companies are debuting new models and concept cars at the show.More >>

Folks in South Carolina communities are in shock and stunned after a brazen kidnapping, sexual attack and killing of a 30-year-old woman the day after Christmas.More >>

Dozens of police officers had to break up fights and restore order at a local mall while shoppers were waiting for an overnight sale of a popular tennis shoe.More >>

Kids and Santa sometimes get along -- and sometimes they don't. Take a look at photos where children have meltdowns!More >>

The wreck happened just before noon on Thursday and involved several vehicles, including three tractor trailers and a pick-up truck.More >>

Danny Hembree Jr., 47, is charged with killing 3 women. His first trial is for the death of Heather Catterton, 17, who was killed in Oct. 2009.More >>

A man in town working on a nuclear plant got a ticket and burned up a police car in broad daylight – right beside the Cornelius police station, police say.
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Two teenagers are dead after a wreck threw them from the SUV they were riding in.More >>

Singer Darius Rucker and Comedian Bill Murray took some swings this past weekend against childhood obesity by playing in a softball game.More >>

A young woman pulled from rough waters at a Garden City beach Friday morning died Monday.More >>

WBTV's Maureen O'Boyle is the only media representative in the competition!More >>

A crash at a Nevada air show injured dozens and killed at least one when a WWII-era war plane plummeted to the ground in front of box seats.More >>

A fiery crash led to a daring rescue that was caught on camera Monday morning when a motorcyclist slammed into a BMW in Logan, UT, and both vehicles ignitedMore >>

Dogs and a few cats seized from an accused Cleveland County animal hoarder last week will be moved to other area shelters on Tuesday.More >>

Several dangerous weather events were reported on Monday with at least one tornado sighting and some flooding.More >>

Parents of children at a Charlotte elementary school claim the bathroom was too dirty and filthy. They wanted it cleaned up. Take a look!More >>

We've got photo galleries from the Wilmington area, the Charleston area and even from the Myrtle Beach area! Check them all out.More >>

Authorities say a man stole a plane from a Chapel Hill airport, flew it for 2 hours and then crashed it -- and fled! He was found and charged Thursday.More >>

Felinda Thompson, was employed by the Town of Wingate Public Works Department and had worked for the town since February 2006.More >>

The Tennessee Walking Horse was 28 years old, spending all but the first six of her years with the Dunn family.More >>

A 13-year-old girl who met a man on the Internet weeks ago went missing Monday and was found by a very alert truck driver in South Carolina.More >>

Molly Grantham and Kelly Franson teamed up on WBT Radio's Keith Larson during the weekly segment "The Week That Was" on Friday.More >>

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A South Carolina sheriff's deputy has been injured and a dog shot in the eye, after authorities say the dog lunged at the officer.
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A Fort Mill Marine killed in Afghanistan has made his final journey home and hundreds of people lined the streets to help honor their fallen hometown hero.More >>

A large fire and explosion injured 3 people at a Lake Wylie marina, according to various sources.More >>

A Texas couple are the proud parents of a 24" long, 16 lb. 4oz. baby boy, delivered by scheduled c-section at 9 am on Friday.More >>

The skinny Pit Bull was found on Friday on Sandy Run Road in Gaston, an area that has produced other abused dogs, according to PETS, Inc.More >>

When Vishon Murphy decided to wear a dress to pick up some food at the Pizza Hut in Wallace he says he was turned away for being ‘disruptive.'More >>

Atlantis and its crew lifted off into space Friday, marking the end of the Space Shuttle program.More >>

Miss South Carolina is telling people a pretty big secret. She lost 110 pounds before taking the beauty pageant crown.More >>

Various events were held on July 4 in the Charlotte area including fireworks at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, Carowinds and near uptown Charlotte!More >>

Gaston County Marine who was killed while serving in Afghanistan was laid to rest Tuesday morning at Arlington National Cemetery.More >>

A Rock Hill teenager who hit his head while wakeboarding in Fairfield County over the weekend has died from his injuries, officials say.More >>

A man was rushed to the hospital Sunday evening after a bad wreck on I-85 southbound near Mallard Creek Road.More >>

"Laura's Law," named after 17-year-old Laura Fortenberry of Gaston County has been signed into law after her mother helped push for the stiffer penalties.More >>

Police have issued drug charges against more than two dozen people following a major drug round-up in Belmont.More >>

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg student who dropped his pants during graduation ceremonies has been permanently banned from school property.More >>

Look out the in the water: An alligator was spotted in the surf on the beach at the Isle of Palms this week!More >>

At least 50 firefighters responded to a massive fire at an old furniture factory in Statesville Tuesday night.More >>

After giving birth to a baby girl, WBTV's Molly Grantham is getting ready for a return to TV in just a few weeks.More >>

WBTV anchor Paul Cameron came to WBTV as a sports reporter in June 1981! He now anchors the news every night and has been here 30 years!More >>

A Burke County man suffered the shock of a lifetime just before thunderstorm Tuesday evening. Out of nowhere lightning hit feed away.More >>

Anna Kournikova was born in Moscow, Soviet Union, on June 7, 1981 and received her first tennis racquet as a New Year's gift in 1986 at age 5.More >>

All of these cats and dogs are available for adoption at the Humane Society of York County. Just come on adoption days - Tuesday through Sunday 1 to 4 pm.More >>

On the afternoon of Sunday, June 5, storms moved through the Charlotte region from the north, affecting areas throughout the WBTV viewing area.More >>

The Andy Griffith Show finished its first season 50 years ago this year and was televised by CBS between Oct. 1960, and April 1, 1968. Andy Griffith portrays a widowed sheriff in the fictional small community of Mayberry, NC.More >>

Emergency officials were called out to the Chemical Coatings, Inc. in Hudson on Saturday after an explosion ripped through the plant. A six-alarm fire burned in the plant throughout the afternoon.More >>

Deputies say Kyle Busch was speeding at 128 mph in a 45 zone, but there is more to Kyle Busch's life, including a new bride, his home, his motorcoach, his dogs and the car in question.More >>

Two people were killed when a tractor-trailer ran into a bridge and caught fire early Sunday morning on Interstate 85 in Gaffney, South Carolina. As a result of the crash, a detour has been set up for traffic on the northbound lanes of the interstate.More >>

A power outage that lasted for more than 30 minutes Monday morning was caused by a snake that got into the power equipment, city officials say.More >>

At least 89 died after a massive tornado slammed the city of Joplin, MO, Sunday evening - a number that will continue to rise as rescue teams sift through the rubble.More >>

Jordan Bone, 17, of Sherills Ford was killed early April 26 when the car she was riding in ran off the road and crashed into a tree along Mt. Beulah Road.More >>

Miss Sprint Cup Monica Palumbo joined WBTV to talk about all of the upcoming events in the Charlotte area surrounding the NASCAR All-Star Race!More >>

Thousands of fans turned out as Scotty McCreery rode a yellow convertible through the streets of his hometown of Garner and then performed in concert.More >>

The Charlotte Checkers are in the playoffs and the Checkmates help get fans fired up at matches. Meet the Checkmates!More >>

Wednesday's early morning thunderstorms killed and injured hundreds of Great Blue Heron on Lake Wylie, but some were saved.More >>

Van Davis, an 11-year-old Lincoln County boy, suffered a severe injury while playing on a tire swing and later died as a result of his injuries.More >>

A line of severe storms early on May 11 caused damaged to many homes and businesses.More >>

A man who was driving a tanker truck died after crashing on I-485 in Mecklenburg County early Wednesday morning.More >>

 Phylicia Barnes, 17, was found dead in Maryland's Susquehanna River on April 20, nearly 4 months after she vanished from her half-sister's northwest Baltimore apartment three days after Christmas.More >>

Nursing student Holly Bobo of Parsons, Tenn., went missing after being seen with a man in camouflage the week of April 11.More >>