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Molly's Kids

Cheyenne McNeilly is battling Glanzmann Thrombasthenia

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 9:59 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia is a rare disorder that causes Cheyenne’s body to bleed constantly.

Molly's Kids

Hannah Guardado, longtime part of #MollysKids, headed to college

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Hannah Guardado is back with great news.

Molly's Kids

Araina Cline is recovering after two recent operations

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
After being born prematurely, Araina was diagnosed with Quadripareses Cerebral Palsy, along with other things.

Political

Demonstrators question enforcement of picketing statute in Gaston County

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:27 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Multiple demonstrators have voiced concern over the constitutionality of a state statute being enforced in Gaston County.

Community

Legion Brewing expands distribution outside of Charlotte for first time

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:22 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Legion Brewing, which has three taprooms in Charlotte, announced it has expanded its distribution outside Charlotte for the first time in its seven-year history.

Mecklenburg County

CATS wants feedback on where a new light rail stop should go

Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:39 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
CATS wants to add a stop somewhere between South Boulevard and Atherton Mill just down the street.

Community

Kannapolis couple celebrates 75th anniversary

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
They’ve lived in the same house in Kannapolis for 66-years.

Molly's Kids

First of its kind mental-wellness house for kids with childhood trauma and pediatric illness, now open in Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:04 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
The House is “Mitchell’s House.” It’s in existence because of a boy named Mitchell Bays Turner, and his powerhouse of a mom, Meg McElwain.

News

Shelby gas stations battle over cheapest prices at the pump

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:07 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
Drivers say the two stations have the cheapest prices in the area.

Lincoln County

Lincoln County deputy credited with saving man from jumping from bridge into river

Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 9:21 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The man agreed to be taken to Atrium Lincoln for evaluation.
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Molly's Kids

Judd Gray, his fantastic book drive and upcoming open heart surgery

Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Back in March we met Judd Gray. He was born with a heart syndrome.

State

Samaritan’s Purse to help with recovery efforts after deadly Ky. flooding

Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 8:14 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Samaritan’s Purse is also asking for volunteers to help in the relief effort.

South Carolina

Clover Fire Department needs volunteer firefighters

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:09 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Growth in Clover means more homes and people that might need firefighters to come help them in an emergency. That is why the town fire department is recruiting more volunteer firefighters to help respond.

News

Ballantyne woman wants more security patrols after car broken into at gym

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
A Ballantyne woman wants others to see the photos of her car following a break-in. Her back window was smashed in just minutes after she went inside her local YMCA.

Community

Gastonia pool now open after several weeks closed due to lifeguard shortage

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
The Lineberger Park Pool in Gastonia was closed for several weeks at the beginning of the summer due to a lifeguard shortage.

St. Jude Dream Home

Sold out! All tickets for St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are claimed

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By Mary King
The 26,000 tickets were sold to raise a record $2.6 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Community

‘24 Hours of Booty’ expected to draw hundreds to Charlotte’s Myers Park to benefit cancer survivors

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
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By Sharonne Hayes
Walkers, runners and cyclists will take to the streets of Myers Park to raise money for programs that directly benefit cancer survivors, along with the families standing beside them.

Community

Charlotte social district proposal passes committee, moves ahead to city council

Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 5:57 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The city’s Safe Communities Committee voted unanimously to recommend them at Thursday’s meeting.

Community

Conversations continue to create a Charlotte social district

Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:17 AM EDT
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By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff
Plaza Midwood is one Charlotte neighborhood that could see a social district.

Community

Father who was seriously injured in drunk-driver crash is taking steps again

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Corey Shanks is recovering after a heartbreaking crash in Chester County a few weeks back.

Molly's Kids

Good news on baby Silas from Mooresville!

Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
YES! A happy update on the unique story about Silas Patterson, the Mooresville boy who is the only child in the world living with a specific type of his rare genetic condition.

Molly's Kids

Mooresville boy is only child in world with this genetic disease

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:26 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Christine Patterson said she worked on sending the letter below for six months. So much happened in the course of that time, her words had to keep getting updated.

Events

DeAngelo Williams holding breast cancer ‘DeAthlon’ event

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
This year, the DeAthlon is Saturday, August 6th.

Molly's Kids

#MollysKids: How a surprise package at work reminded me, there are good, good souls out there

Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:44 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Surprise mail.If you’ve been following here awhile you might remember Margaret Hayes. She lived in the Charlotte-area. Like many of you, she followed #MollysKids.

Molly's Kids

COVID changed this little girl’s life: Meet 16-month-old Malley Jane

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Meet 16-month-old Malley Jane. This Ashe County girl was born healthy and neuro-typical, despite being exposed to COVID at 5 months in utero.

Community

‘He’s a hero’: Man from Carolinas killed fighting in war in Ukraine

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:55 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
A man from the Carolinas was killed fighting in the war in Ukraine last week.

South Carolina

As heat continues, food truck owners finding ways to stay cool, continue serving

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Reese says they also limit service to three hours and serve mostly in the first part of the day when it is not as hot.

Community

Charlotte church’s ‘Love Week’ focuses on giving back to the community

Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Sharonne Hayes and WBTV Web Staff
At the Beds for Kids warehouse on Barringer Drive, volunteers have been back and forth delivering furniture to local families in need.

Mecklenburg County

City exploring opportunities after Tepper Sports exits redevelopment plans for Eastland project

Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 9:36 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
The city said it is still talking to Tepper Sports about other things in the city and is open to opportunities.

Black Maternal Health

Charlotte mental health organization bringing awareness to postpartum mental health disorders affetcing Black mothers

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Courtney Cole
Two Charlotte licensed mental health therapists are bringing awareness to Black Maternal Mental Health Week and the signs and symptoms of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Molly's Kids

Words matter: Taylor Hendrick still shining despite name-calling

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Welcome to the newest member of #MollysKids.

St. Jude Dream Home

Ten days until tickets go on sale for 2022 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Only 10 days left to buy tickets for a chance to win the St. Jude Dream Home

Mecklenburg County

Disagreements continue between Central Flea Market vendors, Charlotte city leaders

Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 5:39 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Last week, Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokari announced a temporary location where the market would operate over the weekend.

Crime

West Charlotte pastor hopes to promote community engagement with upcoming food truck event

Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 12:17 AM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Pastor Shon Hagwood of First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church is hoping an upcoming event will help connect his congregation with more people from the community where his church is located.

Axios Charlotte

Rent Comparison: Charlotte vs New York City apartment rates

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Alexis Clinton
Rents are surging in Charlotte. But if it makes you feel any better, it's nowhere close to New York City. - Axios Charlotte

Mecklenburg Co.

‘Why does it smell like onions in my car?’: Odor around Charlotte caused by additive to natural gas, officials say

Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 10:06 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lileana Pearson
An inversion is keeping the smell close to the ground, according to Meteorologist Jason Myers.

Health

‘It saves lives’: Teen credits infusions with killing cancer, encourages blood donations

Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 6:05 AM EDT
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By Lileana Pearson and WBTV Web Staff
Being too tired to stand and unable to join in on regular high school activities all because of an illness destroying her blood was reality for Amanda Haufler.

Community

Queens University Instructor named 24th Poet Laureate of the US

Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 3:19 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Ada Limón, a creative writing instructor at Queens University of Charlotte named the newest Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress

News

Give blood, get free ice cream: ‘Give a Pint-Get a Pint Blood Drive’ returns

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 12:11 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
WBTV, the American Red Cross, and Ben & Jerry’s team up again for the "Give a Pint-Get a Pint Blood Drive" July 13-15 2022.

South Carolina

SC State Fair accepting entries for 2022 exhibits

Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 9:01 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina State Fair has opened submissions for competitive exhibits.

Union County

Union County man wins $150K playing $5 lottery scratch-off ticket

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 1:09 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Mystery Prize Cashword game debuted in September with six top prizes of $150,000.

Mecklenburg Co.

‘HOMES’ program providing assistance for Mecklenburg Co. homeowners in need

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:43 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lileana Pearson
Those who are interested can fill out an application online. The deadline to apply is Nov. 18.

Mecklenburg Co.

15 become U.S. citizens at Charlotte Museum of History’s July 4 naturalization ceremony

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 5:19 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
One woman from the Bahamas says after 30 years of permanent residency in the states, she wanted to become a U.S. citizen so she could vote.

Molly's Kids

In need of a miracle: Meet 11-year-old Aaron Collier, the newest of the #MollysKids

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Molly Grantham
Aaron was diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

Community

Final preparations underway before SkyShow at Truist Field

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 5:41 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Last year’s event drew the ballpark’s highest-ever in-park crowd of nearly 11,000 people.

Axios Charlotte

9 waterfalls within 3 hours of Charlotte that you can see this weekend

Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 3:55 PM EDT
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By Emma Way
North Carolina is home to hundreds of waterfalls — enough for a lifetime of day hikes from Charlotte. - Axios

South Carolina

Doctors warning about the dangers of fireworks as people flock to the stores

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Many Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July by shooting off fireworks.

St. Jude Dream Home

Decorating your home with Ashley Dream Home designs

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 11:50 AM EDT
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By Charlee Douglas
Want to get creative with designing your home? Take a look at some of the designs from the designers of the St. Jude Dream Home.

South Carolina

‘Uptick’ in motorcycle accidents in York County, troopers patrolling the area

Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
Kelsey Beatty and her boyfriend, Cameron, had been hit on Ridge Road in Clover by a distracted driver who crossed over the line.

South Carolina

Three arrested in Chester County for alleged animal abuse, 50+ animals seized

Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Morgan Newell
On Monday, deputies arrested Channing, Evelyn and Christine Collinge for Ill Treatment of Animals.
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