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Rumors prompt extra security at RSS schools; all on lock down Friday
SALISBURY - Rumors and threats are creating work for law enforcement, have put all schools on lock down Friday, and are even causing some parents to keep their children out of school that day in Rowan...
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Pharmaceutical company to pay NC $1.2 million
RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Pharmaceutical company Amgen, Inc. will pay nearly $1.2 million to North Carolina for illegally marketing its drugs, manipulating prices, and causing false Medicaid claims to be...
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Coble's Rowan office to close
SALISBURY - The Rowan County congressional office of U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) will permanently close its doors on Friday after 12 years of service.Thanks to congressional redistricting by the...
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Green gifts for Christmas
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Christmas season is just around the corner and most people have already started stocking up on gifts for their friends and families. This year why not add a unique and...
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Potentially damaging winds, snow forecast for the mountains
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A strong storm system is bringing blizzard conditions to the Great Lakes region, and the Carolinas will feel the impacts from this system as well. After some much needed rain...
View ArticlePayday Loan company ordered to repay customers
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Consumers in North Carolina and other states who paid money to a Florida debt relief firm but got no meaningful help will get $100,000 in refunds under a court order, Attorney...
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Toys "R" Us opens for 88 continuous hours leading up to Christmas
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide are open now through 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve to help last-minute shoppers. Stores opened at 6 a.m. Friday, which means by the time the doors close...
View ArticleMake sure holiday gifts are kid-safe
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- In a few days, children will unwrap holiday packages and start playing with their new toys. There are some simple steps parents can take to make sure their holiday gifts are...
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Thousands enjoying lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD - With the Christmas season in full swing, visitors are flocking to Charlotte Motor Speedway each night to get in the spirit by taking part in Speedway Christmas.One of the nation’s largest...
View ArticleTeaching kids about money during holidays
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Many of us had piggy banks when were young, but some were better than others at actually putting coins into it. So how do you teach kids to become financially responsible?...
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Chimney fire causes heavy damage to Kannapolis house
KANNAPOLIS - From the Kannapolis Fire Department: At around 2 p.m. Monday, Kannapolis firefighters responded to a working house fire in the 900 block of Klondale Avenue off of Bethpage Rd. Units...
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Ashley Batey: Severe weather possible on Wednesday
CHARLOTTE - WBTV Meteorologist Ashley Batey is tracking s storm system that could possibly bring severe weather to the Carolinas on Wednesday.A strong upper-level storm system located just east of the...
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"Unaffiliated" becomes third-largest religious group worldwide
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A new study from the Pew Forum found about one-in-six people around the world have no religious affiliation. That's about 1.1 billion people. "People who have a deep robust faith...
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Shoppers hope for great deals on Christmas Eve
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Thousands of people left home Christmas Eve, hoping for great deals and the perfect gift. Rain started to come down around lunchtime, but that didn't deter the last-minute...
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This Christmas in Charlotte: not the warmest, coldest or snowiest
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- This year, Charlotte's Christmas Day will be just about normal. Not bitterly cold, but no spring-like temperatures, either. Still, it will be too warm for a white Christmas on...
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Tips for avoiding gift return hassles
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- No matter how carefully you shop for the perfect gift, occasionally it simply doesn't meet the recipient's desires or needs. Before you head back to the stores, here are some ways...
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Deadly storm system moves through the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A storm system moved quickly into the Carolinas Wednesday morning. The same system dumped blinding snow and sleet around the nation's midsection on Christmas. Tornadoes left a...
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Need to keep the kids busy during the holiday break?
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Most children view the Christmas holiday as a needed break from school but many parents find this to be a really stressful time. No fear, the Schiele Museum of Natural History is...
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Reports show slow holiday season in 2012
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Stocks closed lower Wednesday after a weak holiday shopping report sent shares of major retailers lower. Falling stocks outnumbered rising ones two to one on the New York Stock...
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Warning about Facebook photo synch option
We have shared with you warnings about reading and thinking before you click on "ok" when you are asked to enable a feature. These features can be helpful but sometimes you are opting-in to give up...
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