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North Carolina Pair Survive 5 Days In New Zealand Wilderness

An American exchange student and her mother were rescued over the weekend in the New Zealand wilderness, where they were lost for five days after setting off on a day hike. A helicopter pilot spotted the large "help" signs they had made from fern fronds.

Food And Wine Weekend Raises Thousands For Charity

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Uncork, unwind, and start your weekend off with a good cause. Folks spent their friday night with WCCBΒ News Rising's Derek James at the Charlotte Wine and Food Weekend! He hosted the…

Experts Analyze Surge Of Sex Crimes Charges

A local band director accused of inappropriate conduct with a student has resigned. He's the fifth person entrusted with taking care of children in our area charged with child sex crimes this week. The others: a pastor, an assistant principal, a teacher and a daycare worker. We're asking why there appear to be so many of these child sex abuse cases. We're also talking to experts to see what parents can do to protect their children.

I-77 Toll Opponents Plan Another Lawsuit

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Opponents of the I -77 toll lanes say they're planning another lawsuit to halt construction. The group "Widen I -77" rallied in cornelius today.Β In January a judge denied an injunction to…

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