07/03/2009 Serial killer has SC residents on edge Terrified residents canceled Fourth of July plans and holed up in their homes Friday as investigators hunted a serial killer believed to have shot four people to death.

Fire engulfs historic Rock Hill building Plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over downtown Rock Hill Friday as a historic building went up in flames.

Ford's 'My Key' aims to keep teen drivers safe A new product about to hit the market may make handing over the keys to your teenager a little bit easier.

Fireworks displays in Charlotte area
Check out these free fireworks displays this Fourth of July.

'Bearded Bandit' strikes for 11th time in Charlotte A serial bank robber known as the "Bearded Bandit" has struck again in Charlotte. PHOTOS of the Bearded Bandit

Where does the NC Education Lottery money go?
Many taxpayers are asking why teachers are being laid off when the NC Education Lottery was supposed to provide billions for schools.

Teen shot in face during Gastonia home invasion
Police say two teens were tied up during a terrifying home invasion on Thursday night.

Armed men rob 3 businesses in University area Three Charlotte business were robbed at gunpoint Thursday night.

Ticket plans announced for Jackson memorial in LA
Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson are being released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center.

Uptown fireworks show working with less money
The goal this year for "Red, White and Boom" in uptown was to get the same amount of "boom" for less buck.
List of fireworks displays

Ants, roaches found in Charlotte restaurant
Ants and roaches caused trouble for one local restaurant this week and that's just the beginning.

Attack on duck angers neighbors Eddie Nivens heard a loud pop. Minutes later, he found a duck standing in his driveway. The upper half of its bill was dangling from its mouth.

Woman survives seven near disasters For one local woman, surviving Flight 1549 was just another notch on her belt.

07/02/2009 Police: Teens using ADD prescription drug to get high Adderall is an extremely addictive drug used to treat attention deficit disorder, but now police say local teens are using it to get high.

07/03/2009 Independence reopened at Sardis Road Independence Boulevard at Sardis Road North is back open after an early-morning accident.

07/02/2009 SC gov cleared in probe, plans to see wife in Fla. The wife of embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford called his affair with an Argentine woman "inexcusable" but said Thursday she is willing to forgive him.

SC sheriff: Same killer shot 2 women, 1 man
Authorities say they have linked the shooting deaths of a mother and daughter to the killing of a prominent South Carolina peach farmer found dead at his house last week.

Bank of America sets $713 million TARP payment
Bank of America Corp. said Thursday its board has authorized roughly $713 million in dividend payments to the U.S. government under the troubled asset relief program.

High school games at Memorial Stadium in jeopardy Popular events are in jeopardy because a Charlotte landmark needs a major fix.

Towing company charges truck drivers $1,000 Sticker shock! That's what some truck drivers are getting after their big rigs are towed from parking lots in Shelby.

Mayfield misses deadline to enter car at Daytona Jeremy Mayfield has missed the deadline to enter his car into Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.

'Career Value' book could help you land job
In May, the national unemployment rate jumped to 9.5 percent. With so many folks vying for work, how do you set yourself apart?

Raleigh's 'sewer monster' might clog pipes
A slimy, pulsating creature caught on tape by a robotic camera patrolling Raleigh's sewers has sparked curiosity and horror on YouTube and other Internet video sites.

Why do politicians cheat? We've seen it time and time and time again -- high-powered politicians who fall from favor because of infidelities.

Senior center will close without funding The North Mecklenburg Senior Center in Cornelius will be forced to close in 90 days if the center doesn't raise enough money to offset funding cut by the United Way.

Troopers focus on speeding over July 4
Drivers are being reminded to watch their speed and driving habits during the July 4th holiday.

Lee Petty, Yarborough among 1st nominees for Hall
Lee Petty and Cale Yarborough are among the 25 nominees for NASCAR's first Hall of Fame class.

4-year-old nearly drowns in community pool
Two people are being called heroes after saving a 4-year-old girl from drowning.

07/01/2009

Homebuyers getting checks in fraud settlement
Hundreds of Charlotte-area homeowners will receive payments as part of a $50 million settlement announced Wednesday by federal prosecutors.

07/02/2009

Woman adopts five-legged puppy
A unique puppy from Gaston County has been saved from a sideshow thanks to a Charlotte woman.

07/01/2009 Epicentre developer blames contractor for unpaid work Epicentre developer Afshin Ghazi says he is not to blame for people who haven't been paid for working on the uptown Charlotte party spot.

07/02/2009 Ex-Edwards aide appears at federal courthouse An ex-aide to John Edwards who claimed he fathered a child born to the mistress of the two-time Democratic presidential candidate spent Wednesday in a federal courthouse, but declined to talk with a reporter about an investigation into his former boss.

Employees tied up with trash bags, robbed
The search is on for two men who, police say, tied up and robbed employees of an east Charlotte clothing store.

Statement from First Lady Jenny Sanford
South Carolina First Lady Jenny Sanford released the following statement on Thursday after the State Law Enforcement Division said her husband did not use public funds while meeting with his mistress.

Underage drunken driver faces charges
An underage drunken driver who crashed his car Thursday morning will face multiple charges when he gets out of the hospital, the North Carolina Highway Patrol says.

07/01/2009 Naked passenger diverts flight from Charlotte A US Airways flight from Charlotte to Los Angeles was diverted Tuesday when a passenger removed all of his clothes and refused to put them back on.

Judge: Mayfield can race in Daytona A judge has lifted Jeremy Mayfield's suspension, saying the NASCAR driver should be allowed to race.

06/30/2009 Sanford backs out of promise to release records At least six South Carolina newspapers say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign because of revelations about his affair with a woman in Argentina. Should he resign?

07/01/2009 Rowan County questions ABC board's expenses The people who control liquor sales in Rowan County are being questioned because of thousands of dollars in questionable receipts.

Reward offered in Rock Hill arson case Investigators are offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of an arsonist who destroyed a martial arts studio in Rock Hill.

Lincoln County uses state grant to tackle graffiti problem A local law enforcement agency is hoping they've found a way to fight back against gangs and the graffiti they write on walls.

Assistant dean at UNC-Charlotte arrested An assistant dean at UNC-Charlotte has been arrested and charged with embezzlement.

Charges filed against Beazer; Settlement reached
Federal prosecutors in North Carolina filed criminal fraud conspiracy charges against Beazer Homes USA on Wednesday, but they agreed to dismiss the case if the company complies with an agreement accepting responsibility for certain wrongdoing and pays millions to victims.

06/30/2009 Contractors file liens against Epicentre for unpaid work Workers who helped build the immensely popular Epicentre in uptown Charlotte haven't been paid for their work a year after the party spot opened.

07/01/2009

Report: SC consumers paying too much for insurance
A new report says consumers in South Carolina could be paying too much for insurance.

06/30/2009

Quail Hollow a hot spot for July 4th crime
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are urging residents who live in the Quail Hollow area to watch out for burglaries over the Fourth of July holiday.

07/01/2009 Kids helping kids: Lemonade Brigade If you are hosting a lemonade stand, let us know! We'll try to publicize it online or on air and help you get people to your stand.

Jackson Neverland memorial plans fall through An effort to bury Michael Jackson at Neverland Ranch fizzled and it appears more likely a funeral and burial will take place in Los Angeles, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

06/30/2009 School leader defends superintendent buyout Hours after she ordered police to remove some observers at a school board meeting, Tracey Norman calmly spoke about the controversy surrounding the Burke County School district for much of the last three months.

07/01/2009

First Warn Forecast | Shower chance today
A small chance for a few isolated storms late this afternoon as a weak disturbance races across the region.

Gaston Co. rehiring hundreds of teachers
The Gaston County school system plans to offer jobs to more than 600 teachers whose contracts weren't renewed earlier this year.

Fort Lawn officers accused of misspending town money
The town of Fort Lawn will investigate two former police officers. 

New NC laws include free hunting for military
A new budget year starting in North Carolina brings with it several new laws.

NC attorney general joins crackdown on scams
North Carolina's attorney general is joining federal officials in a national crackdown on scams that target struggling consumers.

06/30/2009 Man arrested in boarding home beating death Charlotte police have arrested a man accused of beating a woman to death at a boarding home in northwest Charlotte early Tuesday morning.

Caught on tape: Robbers bound, gag Hickory store clerk A store clerk is bound, gagged and robbed. Now, officers hope surveillance video will help them put two dangerous suspects behind bars.

07/01/2009 New revelations, new calls for Sanford's resignation When Governor Mark Sanford first told the world about the international affair that had lured him to Argentina for 5 days, many of his Republican friends were forgiving.

06/30/2009 SC gov admits additional encounters South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford declared his Argentine mistress his soul mate Tuesday but said he is committed to reconciling with his wife.

06/29/2009 2 homemade bombs found in 2 days in Cleveland County For the second consecutive day, an explosive device has been found on Highway 74 in Cleveland County.

06/30/2009 Burke school board votes to buy out superintendent's contract The Burke County Board of Education has voted to pay $172,000 to buy out Superintendent David Burleson's contract.

Private auction scheduled for Park condo building The Park condos in uptown Charlotte may get finished after all.

FDA panel recommends smaller doses of painkillers Government experts say the maximum dose listed for Tylenol and dozens of other painkillers should be reduced to help curb deadly overdoses.

AG asks SLED to investigate SC governor
Attorney General Henry McMaster says he has requested that the State Law Enforcement Division investigate Gov. Mark Sanford after revelations involving his extramarital affair.

Jobless rates rise in all US metro areas Unemployment rates rose in all the largest U.S. metropolitan areas in May for the fifth straight month, and are likely to keep marching higher this year, a potential obstacle to a hoped-for economic recovery.

Less Carolinians expected to travel for holiday
AAA Carolinas says it expects fewer people in South Carolina and North Carolina to travel by road for the July 4 holiday, in part because of the economy, high unemployment and financial uncertainty.

Snake causes thousands to lose power
About 5,000 electric customers lost power for up to 11/2 hours late Sunday after a black snake slithered into live electrical equipment and shorted the system, city officials say.

Missing child found safe
An Amber Alert has been cancelled after a missing child was found safe.

8-year-old boy, 2 adult relatives drown in South Carolina pool
An 8-year-old boy and an aunt and uncle have drowned in a swimming pool in western South Carolina.

06/29/2009

Some upstate Republicans planning rally against Sanford
It’s not despite the fact that they are Republicans. It’s because they are Republicans that several leaders of York County’s GOP say they want Governor Mark Sanford to resign—and they plan to march on the state house if necessary.

New sheriff's deputies will work for free
Todd Sykes spends his weekdays working as a community relations specialist at a bank. Now he's taking on a second job, going on overnight patrols as an unpaid, volunteer sheriff's deputy.

Emu is 3rd exotic animal to die on Troutman farm Another exotic animal has died in a pasture on a farm in Troutman. PHOTOS of exotic animals

Mary Easley to challenge dismissal from NC State An attorney for former first lady Mary Easley says she is appealing North Carolina State University's decision to fire her.

Man carjacked at Walmart in broad daylight
The Walmart at 7735 N. Tryon Streert is fresh and new, but that didn't stop three criminals from paying a visit Sunday and carjacking a mother and her 22-year-old son.

Popular pain reliever getting tougher restrictions
The FDA is considering tough new restrictions on a popular pain reliever.

Fugitive Files | Teen lives in fear after armed robbery A young victim is terrorized in her own neighborhood. Now, her family is forced to move because of a man with a long criminal history who is running from police.

Restaurant week offering more than just food
Charlotte Restaurant Week is back by popular demand, offering more than just restaurants this time around.

Firefighters battle blaze at warehouse Charlotte and Mecklenburg County firefighters are battling a fire at a warehouse south of Matthews.

Miles worth less as airlines change policy
If you're planning to use your airline miles for a trip this summer, you may find it's more difficult than it used to be.

Ministry leader building $4M home in SC A Charlotte-area religious broadcaster is building a $4 million home in western South Carolina, as the ministry has cut jobs.

SC governor resolves to stay put despite scandal South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he's not quitting -- even though he considered it -- despite intense scrutiny and criticism over his admitted affair with a woman from Argentina.

Old SC law makes governor's affair a crime
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's admitted extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina could cost him his job. It could cost him his marriage.

Portion of parking deck collapses in Atlanta
Part of a six-floor parking deck at a building near downtown Atlanta collapsed Monday, crushing cars, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.

Business taxes likely in state budget
The days of walking into a hair salon or barber shop and not paying a use fee may be coming to an end as the state wrestles with a budget shortfall of anywhere from $1.3 billion to $4.7 billion.

Bernard Madoff gets maximum 150 years in prison Convicted swindler Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison Monday for fraud so extensive that the judge said he needed to send a symbolic message to those who might imitate his fraud and to victims who need relief.

06/30/2009

New sheriff's deputies will work for free
Todd Sykes spends his weekdays working as a community relations specialist at a bank. Now he's taking on a second job, going on overnight patrols as an unpaid, volunteer sheriff's deputy.

06/29/2009 Man charged in Catawba teen's death to appear in court The man accused killing a Catawba County teenager in 2007 is due in court today.

Lawyer: Jackson's doc didn't give excessive drugs
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor said his client never gave or prescribed Jackson the painkillers Demerol or OxyContin, and denied reports suggesting that the doctor gave the pop star drugs that contributed to his death.

Man called for jury duty twice since his death
A North Carolina man has been called for jury duty twice since he died in 1995.

Prominent SC peach farmer killed at home
Sheriff's deputies are looking for a person of interest in the shooting death of a prominent South Carolina peach farmer.

Coastal SC church burns, possible lightning strike
Investigators say lightning may have sparked a fire that burned a coastal South Carolina church.