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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
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By WBTV Web Staff
Investigators found her body last month behind a Montgomery County cemetery.

Project Pink

Project Pink provides uninsured women, 40 and older, with a potentially life-saving, free...

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

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

L&L Hawaiian Grill draws area support following deadly wildfires

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
The Concord restaurant draws in community longing to support locals in Hawaii after deadly wildfires.

News

Community members hold vigil as friends, family still search for Allisha Watts

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 9:46 AM EDT
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By Erica Lunsford
Prayer gathering was held at Little Rock Ame Zion Church

News

NC lawmaker calls for changes to state’s Licensing Board to protect consumers from contractors

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
New developments come as WBTV continues to investigate an area pool contractor.

News

Truist announces $17M investment for affordable housing

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Harrington Gardiner Jr.
Will help renovate older apartment complexes.

Community

Jorge Andres joins WBTV as new lifestyle anchor, features reporter

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 1:09 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
He’s an avid sports fan, self-proclaimed ‘foodie’ and drummer in his spare time.

Mecklenburg County

Huntersville woman celebrates 106th birthday

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
She shared her secret to a long and healthy life.

News

Plaza Midwood neighbors beg city to enforce speed limit

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:08 PM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
The City of Charlotte cited the neighbors for a nuisance violation for having ‘slow down’ signs less than 11 feet from the street.

Molly's Kids

Theodore is waiting on a heart, finds inspiration in a fishing store

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 2:46 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Everyone heard him explain about his upcoming surgery, and how he needed a new heart.

Mecklenburg County

JCSU students excited ahead of Beyoncé's tour stop in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:59 AM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
The excitement on campus includes the drumline and students creating a special welcome video for Queen Bey.

Pink Cupcake Walk

Gaston Co. woman marks 5 years of being cancer-free, gearing up for 2023 Pink Cupcake Walk

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
This year’s Pink Cupcake Walk is on Oct. 7 at Truist Field.

Catawba Co.

Catawba Co. siblings split $100K Powerball prize

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 12:14 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
They claimed the prize Friday at lottery headquarters.

News

Pedestrian hit in uptown crosswalk; no citation issued to driver

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 9:46 AM EDT
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By Claire Kopsky
Charlotte woman asking why CMPD did not follow North Carolina law regarding pedestrian right of way.

Molly's Kids

Remembering Mayson Archer, who fought a courageous battle

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
This weekend will feature a celebration of life in Maiden.

Mecklenburg County

Police make connections across Mecklenburg Co. during ‘National Night Out’

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 11:31 AM EDT
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By Nikki Hauser
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said most times people see a police officer is on a really bad day.
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