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A Family Crisis 4:40 - A foster family faces a tough choice.

Thunderstorm Ridealong 1:52 - Intense thunderstorm interrupts a daily assignment.

Signs, Signs 1:00 - A tongue-in-cheek look at the latest construction detour in uptown Charlotte.

Lowell Fire Aftermath 1:59 - Second-day news coverage of a destructive fire in an historic downtown.

Death of Two Brothers 3:13 - Parents pour out their grief and frustration in an interview.

Positive Alternatives 2:25 - Disadvantaged kids see positive role models in summer program.

Save Gas, Ride a Cycle? 2:44 - At one motorcycle dealership, sales are up while gas prices rise.

Never Out of Season 5:47 - Ride with food editor Kathleen Purvis. Three farmers' markets in one day.

Her Passion Fruit 7:52 - How-to video on steam-canning fresh peaches.

PInhole Camera Workshop 3:38 - Summer class fascinates kids with the basics of photography.