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02.03.12
Airport breaks passenger traffic record - WBTV

Airport breaks passenger traffic recordWBTVCHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Charlotte-Douglas International Airport broke its passenger traffic record last year, welcoming 39.04 million travelers. It's a 2 percent increase from 2010, which saw 38.25 million passengers. Airport officials attribute much of ...

02.03.12
Charlotte's nightlife will be center stage when DNC comes to town - WBTV

Charlotte's nightlife will be center stage when DNC comes to townWBTVBy Brigida Mack, Reporter - bio | email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -- Uptown Charlotte just isn't what it used to be. There was a time when it was just a few city blocks that kept banker's hours. Fast forward 20 years and center city has thriving, ...

02.03.12
Person tased after HS basketball game fight - WBTV

Person tased after HS basketball game fightWBTVBy Andre Dykes, Assignment Editor - email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – Police had to use a Taser after a fight broke out at a high school basketball Friday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police told WBTV News that after Olympic High School hosted Harding University ...

02.03.12
Postal Service asks dog owners to help protect carriers | News - WBTV

Postal Service asks dog owners to help protect carriers | NewsWBTVCHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Residents throughout the state are taking advantage of the warm weather by leaving their doors ajar and allowing dogs to play outside. Either situation could spell danger for an unsuspecting mail carrier.

02.03.12
Who is making sure you're not over-charged? - WBTV

Who is making sure you're not over-charged?WBTVBy Kristen Miranda, Reporter - bio | email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - How much attention do you pay while you're shopping? Are you on the lookout to be sure the price an item is listed for on the store shelf is really what you pay at the checkout?

02.02.12
1st Lady to visit Charlotte in March - WBTV

Charlotte Observer1st Lady to visit Charlotte in MarchWBTV

02.02.12
Do you feel safe riding Charlotte's light rail? - WBTV

Do you feel safe riding Charlotte's light rail?WBTVBy Brigida Mack, Reporter - bio | email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -- How safe do you feel riding the light rail? Do you see enough security? The news that a teenager was kidnapped and robbed while standing at a light rail stop does have some feeling a ...

02.02.12
Queen Charlotte sees shadow, 6 more weeks of winter - WBTV

msnbc.comQueen Charlotte sees shadow, 6 more weeks of winterWBTV

02.02.12
SC teen kidnapped from Charlotte's light rail platform, police say - WBTV

SC teen kidnapped from Charlotte's light rail platform, police sayWBTVCHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A teen was kidnapped by a man along Charlotte's light rail system on Tuesday evening, police said. The incident happened at the transportation center at 303 E. Trade Street at 8:20 pm, according to a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police ...

02.01.12
NC eugenics victims have their say at state sponsored hearing - WBTV

NC eugenics victims have their say at state sponsored hearingWBTVBy Steve Crump, Reporter - bio | email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Elaine Riddick became pregnant at age 13, after being the victim of rape. "Yes you feel cheated," she said."They gave me a caesarian to bring my son in the world, and when they had me open, ...

01.31.12
Mayor Foxx opts out of NC governor's race - WBTV

CL CharlotteMayor Foxx opts out of NC governor's raceWBTV

01.31.12
Occupy Charlotte taking battle to court - WBTV

abc11.comOccupy Charlotte taking battle to courtWBTV

01.30.12
Charlotte opens first housing for chronically homeless - WBTV

Charlotte opens first housing for chronically homelessWBTVCHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Sunday was the grand opening of Moore Place. It's the Queen City's first permanent housing for the chronically homeless, and is the cornerstone of the county's 10-year plan to end homelessness. Moore Place offers 85 efficiency ...

01.30.12
Flying Biscuit case brings new murder charge and policy change at CMPD - WBTV

FOX CharlotteFlying Biscuit case brings new murder charge and policy change at CMPDWBTV

01.29.12
CATS proposed fare hike on all services; public hearing scheduled - WBTV

CATS proposed fare hike on all services; public hearing scheduledWBTVCHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) – CATS wants to increase the price for fares and monthly passed on all of its services, effective July 1, 2012. The Metropolitan Transit Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm on March 28, 2012 at the Government Center on ...

01.27.12
73-year-old woman killed while crossing busy Charlotte roadway - WBTV

73-year-old woman killed while crossing busy Charlotte roadwayWBTVBy Brigida Mack, Reporter - bio | email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A 73-year-old Charlotte woman died Thursday after police say she was struck by a car while trying to cross the street. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police were called to the intersection of Sharon ...

01.27.12
Crowd outside Charlotte tax agencies want reportedly promised money - WBTV

Crowd outside Charlotte tax agencies want reportedly promised moneyWBTVBy Chris Dyches, Web Content Producer - email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Police in Charlotte were called to several locations of a tax service agency after large crowds showed up looking for money they were reportedly promised. The crowds began to gather ...

01.26.12
South Charlotte ATM shooting witness: "I knew it was a gunshot" - WBTV

Charlotte ObserverSouth Charlotte ATM shooting witness: "I knew it was a gunshot"WBTV

01.26.12
Wake Forest University opens a new campus in Center City - WBTV

Wake Forest University News CenterWake Forest University opens a new campus in Center CityWBTV

01.25.12
After six months, tasers are reissued back to Charlotte police officers - WBTV

After six months, tasers are reissued back to Charlotte police officersWBTVBy Ron Lee, Reporter - bio | email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - After six months of checking, inspecting and reissuing, Charlotte police officers once again will carry Tasers. They're called the X2 Tasers. A new weapon in the Charlotte police arsenal that ...

01.25.12
Charlotte principal dead as officials investigate school gun incident - WIS

International Business TimesCharlotte principal dead as officials investigate school gun incidentWIS

01.25.12
New Wal-Mart leads to new hope for East Charlotte - WBTV

New Wal-Mart leads to new hope for East CharlotteWBTVBy Kristy Etheridge, Reporter - email CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - East Charlotte will hopefully be seeing changes after a new Wal-Mart Supercenter opened Wednesday. "I never thought I'd be so happy to see a Wal-Mart," said East Charlotte resident Terry Belk ...

01.24.12
Charlotte's police chief speaks on enforcing DNC rules - WBTV

CBS LocalCharlotte's police chief speaks on enforcing DNC rulesWBTV

01.23.12
Blood-soaked uniform, knife found in home of Flying Biscuit murder suspect ... - WBTV

Charlotte ObserverBlood-soaked uniform, knife found in home of Flying Biscuit murder suspect ...WBTV