Charlotte at Six: Recent Episodes
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Mark takes a trip down to McBee, SC to get some insight into a speed trap scandal involving the town's Mayor.
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Mark heads to Cherryville, NC to get a look at Tearmann Farms with Mike and Lisa Conger.
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Mark Garrison heads to Homeland Creamery to see where homegrown NC milk & ice cream come from, and shares the wealth with the Good Morning BT crew.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison makes his yearly trek to Raleigh for the North Carolina State Fair as he dives into the best eats that the legendary fair has to offer.
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Mark Garrison takes a trip to Charlotte Motor Speedway to talk to NASCAR's souvenir queen Trisha Knox, to find out how she fell into the racing lifestyle.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison highlights the small town of Barnardsville, NC as WBT listeners became a major part in the rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
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Mark Garrison takes a ride on Charlotte's light rail to get a first-hand look at the daily issues for light rail passengers amid the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison makes the trip to Faith, NC to visit Yosties Bakery & Eatery. Though they are known for their hot dogs and pepperoni rolls, Mark brings back a sweet treat for the GMBTeam.
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Mark makes the trip to Oakboro, NC to get a taste of some of the best hot dogs around...in honor of National Hot Dog Day.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison takes a trip back to a roadside produce stand to catch up with Bambi Dixon and her famous boiled peanuts...but its grown into something larger than the generational practice she's become so well known for.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison makes the trip down to North Myrtle Beach to visit a staple in the area...family-owned and operated Hoskins Restaurant.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison interviewed Marc Dobson, a one-man band performing at the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia from October 9th to 20th. You can learn more about Marc here: https://marcdobson.com/
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Mark Garrison makes his annual trek to Raleigh, NC for the North Carolina State Fair and gives his "expert" opinion on the best foods at the fair.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison continues his investigative report on the coal ash controversy involving Duke Energy, who now is facing a lawsuit related to the high levels of radiation in Mooresville.
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Mark Garrison headed to Western NC to get a first-hand look at the devastation after Hurricane Helene. Mark stumbled upon a family in Rowan County who figured out, what some may call, an unconventional method of hauling supplies to those affected.
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Amid the latest findings linking coal ash to thyroid cancer, WBT News Director Mark Garrison heads to Mooresville to do an investigative report and takes a look at who's responsible.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison takes a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with Good Morning BT as he visits one of the happiest places on earth...Wee-R-Sweetz. It's a family-owned candy store and a Myrtle Beach staple.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison took at trip to South Carolina, to visit one of the only brick and mortar Trump merchandise stores.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison caught up with a feisty couple who have made a name for themselves traveling the racing circuit...selling hot dogs and friend bologna sandwiches.
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Mark Garrison took a trip to Charleston, South Carolina for an exclusive look inside the newly renovated Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point as he sat down with the Executive Vice President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, John Falkenbury.
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WBT News Director Mark Garrison introduces us to an unlikely love story. A former cop and a PHD who found romance by grabbing, twisting, and flipping each other. It's a story filled with bumps, bruises, even black eyes --- but they've turned their passion for martial arts into gold medals ---- and a successful business.
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Ahead of President Biden’s visit to NC on Tuesday, WBT News Director Mark Garrison interviewed White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. When he asked her about the President’s mental acuity… she abruptly ended the conversation.
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"Oppenheimer" just took home seven Oscars at the recent Academy Awards. The movie chronicles the development of the atomic bomb... but did you know there was a WBT connection? Mark Garrison explores the secret role our station played in one of the most famous stories in American history.
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Parents at Palisades High School in Charlotte are demanding action after teachers urged kids to read sexually explicit books from the school library.
The interim superintendent is expected to announce a new strategy for approving books in school libraries in an effort to calm the controversy.
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Lt. Gov. Robinson is officially running for governor, and while he sees the LGBT lifestyle as sinful, he says he can serve everyone as governor.
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The NC House passes a bill to stop biological boys from playing on girls' sports teams.
Riley Gaines and others say that it's a matter of fairness to prevent males from taking over women's sports.
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Mark Garrison hops into a truck with a man who has his license again -- after 20 years of blindness. His story offers hope to others with certain eye problems.
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Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison looks at the high costs of gender changes for minors and adults in North Carolina. A new bill would prevent anyone 18-years-old and under from receiving the treatment.
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Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrsion looks back on the life of a Charlotte legend who started a business empire and donated millions of dollars.
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Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison talks with WBT Reporter Brett Jensen about this week's rash of violence at an alternative school.
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MEDIC is shorthanded and if you're emergency isn't life threatening you could wait for an hour before an ambulance makes it to you.
Mark Garrison and Joe Gillespie talk about the staffing situation at MEDIC and what it means for you.
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Meet a guy who's developed a tasty sauce that goes on everything. And his parents . . . are crossing the state to get any store they can find to carry it . . . . . it's even sold in barbershops. Great story of a family working together.
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A controversial story-time is planned for this Thursday at a Charlotte high school.
Some parents are upset that suggestive stories about gay and transgender kidswill be read out-loud at Palisades high.
Mark Garrison has been looking into the books....and what's in them.
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A controversial story-time is planned for this Thursday at a Charlotte high school.
Some parents are upset that suggestive stories about gay and transgender kids will be read out-loud at Palisades high.
Mark Garrison has been looking into the books....and what's in them.
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After 39-years, CMPD has finally solved a brutal double murder.
Mark Garrison reports on yet another case solved years later with the help of DNA -- this time with a twist.
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As the General Assembly takes up a Parents Bill of Rights to let parents know what is happening in public school, Mark Garrison reports on the CMS Gender Support Plan.
It allows kids to change gender at school without notifying the parents.
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On this week's edition of Success at Six Mark Garrison heads to a campground in Laurel Springs, North Carolina -- where you can stay in a vintage camper, buy a 100-year-old wedding dress or peruse 30,000 albums!
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With the prices of eggs rising exponentially, many people are looking for ways to save some cash.
Mark Garrison talks with "Homestead Jen" who has a unique way of solving the problem.
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State Attorney General Josh Stein came out swinging as he announced his plans to run for Governor.
Instead of touting his record, Stein blasted his likely opponent, the state's first black Lt. Governor Mark Robinson a bigot.
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The Town Manager in Matthews exposes police brass for fudging reports on crime statistics tonight with Mark Garrison on Charlotte at Six.
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Charlotte City Councilman James "Smuggie" Mitchell tells our Mark Garrison that he's embarrassed by all the negative attention he's gotten over a stock deal.
Now that he won't be prosecuted, he's breathing a sigh of relief.
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The fight continues in Washington over the next House Speaker and Charlotte's Dan Bishop is one of the leaders in the fight against Kevin McCarthy.
Congressman Bishop joins Mark Garrison on Charlotte at Six to explain why.
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Duke told state officials that they just could not generate enough electricity on a recent cold snap -- so they had no choice but to cut power to half a million people.
Mark Garrison reports on Duke's explanation + talks to experts who say that we will see more blackouts.
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This year on the social media website TikTok there is a trend of Gen-Z parents deciding not to raise their children to believe in Santa Claus.
Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison talks with a family counselor who says the young parents might be on to something and take your calls on the matter.
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On this week's edition of "Success at Six," on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison tells the story of a woman taking her talent and passion for hot dogs on the road.
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On this week's edition of Success at Six with Mark Garrison, Mark catches up with one of Santa's busiest helpers who is going gangbusters once again following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison provides the latest on the power substation shooting in Moore County this weekend.
The good news is power could be back sooner than expected but authorities still don't have any suspects.
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In a Charlotte City Council meeting on Monday night, Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones received a 14 percent raise, making his salary higher than the President of the United States.
Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison talks with a couple of city council members on both sides of the issue.
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Welcome to another edition of Wacky News Monday with Anna, Boomer and Tommy on Charlotte at Six!
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Tonight on Charlotte at Six we're joined by helicopter pilot Don Evans, who flies the same model of helicopter that crashed yesterday, killing WBTV pilot Chip Tayag and meteorologist Jason Myers.
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Charlotte Police created unnecessary anxiety on Saturday when there was word of a possible shooter at Southpark Mall.
CMPD could have quickly reassured the public that there was NOT an active shooter -- but they didn't. Instead, with their new shun-the-media policy, cops put out a Tweet that left the public fearing the worst while shoppers panicked.
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Today on Charlotte at Six Mark is joined by Anna, Boomer and Tommy to talk about the dishes people love to hate every year on Turkey Day.
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Test your knowledge about the news of the week and compete with Anna, Boomer and Tommy in the weekly Charlotte at Six News Quiz!
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By this coming March, you'll need a "Real ID" in order to fly commercially -- but the process is not as easy as it might seems...especially for women.
Mark Garrison talks with a Charlotte woman who has had some unexpected troubles at the DMV as she tries to sort through a sea of bureaucracy.
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Every year the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. sets up a big ol' Christmas tree, but have you ever thought about where it comes from?
On this week's Success at Six, Mark Garrison tells the story of this year's Capitol Christmas Tree travelling from Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina.
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A local democrat running for the State House has some explaining to do.
She claims her republican opponent was once arrested for writing a bad check. But he wasn't -- and the mug shot in the commercial was created by the television producer.
Mark Garrison looks at the lie being broadcast by Diamond Staten Williams.
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The private company that runs the I-77 toll lanes has been suing drivers who end up in fender-benders.
Why?
Supposedly, it blocks traffic and the company loses toll revenue. Mark Garrison talks with WSOC's Joe Bruno who uncovered this, and explains what happened when Joe started asking questions about the suits.
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This year school board elections are getting a lot of attention from voters across the country.
Issues such as dirty books, COVID shots and transgender policy are motivating factors.
Over the weekend, Mark Garrison spent time in Cabarrus County where voters are lining up to cast an early ballot. And one reason is all the controversy surrounding the school board and sexually explicit material.
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Today on Charlotte at Six -- more controversy for Charlotte City Councilman James "Smuggie" Mitchell.
Mitchell was excused from a City Council vote Monday night because of a conflict of interest. Mark Garrison talks with Mitchell about why he previously failed to disclose that he owned stock in a company doing business with the city.
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Today on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison and WBT food critic TJ Boggs are back to keep you up to date about the dirtiest places to (not) eat!
Mark shares a place infested with flies, one that's been serving moldy meat+ TJ tells you where you might be able to get a haunted meal in Uptown.
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Mark Garrison visits the NC State fair and had a chance to taste some of the best food around.
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The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping and football season is in full swing -- fall is officially here in the Carolinas.
Mark Garrison takes you along his road trip to the North Carolina mountains where he soaks in the views, meets interesting people and tries a famous snack for the first time.
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As fair season gets rolling, Mark Garrison gets you informed about all the best eats at this year's North Carolina State Fair!
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Many different things draw people to the local fair: rides, games, live music and especiallyfood.
Mark Garrison met with one newcomer to the fair food game who is watering mouths with delicious dishes at the North Carolina State Fair this year.
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Today Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff Garry McFadden announced that his office will no longer be pulling drivers over for minor violations.
Tonight on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison details the reasoning Sheriff McFadden gave for the change as well as why CMPD isn't expecting to follow suit.
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As Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida today, people in and out of the state find themselves stuck.
Mark Garrison talks with Floridians camping out at Charlotte Motor Speedway to avoid the storm as well as his own son, who is hunkering down with his family at a shut-down Disney World.
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There have been 84 murders in Charlotte this year at the time of this post.
On this National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, CMPD had a special ceremony. Mark Garrison talks with a grieving mom about how she thinks the problem should be addressed.
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Ever heard of a ghost sign?
Mark Garrison hadn't either! So he caught up with a couple of Charlotteans whose passion is chasing down these windows into the past that display the history of American business.
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Cabarrus Country School Board is trying to come up with a policy to give parents input over books their kids are exposed to.
Mark Garrison speaks with school board member Laura Blackwell about where the controversy stands today.
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On Tuesday protestors will ask the EPA to investigate Duke's handling of coal ash and all the cancer cases on Lake Norman.
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Mark Garrison reports on a Huntersville boy who was attacked by a bull shark in the Florida Keys -- but never lost his faith and even began singing worship songs as he awaited treatment.
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Police Chief Johnny Jennings tells City Council that his department couldn't handle all of the calls from media -- but we want to know why that means CMPD is now refusing to cooperate with reporters.
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From the Triangle to Charlotte, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of innovations in heart transplants.
Mark Garrison and Joe Gillispie explain how these advances are saving lives young and old.
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There was an ugly scene Wednesday night at a Charlotte pizza restaurant when a meeting of concerned parents was disrupted and police were called.
A group called Moms for Liberty booked the restaurant for a private event but a couple of loud activists showed up -- Mark Garrison spoke with Pamela Grundy, one of the activists to share why she just can't stand the group.
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Ignored emails and non-existent press conferences: these are the new norm as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is no longer answering questions from reporters unless they are positive for the department.
Mark Garrison was called to a meeting to be given the new rules, which one respected criminologists calls nonsense.
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Today on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison is joined by WBT's most frugal newsman Mark Mueller to debut a new segment "Mark Mueller's Market Basket!"
Mark and Mark talk about the best and worst deals in the Charlotte areas and share tips on how to get the most out of your grocery dollar!
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Some people are more excited about the "back-to-school" season than others, but one mother of CMS students is doing her best to make students feel empowered and motivated for the new year.
Mark Garrison talked with Andrea Jasper, whose efforts reach schools where her kids aren't even enrolled.
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How far would you drive...for fresh pork?
Well thousands of people plan trips to a little farm in Eastern north for everything from ribs and bacon to pork skins. Mark Garrison first discovered this pork-center 30 years ago doing a television story.
Now, he revisits the Nahunta Pork Center. They're still going strong, selling nearly one million pounds of sausage last year.
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The battle over NC Attorney General Josh Stein's campaign ads has another twist.
For now, an appeals court says Stein can't be prosecuted. Mark Garrison has the latest.
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What WBT's "Breaking Brett Jensen" described as the worst kept secret in Charlotte is finally out as the Carolina Panthers officially named Baker Mayfield their starting quarterback as the beginning of the regular season approaches.
Mark Garrison talks to Brett about head coach Matt Rhule's decision-making process and the timing of the decision + why there was even a battle for the spot in the first place, what the future might hold for Sam Darnold and his best and worst case scenarios for the season.
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Chances are that your experience with golf carts is meandering from hole to hole on the course or riding around your neighborhood at a cozy 15mph.
You are not Robby Steen of Fort Mill, South Carolina, who holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest golf cart and is hungry for another.
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Charlotte is a city where the Bible-based "Billy Graham Library" is a top tourist attraction. But now, we're becoming an abortion destination.
Women are coming to town in big numbers since nearby states have passed abortion restrictions. Governor Roy Cooper has put out the welcome mat, inviting women to come into the state for an abortion.
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With the average price of gas in Charlotte today around $3.69, the idea of paying under three dollars for gas may seem like a blast from the past.
But today Mark Garrison visited an event put on by Americans for Prosperity who teamed up with a gas station during lunchtime today to help reduce some pain at the pump and, they hope, get citizens to hold politicians accountable.
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An increase in jellies (no, not strawberry or grape) is leading to a decrease in jollies for beach goers in the Carolinas.
Mark Garrison talked with multiple people vacationing on the coast, including his daughter, who have said the jellyfish are EVERYWHERE + a marine biologist who explains the uptick and how to treat stings.
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Today on Dirty Restaurant Thursday Mark Garrison and WBT food critic TJ Boggs are back to talk about a South End taco joint and a repeat appearance for a popular steakhouse + why TJ has a bone to pick with some station sponsors!
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Over two years ago, hopes were high for "Football City, U.S.A." to come to Rock Hill, SC.
Now the relationship between the Carolina Panthers and the city is dead, but Panther's owner David Tepper said he's ready to settle up.
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You won't find the best franks in Charlotte at the grocery store, in a restaurant or even at the ballpark.
Mark Garrison takes you to a food cart in West Charlotte that will fill your heart and stomach -- and won't leave your wallet empty!
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On this episode of Dirty Restaurant Tuesday, Mark Garrison and WBT food critic TJ Boggs talk about a Waffle House achieving the unthinkable + where to find the best hot dogs in the Queen City!
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Earlier this week on Charlotte at Six we told you about the world's longest yard sale, stretching for nearly 700 miles from Alabama to Michigan.
Today Mark checked in with a vendor to see what kinds of crazy items are up for sale along US Highway 127.
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On this edition of Dirty Restaurant Thursday Mark Garrison and WBT food critic T.J. Boggs dissect the ways some prominent Charlotte area restaurants fell short of the health inspector's standards -- including one special non-restaurant appearance + Mark and TJ share their favorite ice cream spots.
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You may not know his name, but you absolutely know his restaurants.
Mark Garrison introduces us to a man who thought he'd become a lawyer -- but ended up in the restaurant business after serving his mother's recipes in a frat house.
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On this edition of Dirty Restaurant Tuesday, Mark Garrison and T.J. Boggs dish out the details of the latest restaurants to make the list of shame -- with some names that might surprise you.
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What connects Gadsden, Alabama to Addison, Michigan? Just the world's longest yard sale!
It's over 700 miles of people selling anything and everything and starts this Thursday and Mark Garrison spoke with Hugh Stump of the Gadsden Tourism Office to talk about the strange things you might find for sale.
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She's been the face of WBTV's news for nearly two decades.
On Friday, Maureen O'Boyle will deliver the news for the last time. She's just burned out on all the bad things she has to report and looking for a new direction.
She spent time talking to Mark Garrison.
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After this week's election, Charlotte's city council will mostly have the same people serving for yet another year. Nearly all of them are Democrats -- who've promised for years to fight crime in Charlotte.
Now they're promising the same thing. But Mark Garrison asks: will council finally do something about the violence?
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When Vice President Kamala Harris was in Charlotte this week, she said that even people of faith should support women's abortion rights -- but Evangelicals are pushing back on that idea.
Mark Garrison spoke with Pastor David Chadwick who says the VP is wrong.
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A local roadside service is seeing a boom in business.
As people try to stretch every gallon of gas given the current prices, more people are finding themselves stranded in the summer heat without fuel.
Mark Garrison spoke with Nick Brown of Hero Patrol, who is helping many people out of these sticky situations.
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Charlotte police now have the picture of the killer of 48-year-old Karen Baker at an ATM.
Mark Garrison and WBT's Joe Gillespie have the latest on the investigation including some heart-wrenching comments from the victim's son.
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Mark Garrison introduces us to a young man in Charlotte who had a flash inspiration one day when he saw some window-washers uptown.
Suddenly his imagination began soaring to new heights...and so did his business.
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Not only did the pizza joint on Freedom Drive get a low health score -- but the health inspector says she left because she felt threatened by the person in charge.
Mark Garrison went to the pizza shop looking for answers.
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With seven Republicans running for school board spots in Cabarrus County, there is controversy over which ones are truly conservative, with one of the candidates even being a Democrat until recently.
Mark Garrison spoke with incumbent Laura Blackwell about all the attention the school board race is getting four months before election day.
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With grocery prices up well over 10% and other costs increasing across the board, food banks are feeling the pressure more than ever since the peak of the pandemic.
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The Cabarrus County school board race is heating up with 11 candidates.
Mark Garrison spoke with Sean Turner, a Marine, who has gotten a financial shot in the arm for his campaign -- by raffling off a rifle. All the tickets sold in no time.
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Mark Garrison met an 86-year-old woman who "un-retired." The result -- lots of cavities filled for people in need.
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Today on Charlotte at Six Mark Garrison is joined by WBT food critic TJ Boggs to share the dirtiest restaurants in the Charlotte area, including one place with "no food knowledge" and another with roaches on the wall + what to avoid in the WBT vending machines.
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We're celebrating 8 years of Charlotte at Six this week and Mark Garrison begins by revisiting an old story with plenty of relevance today -- should you buy used tires?
Mark takes you around Charlotte to show you all of the deals around -- and which ones you might want to worry about.
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Mark hits "Rewind" on this week's top stories.
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Mark shares a restaurant who didn't quite understand how a food thermometer works, and our food critic finds a summer spot with a clever name.
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Governor Cooper is putting out the welcome mat for abortions.
He is inviting women from all over ---- to come to North Carolina to end their pregnancies.
But pro-life groups say his executive order is troubling.
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President Biden is blaming owners of mom-and-pop gas stations for the historic prices, his latest target in deflecting blame from himself for the crisis.
Local station owners had this to say in response: "It's absolutely ridiculous."
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Welcome to another edition of Dirty Restaurant Tuesday and with Mark and TJ finally back together all is right again!
This episode includes an "American" deli, some soul food + Mark and TJ taking turns ragging on hospital food.
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There are plenty of nice people in Charlotte, and while on vacation Mark Garrison met one of them!
Robert Grouix is proof that being a good neighbor truly does make a difference.
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Racing legend and Charlotte icon Bruton Smith passed away in his home today.
From selling cars in his front yard to building the Charlotte Motor Speedway Mark Garrison sits down with Scott Cooper from the Speedway to reflect on his impact locally and around the country.
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Mark Garrison advises you on the biggest health code offenders based on their latest inspections including a coffee food truck and a Japanese steak house before guest food critic Tommy Fradenburg brings some light to the show with a yummy lunch place with items ranging from Nashville hot chicken to crab-stuffed hushpuppies.
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Two years after the deadly shooting at Beatties Ford Road on Juneteenth, law enforcement still has had no help from witnesses on finding the killers.
So the FBI has stepped in to raise the reward money by $30,000 in hopes they can finally get a lead and bring the shooters to justice.
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Mark Garrison and guest food critic Tommy Fradenburg are back for another edition of Dirty Restaurant Thursday including a place for family fun, a taco shop in Optimist Hall and a pub in Plaza Midwood but Tommy redeems the neighborhood with a place to get a good burger and a local brew!
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From NASCAR to Pottery, Tommy Davis is living proof that God works in mysterious ways. So if you find yourself getting stressed out from work, this Success at Six story is just for you!
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Welcome to a special crossover episode of "Charlotte at 6" with Mark Garrison and "Breaking with Brett Jensen," as Mark and Brett look back on a year at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools fraught with issues.
From a record number of guns brought to schools, to incidents of uninvestigated sexual assault: from the removal of a superintendent to many schools receiving failing grades, this year was considered an unmitigated failure by many.
Mark and Brett detail the exact ways the school system failed students, parents and faculty/staff; including the Title IX violations committed at Olympic High School as well as how the hiring of the underqualified Earnest Winston backfired on the schoolboard from almost every angle.
After sharing audio from actual parents, students and schoolboard members, Mark and Brett discuss what the future may hold for the school system, including declining enrollment and what CMS might be able to do make things safer for all involved in the 2022-23 school year.
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On this edition of Dirty Restaurant Thursday Mark Garrison talks about places giving out lessons in handwashing and temperature control, a popular brunch option with dateless food and one popular bread company falling into HOT WATER with the health department.
After Mark airs the dirty laundry, guest food critic Tommy Fradenburg joins with a suggestion that should appeal to lovers of dumplings and spicy food everywhere.
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Gas is expensive these days, making long vacations difficult for many families, but the greatest candy selection in North Carolina is just a short trip up I-85.
Travelling to the Candy Factory is more than just going to Lexington for some sweets, but is like going back in time as well!
From coffee fudge and Mallow Cups to candy cigarettes, The Candy Factory has anything you need to satisfy those sweet tooth cravings and make you feel like a kid in a candy store!
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An Asheville crisis pregnancy center was threatened as pro-abortion groups feat the Supreme Court's decision on Roe vs. Wade. Mark Garrison talks with the center's director.
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Charlotte at 6's Mark Garrison traveled to a small farmer's market in the heart of Charlotte and discovered a world of tasty treats tucked away in a parking lot.
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"Breaking" Brett Jensen is sitting in for Mark Garrison today on Charlotte at Six and broke down what all the drama between the Panthers and city of Rock Hill means for the franchise as well as the two cities at the center.
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Mark Garrison hits the streets to talk with Charlotte residents about the Gold Line and the problems have experienced with the trolley car including its the speed and reach + what could be done to improve it...but why the city might not.
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This week on Dirty Restaurant Tuesday Mark and TJ find a place that needs lessons in washing both their hands and dishes, places with alternative storage methods + TJ shares one good place to take the kids over summer vacation.
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A Dirty Restaurant regular makes another appearance with their lowest score yet + T.J. shares a great new sandwich spot and grilling tips for the holiday weekend.
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10 years ago Tom Vibert of Greensboro was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and thought he was all but dead. Now, he's cancer-free and biking as far as he can to stick it to the disease.
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Do you know the signs of stroke? Do you know what to do if you see the signs?
Mark Garrison on Charlotte at Six and guests share potentially life-saving steps to take + how N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein was saved when he had one while walking his dog.
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Join us on Charlotte at 6 for another week of Wacky News featuring obsolete technology, controversial beer can art and unique camping equipment!
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What is red, bubbly and has been made in Salisbury, North Carolina for more than 100 years? Cheerwine of course!
Mark Garrison made the trip to the small town to take in the sights and sounds of the annual Cheerwine Festival.
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Mark Garrison takes you back through an eventful week in the headlines on Charlotte @ 6.
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Mark and T.J. are back with another edition of Dirty Restaurant Thursday featuring two Indian spots and a NURSING HOME + T.J. shares the location of one of his favorite burgers.
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A local inventor will be inducted into a special inventor's hall of fame next month. His name is Louis Foreman, and you've probably never heard of him...
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The Cabarrus County fair has dropped livestock from its attractions. The farmers are not happy.
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Atrium plans to merge with a Midwest healthcare giant. Experts say, it's not a good idea.
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Mark Garrison breaks down this week's top stories.
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Garrison shares some improvement with a buffet, and T.J. tells of "the hot dog that built Charlotte's skyline".
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The Fraternal Order of Police endorses Gina Hicks to be the next sheriff.
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Mark Garrison and T.J. Boggs are back to let you know the best and worst places to eat as Cinco de Mayo approaches + discuss one really dirty Waffle House.
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Local pro-life groups are excited that Roe vs. Wade may be overturned by the Supreme Court. The issue would then go back to the States.
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Mark Garrison and producer T.J. Boggs are back with more of Charlotte's dirtiest restaurants, share their thoughts on breakfast for dinner and T.J.'s good restaurant find of the week.
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Mark Garrison speaks with law enforcement officers on the growing problem of bicycle gangs in Charlotte.
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Listen here to catch the entire debate broadcast on WBT from the Fraternal Order of Police.
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Mark shows how many infractions a restaurant with a "higher" health score can rack up.
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The end of a Disney run township in Florida is now going to hit taxpayers' wallets.
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Joe Gillespie joins Mark Garrison to talk about how CMPD is catching car thieves.
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Mark reveals a restaurant where the health inspector found no one in charge.
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Brett Jensen joins the show to break down the firing of CMS Superintendent Ernest Winston.
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Mark exposes a restaurant for using the "sticky note method" of dating food.
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911 operators have a high pressure life or death job. Mark Garrison shares some of the stories of the public's life line.
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Mark shares a dirty restaurant redemption story, for a regular on the dirty list.
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Mark Garrison goes back in time to the beginnings of this legendary radio station, and finds WBT may be "radio related" to Charlotte's WSOC.
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The health inspector sheds some light on some of the dirty restaurant kitchens around town.
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During the Cuban missile crisis, WBT was asked to help with the country's efforts in discrediting Russia.
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Mark Garrison takes us back to the beginnings of the 50,000 watt blowtorch.
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Mark finds a health score losing streak with a well known Charlotte spot, and T.J. takes us on a road trip!
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A popular pricey steak joint gets a low health score...again.
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Mecklenburg county Sheriff accused of pampering prisoners.
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Mark shares of a local restaurant, who the health inspector is planning a training session for washing hands.
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In a recent video, NC Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson, called the abortion a sinful decision he regrets.
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You can find almost anything at this flea market...even...crack?!
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A chain restaurant with two locations on the dirty restaurant list, and T.J. shares a messy lunch.
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Make sure you're checking your receipts. Several local stores including Wal-Mart and Ace Hardware locations, have been selling items for more than the prices on the shelves.
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Mark Garrison sheds light on an eatery that is making big chemical mistakes. Producer T.J. finds a Sunday lunch spot on a Tuesday.
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CATS released the video of the road rage murder of drive Ethan Rivera.
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Brett Jensen found the county refuses to talk to teachers about fixing their payroll issues.
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Former Mayor, Patrick Cannon, tries to explain why he took bribes as mayor.
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Some health inspections are bringing in some new violations from dirty restaurants, and T.J. shares a new breakfast spot.
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Kids will walk through scanners that will detect guns and bombs. Mark Garrison investigates.
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Mark tells about a restaurant with a broken dishwasher, and Producer T.J. shares about a new taco place.
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A new grocery store concept opening in Georgia, but no need to pull out your wallet.
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An investigation found social workers in Gaston and Cleveland Counties breaking the law.
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If these feral hogs aren't trapped, they could destroy thousands of dollars worth of crops.
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Brett Jensen learned that Police Chief Jennings is punishing officers for making fun of him.
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This week, Mark adds another restaurant to the Dirty Restaurants' Hall of Shame.
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Where is Charlotte's best onion ring? TJ gives his thoughts on this question.
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The Mask Mandate Mecklenburg citizens have been subjected to for the past 6 months has been based on faulty data.
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Mark is joined by Brett Jensen to discuss the recent shocking confession from the Mecklenburg health department, as well as the mask mandate ending as of the end of the month.
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Local man who was let go after CV-19 crippled the nation, has made a name for himself in the sauce business.
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Mark Garrison reports on several restaurants with low health scores. Producer T.J. reviews a hidden gem near the airport.
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The oldest black owned restaurant in Charlotte has great chicken!
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Pro life advocates arrested for violating CV-19 mandate in 2020 have had all charges dropped.
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Brett Jensen joins Mark to discuss several teachers in Gaston County, not only because they aren't being paid, but because the school is also ghosting said teachers seeking payment.
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Mark talks with a coffee shop owner who likes to mix and match to the extreme.
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TJ's recommendations just keep getting "Bedder and Bedder!"
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Two CMPD officers demand suspect drop a gun which resulted in the man being gunned down.
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Worried about pending war with Russia over Ukraine? Producer Josh recommends a movie to relieve the stress,
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A police officer in Rock Hill is being charged after wrongfully arresting a man, and provoking him into a fight.
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A young Alabama boy is getting an experimental cancer treatment conceived right in here in Charlotte.
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After getting rid of "To Kill a Mockingbird" for being racially insensitive, they see fit to include other picks that have up to 11 racial slurs on one page, as well as pornographic depictions of sexual situations.
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Humans genetic engineered a heart to fit human hosts.
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Mark and Brett Jensen discuss contention in the race for Sheriff between Democrats.
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For decades Duke Energy has been mishandling coal ash, which is alleged to have caused cancer in local residents. Mark recaps everything we know about this story and covers the expenses Duke is being forced to pay.
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TJ has a big bowl of macaroni and cheese with a secret ingredient.
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After a television debut two local chemical mixers have a created a stain removing miracle.
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Mark is joined by Producer Josh to discuss a couple disgusting sushi joints and some truly mouth watering waffles.
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Protestors on both sides of the abortion debate are flocking to our nations capital in anticipation of the Supreme Court's upcoming decision.
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Brett Jensen joins Mark to discuss Ernest Winston's most recent statements about the sexual assault allegations involving CMS and how the school will handle/look into the issue further.
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A local teacher has taken up a unique "side hustle". A hustle he came up with in the shower.
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Chili's just can't seem to stay above an 80% health rating. Are you a fan of breakfast for dinner, well if your are TJ recommends a breakfast pizza.
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Charlotte is short on Santa's. Mark is joined by one to discuss what a "Santaless" season we might have ahead of us.
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Mark talks with a woman who lost her husband to a forest fire in 2012. Her husband was in the International Guard, and who tragically died fighting it. Luckily her and her son have had their mortgage paid off thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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Mark interviews several BBQ/Swine related business owners in Lexington
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Mark discusses CMS Super Intendant Ernest Winston and his potential resignation/sacking.
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Mark exposes the worlds worst $100 steak, and TJ recommends a rainy day retreat.
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Yet another gun was found at a CMS school. Also, a young girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and then suspended for reporting it.
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Brett Jensen joins Mark to discuss controversy in a seemingly endless stream of problems. A substitute teacher showed students sexually explicit drawings.
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Today Brett Jensen joins Mark and TJ to discuss Charlotte's finest dining retreat. Chili's.
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Covid restrictions would have the Cabarrus County Fair canceled. But the the locals aren't having, or rather, they are.
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Brett Jensen is in for Mark discussing how the transgender community is reacting to the latest Dave Chappelle special.
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Italian flops and buffet delights on this edition of Dirty Restaurant Tuesday.
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The North Carolina State Fair starts today, and Mark was there tell us about the sights and tastes!
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Mark visits the NC fair and tries a new way to make Banana Pudding.
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The Lieutenant Governor clarifies his comments on transgender and homosexual imagery in children's education.
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Brett discusses how CMS is responding to the recent controversy.
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Brett Jenson confirms rumors of a recent controversy regarding a young man accused of rape playing high school football.
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Brett joins Mark to discuss how the courts will handle a schools jurisdiction over the airways of their students.
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Is it a Little Burger or a Big Burger? Either way TJ says it's delicious!
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Brett Winterble in for mark to talk about pottery.
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Religious exemption is very rarely being accepted at medical conglomerates.
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Mark interviews the owner of Cherry "Treesort". A local farmer built multiple tree houses with air conditioning, running water, and many other commodities for visitors.
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CMS has changed there procedure on sending kids home with Covid.
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Biden's executive order is causing government employees to be suspended by the hundred. Brett Joins mark to discuss this story.
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Brett and Brett discuss ongoing state legislation regarding covid mask mandates.
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Brett is in for Mark to discuss the rise of crime in CLT.
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A 3 year old boy was killed in a shooting by high-schoolers.
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If you like french fries, you are going to love TJ's recommendation.
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An infamous oldie is back on the "no-go" list. TJ Recommends some homemade BBQ.
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TJ tries a peanut butter treat at Dolly World.
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Pro-Life Group Sues City of Charlotte
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Once again Brett Jenson fills in for Mark to discuss the new mask mandate being issued in Charlotte and the surrounding areas.
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Brett Jenson fills in for Mark, and discusses the Panthers, Covid, and crazy weather.
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mark probes further into the large medical conglomerates tolerance for the unvaccinated, and a possible loophole in the system.
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Producer TJ recommends an uptown bar with killer fries!
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A new development in state law may pin the rights of the LGBT community vs the right of religious freedom.
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Ortho-Carolina and other medical conglomerates have followed by Novant's and Atriums example.
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Certain members of the protesters from summer of 2020 are demanding "justice" in the form of big bucks.
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Do food trucks get a "fly pass"? Habachi drive-thru? What will "they" come up with next?
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Locsl healthcare workers say, "fire us," we're not taking the Covid-Shot.
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The Early Waffle has got Belgium's best.
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One of the last Full Service gas stations in the country is still going strong.
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Carowinds is having a food festival and producer TJ thinks it's to die for. Or at least, to sneak in for.
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Indians is not PC... But we really like "dians". Let's go with Guardians!
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For years people have wondered if coal ash coming from a nearby Duke Energy power plant could be to blame for all the cancers. On Thursday we obtained a study that says toxic coal-ash particles are indeed blanketing parts of the area. Researchers found the ash in the soil in a number of neighborhoods where cancers have been diagnosed. So if you live around the lake the study raises serious questions about what may be in your yard and what is in the air you breathe.
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Sounds like BBQ King is a little salty about Marks bad review.
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Bees? Bombs? Bomb detecting Bees? Whatever you say Mark.
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This week's success at six feature travels to a small mid-western town, celebrating the son of Krypton.
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Mark Garrison investigates the growing number of misbehaving airline passengers.
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The venom spitting Zebra Snake terrorizing Raleigh has finally been caught. The owner of said snake is being charged.
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Brett Jenson joins us from across the pond to discuss developments in the CMS crisis.
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According to CMS principle. It is no concern of parents what the public school systems deem appropriate for your children.
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Brett is in for Mark tonight. He takes a couple calls from Rock Hill Residents who are outraged about the reaction to the death of a local black teen.
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Today Mark discusses the Grand Opening of the Kings Mountain Casino and how it is expected to help this tiny town.
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Poison spitting snakes are on the loose. What could be worse, other than living with the kind of person who like snakes.
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The African American owner of the recently shutdown historical plantation speaks out about his outrage.
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Today the West Coast Wonder Brett Winterble joins Mark discuss some southern delights
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Today Producer Josh takes the throne
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Women go crazy over nuts... Boiled peanuts that is. This local man has made a living boiling peanuts and selling them roadside.
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