Get news, deals and splurges at the NC Tourism Showcase

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 11:42am

BALLANTYNE - The Ballantyne Hotel will host the North Carolina Tourism's Media Showcase at The Lodge on Tuesday, March 29 from 4p.m. to 7p.m.

Twenty seven tourism organizations from across the state will attend to share story ideas and news from their areas.

Those attending will enjoy refreshments honoring the state, such at North Carolina beer, barbecue sliders, sparkling wine and artisan cheese.

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Crews continue work on Myers Park High auditorium ceiling

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 10:57am

Crews continue work on Myers Park High auditorium ceiling

MYERS PARK - Repair crews are still working to fix the the ceiling of Myers Park High School's auditorium with no estimated completion date in sight, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools spokeswoman Lauren Bell said Monday morning.

Last Wednesday, March 23, CMS officials reported tiles in the school's auditorium had fallen from the 25 foot high ceiling. The fallen plaster comes from an area less than one percent of the total ceiling, but it could be dangerous if more were to fall from that height.

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Wolfgang Puck Helps Second Harvest Exceed Goal

Submitted by Maureen OBoyle

Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 8:36am

Wolfgang Puck Helps Second Harvest Exceed Goal

written by Yvonne Simons

CHARLOTTE - With a friendly chuckle and a wicked way with a grill, pan and spoon, featured chef Wolfgang Puck wowed the crowd and filled their stomachs at the "Chef's Best" fundraiser to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina's and its community food rescue program.

Food giant's Harris Teeter and Campbells sponsored the event, hosted by WBTV's Primetime anchor Maureen O'Boyle. The evening also featured 3 Charlotte chefs. Participants feasted on a four course meal that started with a creamy potato soup prepared by Gene Briggs from Uptown's Blue Restaurant and Bar.

Next, a salad that included an English turn on Waldorf Salad topped with a pork belly slice.

The main event.. the entree prepared by Wolfgang Puck. The chef prepared Chinois Lamb Chops with a cilantro mint vinaigrette. The L-A based international chef doled out cooking instructions and his own brand of humor to keep the crowd of about 1200 engaged and ready for the savory serving.

Second Harvest Executive Director Kay Carter and Maureen

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Survey: Panthers, Bobcats dead last for fan loyalty

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 12:16am

By Tom Roussey - bio l email

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - New survey results rank the Bobcats as dead last in the NBA when it comes to sports loyalty, while the Panthers rank dead last in the NFL.

To see the best and worst teams in football, basketball, baseball, and hockey, click here.

This is at least the third straight year the Bobcats have come in last in the annual "sports loyalty index," but it's the first time during that span the Panthers have even been in the bottom five.

The survey looks at factors like how strongly fans bond with their local team, plus tradition, and on-field success.

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Charlotte Checkers Pooch Party to benefit Humane Society

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, March 25th, 2011, 5:05pm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Checkers announced today the second annual Pooch Party, benefiting the Humane Society of Charlotte, on Sunday, Mar. 27 at 5 p.m. when the Checkers take on the Norfolk Admirals.

Fans can bring their four-legged companions to enjoy an afternoon filled with dog-themed videos, concourse demonstrations and hockey.

Last year's inaugural event raised more than $2,100 for the Humane Society of Charlotte and attracted more than 300 dogs.

Back by popular demand is the infamous "Weiner Dog Race" where Dachshunds will race on the ice during an intermission. Fans can enter their Dachshund for inclusion in the race by submitting a picture and 'race name' to socialnet@gocheckers.com.

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3 days later, school auditorium still closed after ceiling tiles fall

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, March 25th, 2011, 3:45pm

By Jeff Rivenbark - email

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's been three days since ceiling tiles forced the closure of a school auditorium in south Charlotte, and officials say they still don't know what caused the tiles to fall.

The incident occurred at Myers Park High School located along the 2400 block of Colony Road Wednesday morning.

A concert that was supposed to be held that evening in the auditorium had to be canceled after a small section of the ceiling plaster/tiles fell earlier in the day.

On Wednesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Spokesperson Lauren Bell said the fallen plaster was in an area less than one percent of total ceiling. Since the ceiling is 25 feet high, Bell said if any more plaster were to fall, it could be dangerous.

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CMUD talks water hikes...again

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, March 25th, 2011, 11:44am

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - It's been less than a month since city leaders approved a hike in your water bill.

Now, Charlotte Mecklenburg Utilities District says it needs more money - $25 million more.

And there's a good chance the utility company will try to find at least some of it in your wallet.

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx said CMUD told him last night that it will probably ask the city to approve a rate hike.

"The report actually was pretty thorough last night in terms of making points about why they think they need the resources," Foxx says.

But the mayor says it'll be hard to get his approval.

"We're still hearing from citizens not just in the city of Charlotte but all over the county about the water bill issues which still need to get addressed," he says.

WBTV had brought you dozens of reports on the issue, spotlighting citizens who say they're being significantly over-charged.

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