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News

Ceyonna Morris

Father searching for answers six months after daughter’s murder in north Charlotte

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Erica Lunsford
After nearly six months of no answers, a father is pleading for help to find his daughter’s killer.

Mecklenburg County

A 26-year-old man died more than a week after he was shot in uptown Charlotte.

Man dies more than a week after uptown Charlotte shooting, suspect arrested

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Police said a 26-year-old man died Friday after being shot June 1.

News

A rally is set for Saturday to push for increased safety measures for CATS bus operators.

Community rally calls on increased safety measures aboard CATS buses

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Brandon Hamilton
The transit system has dealt with a recent rash of violence.

WBTV Investigates

Charlotte city officials recommended pursuing two public-private partnerships and choosing one...

Charlotte council plans resolution to fund Eastland sports project

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By David Hodges
Council’s Monday agenda lays out specific details for financing the River District Tennis Complex and the Eastland project after a WBTV Investigation earlier this week raised questions about how the city would continue to afford these types of public-private partnerships.

Rowan County

Rodney Dale Bumgardner

Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old Rowan County man

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Rodney Dale Bumgardner was last seen leaving a store in Ramseur.

News

Road closure map for the Taste of Charlotte and a Charlotte FC game

Road closures planned for Taste of Charlotte, Charlotte FC match this weekend

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
South Tryon Street will see closures at some parts of it this weekend until Sunday

Traffic

A 3-year-old was injured in a deadly crash after a car collided with a lawnmower.

Child injured in deadly lawnmower crash on the road to recovery

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff and Lowell Rose
On Thursday, an update to a GoFundMe page said the injured 3-year-old child is now able to be wheeled around in a wheelchair.

News

A person was shot and killed on Back Gate Street in Chester County on Friday.

Deadly shooting in Chester S.C., investigation underway

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The incident happened in the Gayle Community in Chester, SC

Breaking

A 16- and an 18-year-old were killed after a police chase late Thursday night ended in a crash...

Teens killed after chase ends in crash in Rowan Co., troopers say

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is continuing with its investigation.

Crime

The man was found dead near Remedies Restaurant Bar and Lounge in Gastonia.

Police: 2 charged for murder of Gastonia man, 1 extradited from Wisconsin

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The shooting happened on March 21 and the victim was located nar the Remedies Restaurant Bar and Lounge
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News

Report: 3 teens inside Lyft vehicle fired upon on I-85 in Charlotte

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Police said a person was shot in a rideshare vehicle on I-85.

General

Matthews mom continues to ‘Live Life to the Max’ in honor of son killed in crash

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Molly Grantham
Last month, mother Jessica and a team completed a Trailblaze Challenge for Make-A-Wish of Central and Western North Carolina.

Crime

Police: Man stole $20K worth of tools from truck at Gastonia Lowe’s

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Gastonia Police Department is continuing to look for a suspect who stole over $20,000 of tools from a work truck that was parked at the Lowes on E. Franklin Blvd. on May 31.

Traffic

Tractor-trailer crash blocks part of Independence Blvd. in east Charlotte

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s not immediately known what led up to the crash or if anyone was hurt.

South Carolina

SC now has 66% more mental health counselors in schools than one year ago

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
In just the last year, South Carolina has gone from more than half of its schools lacking access to mental health counselors to 80% of them now having that access.

Cabarrus County

Police investigating deadly shooting at Kannapolis home

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
A 48-year-old man was found shot and killed on Wednesday.

Union County

Train collides with tractor-trailer stuck on tracks in Union County

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:37 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff and Nikki Hauser
The railroad crossing in Wingate has been the site of several collisions in recent months.

News

Unionville firefighter on life support after heart attack days before daughter’s graduation

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
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By Ron Lee
Brian Outen was talking with a fellow friend and firefighter when his heart stopped suddenly.

Gaston County

Man arrested after attempting to abduct girl in Gaston County

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The alleged incident happened at the intersection of Wilkinson Boulevard and Park Street.

State

Teen drowned trying to help another child, coroner says

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The Georgetown County Coroner’s Office says a 16-year-old who drowned at a state park Tuesday was trying to help another child.

Business

Rowan County achieves ACT Work Ready Community status

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Rowan County, North Carolina has proudly achieved the prestigious designation of an ACT® Work Ready Community (ACT® WRC).

High Country

After smoky start to the week, skies clearing in the North Carolina High Country

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
The Great Smoky Mountains were a little smokier this week thanks to those fires in Canada.

Mecklenburg County

FAA: Charlotte air traffic could be impacted by Canadian wildfire smoke

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:15 PM EDT
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By Brad Dickerson
In the Charlotte area, the smoke from those wildfires has led to a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for the rest of the week.

News

Police: 4 suspects arrested in stolen car linked to armed carjacking

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:39 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The victim of the carjacking suffered non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

WBTV Investigates

Union Co. commissioners vote to leave group after criticism

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:35 PM EDT
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By David Hodges
The chamber’s resolution called on commissioners “to take immediate action to begin resolving… the current wastewater crisis.” The resolution also asked state legislators to create a study committee to investigate and make recommendations for ways to assure cost-effective wastewater capacity to sustain business and industry growth.

Crime

Police: Teen sentenced to 20-25 years in prison for Statesville murder

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:39 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The shooting happened in 2021 when the teen was 14 years old

Traffic

Spilled chicken parts block Mint Hill road

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 8:08 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
This crash happened in the area of Fairview Road and Interstate 485.

Traffic

I-85 South near S.C. state line reopens after crash

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:44 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s not immediately known what led up to the collision and if there are any injuries.

South Carolina

Vigil held for 13-year-old killed in DUI crash in Rock Hill

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:28 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Many people gathered Wednesday night at Lewisville Middle School in Richburg to honor her life.

Traffic

Police: Pedestrian struck on E. Independence Blvd. in southeast Charlotte

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:41 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s not known how long the lanes on East Independence Boulevard will be closed.

Traffic

Lanes reopen on I-77 S. near NC/SC state line after vehicle fire

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:22 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s not known if there are any injuries.

Traffic

Ambulance transporting patient involved in Pineville crash

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:47 AM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
WBTV is working to learn more about what led up to the crash and whether or not anyone will be charged.

Rowan County

Salisbury public works establishes formal Waste Collection Assistance Program

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:30 AM EDT
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By David Whisenant
A new program in Salisbury is designed to make life a little easier for residents, and to help ensure safety for garbage collectors.

Education

Stun gun found at Charlotte school, officials say

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The device was found at Druid Hills Academy on Wednesday.

South Carolina

Satterfield attorneys respond to Alex Murdaugh’s attempt to take back $4.3 million judgment

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:51 PM EDT
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By Nick Neville
There is another twist this week in the legal drama surrounding convicted killer Alex Murdaugh.

Health

Experts offer tips to stay safe during poor air quality days

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:05 PM EDT
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By Lowell Rose
Charlotte was under a Code Red Air Quality Alert for much of the day Wednesday.

Charlotte MLS

Charlotte FC to open upper stadium bowl when Inter Miami, Messi visit in October

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:44 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Soccer legend Lionel Messi is reportedly set to join Inter Miami FC.

News

Two CMS school board members vote against new school boundaries, some parents still hoping for changes

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Caroline Hicks
The lack of opportunity for input towards the end of the process is part of why school board members Lisa Cline and Summer Nunn voted against it.

News

Mother grabs five-year-old child and runs after bullets fly into her home

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By Ron Lee
A Charlotte family is recovering tonight after bullets came flying into their home during a fight between two people just outside their door that turned deadly.

Top Story

Man accused of robbing several NC banks appears in court, given $875K total bond

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Kelvin Wayne Simmons is accused of robbing five banks across the state within the span of a week.

First Alert Weather

Air quality conditions now listed as Code Orange, unhealthy for some

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Brandy Beard
Still, a First Alert Weather Day remains in place.

Gaston County

Gaston Co. man wanted for child sex crimes arrested in Fla.

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Brandy Beard
He is currently being held without bond while waiting for extradition.

Crime

Police, United Way tout success of cameras in helping to stop overdoses, drug transactions

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Local leaders say a program developed three years ago to help curb substance abuse in Salisbury has been working well.

Crime

Sheriff warns residents about home break-ins in northern Iredell County

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
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By David Whisenant
Home video captures men breaking into Iredell County home.

North Carolina

N.C. sports betting bill passes House vote, one step left before it becomes law

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The bill passed with a 69-44 vote.

WBTV Investigates

Charlotte school board violated Open Meetings Law, judge rules

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:55 PM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
WBTV sued CMS board over varied, repeated violations

Mecklenburg County

CFD: No fire inspection reported before deadly SouthPark apartment fire

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By Brandy Beard and Nikki Hauser
The cause of the original fire is still under investigation.

News

Shots fired into an occupied home, investigation ongoing in Huntersville

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
Police have not arrested anyone so far in the shooting, but said nobody was injured

Lincoln County

Cow manure found in river in Gaston, Lincoln counties, officials say

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By WBTV Web Staff
The waste came from a broken pipe.

Crime

‘I just want to know what happened’: Grieving widow still holding out hope that husband’s killer will be identified

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:56 PM EDT
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By Alex Giles
Sandra Quarles is still holding out hope that someone will be able to help her identify the person(s) responsible for her husband’s death.
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