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News

Changes could be coming to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ academically-gifted program

Changes could be coming to CMS’s academically-gifted program

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nikki Hauser
CMS leadership is taking a deep dive into potential changes to their programs and facilities.

Charlotte MLS

Charlotte FC supporters have been gathering for weeks to prepare for the season’s start on Feb....

Charlotte FC supporters making final preparations ahead of season’s first match

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Cam Gaskins
Supporters have been gathering for weeks to prepare for the season’s start on Feb. 25.

Black History Month

Local writer surprises barrier-breaking former student with poem at Gantt Center

Local writer surprises barrier-breaking former student with poem at Gantt Center

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Dorothy Counts Scoggins became the first Black student to attend Harding High School in 1957.

News

WBTV has reported on recent thefts across the greater Charlotte area.

“An extraordinary situation”: Insurance expert weighs in on companies dropping some Hyundai, Kia models from coverage

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Caroline Hicks
WBTV has reported on recent online challenges like the “KIA Challenge,” showing people how to easily steal the older models using just a USB cord.

Crime

BLOG: Day 8: State argues video places Alex Murdaugh at kennels

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
Testimony in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial on Wednesday has shifted to cellphone data from the family’s cellphones.

Crime

Crime Stoppers: Police looking to identify suspect who robbed south Charlotte convenience store

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Alex Giles
The same store was robbed in October, then most recently on Jan. 18.

South Carolina

Belongings of missing boater found along N.C. coast, water rescue team says

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kristin Nelson
Local, state and federal rescue crews are now involved in the search for a missing 23-year-old boater, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

High Country

Middle school basketball coach arrested after pushing coach, juvenile in Burke County game

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The arrest stems from a Jan. 26 incident.

First Alert Weather

It’s been almost 400 days since Charlotte has seen an inch of snow

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Al Conklin and Bekah Birdsall
Charlotte got almost two inches of snow in January 2022. That was 376 days ago.

Education

Close call for assistant principal’s mother motivates school staff to take on lifesaving training

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By David Whisenant
The assistant principal of a local high school has been motivated by his mother’s near death experience last month to push for CPR training for all staff members.
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Education

CMS: Gun found on campus of South Meck High

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
A gun was found on campus at South Mecklenburg High School on Wednesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced.

Education

Cox Mill High band looking for help to get to the National Memorial Day Parade

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By David Whisenant
The Spirit of Cox Mill has been selected to represent the state of North Carolina in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

News

AP source: Rhule files $5M arbitration suit vs. Panthers

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has filed an arbitration suit with the NFL against the Carolina Panthers seeking about $5 million in offset severance compensation, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Crime

Police identify man accused of stealing $51K worth of jewelry from Matthews Kohl’s

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
This is the second robbery of its kind from an area Kohl's in January.

Community

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

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
The change begins on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Entertainment

Beyonce bringing 2023 world tour to Charlotte

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s the only stop in the Carolinas.

News

Religious leaders call for change after accidental shooting of 5-year-old

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Erica Lunsford
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say Lyric Thomas was accidentally shot just after midnight on New Year’s Day.

Education

Jamal Bryant is coming to Livingstone College

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By David Whisenant
Popular civil right activist and pastor, Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant, is the keynote speaker for Livingstone College’s Annual Founder’s Day

News

Committee approves plan to move uptown Charlotte transportation hub underground

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
While Tuesday night’s vote was unanimous, it wasn’t without some concerns.

Sports

Charlotte Knights to introduce new manager ahead of 2023 season

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
He played for the Knights over parts of two seasons from 2014 to 2015.

News

Indian Land Middle School student sends threats via text, parents question district policy

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:09 PM EST
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By Caroline Hicks
The parents filed a report with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and requested a Juvenile Petition for Threats/Harassment.

News

Man arrested after large police presence in north Charlotte

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:56 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
A large police presence in north Charlotte led to an arrest on Tuesday night, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say.

News

Car stunts in Uptown block traffic; no citations issued by CMPD

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:59 PM EST
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By Lowell Rose
WBTV is getting answers about the street burnouts in Uptown Charlotte this past weekend.

News

Gastonia Police investigating after man found dead on road

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:28 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
he Gastonia Police Department is investigating a death after a man was found dead on a road.

National

Tyre Nichols’ family addresses public before funeral where MLK delivered last speech

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:25 PM EST
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By Action News 5 Staff
Reverend Al Sharpton joined Tyre Nichols’ family on the eve of his funeral to reflect on the 29-year-old’s death at the historic Mason Temple, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech the night before his assassination 55 years ago.

Crime

BLOG: Day 7: Investigator doubles down on Murdaugh statement, phone records build timeline

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:04 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips and Steven Ardary
The trial of Alex Murdaugh continued Tuesday morning with the defense cross-examining a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigator.

News

Frank Reich’s offensive background helped him land Carolina job

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said Frank Reich’s strong and qualified background as an offensive-minded coach is one of the primary reasons he hired him as the team’s new head coach.

News

Wilmington woman plans to see her daughter wrestle in state playoffs after winning $200,000 lottery prize

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:15 PM EST
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By WECT Staff
She says that winning will allow her to pay off bills and purchase school supplies for her daughter.

Crime

Woman accused of starving animal to death; dozens of dogs rescued

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:50 PM EST
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By Amanda Shaw
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said more than two dozen dogs were rescued from a home in Leicester after a search warrant was executed on Tuesday.

Crime

Police in Salisbury investigating man’s death after confrontation at apartment complex

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By David Whisenant
A death investigation is underway after a man died following a confrontation in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Crime

Police in Granite Quarry plan community meeting to curb vehicle break-ins

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:12 PM EST
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By David Whisenant
The small town of Granite Quarry is dealing with an unfamiliar problem, a rash of break-ins to cars in several neighborhoods.

State

N.C. stores fined for excessive price scanning errors

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:07 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Fifty-two stores across 31 counties were fined.

Sports

Welcome the Uwharrie Wampus Cats!

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:05 PM EST
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By David Whisenant
Uwharrie Wampus Cats unveil mascot and colors

Education

Indian Land classroom assistant accused of looking at inappropriate pictures in school

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:50 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
This is the second Indian Land High School employee to cause controversy over the last week.

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers introduce new head coach Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:42 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Frank Reich was the starting quarterback for the Panthers during their first-ever game back in 1995.

Crime

One person shot, killed at east Charlotte park

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:34 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff and Ron Lee
More details will be released as they become available.

Mecklenburg County

Wells Fargo workers moving into old Duke Energy building in Uptown Charlotte

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Wells Fargo employees will move into the former Duke Energy space by the end of 2023.

First Alert Weather

LIVE TOWER CAM: First Alert Weather from Uptown Charlotte

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 11:51 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for rain impacting the rest of the week across the Charlotte area.

Sports

Kannapolis-based Haas F1 Team reveals new look for 2023

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:26 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
Kannapolis-based MoneyGram Haas F1 Team today unveiled the sleek new livery of its VF-23 entry to be raced by Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg throughout the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

Traffic

Lanes reopen after crash involving school bus on Charlotte Hwy. in Clover

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:52 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
It’s not immediately known if there were any students on the bus at the time of the crash or if anyone was hurt.

Gaston County

Police searching for suspects after man shot at Lowell business

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:20 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Officers say multiple suspects fled on foot.

Crime

Convicted sex offender faces long list of new charges

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:11 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
A convicted sex offender with a long history of interactions with law enforcement now faces several new charges involving sex crimes.

Mecklenburg County

Transit committee expected to get update on CATS’ Silver Line project

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:56 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
The Silver Line would travel 29 miles from Belmont in Gaston County through uptown Charlotte and Matthews into Union County.

Business

Cabarrus County CVB welcomes Sales Manager Alex Morales

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:40 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
The Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Alex Morales as Sales Manager.

Rowan County

Michael “Mikey” Fulk has been selected as new Executive Director for Working Lands Trust

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:36 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
Working Lands Trust (WLT) has announced that Ms. Michael “Mikey” Fulk has been selected as their new Executive Director.

Education

Livingstone Men’s golf team receive championship rings

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:27 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
Livingstone College men's golf team receives championship rings

Education

Parents invited to interest session for Isenberg Elementary dual language immersion program

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:21 AM EST
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By David Whisenant
Parents of elementary school aged children who want to learn more about the Dual Language Immersion Academy at Isenberg Elementary School are invited to a Parent Interest Session

Mecklenburg County

CATS union reaches tentative agreement to avoid bus drivers strike

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:43 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff and Nikki Hauser
The union will vote on the agreement on Feb. 4.

Crime

Coroner identifies man killed in barricade situation in Surfside Beach area

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:34 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
Officers were first in the area Sunday night as someone fired a weapon at some point during the incident before barricading themselves.

Crime

BLOG: Day 6: Murdaugh defense poses new theory, state shows new interview

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:06 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Jeffrey Collins
In a Colleton County courthouse Monday, prosecutors continued to present their case in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.
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