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Police release picture of teen shooting suspect
Police say a student was shot in the leg in east Charlotte while walking home from school Wednesday afternoon.

Giant fire near Kershaw is now under control
A huge fire in southern Lancaster County is under control after seven different fire departments were called in to fight it.

NASCAR Driver Joey Logano gets sleds to paralympic athletes
NASCAR driver Joey Logano says he's reaching out to help a group of individuals who don't often get recognized the way they should.  Logano, the reigning Rookie of the Year, is partnering up with the Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail to develop, build and donate new state-of-the-art sleds for the United States Paralympic Sled Hockey Team.

Red Cross assisting fire victims
The Red Cross is planning to open a shelter for the families who were displaced by an apartment fire in south Charlotte early Tuesday morning.

Fifth Third Bank moving NC headquarters to Charlotte
Fifth Third Bank announced Wednesday morning the company plans to move its North Carolina headquarters to Charlotte.  The headquarters will occupy a building at 201 North Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte BBB warns about diploma scam
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's called Nation High School and the local Better Business Bureau gives it an "F" rating. Nation High School promises a quick and easy route for people to obtain the equivalent

Tomatoes lovers take a hit
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The winter's been frigid in Florida. And now tomato lovers are getting a chill every time they pick up their favorite fruit. Tomato farmers lost about 70 percent of their crop during

Good News: 7,500 miles of hope
His feet sometimes beg him to stop. His legs try to put on the brakes. But Jonathon Prince doesn't let the little things deter his mission to instill hope.

Corey Haim Dies
LOS ANGELES, CA (WBTV) -- 80s teen idol Corey Haim has died. Haim was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment early Wednesday morning. A cause of death has not been determined, but is believed to be

Lancaster Sheriff seeking funding for additional deputies
Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile has applied to the state for some additional funding to pay for a highway safety team.  With state budget cuts, Faile says the his staff is stretched thin trying to patrol all areas of the county.

Mom turns in son for threatening to hurt school staff
A sophomore at E. E. Waddell High School was arrested by a resource officer on Friday, March 5, for public affray.

1625 new jobs coming to Rowan?
More than 1600 new jobs could be coming to Rowan County, according to the Economic Development Commission. The Rowan EDC, known as "Rowan Works," says that it is working on 25 active projects with potential employers from all over the world.

SC dealing with major potential cuts to education
The Palmetto State is facing big cuts to the classrooms. The House Ways and Means committee just passed their version of next year's budget, and it's not looking good.

Satanic images painted on church wall
Gastonia police are looking for the culprit who painted several satanic symbols on a church.  The front wall at Love Memorial Baptist Church has the number "666," a pentagram and an upside-down cross painted on the bricks.

Teen fondled on Amtrak train, Charlotte police say
A woman and a teen were sexually assaulted on a train on Tuesday, authorities said. The pair were on an Amtrak train, authorities said, around 3:50 am Tuesday when "a suspect grabbed

Woman pleads guilty in Cornelius kidnapping scheme
A woman from Texas has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit kidnapping involving two girls in Cornelius.

News From WCNC TV

Siemens Energy Expanding In Charlotte, Bringing Hundreds Of Jobs (Mar 10, 2010 23:51)
Charlotte leaders expected announce expansion Thursday, bringing hundreds of jobs.

Police: 15-Year-Old East Mecklenburg Student Shot (Mar 10, 2010 23:46)
Police said a 15-year-old East Mecklenburg High School student was shot in the leg in the parking lo..

Michael Waltrip To Enter Talladega Race (Mar 10, 2010 22:45)

Police Make Arrests In Counterfeiting Ring (Mar 10, 2010 18:40)
It was just a plain white trash bag. However, the Rock Hill Compost Center is not a dump, and that b..

Day Care Owner Faces Charge Of Indecent Liberties With Child (Mar 10, 2010 18:25)
A Lenoir day care owner was recently indicted by a Grand Jury and is facing a felony charge of takin..

Fifth Third Moving North Carolina HQ To Uptown (Mar 10, 2010 18:15)
Fifth Third Bank is moving its North Carolina headquarters to uptown Charlotte, city leaders announc..

Mail Theft Rises In Local Community (Mar 10, 2010 17:40)
Police said thieves have recently started targeting mailboxes in Matthews.

CMPD To Participate In Homicide Reality Show (Mar 10, 2010 17:29)
Detectives from the usually tight-lipped Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department plan to participate..

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Fog And Rain Thursday For Charlotte Area
The Charlotte area is covered by fog Thursday morning and Meteorologist Keith Monday is forecasting rain moving in through the afternoon hours.

Police: SUV T-Bones Car In Charlotte
Police in Charlotte say an SUV T-boned a car early Thursday morning. VIDEO: Police: SUV T-Boned Car

Big Announcement Today Could Mean Hundreds Of Jobs For Charlotte
Local and state leaders are expected to make an announcement Thursday that could have a big affect on Charlotte. VIDEO: Big Announcement Could Bring Hundreds Of Jobs To Charlotte

Police: 15-Year-Old East Mecklenburg Student Shot
Police said a 15-year-old East Mecklenburg High School student was shot in the leg in the parking lot of BJ’s warehouse, at the intersection of East Independence Boulevard and Conference Drive, Wednesday afternoon.

CMPD To Participate In Homicide Reality Show
Detectives from the usually tight-lipped Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department plan to participate in a reality show that will give viewers a firsthand look at crime in the Queen City.

Fifth Third Moving North Carolina HQ To Uptown
Fifth Third Bank is moving its North Carolina headquarters to uptown Charlotte, city leaders announced Wednesday.

Day Care Owner Faces Charge Of Indecent Liberties With Child
A Lenoir day care owner was recently indicted by a Grand Jury and is facing a felony charge of taking indecent liberties with a child.

Michael Waltrip To Enter Talladega Race