Sect kills police officer at station in N. NiJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amKANO, Nigeria (AP) - Police say gunmen from a radical Islamist sect have attacked another police station, killing one officer in a north Nigeria city where they killed 185 people last week.
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rattles CreteJan 28, 2012 | 4:30 amATHENS, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities say an earthquake with preliminary 4.9-magnitude has shaken the country's southern Aegean islands, including Crete.
Cruise ship fuel removal stalled due to roughJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amGIGLIO, Italy (AP) - Rough seas off Italy's Tuscan coast have forced a delay in the start of the operation to pump out half a million gallons of fuel from the grounded cruise liner Costa Concordia.
Report: Saudi women to be allowed in sport stJan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amRIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - A government-run Saudi Arabian newspaper reports that for the first time in the conservative Muslim country, women will be allowed to attend soccer matches in one of the country's stadiums.
Topless protesters detained at Davos forumJan 28, 2012 | 3:30 amDAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - Three topless Ukrainian protesters have been detained after trying to break into an invitation-only gathering of international CEOs and political leaders.
Activists: Shells hit oil pipeline in east SyJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amBEIRUT (AP) - Syrian opposition activists say an oil pipeline took a direct hit and caught fire as government troops shelled a town in the eastern oil-rich province of Deir el-Zour.
Syria: Gulf-backed activists stormed Cairo emJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amCAIRO (AP) - Syria's ambassador to Egypt has accused opposition activists backed by oil-rich Gulf Arab nations of storming the country's embassy in Cairo.
Azarenka wins Australian Open women's titleJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Victoria Azarenka beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women's No. 1 ranking.
Police: Rebels kill 4 at Indian polling statiJan 28, 2012 | 2:02 amIMPHAL, India (AP) - Police say a separatist rebel in northeast India opened fire at a police station where election voting was being held and killed four people before he was shot dead.
Community holds blood drive for young cancer Jan 28, 2012 | 4:02 amThe Community Blood Center of the Carolinas is teaming up with The Helping Hands of Baxter VIllage to host a community blood drive in honor of two young local cancer patients.
NC agency approves rate hike for Duke EnergyJan 28, 2012 | 2:32 amDuke Energy has won approval from a state agency for a rate increase for its North Carolina customers. The North Carolina Utilities Commission announced the 7.
Teen says CMPD officer put dog feces in mailbJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmA teen charged with assaulting a Charlotte police officer says he caught the officer putting dog feces in a friend's mailbox and that's what started a fight.
Concord woman meets folks who saved her life Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmWithin moments firefighters and paramedics were at Marianne Hahn's home in Concord as she suffered a heart attack last month.
With Perdue out, McCrory ready to move on witJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmNorth Carolina Governor Bev Perdue's decision not to seek another term may have surprised most, but not her potential challenger.
Crime along South Blvd. has businesses worrieJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmMost of the women in Curls and Swirls have been coming to Betty Rose to have their hair done for more than 30 years.
Early tax refund issue causes problem at CharJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThe Instant Tax Service on Remount Road in south Charlotte called police for help Friday afternoon as about 75 angry people demanded their tax refund money.
Prep Zone: Charlotte Catholic student swimminJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmCharlotte Catholic is going for their eleventh consecutive women's swimming title and helping them to this victory is Ali McDonough.
76ers rout Bobcats in front of 'Fresh Prince'Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmLou Williams scored 17 points and Jrue Holiday had 15 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Bobcats 89-72 on Friday night.
Gamecocks moving closer Matt Price into rotatJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmSouth Carolina coach Ray Tanner is changing up what's been a great thing for the Gamecocks the past two seasons: He's moving closer Matt Price to the starting rotation this spring.
Dawson leads Gardner-Webb past Campbell 78-72Jan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmJason Dawson scored a career-high 19 points as Gardner-Webb defeated Campbell 78-72 Thursday night, snapping the Camels' four-game winning streak.
Davidson tops Chattanooga 64-63 for 8th win iJan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmJP Kuhlman scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half and Nik Cochran hit the winning free throw with 1 second remaining as Davidson defeated Chattanooga 64-63 Thursday night for its eighth consecutive victory.
Winthrop holds off Liberty 65-63Jan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmJoab Jerome knocked down a jumper with 1:24 left that would hold as the game-winner, and the Winthrop defense completely shut down Liberty from there to hold on to a 65-63 win on Thursday night.
No. 7 North Carolina rolls past NC State 74-5Jan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmTyler Zeller had 21 points and a career-best 17 rebounds to help No. 7 North Carolina beat North Carolina State 74-55 on Thursday night.
Clemson S Hall to miss spring after knee surgJan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmClemson safety Rashard Hall will miss spring practice after having surgery on a left knee that bothered him most of this past season.
Ward Burton to race NASCAR Truck Series at DaJan 26, 2012 | 8:00 pmFormer Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton is getting back behind the wheel in NASCAR. He's bringing his son along, too.
Crowd outside Charlotte tax agencies want repJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmPolice in Charlotte were called to a tax service agency after a large crowd showed up looking for money they were reportedly promised.
The Week that Was -- 1.27.12Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmEvery Friday on WBTV News at 10:00 on CW 46 (WJZY), we review "The Week that Was" with WBT's Keith Larson.? He joins Anchor Molly Grantham to give a more distinctive take on some of the headlines of the week.
Cover Story: Perdue/McCrory - no rematchJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmOne day after North Carolina?Governor Bev Perdue announced she won't seek re-election some are asking if the Democrats have enough time to mount a serious campaign for the office.? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.
73-year-old woman killed while crossing busy Jan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmA 73-year-old Charlotte woman died Thursday?after police say she was struck by a car while trying to cross the street.
Prep Zone: Charlotte Catholic student swimminJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmCharlotte Catholic is going for their eleventh consecutive women's swimming title and helping them to this victory is Ali McDonough.
Cover Story: Perdue/McCrory - no rematchJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmOne day after North Carolina?Governor Bev Perdue announced she won't seek re-election some are asking if the Democrats have enough time to mount a serious campaign for the office.? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.
Crowd outside Charlotte tax agencies want repJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmPolice in Charlotte were called to a tax service agency after a large crowd showed up looking for money they were reportedly promised.
Cover Story: Perdue/McCrory - no rematchJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmOne day after North Carolina?Governor Bev Perdue announced she won't seek re-election some are asking if the Democrats have enough time to mount a serious campaign for the office.? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.
Cover Story: Perdue/McCrory - no rematchJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmOne day after North Carolina?Governor Bev Perdue announced she won't seek re-election some are asking if the Democrats have enough time to mount a serious campaign for the office.? PrimeTime's Jeff Atkinson has our Cover Story.
SC residents can get up to $100 rebate on somJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmSouth Carolina residents planning to purchase new ENERGY STAR qualified appliances will be eligible to receive rebates ranging from $50 to $100 starting this Friday.
Keith Monday's Tuesday afternoon forecastJan 24, 2012 | 11:30 amSevere Weather Center 9 meteorologist Keith Monday says expect the sun to return on Tuesday afternoon.
Students shocked after embattled prinicipal dJan 24, 2012 | 3:30 amMonday, parents rallied in support of Bowe, who had been placed on administrative leave. Parents and students found out about Bowe's death after 10 p.
Keith Monday's Tuesday morning forecastJan 24, 2012 | 3:30 amSevere Weather Center 9 meteorologist Keith Monday says the rain, soggy weather is expected to move out by late morning giving way to sunshine.
SURVEILLANCE Man seen running from homicide sJan 23, 2012 | 5:00 amPolice released surveillance video of a man who they think might be connected to a homicide in west Charlotte where a man was found dead behind a store.
AZ Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Announces ResignatJan 23, 2012 | 3:32 amArizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has announced that she is resigning this week. Giffords was shot in the head during an assassination attempt in January, 2011.
Search Resumes In Capsized Italian Cruise ShiJan 23, 2012 | 3:32 amRescuers on Sunday resumed searching the above-water section of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise liner, but choppy seas kept divers from exploring the submerged part, where officials have said there could be bodies. (Jan.
Teen Ends Globe-Circling Voyage In St. MaarteJan 23, 2012 | 3:32 amLaura Dekker set a steady foot aboard a dock in St. Maarten on Saturday, ending a yearlong voyage aboard a sailboat named "Guppy" that apparently made her the youngest person ever to sail alone around the globe.
Canada For PresidentJan 24, 2012 | 6:30 amHow can a country run for president of the United States? Don't you have to be a citizen? Jeanne Moos takes a look at the "Canada for President" campaign.
Woman faces judge for Morganton car chaseJan 24, 2012 | 6:00 amAlexandra Osteyee-Hoffman faced a judge Monday after police charged her with nearly a dozen crimes connected to a lengthy chase near Morganton.
Action 9: Conflicting reports of used car botJan 24, 2012 | 5:00 amBefore shoppers buy a used car, they need to be sure they check out its past. A Concord man received conflicting reports and turned to Action 9's Don Griffin to tell others what to look for to protect themselves.
Students shocked after embattled prinicipal dJan 24, 2012 | 4:30 amMonday, parents rallied in support of Bowe, who had been placed on administrative leave. Parents and students found out about Bowe's death after 10 p.
CAUGHT ON TAPE: Friends save man who was buriJan 24, 2012 | 4:30 amTwo men who were snowmobiling had to save their friend after he was buried by an avalanche in Stampede Pass, Washington and it was all caught on helmet cam.
Keith Monday's Tuesday morning forecastJan 24, 2012 | 4:30 amSevere Weather Center 9 meteorologist Keith Monday says the rain, soggy weather is expected to move out by late morning giving way to sunshine.
TIME LAPSE Construction Of World's Largest HDJan 24, 2012 | 1:30 amWatch time lapse video of the 16,000 square-foot video board being erected at Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Credit: Charlotte Motor Speedway).
Loomis Fargo employee shot during robberyJan 23, 2012 | 10:30 pmPolice are searching for the person who shot an armored car employee at the Foxcroft Shopping Center in SouthPark.
Parents rally to reinstate Northwest principaJan 23, 2012 | 10:30 pmParents at a Charlotte magnet school are rallying in support of a principal who has been placed on administrative leave.
