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Updating your summer wardrobe

Updating your summer wardrobe

When the seasons change, your wardrobe changes too.

"Fashion has changed so much," said Ann Taylor store manager Luca Grenaway.

"It just gives you an opportunity to express yourself."

Whether you'd like to change it up on a vacation, buy a few new shirts, or completely remake yourself; you have one month to spruce up your look, so it's time to get started!

One of the major challenges the fashion-forward face, however, is cost.

If you are trying to stay fresh for less, experts say start taking inventory.

"Think about what you have in your closet," said Grenaway.

"Keep it in mind when you're shopping. A lot of times you might find a great piece that might match something you haven't worn in 10 years."

Grenaway recommends deciding what kind of clothing you're interested in buying before you hit the mall.

After you've figured out your style, it's time to pick out your clothes and go shopping.

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Voters scold Mecklenburg County Commissioners at Tuesday meeting

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Mecklenburg County Commissioners got an earful from the public Tuesday evening during their weekly meeting in Uptown Charlotte.

The meetings comes on the heels of a tense few weeks, originally prompted by the public firing of former county manager Harry Jones.

Jones, who was fired on May 7th, asked to speak and thank his staff and supporters, but Chairwoman Pat Cotham denied Jones' request, asking him to leave immediately.

Tuesday night was the first time, residents could publicly address the board over Jones' firing. Many came to the aid of Jones, threatening board members they would lose votes.

"You better get on board and understand that Charlotteans do not work that way," said Sandy Copeland.

Foxx to appear before Senate committee in Sec. of Transportation bid

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx is set to take questions during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Transportation position Wednesday afternoon.

Chairman John D. Rockefeller IV, head of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, made the announcement last week.

The full committee hearing is slated to start at 2:30 p.m. at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.

The list of senators slated to question Foxx include South Carolina Senator Tim Scott. No North Carolina senators are on the list.

Foxx met with several members of the committee ahead of the hearings in Washington last week.

President Obama nominated Foxx to head the DOT last month.

The president highlighted Foxx's background on building out the transit system here in Charlotte with the Lynx Blue Line and the start of work on the city's east-west streetcar line.

Michael Jordan: Bobcats changing name to Hornets

CHARLOTTE, NC (AP/WBTV)- Charlotte Bobcats Owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday that he has asked the NBA to allow him to change his team's nickname to the Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan made the announcement at the Bobcats practice facility at Time Warner Cable Arena Tuesday evening.

"You guys wanted the Hornets name back," Jordan told the crowd gathered. "I was always astounded by the way the fans supported the team."

If approved, the Hornets nickname would go into effect for the 2014-15 season. The NBA Board of Governors will vote on the name change at its July meeting in Las Vegas.

"Let's bring the buzz back, and bring that energy back on the basketball court and make this city proud again," Jordan said.

Some upset over handling of Harry Jones firing

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- WBTV has learned that Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will pay more $260,000.00 in severance payout to fired County Manager Harry Jones.

Meanwhile, tonight is the first regular meeting since commissioners fired Jones - the longtime county manager.

The agenda is packed with county  business, including a budget presentation by interim County Manager Bobbie Shields.

But some people are still talking about the meeting two weeks ago when commissioners voted 6-to-2 to terminate Jones without cause.

Commissioner Trevor Fuller says "I don't think people have forgotten. They were tough decisions that had to be made. They were consequences of that decision and we're all trying to live through the consequences of it."

Commissioner Fuller says he stands by his vote to terminate Jones but he's not happy with the way it was done.

High school football to kickoff on Thursday night

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- For the 2nd straight season, the high school football season will kickoff on a Thursday.  This year, there will be a doubleheader at Memorial Stadium in the first ever CharlottePreps Kickoff Night powered by OrthoCarolina.  The event will be August 22nd.

In game one, defending NCISAA Division 1 state champ Charlotte Christian will take on Sun Valley.  Kickoff is set for 5:30.

In the 2nd game, former conference rivals South Meck and Independence will take on each other 30 minutes after the conclusion of game one.

These 2 games will be the only games played on a Thursday in the first week of the season so they will be on the big stage.

Part of the money raised in this event will benefit CMS middle schools athletics. 

Last year, A.L. Brown took on Shelby on a Thursday night in a game not related to this event.

WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON!  (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day.  Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013.  Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area!  The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements!  SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!