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BIG CHANGES in the @wbtv_news FIRST ALERT WEATHER FORECAST...Rain chances now look a LOT LOWER for Saturday. The 30% chance around #CLT might even be too high. Scattered thunderstorms forecast for each afternoon early next week. #NCwx #SCwx #CLTwx
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Congrats to !
25 years at !
“It’s a family. It really is. It’s not just coworkers.”
Honored to work with you, Ron!
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#BREAKING Bird is out of the building! Standoff has ended peacefully.
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Unauthorized visitor! This bird flew into @WBTV_News Monday on a gust of wind & now there’s a team effort to help it find its way back outside. We’ve even moved the fake set tree down close to the back bay door. #fly
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Marin-Sotelo escaped the jail in Farmville early Sunday morning, 26 hours before he was reported missing. Another inmate, Bruce Callahan originally from Lumberton, NC, escaped early Monday. Latest on the search on air & ➡️ wbtv.com/2023/05/02/man
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Alder Marin-Sotelo escaped the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville, VA. He is charged with murdering a @WakeSheriff Deputy in August 2022. Call 911 if you see him. He is believed to have left the jail in a early 2000 red or burgundy Ford Mustang.
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Pilots from threatening to strike - big protest happening near today - full coverage on today
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Hundreds of pilots are in front of Charlotte Douglas picketing. Their union has been negotiating for four years with American Airlines and pilots are ready to strike if they need to. They say they want to get this deal done now. @WBTV_News
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Another story from overnight - a car ran into the Catawba River
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OVERNIGHT: A car ended up in the Catawba River in Gaston County not from Wilkinson Blvd. Police say the woman driving the car thought she had the car in park, but it was in reverse and she backed right into the water. @WBTV_News
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BREAKING: The pick is IN! The Carolina Panthers have selected Alabama QB Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft.
Read more here >>> bit.ly/3AxBUo6?utm_so
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Honored to emcee this event with
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Big room. Big lunch. Big community.
@CMPD @AlexGilesNews #CMPDFoundation
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It’s #DraftDay! Big day for our @Panthers who are hosting a draft party tonight at @BofAstadium! @FaithAlfordTV is live with those details, @NateWimberly is chatting with Panthers Legend @ThomasDavisSDTM and we’re ready for that #1 pick. Come join us on @WBTV_News This Morning!
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This morning at 9a: sits down with head coach Frank Reich and his wife Linda for . The couple is announcing their new charity… this on a big week for the team. Live, at 9a.
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DOWNTOWN STATESVILLE FIRE: Flames have spread to multiple buildings in downtown Statesville. MORE HERE: bit.ly/41Tf068?utm_so
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Updated info on major fire in Statesville:
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NOW: Big fire burning in downtown Statesville on West Broad Street. It started at Gigi’s Gift Shop around 2:15am. Several small businesses are connected to the shop. Latest live updates from @FaithAlfordTV and @MaryCalkinsTV on @WBTV_News.
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#BREAKING Statesville Fire speaking with about major fire in downtown Statesville - LIVE coverage coming all morning
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#BREAKING Major fire in downtown Statesville this morning - crews from several departments responding - this is happening near West Broad Street - and will be reporting LIVE on
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#BREAKING says it is still working to resolve an ongoing situation at Mulberry Senior Living Apartments off Tuckaseegee Road in west Charlotte
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Patriotic skyline this AM! 🇺🇸
Per Wells Fargo, this is for Wounded Heroes Day. It honors those who fought for the nation and suffered life-changing injuries.
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NOW: @CMPD is investigating after a young girl under the age of 10 was shot overnight when someone fired into a home on Burbank Drive in North Charlotte. Police say the home was targeted. @FaithAlfordTV is live with the latest on @WBTV_News. wbtv.com/2023/04/24/chi
Legend!
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Not only is it Throwback Thursday, but 39 years ago this month I walked into WBTV for the very first time continuing on this journey as a journalist.
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Thankful for the Sheltra family and the way they and so many first responders like you carry on Richard’s legacy! Here’s our interview on the Richard Sheltra 5K that’s happening this Saturday morning. wbtv.com/video/2023/04/
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Thankful @WBTV_News for the support of the Sheltra Family. You’ve been there for us each year & you love on this amazing family. #NeverForget the sacrifice Richard made in the service of others. Thank you for having us in studio again!
The Fun Run is this weekend! #PVFD73
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NOW: Gaston County Police are searching for this man, Robert Singletary, and say he is armed and dangerous. They believe he shot a man and a child on Grier Street last night. Latest on air and online.
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#BREAKING No federal charges to be filed in #ShanquellaRobinson case.
“Based on the results of the autopsy and after a careful deliberation and review of the investigative materials by both U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, federal prosecutors informed Ms. Robinson’s family today…”
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It’s Madalina Cojocari’s 12th birthday.
Last seen in Nov, but her parents didn’t report her missing until weeks later.
Today, Cornelius PD will celebrate her, as they continue to search for her. #FindMadalina
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It is going to be a beautiful day and we’ve got a fitting sunrise this morning 🌆 ☀️ Have a great day!
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#BREAKING has confirmed at least five people were dead inside building where shooting happened in Louisville - six people have been transported to a local hospital - shooting suspect is deceased
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Breaking in Louisville
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a VERY close call
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Wild scene at The Masters today as an entire tree falls during play.
Really hope nobody was hurt, play is currently suspended due to the weather in the area.
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Goosebumps hearing Jim Nantz sign off on his final college broadcast - “Thank you for being my friends.” #Legend #MarchMadness
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Love the start to this National Championship so far! Stadium sounds LOUD! #Madness #NCAAChampionship
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What a time!!!
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On this day in 2017, @UNC_Basketball outlasted Gonzaga to capture their 6th #NationalChampionship in program history 
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The search for these two young brothers continues this morning. Concord police asking for help finding them. More ➡️ wbtv.com/2023/04/02/con
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We’re seeking assistance locating two missing male juveniles. See the media release for more details.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 911 or the Concord Police Department at 704-920-5000.
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