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Community

The Johnston YMCA began paid parking on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Paid parking begins at Johnston YMCA in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:12 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
The change begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

News

The Metropolitan Transit Commission approved a plan to move uptown Charlotte's new...

Committee approves plan to move uptown Charlotte transportation hub underground

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:47 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
While Tuesday night’s vote was unanimous, it wasn’t without some concerns.

Molly's Kids

Abigail in her cow suit

#MollysKids: Welcome Abigail Perrone, from Bessemer City

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:24 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
When Abigail was diagnosed with ADOA, she was the seventh in the world to get this news.

South Carolina

Aynor woman’s ‘gut feeling’ to buy lottery ticket leads to $500K win

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:08 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Her odds to win the half million was 1 in 660,000.

Community

Memorial fund launched on one-year anniversary of Cheslie Kryst’s death

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:27 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Kryst died on Jan. 30, 20222.

Top Story

WBTV announces new morning and evening anchor teams

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:54 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Alex Giles joins Mary King to co-anchor WBTV News This Morning and John Carter to co-anchor WBTV News in the evening with Shevaun Bryan.

Community

S.C. woman celebrates 109th birthday with early party

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:27 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Besides her four children, Margaret has 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 18-great-great-grandchildren.

Gaston County

Gaston Co. man loses sleep after winning $250,000 on $5 scratch-off ticket

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 1:16 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
He said he took the ticket home and started scratching it while watching TV.

Molly's Kids

Introducing one of the newest Molly’s Kids, Wynter Gantt

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:40 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Wynter has an autoimmune disorder called Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP).

News

Greg Olsen talks impact of Charlotte gala benefiting kids with heart disease

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:21 PM EST
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By Kristen Miranda
Former Panther Greg Olsen will host the HEARTest Yard Ungala in February at Steak 48 in Charlotte.
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South Carolina

Branchville teen who lost leg in crash reaches new milestone in his recovery, receives prosthetic leg

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 9:33 PM EST
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By Nick Neville
Branchville teen who lost his leg in a car accident has reached a new milestone.

Mecklenburg County

City Council votes to rebuild Cotswold Chick-fil-A, make it drive-thru only

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:04 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Those who have been to the Chick-fil-A on Randolph Road know how long those lines get.

News

McCrorey YMCA hosts first Martin Luther King Jr. event since COVID-19 pandemic

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:38 PM EST
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By Mary Calkins
WBTV’s Alex Giles moderated the panel discussion.

Molly's Kids

Cooper Burrell passes away after 2-plus year battle with rare cancer

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:36 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
The Clover High School student was only 17 years old.

2023 Atrium Health Charlotte-Mecklenburg Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday Celebration

2023 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. television special airs Monday on WBTV

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:06 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
WBTV is taking a look at the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on our area.

St. Jude Dream Home

10th year of St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway underway with groundbreaking

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 9:52 AM EST
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By Mary King
Last year, you helped us raise a record $2.6 million by buying up all the tickets available for a chance to win the dream home in just 28 hours.

Mecklenburg County

Contingency plan released in the event of a CATS bus operators strike

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:16 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff and Mary Calkins
A strike would not affect rail or paratransit customers because those operators are city employees.

Community

Run Jen Run 5K & Festival: Register to be a part of this year’s event

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:53 AM EST
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By Matthew Chandler
Run Jen Run 5K & Festival is back! WBTV is proud to be the media partner of this great event that helps raise breast cancer awareness.

Mecklenburg County

Summit addressing affordable housing in Charlotte

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:14 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
On Monday, they laid the groundwork, and the next step is to take a closer look at some examples of projects helping to address the shortage.

Community

Kannapolis Police welcomes new K-9 officer Kaiyo

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:01 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
His name means “ocean” in Japanese.

News

Charlotte city leaders to vote on rezoning of Cotswold Chick-Fil-A

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:41 PM EST
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By Lowell Rose
City leaders are taking on traffic concerns stemming from the Randolph Road restaurant.

Cleveland County

Shelby dog breeder afraid of backyard after neighbor sets up gun range

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:32 AM EST
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By Ron Lee
Sheriff’s deputies said there’s no noise ordinance out in the county, so the range is free to operate as usual.

Mecklenburg County

Possible drive-thru only? Committee set to vote on future of Cotswold Chick-fil-A

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:04 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
If it’s ultimately approved by the governing body, the entire project is expected to take at least six months.

Mecklenburg County

Help available for those needing assistance with heating bills in Mecklenburg Co.

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:36 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Although it’s not too cold this week, people will start getting those heating bills soon from that frigid weather seen over Christmas.

News

Fort Mill mom shops as ‘unicorn’ after helping raise $14K for good cause

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 1:21 PM EST
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By Mary King
A South Carolina mom made good on a promise by shopping in a blow-up costume.

Mecklenburg County

‘Dean, we love you’: Veteran Charlotte police officer remembered at memorial service

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:47 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Dozens gathered Thursday at First Baptist Charlotte to say their goodbyes to CMPD Ofc. Dean Lauber.

South Carolina

Ravenel woman born on Christmas Day turned 102 this year

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 6:19 PM EST
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By Ann McGill
Sadie Susie Green turned 102 years old on Christmas. Green was born on December 25, 1920 in Ravenel, SC.

News

These tigers want your Christmas tree, and you get something for free

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 3:55 PM EST
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By Matthew Chandler
Animals at Tiger World in Rowan County, North Carolina benefit annually from recycled Christmas trees.

Molly's Kids

Molly’s Kids: Amelia Culp Christmas Miracle

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 3:53 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Still no hot water (Day Three), but heat is working and we’re feeling like campers on in our own home on this break. It’s kinda fun. Enjoying this time and logging on now specifically to relay one story that needs sharing.

Mecklenburg County

Procession honors fallen CMPD Ofc. Mia Goodwin one year after her death

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:15 AM EST
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By Brad Dickerson
The wife and mother of three was hit and killed while on the scene of another crash.

Mecklenburg County

Vigil held for missing 11-year-old Cornelius girl as search continues

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 5:53 AM EST
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By Nikki Hauser and WBTV Web Staff
The vigil for the child – missing since last month – was held at a park near the neighborhood where Madalina’s house is.

South Carolina

Branchville teen defies the odds in his recovery after losing leg in crash

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 4:01 PM EST
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By Nick Neville
He is undergoing physical therapy after losing his leg in the crash.

Molly's Kids

Molly’s Kids had a big week because of you, the community

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 10:21 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Several Molly's Kids had a big week this week, with lots of good to go around.

Molly's Kids

Success! In 3 days the community delivered 80+ books to pediatric patients, through Molly’s Kids

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 3:44 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Hartley Plyer, a longtime member of Molly’s Kids, organized the book drive.

Molly's Kids

Over 80 books delivered through #MollysKids to benefit pediatric patients

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 1:50 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
She said books are hugely appreciated when you’re a pediatric patient.

Community

2,600 Charlotte families to benefit from The Salvation Army’s Christmas toy distribution

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 11:29 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff and Mary Calkins
The distribution began around 8 a.m. Friday at The Salvation Army’s Christmas center on Yorkmont Road.

Union County

‘Go full force on it!’: Waxhaw family has ‘Christmas Vacation’ moment when squirrel gets in tree

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 7:05 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Earlier this week, the critter got into the Stading family’s home in Waxhaw through a loose roof shingle.

Gaston County

Gaston County opening warming shelter Friday night as temperatures drop

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:57 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff and Sharonne Hayes
It’ll be open from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. on nights when the temperatures are forecast to drop below freezing.

Molly's Kids

Owen Himes is wrapping up a long 2022 as he continues his battle with a rare cancer

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 9:54 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Owen was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT) on the first day of 2022.

Molly's Kids

#MollysKids: Baby Jaxxon Byrd. Three weeks old and already fighting.

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 11:19 AM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Baby Jaxxon just underwent surgery at only three weeks old.

State

Town of Star, NC shining bright in December

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 10:01 AM EST
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By Brian Stephenson
It’s the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service.

Molly's Kids

#MollysKids: Ezekiel Lewis. What heart looks like

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 3:13 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Zeke had surgery late last week for something called Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy.

News

Family donates coats in memory of son killed in crash

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 10:15 PM EST
What happened in the front of the parking lot at WBTV News Tuesday afternoon has this crowd of strangers smiling.

Molly's Kids

Donate adult pajamas to moms and dads in the hospital with their kids

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:33 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
The Hearts and Hope Foundation, Inc. is organizing a first-time pajama drive, to help parents who are stuck in the hospital this holiday season with their sick children.

Molly's Kids

Molly’s Kids: Hartley Plyler is collecting books for pediatric patients

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 5:06 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
Hartley Plyler is a longtime one of our #MollysKids who is no longer a kid herself. She has graduated from ClemsonLIFE and though still in treatments, doing great.

Community

Gastonia restaurant transforming lives one plate at a time

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:29 AM EST
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By Brian Stephenson
Smith’s Soul Food Bistro in Gastonia was featured on the Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible” earlier this year.

Mecklenburg County

Free family law clinic in Mecklenburg Co. helping with custody, child support questions

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 5:25 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
While the event is free, individuals do need to sign up online to be emailed the Zoom link.

Molly's Kids

4-year-old Oaklyn spreads joy despite no diagnosis for medical condition

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 12:58 PM EST
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By Molly Grantham
In her first four months of life, the little girl saw multiple doctors and specialists and was hospitalized three different times.

Gaston County

Mount Holly to unveil statue in honor of fallen officer Tyler Herndon

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 6:11 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
The event will be held outdoors at the Mount Holly Police Department Memorial Plaza starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 11.

Community

Rally for Shanquella Robinson happening Saturday at Charlotte church

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 5:29 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Robinson’s parents said her friends told them Shanquella died of alcohol poisoning but they didn’t believe that.
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