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A Salisbury police officer is being celebrated as a hero after saving an unconscious truck driver from his tractor trailers just moments before it exploded. On August 8, Lieutenant Corey Brooks was on his way to another incident about 9 p.m. when he seen a tractor-trailer collide with a highway wall underneath an I-85 bridge, […]
Following a battle with cancer, Steve Crump, a longtime reporter with WBTV passed away early on Thursday morning, his family announced. Cathy Crump, Steve’s wife released a statement: “Our hearts are breaking as we share the news of the passing of our beloved Steve. He was determined to share the truth and broadcasting became the […]
The University of North Carolina issued an Alert Carolina message just after 1 p.m., warning of an “armed and dangerous person on or near campus.” The school is currently under lockdown as of 2 p.m., due to the “active assailant situation,” as reported by ABC 11. The investigation is focused across the street from the Morehead-Patterson […]
One person was killed and another was sent to the hospital after a Mooresville home exploded late Monday night, according to Iredell County Emergency Management. The explosion happened at midnight at a house on Barber Loop and Old Arborway Road, near Lake Norman. TMZ Sports reports that the home belonged to NFL defensive back Caleb […]
The US Drug Enforcement Administration officially observes August 21, 2022, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. On this day, the second annual day of observation, City of Charlotte leaders, Mecklenburg County, and the Federal Government along with CMPD came together to raise awareness about the effects of fentanyl in the communities. According to DEA, […]
According to AAA data, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Charlotte is $3.60, up roughly 20 cents from a month earlier. AAA gas price data shows the average price of gas in North Carolina is $3.56 and a little less in South Carolina, just across the state line. South Carolina’s average […]
Early Tuesday, two earthquakes shook near Greensboro. Both had magnitudes somewhat higher than 2.0. The first occurred at 2:19 a.m. at U.S. 70 and Interstate 785 in northeast Greensboro. According to the United States Geological Survey, it had a magnitude of 2.3. The second earthquake struck the same location a few minutes later. According to […]
Where should you go to see the 4th of July fireworks in the Charlotte area? Here’s your solution! Of course, you don’t want to miss our own sister station, WBT SkyShow at Truist Feild in Uptown Charlotte. But if you need more plans here’s a collection of fireworks displays, as well as parades, festivals, and […]
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles has announced the resumption of Saturday hours.
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Carolina Panthers fans were in a frenzy after award-winning music singer Rihanna was spotted wearing a Panthers jersey over the weekend. Rihanna was photographed wearing a Panthers No. 95 jersey to a nightclub in Tokyo, Japan. While the vintage jersey looks to just be a fashion statement, Panthers fans were thrilled that the singer could […]
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