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Crime
'Graphic and gruesome scene': Drugs found in system of child killed in North Carolina fire
Education
Civil rights leaders threaten lawsuit if state does not allow AP African American Studies course
The Florida Department of Education requires the study of African American history but says this specific course "lacks educational value."
National
2 children left in the cold overnight after father crashes car into Ottawa Co. lake
Police say the body of Jon Dowler, 52, was located inside the car. The two young girls who were inside the car at the time of the crash were able to escape.
Local News
Attorney urges Richland County to release control of jail to Sheriff Leon Lott
After social media video surfaced of overflowing sewage and undercooked food at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, inmates and a local attorney are asking for change.
Local News
Family members continue speaking out about conditions at Richland County jail
After social media video surfaced of poor living conditions, more family members of inmates are speaking out.
Investigations
Body camera footage shows moment 4-year-old Michigan girl is rescued after non-custodial father takes her to Ohio
Eric Nardini was arrested around 9 p.m. Tuesday night when Ohio troopers pulled him over after they recognized the car he was driving and his license plate.
OTT Tracking
In the News Now: Investigation into Idaho murders
In the News Now takes a look at the suspect in the murders of four college students in Idaho.
Investigations
Detective's daughter continues his work on JonBenet Ramsey's murder
Lou Smit died in 2010. His daughter has been investigating the case ever since.
Recalls
Check your gifts -- We found recalled toys still available online
11Alive found more than a dozen toys available for purchase online that are under active recall, for everything from choking hazards to illegal toxin levels.
Investigations
Heart Broken: Patients claim Indiana heart doctor subjected them to unnecessary cardiac procedures
Lawyers for the longtime cardiologist told 13News the doctor provides his patients with quality care. However, several former patients are now alleging malpractice.
Crime
3 get prison time for assisting Gov. Whitmer kidnap plotter
Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.
Investigations
Targeted attacks against the electric grid have increased in recent years
In addition to the recent substation attacks in Moore County, NC, federal data analyzed by WCNC Charlotte identified at least 70 others so far in 2022.
Education
Civil rights leaders threaten lawsuit if state does not allow AP African American Studies course
The Florida Department of Education requires the study of African American history but says this specific course "lacks educational value."
National
2 children left in the cold overnight after father crashes car into Ottawa Co. lake
Police say the body of Jon Dowler, 52, was located inside the car. The two young girls who were inside the car at the time of the crash were able to escape.
Local News
Attorney urges Richland County to release control of jail to Sheriff Leon Lott
After social media video surfaced of overflowing sewage and undercooked food at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, inmates and a local attorney are asking for change.
Local News
Family members continue speaking out about conditions at Richland County jail
After social media video surfaced of poor living conditions, more family members of inmates are speaking out.
Investigations
Body camera footage shows moment 4-year-old Michigan girl is rescued after non-custodial father takes her to Ohio
Eric Nardini was arrested around 9 p.m. Tuesday night when Ohio troopers pulled him over after they recognized the car he was driving and his license plate.
OTT Tracking
In the News Now: Investigation into Idaho murders
In the News Now takes a look at the suspect in the murders of four college students in Idaho.
Investigations
Detective's daughter continues his work on JonBenet Ramsey's murder
Lou Smit died in 2010. His daughter has been investigating the case ever since.
Recalls
Check your gifts -- We found recalled toys still available online
11Alive found more than a dozen toys available for purchase online that are under active recall, for everything from choking hazards to illegal toxin levels.
Investigations
Heart Broken: Patients claim Indiana heart doctor subjected them to unnecessary cardiac procedures
Lawyers for the longtime cardiologist told 13News the doctor provides his patients with quality care. However, several former patients are now alleging malpractice.
Crime
3 get prison time for assisting Gov. Whitmer kidnap plotter
Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.
Investigations
Targeted attacks against the electric grid have increased in recent years
In addition to the recent substation attacks in Moore County, NC, federal data analyzed by WCNC Charlotte identified at least 70 others so far in 2022.
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