Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:54:45 GMT
Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.More >>
Floods earlier this month in the North Carolina mountains were the worst we've seen since 2004. And, there was a risk of a much bigger problem, possible failure of the Oxford Dam holding back the waters of Lake Hickory.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:20:42 GMT
Two days after racing in the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Mike Harmon found himself being charged, again, by Rowan County Sheriff's detectives in an ongoingMore >>
On Sunday Harmon was charged with obstruction of justice and released on $20,000 bond.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:01:33 GMT
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
NASCAR mogul Bruton Smith says there is a strong possibility that he will move the Bank of America 500 out of Charlotte, but a source told WBTV the move is "a done deal."More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
A former Panthers star appeared Thursday night on WBTV News at 10:00pm on MyTV 12. He filled-in for Delano Little, doing the sportscast live.
Well, sort-of.
Delano actually gave Kevin Donnalley a run-through for about an hour beforehand, teaching him the tricks of live TV. Kevin then did the sportscast, his first time ever giving the highlights rather than being a part of them.
Why?
It has to do with a great cause.
Last year at a charity auction, Kevin won "doing the sports live on WBTV 10:pm Newscast". He outbid everyone. All the money he donated went to "The March Forth with Hope" Foundation (of which Kevin is a board member).
The March Forth with Hope Foundation helps the families of local kids with uphill medical battles. It was established in the name and spirit of Hope Stout, a 12-year-old Weddington girl who was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2003. She lost her fight in 2004, but not before starting a mission to help others just like her. Hope's parents, Stuart and Shelby Stout, keep that mission alive by giving thousands of dollars every year in grant money to those in need, all through the Foundation established in their daughter's name.
This year's annual "Celebration of Hope" fundraising gala is March 9th. It's at the Ballantyne Hotel and has a "Masquerade Ball" theme.
There are still tickets available. Go to www.marchforthwithhope.org for more information or to buy them.
Click the attached videos to see Kevin. The :59 second video is Anchors Molly Grantham and Delano Little setting Kevin up before a commercial break. The 4:09 video is Kevin's sportscast. He did a great job!
