Community

Allisha Watts is being remembered on her 40th birthday.

Allisha Watts’ family honoring her memory on her 40th birthday

Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 4:44 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Investigators found her body last month behind a Montgomery County cemetery.

Project Pink

Project PINK 2023: Sign up for a free mammogram screening at WBTV

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT

By Caroline Hicks

This is the seventh year WBTV is hosting this event.

Molly's Kids

Oaklyn Lowman recently donated 383 soda can tabs to Shriner's Hospital for Children in...

#MollysKids: Oaklyn Lowman collects 383 gallons of soda can tabs to donate to hospital

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 4:07 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham

Her mom is thrilled Oaklyn is doing well enough they don’t need to go back for another year.

South Carolina

Beloved Horry County WWII Veteran embarks 100 years of life

‘He’s an amazing man’: Beloved Horry County WWII Veteran honored with 100th birthday celebration

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 10:31 AM EDT

By Samuel Shelton

Private First Class Elmore Archie Bellamy was born on September 25, 1923, and has spent his years helping and teaching the younger generation.

Breaking

The Johnston YMCA will remain open past 2023.

Johnston YMCA in NoDa to remain open past 2023 after ‘unanticipated circumstances’

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:28 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff and Lowell Rose

Back in May, the YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced the Johnston YMCA property was being sold to a developer.

Pink Cupcake Walk

Pink Cupcake Walk 2023 and #TeamMolly: Mark your calendar and sign up!

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham

Pink Cupcake Walk is partnering with WBTV and Go Jen Go, a non-profit that provides financial assistance to families in the greater Charlotte area facing the financial burden of breast cancer.

Molly's Kids

16-month-old Ivy Upchurch was born with rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss...

#MollysKids: 16-month-old born with rare type of eye disorder

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:54 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham

16-month-old Ivy Upchurch was born with rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss from birth.

Safety First

Back to school means the big yellow buses are back on the roads, too. (Source: WBTV)

Keeping students safe as they board the bus

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

More than 15 million Americans passed stopped school buses with their signs extended, one survey showed.

Community

Dr. Valerie Kinloch is the 15th president of Johnson C. Smith University.

New Johnson C. Smith University president puts students first

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:57 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Her theme for JCSU is “A New Era of Excellence.”

Mecklenburg County

The Lagoona Bay project will not move forward in Huntersville, according to the developer.

Developer nixes plans to bring Lagoona Bay to Huntersville

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff and Caroline Hicks

Earlier in the summer, Huntersville planning staff recommended that town leaders deny the rezoning request for the project.

7-Day Forecast

St. Jude Dream Home

Free tours of St. Jude Dream Home start this weekend, chance to win $10,000 shopping spree

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:50 AM EDT

By Mary King

After nearly nine months of construction, the St. Jude Dream Home in Monroe is complete.

St. Jude Dream Home

Tickets sold out for the St. Jude Dream Home in Monroe

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT

By Mary King

The beautiful modern ranch-style home built by Newton Custom Homes and Realty is more than 2,800 square feet.

Community

SC World War II vet celebrates 102nd birthday

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:12 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Ralph Sullivan of Gaffney, S.C. was born in 1921 and served in World War II.

Community

South End loses a restaurant pioneer

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:55 AM EDT

By Kathleen Purvis

Michael Shortino, known for the ramen restaurant Futo Buta and the gourmet market Lincoln’s Haberdashery, died last week.

Top Story

Red Cross asking for blood donors as supply runs critically low

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:27 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The organization is in need of help after low donor turnout this summer.

Molly's Kids

#MollysKids: Lyric Elaine Garcia

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham

Lyric turned three this summer, after being born prematurely at a whopping-young 22-weeks-and-2-days-old.

Mecklenburg County

Communities pause to remember, honor lives lost on 9/11

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Monday marks 22 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City.

Mecklenburg County

Truist Foundation gives Per Scholas North Carolina $1 Million

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Truist Foundation gave Per Scholas North Carolina $1 million to train about 250 people living in rural neighborhoods.

Steve Crump Tribute

Memorial service held for WBTV veteran reporter Steve Crump

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:29 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Memorial services were held Wednesday night.

Molly's Kids

Former Panther Kurt Coleman says team at Hemby saved his daughter’s life

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham

Kurt and Laura have four beautiful children. Khloe is their youngest.

Steve Crump Tribute

Looking back on Steve Crump’s Kentucky roots

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham

Though Crump’s look changed as his cancer continued, the love everyone had for him never faltered.

Steve Crump Tribute

WBTV remembers Steve Crump

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:01 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Crump had a career that changed lives inside and out of the newsroom.

Mecklenburg County

‘Steve Crump set the standard for professionalism’: Gov. Cooper, others pay tribute to veteran WBTV reporter

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:13 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Steve passed away early Thursday morning after a battle with cancer.

Steve Crump Tribute

Fundraiser started in memory of veteran WBTV reporter Steve Crump

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:02 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Steve passed away early Thursday morning after a long battle with cancer.

Steve Crump Tribute

Steve Crump, beloved WBTV reporter for nearly 40 years, dies following cancer battle

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT

By Brad Dickerson and Jamie Boll

While at WBTV, Steve gave us plenty of memorable moments.

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte City Council set to vote on Eastland Yards proposal

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:35 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

Earlier this month, a city committee voted 3-1 to recommend QC East.

Community

‘3333 Fitness Festival’ created to support family of former CMPD detective

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT

By Molly Grantham and WBTV Web Staff

Det. Jason Grier worked for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for 17 years before passing away.

Education

Winner of WBTV $1K back-to-school shopping spree surprised in classroom

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT

By Alex Giles and Mary King

Quwamee Simmons Bell is in her second year at Marie G. Davis Elementary. Her mother, Tanja, nominated her for the contest.

Cabarrus County

Concord High teacher to join ocean exploration mission aboard the Nautilus

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

She will join the team as an expedition communicator.

Mecklenburg County

Whitewater Center opening off-leash dog park this fall

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 9:29 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is located at 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., in Charlotte.

Community

Flight heading towards Burlington makes emergency stop in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 4:40 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

The flight returned to Charlotte after there were reports of a possible mechanical issue.

News

Grandmother of missing girl talks for the first time in 8 months

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT

By Nikki Hauser and WBTV Web Staff

Both charged with failure to report her missing

Mecklenburg County

New pickleball court causes controversy in east Charlotte neighborhood

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT

By Dedrick Russell

Instead of the full basketball court, neighbors must settle using the half basketball courts located at Sheffield Park. Neighbors think that option isn’t fair.

Safety First

Best ways to prevent foodborne illness in students’ lunchboxes

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Experts recommend at least two cold sources to make sure the food stays at the right temperature.

South Carolina

Dog found 37 days after hit-and-run crash on I-77 in SC

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff

They did suffer some injuries, but as the family was waking up in the hospital, they realized their 9-year-old dog Cash was missing.

News

Phase 16′ delay affecting move-in for students at UNC Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT

By Mary Calkins

The school has to relocate about 450 students to temporary housing. Most are being put in on-campus buildings but about 100 are having to move into a local hotel.

Cabarrus County