Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Photographer Brad Stafford, who worked at WBTV for 41 years, passed away early Wednesday morning while in hospice care. 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. Crystal Hill walks out of Tuesday's sit-down interview, WBTV Investigates: Monday's unscheduled interview with Dr. 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 loves sports as well. According to the station, he had recently accepted a position as a reporter with an ABC affiliate in Tampa, Fla. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, of which Ward was a member, issued a bereavement statement by email announcing that Ward had died Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. Health & Family. Its Tuesday, 3 July 2018. More than 2,200 customers in the Lowell and Ranlo areas have lost power. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. category_id: null, Hope your day is off to a good start! Ken Ward, a reporter who recently left Channel 9 Eyewitness News, has died. Dating norms have changed since you first started dating in your teens and 20s. Your email address will not be published. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. "When I walked into WBTV in 1981, Brad had already worked here for seven years," Cameron said. Well tell you how its going to impact your day. @jsrontv is leaving us and on to an exciting adventure in Atlanta! Damany Lewis. He had developed diabetes and broke his back . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. WBTV anchor Knowles dies at age 42:MARK WASHBURNStaff WriterWBTV 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. 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. The FDA is cracking down on supplement makers who make false claims about their products. Were following breaking news from overnight: Three people sent to the hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, after a shooting in north Charlotte.& Good morning to you! 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. Hope your day is off to a good start! Mr. Tyson had struggled with poor health in recent years, Koontz said. He underwent a round of radiation treatments in April 2000 when a cancerous spot was detected in his hip and returned to work.Honeymoon in Hawaii: On March 15 of this year, Knowles married his longtime girlfriend, Emily Patrice, and they went to Hawaii on a honeymoon. "Friend, co-worker and gentle soul. Over the course of the next few years, John had many roles at WBTV, including general assignment reporter, consumer reporter, Western Bureau Chief/reporter, news producer/consumer producer, and news producer/managing editor. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Ward was a graduate of Hampton University and The College of New Rochelle with degrees in Journalism and Communications. widget: true, Meet weekend evening anchor and a reporter Jane Monreal. submission: { John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Resend Activation Email. All newwe have a list of recommended changes to the controversial I-77 toll lane project. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Its Thursday, 28 June May 2018. In October 2001, his liver showed signs of the cancer. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. As of 2023, she is around 60 years old. Hope your day is off to a good start! cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He completed his first marathon (the Myrtle Beach Marathon) in 2007. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, behind skin cancer. He's hoping it will help draw more listeners to each one of the podcasts in the network. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Good morning to you! @jsrontv is leaving us and on to an exciting adventure in Atlanta! Hope your day is off to a good start! Charlotte Strong; COVID-19 Community Resources . Meet WCNC Charlotte reporter Shamarria Morrison. Brad struggled with an aggressive cancer after it was discovered just after Christmas. Breaking News: Well have all new details on the historic meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Traffic. I never got back to that trial." "You cross that bridge when you come to it. Hope your day is off to a good start. WBTVs Caroline Hicks will be LIVE Good morning to you! Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Ken was a very nice co-worker, he said. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Qcitymetro.com is part of the Charlotte News Alliance. "Came to Charlotte in 1995: WBTV hired Knowles in 1995 to report and to anchor the 5 p.m. newscast. But just like I said when my dad died, you can beat cancer a thousand times but it only has to beat you once.My condolences go out to the friends and family of Bob Knowles. Man with long criminal record served with financial crime charges in Rowan Co. PLAN AHEAD: Latest Weather Forecast Video. A crash shut down multiple lanes of Interstate 77 South in Iredell County Tuesday afternoon. He was initially arrested in 2018 in connection with a northwest Charlotte homicide. And it sounds like he was tough like my dad too because he was back on the air wearing an eye patch in what seemed like no time. Erica Bryant. detail_page_enabled: true, Pleasant, warm, and breezy for today before the wet weather rolls in. The entire WBTV family hopes the best for these newlyweds! John Steed, who's been a photographer at WBTV for 51 years, is retiring today. 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Our Micah Smith will be LIVE with complete details. Scott Wickersham. And to know that were not going to see his smile or get to shake his hand again is very heart-breaking.. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Ward was a graduate of Hampton University and The College of New Rochelle with degrees in journalism and communications. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. orientation: "portrait", Rise and shine & come join us for your headlines! Former Spectrum News anchor dies from flu at 38. This account has been disabled. Example video title will go here for this video. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Catawba County commissioners will start the process of setting a budget in the coming weeks and vote on a new tax rate in June. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. "Both were funny and sarcastic," Knowles said in a 2002 interview with The Observer. Stacey provides traffic reports for WBTV news in the morning and delivers the weather forecast for the news at noon. (I'm looking at you channel 9) Bob Knowles was a class act on TV. It's the biggest selling condiment in America and there are literally dozens to choose from. He was one of the nicest people you'd ever know. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. North Carolina sees 22% increase in overdose deaths due to fentanyl, state leaders say. Good morning to you! He didn't have to do that, but he wanted to.". 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. Duke Energy Carolinas serves customers in western and central North Carolina, including Charlotte, Durham and the Triad. Its Tuesday, 7 August 2018. "People called and said, "Oh, it was so inspiring, you're so courageous," Knowles recalled. This is a carousel with slides. What kind of class at a local high school is so popular that it has a waiting list of more than 200 students? "I don't feel like I was half-asleep before all this," Knowles said in the 2002. Ten years later he was standing before a camera, covering labor strife and social problems in West Virginia's coalfields for WVVA in Bluefield, W.Va. "I was clueless and completely eager. 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. A thunderstorm disrupted the event so Knowles visited colleagues at WBTV and went on camera for the last time with his new wife. Knowles was a popular figure in the WBTV newsroom, where his gigglish laugh was part of the day-to-day sound effects of the office.In March 2000, Knowles consulted a doctor because of redness around an eye. Originally the plan consisted of an escalated current total of over $5 billion for 125 projects. School 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. Mayes was Charlottes first permanent TV anchor in 1952 at WBTV. As we start the morning, Steele Creek Road at Westinghouse Boulevard in Charlottes Steele Creek area is closed due to a fuel spill from a two-vehicle accident i Good morning to you! He was 44. Several WBTV news reporters and anchors packed their messages into 140 characters on Twitter. Cabarrus County. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Attorneys in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial are expected to deliver their closing arguments beginning Wednesday after jurors visited the scene of the killings of the disbarred Lowcountry attorneys wife and son in June of 2021. "May you rest in peace now Brad. "I will cherish all the fond memories of working with him during my 13 years at WBTV.". A Charlotte man has created a network of podcasts that are hyper-local to Charlotte. 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. All rights reserved. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Bob Knowles memorial. Wake up. NC Rep. Dan Bishops opposition to hate crimes amendment draws heated debate. Today is the special runoff election between incumbent governor Henry McMaster and challenger John War Each time you go outside, youincrease your chance of getting skin cancer. 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. Eyewitness News Anchors. CHARLOTTE -- Kathleen Cochrane Dipiero helped to launch Spectrum News 16 years ago. Failed to remove flower. We live, work and play right here in the Cape Fear. Were following breaking news from overnight. By Shawn Flynn NC. 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. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. According to his WBTV profile, "When hes off on-air, Jonathan is likely in the gym or sitting before a great meal at a local restaurant or on a plane heading to his next travel destination.". This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Personal Life, Parents and Family Details : Maureen Jeralyn O'Boyle was born on July 14, 1963, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Learn more about merges. 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. Police said a fight broke out that escalated to shots being fired. He willingly climbed the tower in turn 2, standing on a hot roof all day long to capture memorable racing moments," he continued. He was very active in doing community events He had a very pleasant demeanor. He went to Channel 9in January of 1982 and stayed until he retired in 1988. He was the kind of guy, that anytime you saw him at work, he had a smile and a handshake from the first day he came here until the last time I talked to him. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. She will co-anchor the weekday 10 p.m. news on KXAS beginning on Sept. 22, KXAS announced earlier this month. WBTV has reached out to authorities for more information. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The cause of death was not immediately known, he said. Fried chicken, cornbread and cake what brings you back to this Charlotte restaurant. 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. Its Friday, 6 July 2018. 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's also completed the Marine Corps Marathon two times. Its Friday, 10 August 2018. Pollens are at all time highs this season and allergy sufferers are feeling the full effects. I always enjoyed life. Nick Carboni Meet WCNC Charlotte's Sports Director Nick Carboni Richard DeVayne Meet WCNC Charlotte reporter Richard DeVayne Sarah French Meet Sarah French, a four-time Emmy Award-winning. Plus, the Around the Crown 10K will become one of the country's most eco-friendly, sustainable race. If you are over 40 and new to the dating scene, you might be in for a shock. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A longtime WBTV photojournalist has died after a battle with cancer. Hope your day is off to a good start! Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. A system error has occurred. His wife, Leslie, was at his side. 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. Oops, something didn't work. When I found out this morning, it was a low blow, said Dedrick Russell, an education reporter for WBTV. Add to your scrapbook. Robert Knowles, WBTV News Anchor and Investigative Reporter, died peacefully on May 13, 2003 at his home in Cramerton, North Carolina. "There was a genuine quality to his personality that told you he was friendly and sincere. "You don't know when the recurrence will be," Knowles said at the time. 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. Meet the WBTV News Team! North Carolinas concealed carry permitting system could be a thing of the past if some lawmakers have their way. 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. Russell, also a member of CAABJ, knew Ward from his interactions with the association. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "So long, Charlotte, it's been a rewarding ride My final day at @WBTV_News is Monday, June 7th," Stacey tweeted. Anchor John Carter goes to Independence High School in Charlotte to find out. WATCH LIVE: WBTV News Headlines and First Alert Weather, Thousands of Duke Energy customers without power in Gaston County, Medic: Teen dead, driver seriously injured in crash on I-485 in west Charlotte, WBTV Investigates: Dr. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Hannah Patrick. All rights reserved. publisher_id: "7056", John works closely with the American Cancer Society to get out the message about the life saving importance of early detection. 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: That's just television. John chose not to run for a second term because of family and business considerations. "He was loyal to the end to WBTV and to all of us who work here.". News. John Carter of WBTV News This Morning reporting to you this morning. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. Or Print is retiring today or select from your computer for Robert Bob Knowles memorial personality that told you was! 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