Live Streams Happening Now Video Judge orders police to release DNA testing results to family in 1990 cold case Kim Thomas' body was found inside her Cotswold home in July 1990. Ken Ward had been with WSOC-TV since Jan. 2011 and left there just days ago to accept a reporting job at WFTS in Tampa. February 27, 2023. After leaving the Senate, John began work with Mecklenburg County as a Public Information Specialist where he supervised the county's video production work and acted as a county spokesperson. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Its Tuesday, 7 August 2018. Hope your day is off to a good start! A system error has occurred. High School Job Shadowing Program/Senior Projects, Your photos at Disney World could end up at Smithsonian Institute, Don't judge a restaurant by its wait time: Omicron variant burns local eateries, Cameron Art Museum announces winter programs, Cameron Art Museum Floating Lantern Ceremony returns Sunday. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. WBTV reporter Abby Theodros shared her thoughts on Stacey's departure, "Say it ain't so! Oops, we were unable to send the email. There was a problem getting your location. "Mom was bookish, serious. He knew that as a reporter who also operates the camera, I didn't have a lot of experience behind the viewfinder," Whisenant wrote. We have set your language to Required fields are marked *, function evvntDiscoveryInit() { GREAT NEWS! number: 3, Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. "This is just a small slice of what he contributed to our station for the last 41 years. CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A longtime WBTV photojournalist has died after a battle with cancer. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Hope your day is off to a good start! A crash shut down multiple lanes of Interstate 77 South in Iredell County Tuesday afternoon. (I'm looking at you channel 9) Bob Knowles was a class act on TV. And now they are hoping to clench a victory at a national championship this week in Kentucky. Your email address will not be published. Meet weekend evening anchor and a reporter Jane Monreal. Try again later. publicfile@wbtv.com - 704-374-3973 . #ThisIsThePlace. He joined the station in May 1996. Well have more on Good morning to you! Ken Ward, a reporter who recently left Channel 9 Eyewitness News, has died. "When it came time to assemble a team of photographers for the multitude of race specials we produced over my 15 years in sports, we leaned on Brad's experience. And you keep on living your life." "I don't feel like I was half-asleep before all this," Knowles said in the 2002. He was hospitalized for dehydration in early May but snuck out of his room to visit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Charlotte, where he was honorary chairman. Starting today, the Zacks Special burger will be available at OMB in Charlotte. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. We celebrate community and we tell your stories. Were following breaking news from overnight. He will be deeply missed," she wrote. "You cross that bridge when you come to it. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. He leaves behind a wife and son. Learn more about managing a memorial . Its Friday, 10 August 2018. Its Tuesday, 10 July 2018. Sorry! Try again. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. Photographer Brad Stafford, who worked at WBTV for 41 years, passed away early Wednesday morning while in hospice care. Counting On Alum Jill Duggar is in the Health Field: Job Details. A cadet had slipped him a video of older cadets harassing underclassmen and he aired it. virtual: false, Former WBTV sports anchor Kricket Morton expressed her thoughts on Facebook. The reporter has also held on-air positions in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bristol, Virginia and Huntsville, Alabama. Its a First Alert Day today! Hope your day is off to a good start! Its Thursday, 5 July 2018. Qcitymetro.com is part of the Charlotte News Alliance. "Brad had been a friend and colleague of us at WBTV for 41 years," WBTV News Director Dennis Milligan said. The day has come. (I'm looking at you channel 9) Bob Knowles was a class act on TV. . So happy for Jonathan as he heads to his new weather gig @FOX5Atlanta, but I sure will miss him. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. During his time away from WBTV, John became very involved in politics and was elected to the North Carolina Senate, representing the 25th District which was made up of Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln and Rutherford Counties. This is my wonderful bride and soulmate, Jackie Blair!. Example video title will go here for this video. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. WBTVs Caroline Hicks will be LIVE Good morning to you! Former NBA players George Lynch and Gerald Henderson were standing with him among fans at a Myers Park basketball game. And to know that were not going to see his smile or get to shake his hand again is very heart-breaking.. Madison Carter. Friday, April 20, 2007 Melissa Greer Polsky Former Channel 9 meteorologist Melissa Greer Polsky died Friday morning after a six-month-long battle with cancer. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102015259/robert-knowles. Our Micah Smith will be LIVE with complete details. Its Tuesday, 17 July 2018. Year should not be greater than current year. Its Tuesday, 26 June May 2018. He said the last time the two saw each other was during an event held last summer to raise money for CAABJs college scholarship fund. After graduating from Appalachian State University in Boone where John graduated with a degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Broadcasting, he began working at WBTV as a news assistant. Brad struggled with an aggressive cancer after it was discovered just after Christmas. 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Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Jackies three children, their significant others, and Johns son and daughter-in-law were in attendance. But the city of Charlotte is short on good news people. He went to Channel 9in January of 1982 and stayed until he retired in 1988. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. New classes, new books, new friends, and new dating relationships. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Their meet Charlotte: If bonds are passed, will there be a tax increase to pay? ", Whisenant says Stafford was "one of about 5 or 6 people who worked at WBTV when I started 20 some years ago and who was still there until a few weeks ago. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Knowles was open about his illness and kept his optimism through dark prognosis. Its Tuesday, 31 July 2018. He said Ward attended the event with his wife, Latisha Ward. The entire WBTV family hopes the best for these newlyweds! Make sure that the file is a photo. His wife, Leslie, was at his side. John is the general manager of the WBTV softball teams, coaches one, and plays as well. Charlotte television anchor Bob Knowles died early Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. According to Bill Fish, an investigator with the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office, Ward's . Click here to read more about Mayes from WSOC-TV. "He was very unselfish in helping me so that my video would be up to the expected standard. John Carter is an American anchor/reporter working for WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nearly 5,000 experienced and novice runners hit the pavement Sunday morning for a very unique race that literally wrapped around Charlotte: the Around the Crown 10K. Hope your day is off to a good start! Our Carolin Good morning to you! Good morning to you! Were working to get more details on a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle in Charlottes Elizabeth neighborhood. "Settled early on TV career: Knowles decided he wanted to be a TV reporter at age 15, watching correspondents in the limelight at the Republican National Convention. He was 42. here to see WBTV's coverage of Bob Knowles. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. As of 2023, she is around 60 years old. The project causes a lot of traffic delays and backups. Theyre married! A FLASH FLOOD WATCH remains in effect in much of our areabut theres good news. Many of Wards other colleagues were also surprised by his sudden death. This is the sole reason why I came here, to take this job. }); All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : Maureen Jeralyn O'Boyle was born on July 14, 1963, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The cause of death was not immediately known, he said. Long Waiting List For Popular High School Elective Courses, Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries When Hit By Vehicle, Rowan Chamber breakfast to feature focus on Agri-business, Thousands of Duke Energy customers without power in Gaston County, Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will become Kannapolis Qs during Jiggy with the Piggy Festival. Eyewitness News Anchors. "People called and said, "Oh, it was so inspiring, you're so courageous," Knowles recalled. "Nothing about Jason was anything but happy," WBTV anchor Molly Grantham said during a broadcast Tuesday. Plenty of rain headed our way. My heart goes out to his wife, and I am sending prayers up for his family.. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Veteran anchor Paul Cameron worked with Stafford for nearly 34 years. He always tackled every assignment with a sense of professionalism. By Shawn Flynn NC. CHARLOTTE -- Kathleen Cochrane Dipiero helped to launch Spectrum News 16 years ago. According to CAABJ member Davida Jackson, Ward and his wife had just celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary on New Years Eve. News. Hope your day is off to a good start! The wedding was captured by Latasha Ross/Doux Amour Photography. He was initially arrested in 2018 in connection with a northwest Charlotte homicide. When Allison Latos kicked off the noontime broadcast of Channel 9's "Eyewitness News . It was also there that longtime North Charleston Mayor John Bourne denounced him on camera as a "stupid idiot pretty boy moron," a burst of derision that overstepped the bounds of Lowcountry manners and played a part in the mayor's defeat. His first big story was the trial of Susan Smith, accused of drowning her two sons in South Carolina. Charlotte Strong; COVID-19 Community Resources . He had developed diabetes and broke his back . John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. This is a carousel with slides. Meet WCNC Charlotte reporter Shamarria Morrison. publisher_id: "7056", cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "You never met anyone who was as positive and happy as him." Myers, 41, died in a. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. PUBLISHED 8:56 PM ET Jan. 25, 2018. Hope your day is off to a good start! Planting has begun at the Urban Farm at Aldersgate in northeast Charlotte. Its Thursday, 2 August 2018. Heavy rain Thursday morning, then severe t-storm concern Friday PM, Juvenile critically injured after shooting on Liberty St. in Winston-Salem, police say, Extreme weekend weather causing power and pipe problems. Knowles knew it wasn't a cure, but could buy him time until a cure or treatment was found. Past Former WBTV Anchors Salary | WBTV News Anchor Dies Maureen O'Boyle WBTV, Husband, Salary, Husband, Age, Net worth, Wiki by Marathi.TV Editorial Team 6 Comments Maureen O'Boyle July 14, 1963. Stacey was born in East Alabama and spent most of his childhood years in Middle and East Tennessee. Closed Captioning/Audio Description. Guys, you meant the world to me. He's also completed the Marine Corps Marathon two times. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Rise and shine & come join us for your headlines! This story was originally published January 4, 2012, 11:08 AM. Charlotte television anchor Bob Knowles died early Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. Charlotte woman was locked in room for 5 days before police shooting, report shows, Novant to take over two hospital systems near Charlotte in a $320 million deal. Officials have not determined a cause of death. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Guest Book: Post thoughts, condolences, State champion Rock Hill High drama team hopes to clinch a national championship, Deputy rapes woman at traffic stop and tells her she wont be charged, Tennessee cops say. But Knowles began to experience stomach discomfort on the trip and when he returned to Charlotte, doctors found that the cancer had returned to his liver. He plays golf as often as he can. Before being hired at ABC in Charlotte, Ward worked for Time Warner's Cable News Channel, according to his web bio. The station's marathon coverage won a respected Peabody award. Knowles joined WBTV in 1995. Constitutional carry bill aims to eliminate handgun permits, Medic: Teen dead, driver seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte, PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. God broke the mold when he created Brad Stafford," Maureen O'Boyle tweeted. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Robert Knowles, WBTV News Anchor and Investigative Reporter, died peacefully on May 13, 2003 at his home in Cramerton, North Carolina. Meet Sarah French, a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and WCNC Charlotte Morning Anchor. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Contests. We talk to an expert on supplements. A man who had been serving time in a North Carolina prison is now facing more charges. O'Boyle has been the anchorwoman for the TV shows A Current Affair and Extra. The day has come. "May you rest in peace now Brad. Just a few years later, WBTV came calling again, and John returned to the station to anchor the WBTV News Morning Show and later, WBTV News at Noon. 00:03 Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Our Caroline Hicks will be live with Good morning to you! Hope your day is off to a good start! And I take yall with me in my heart, and the experiences Ive had here are going to propel me to my future. #ncwx #scwx #cltwx #gawx. Good morning to you! John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. "What they didn't know is that because of vacation schedules, I had to anchor; they needed a warm body in the chair. element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", "You don't know when the recurrence will be," Knowles said at the time. Hope your day is off to a good start! Maureen Jeralyn O'Boyle (born July 14, 1963) is an American television reporter and news anchor. WBTV had a lot of questions after our reporting found salvaged vehicles for sale on the dealership website for Nissan of Shelby. Dozens displaced after discarded smoking materials causes apartment fire in south Charlotte Dozens of people were evacuated Tuesday morning after an apartment fire broke out at the Beacon Hill. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Jeff Fischel Charlotte, NC Professions & Specialties News Anchor Commercial Announcer Presenter Host Experience & Education Position: Host at ACC Digital Network, Sports Anchor at CNN Title: Host, ACC Digital Network Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: Photographer Brad Stafford, who worked at WBTV for 41 years, passed away early Wednesday morning while in hospice care. Its Tuesday, 12 June May 2018. In the Facebook post, Carter introduced his followers to his wife calling it a moment of personal privilege., As you may or may not know, Ive taken a bit of time off recently for a good reason, I got married! Carter wrote. The breast cancer rate in men is about 1 in 1,000 compared to 1 in 8 in women. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ He also opened what turned out to be a very successful comic book shop, Off The Wall Comics, in Lincolnton that he later turned over to his brother Allan. Julia Kauffman is a general assignment reporter at WCNC Charlotte. Today will feature more comfortable and dry weather with high temperatures in the middle 70s. "One of the good guys in this biz. Dating norms have changed since you first started dating in your teens and 20s. The Cornelius Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Bureau of Investigation are searching for Madalina. The project to be completed in November. Hope your day is off to a good start. Watch Live. Mayes was Charlotte's first permanent TV anchor in 1952 at WBTV . Web Extra Links. Failed to delete memorial. "I will cherish all the fond memories of working with him during my 13 years at WBTV.". Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. WBTV anchor Knowles dies at age 42: MARK WASHBURN Staff Writer WBTV anchor Bob Knowles died Tuesday, three years after he was diagnosed with a rare cancer that flared up again on his honeymoon two months ago. Pleasant, warm, and breezy for today before the wet weather rolls in. Erica Bryant. Please enter a valid zipcode. Search above to list available cemeteries. Were going to start with an update on the Hepatitis A situationhundreds have been vaccinated, but even more still need to be vaccinated after thou Good morning to you! Ken Koontz, Mr. Tyson's cousin and a retired Charlotte television reporter and anchor, said Mr. Tyson, 62, was found Sunday by his son Bob III. Well t Good morning to you! If you are over 40 and new to the dating scene, you might be in for a shock. More than 2,200 customers in the Lowell and Ranlo areas have lost power. Breaking News: Well have all new details on the historic meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. "I went the first day, was all pumped up," Knowles recalled. Deneige Broom. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was 44. I never got back to that trial." National. "When I walked into WBTV in 1981, Brad had already worked here for seven years," Cameron said. He completed his first marathon (the Myrtle Beach Marathon) in 2007. Its Thursday, 9 August 2018. Mobile App | Weather App | WWAYTV3 Email Sign Up, We're everywhere you need us to be. We explore the dating scene and high school and what students and parents need to know before starting a dating relationship. His mother was a librarian who counseled alcoholic women; his father a banker and a lawyer. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Damany Lewis. Before joining Spectrum News in November of 2018, Jenna worked as an anchor for Charlotte stations WCCB and Fox, and anchored at CBS in West Palm Beach FL, Fox in Greenville SC and WWAY in Wilmington NC. WB Good morning to you! Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. May he rest in eternal peace. CHARLOTTE, NC (WWAY) Former WSOC-TV anchor Doug Mayes died Sunday morning at age 93 according to his family. Pollens are at all time highs this season and allergy sufferers are feeling the full effects. Were following breaking news this morning: right now officials are investigating two separate crashes in Charlotte that sent at least two people to the h Good morning to you! To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Our team invites you to join us from 4:30 to 7:00 AM for the areas best, most accurate, factual and compelling morning newscast. She was the lead anchor for WBTV News 3 in her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina and used to anchor the weekly "Stretching Your Dollar" report. Thoughtful. I cant wait to share more about where I will land next," the reporter added. North Carolina sees 22% increase in overdose deaths due to fentanyl, state leaders say. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He's been at WBTV longer than anyone else in the company's history. I thought there was nowhere I could go higher than this," Knowles recalled.He went to WCSC in Charleston, S.C., two years later and within weeks was covering the story of the decade: Hurricane Hugo. Failed to report flower. His death is a huge loss to the journalism industry, Russell said. Catawba County commissioners will start the process of setting a budget in the coming weeks and vote on a new tax rate in June. ). ", Molly Grantham posted a photo of Stafford and wrote that it was a "perfect, awesome photo of 41yr veteran [] cancer takes the best of people. Hey, folks, in case you missed it, I made a big announcement on QC Morning: I am leaving Charlotte, so that means I am leaving WBTV and my beloved QC Life family," Stacey said in the video posted by the show. Please reset your password. He shot a 92 on a picturesque Hawaiian golf course on March 28, his 42nd birthday, the best round of his life. He was 44. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This browser does not support getting your location. A long-time friend from Morganton, Rev. We'd love to hear from you. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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