CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 7-year-old boy drowned in a retention pond in southwest Charlotte on Wednesday.The child, who has not been identified, reportedly died after being pulled out of the pond near Lady Bell Drive.Firefighters said they were called to the area around 6:25 p.m. for a...
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The City of Midland Utilities Department reported that 796.8 million gallons were consumed/used during the month of August.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - In a letter written before Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denied her clemency and before a federal court issued a stay in her Wednesday execution, Christa Gail Pike said she is not afraid to die. Pike is the only woman on Tennessee’s death row and w...
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) — Tennessee’s first execution of a woman in 200 years is halted by a court an hour before it was set to take place. The judges said they want to review whether her allegations of sexual abuse and rape as a child were fully considered before she...
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( Aging Untold )— Where retirees choose to live can make a significant difference in how far their savings go — and a study from Retirement Living identifies the states that offer the most financial breathing room. Retirement Living ranked states based on housing costs, cost of l...
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(Gray News) - The Trump administration appears poised to ask tax filers if they are United States citizens, according to New York Times reporting on a draft of Form 1040. The draft form also asks if filers are authorized to work legally in the U.S. “At the time you file your retu...
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( Aging Untold ) — Forget the old adage: You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Picking up a new hobby later in life isn’t just fun — it’s also one of the best things you can do for your brain. From line dancing to sourdough starters to pickleball, small leaps outside your comfor...
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - FIRST ALERT 7 Forecast for Wednesday, September 30th, 2026: Shower and thunderstorm chances continue across West Texas and southeast New Mexico with the potential for strong to severe storms in the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall and flooding re...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Drivers should use caution at Andrews Highway and Cuthbert Avenue after a traffic signal went out Wednesday morning. The city of Midland said the signal is out because of a controller issue. The intersection is operating as a four-way stop while crews work...
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( InvestigateTV ) — In a matter of hours, a text conversation ends in a teen’s death, spotlighting a crime authorities say increasingly targets young people online. Plus, a woman keeps a mysterious and embarrassing symptom to herself until an E.R. visit reveals a diagnosis on the...
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LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — A small group of military veterans in the Las Vegas Valley has started a monthly ritual of joining together on hikes throughout the valley. The group, organized by Navy veteran Nathan French, meets on the first Saturday of each month and invites mili...
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OMAHA, Neb. ( InvestigateTV ) - The biggest overall risk of developing cancer comes later in life, as the typical age for a diagnosis is 67 years old. But recent data shows a growing number of young people are receiving the life-changing news. Researchers at the National Institut...
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(Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or a loved one need help, call or text the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988.) NITRO, W. Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — Bryce Tate’s death was the result of a crime the FBI reports is quickly growing across the country. His father, Ad...
