Which positions will MetLife be hiring for in Charlotte?

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 6:00pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- After the initial good news, there were some sour grapes in Charlotte when we learned that MetLife's highest paid positions are actually going to our northern neighbors.

MetLife execs have said that when it comes to six-figure salaries, there's a bigger pool of people in the Raleigh area qualified to receive them.

But MetLife candidate Barry Higgins says that's not necessarily a bad thing for all those in Charlotte who've had trouble finding work since the recession.

"They have a lot of entry-level positions," Higgins says. "I think that will actually help us out tremendously in the job market right now."

We caught up with Higgins directly after his interview with MetLife today at the company's temporary space in Southpark, and he thinks MetLife may be a great fit for workers looking for a chance to start over - MetLife told him they would provide training for all their new hires.

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ACC announces schedule for 2013 Belk Bowl

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 11:52am

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the dates, networks and game times for its 2013 Football Bowl Games, including Charlotte's Belk Bowl.

The Belk Bowl will have the fourth selection of an ACC team after the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and will be played this year on December 28 at 3:20 p.m.

The game, which is being held on a Saturday this year, will be televised by ESPN.

The game will feature an opponent from the American Athletic Conference.

This is where some of you may say... who?

The American Athletic Conference is the new name for the former Big East Conference. The conference announced the decision last month after university presidents approved the new name.

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Grab a partner for a better workout, experts say

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Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:18am

Grab a partner for a better workout, experts say

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- When the alarm goes off at 6 a.m., getting out of bed and heading to the gym may seem like an impossible task.

Good news!

Recent studies have found that exercising with a small group boosts motivation and it's more fun than doing it alone.

"The whole accountability piece of the pie really helps," says Barb Christie.

We all know the benefits of exercise both body and mind.

Everydayhealth.com says group exercise often leads to better results, especially if you are trying to accomplish a goal.

"The biggest benefit to group training is the comradery and how people can push to achieve more," says Rick Anderson the owner of www.fitnesstogethercharlotte.com.

Your buddies or trainer also can help motivate you on those days when you really don't feel like exercising.

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Ex-Panther John Kasay will be Wingate University Commencement Speaker

Submitted by Jeff Atkinson, Wingate University

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:03am

Ex-Panther John Kasay will be Wingate University Commencement Speaker

WINGATE, NC (Jeff Atkinson/Wingate University) - Former Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay will deliver the commencement address at Wingate University on Saturday, May 11.

Graduation exercises begin at 9 a.m. in the University's Academic Quadrangle.

Kasay, one of the original members of the Panthers, is the team's all-time points leader. He played in the NFL for 21 years on three different teams.

Kasay played 15 seasons with Carolina, four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and one season with the New Orleans Saints.

During his career, Kasay scored 1,970 points. Only seven NFL players have amassed as many points as him.

Kasay graduated from the University of Georgia in 1991 with a degree in Journalism. He and his wife Laura live in Charlotte and have four children.

This year marks Wingate University's 117th Commencement. Two honorary doctorates will be awarded during the ceremony.

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Wells Fargo Championship from a marshal's view

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 6:25pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Round Two of the Wells Fargo Championship is underway at Quail Hollow Club in south Charlotte, and as usual for Friday, the crowds are big.

The tournament is a huge undertaking for an army of staff and volunteers, responsible for everything from keeping golf carts charged to making sure fans are quiet when the golfers take a putt.

"It's a fun job. It get's taxing, it gets long, it gets arduous sometimes," said Neal Wilkinson of Salisbury. For nine years, Wilkinson has been working the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club.

It started simply enough, he filled out an application online, and they took him. And while getting the job may have been easy, the work itself is anything but.

"Fortunately I've never had to call for the police," Wilkinson joked.

On the course Wilkinson manages a dozen or so volunteers who work the course and the corporate suites.

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Great Glow Run Lights up Knights Stadium Friday May 3

Submitted by Maureen OBoyle

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 4:00pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A one-of-a-kind 5K will ‘light up' Knights Stadium Friday and help the wonderful people served by Easter Seals UCP. Friday night the Great Glow Run will be an experience to remember! WBTV's Maureen O'Boyle will emcee the race, (I'm so excited to see this!). We want to put the spotlight on the great work done by Easter Sea

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Harris Teeter launches donation campaign to support USO, WWP

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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 2:25pm

Harris Teeter launches donation campaign to support USO, WWP

Today Harris Teeter launched a donation card campaign to support both the United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), two organizations committed to supporting our troops and their families.

During the month of May, Harris Teeter customers at every Harris Teeter location will be able to make $1, $3, or $5 donations to Support Our Troops at checkout. Similar community-based donation card campaigns hosted by Harris Teeter have raised more than $500,000 in a given month; the first annual Support Our Troops campaign raised over $445,000. Harris Teeter is proud to support both the USO and WWP during this May campaign and is thankful for both the involvement of its associates and its customers as well as the good works of both nonprofit partners.

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