Isolated Memorial Day storms possible

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 10:40am

With warm temperatures in the forecast and moisture increasing, there will be a chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm Monday afternoon.

There's no real trigger for thunderstorm activity, so coverage will be limited to a few storms fueled by daytime heating. That puts the most likely time frame from around 4-8 p.m.

The majority of us won't see any interruptions, and most Memorial Day outdoor plans in the area should go off without a hitch.

Severe storms are unlikely and any showers or storms that do pop up should move on very quickly.

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Business owners reminded to renew Privilege Licenses

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, May 27th, 2013, 9:31am

Business owners reminded to renew Privilege Licenses

The Mecklenburg County Tax Collector is reminding business owners that their annual privilege license must be renewed on or before July 1, to avoid paying a penalty. Notices will be mailed May 28 through 30 to approximately 39,600 business owners in the County.

Most businesses operating in Mecklenburg County are required to obtain a privilege license. That includes businesses that are home-based, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, and those who have full-time and part-time operations.

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Sunny weekend just in time for the holiday

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 8:56pm

Sunny weekend just in time for the holiday

People in the WBTV viewing area will have plenty of chances to get outside and celebrate this holiday weekend.

A much drier air mass will move in Friday, which will drive temperatures down into the 40’s overnight, and the 30’s for the mountains.

Thanks to lots of sunshine, we’ll still see highs in the mid-70’s Saturday and upper 70’s Sunday.

All in all, your holiday weekend looks spectacular, with at best a slight chance of a stray shower or storm on Monday.

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Concerns about bridge safety in NC

Submitted by Sarah Batista

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 6:39pm

Garland Haywood is the Bridge Manager for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. It’s his job to make sure bridges in our area are safe, secure and inspected every two years.

“You could certainly have something undermining a bridge that if you don’t have these diligent inspections you’re not going to catch,” said Haywood.

According to AAA, nearly 900,000 people across the state are expected to hit the roads for Memorial Day weekend. But most of us don’t think twice about the bridges we drive near until we see accidents like the one Thursday in Washington.

A truck carrying an oversized load slammed into a bridge which caused it to collapse.

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Allergy-sniffing dog might help keep kid safe

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:03am

Allergy-sniffing dog might help keep kid safe

Bailee's energy is endless.

The two year old Gastonia girl keeps going and going. But all that spunk has to be contained to her home.

That means no parks, no restaurants, no grocery stores and no birthday parties.

"When Bailee gets invited to a birthday we have to decline the invitation because it's not safe for her and you try telling a two year old she can't have a cupcake," said Bailee's mom Julie.

"It's very heartbreaking."

At six months old Bailee was diagnosed with a severe allergy to all tree nuts.

And it's not just food. It's anything with a trace of nuts, lotion, shampoo even phones.

Baliee's mom lives in constant fear.

"We do keep Bailee in a bubble basically," said Julie.

"Just walking outside she can kind of cross something and come in contact with an acorn. We've had reactions to acorns."

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Run to benefit brain tumor research

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 8:00am

The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas is hosting its Grey Matters 5k Trail Run/Walk this weekend.

Participants can enjoy a great morning of fitness and fun while burning calories through the beautiful wooded trails of Reedy Creek Park.

Medals go to the top 3 overall Male and Female runners in each age group.

Families and jogging strollers are welcome on the 4-foot wide pea gravel trail.

The Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness of the impact of brain tumors and providing support for the development of treatment strategies and cooperative biomedical research related to brain tumors in the Charlotte region.

Pre-registered runners should meet at Reedy Creek Park, located at 2900 Rocky River Road in Charlotte, Saturday May 25, prior to the 8 a.m. start-time.

Check-in and 'day of' registration begins at 7 a.m.

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Recommended county budget calls for property tax hike

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 2:19pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If Mecklenburg County officials have their way - home owners will be paying more in property taxes.

Interim County Manager Bobbie Shields presented his 2014 recommended budget to county commissioners Tuesday night.

Shields says the property tax increase will help pay for services in the current budget and deal with increased demand.

The county says funding is needed to "address the growth in CMS student population, opening of new parks, libraries, and merit increases for employees."

According to county officials, a 2.5 cent tax increase would mean about $50.00 higher property tax bill for a $200,000 home.

WBTV checked in with some homeowners to see how they feel about possibly paying more in taxes.

John O'Neill of Huntersville says "if the money is gonna be well spent, ensure financial - fiduciary - responsibility to make sure we're paying our debt - I think it's necessary."

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