PAPA JOHN’S GIVING FREE PIZZA TO MILLIONS

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Friday, February 10th, 3:43 pm

America’s ‘Heads’ Call in Papa John’s ‘Super Bowl XVLI Coin Toss Experience’ Results in Free Large Pizza and 2-Liter Pepsi MAX to all Papa Rewards Members

Hey America, are you ready for some free Papa John’s pizza – the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL and Super Bowl XVLI? In one of the most anticipated “flips” in history, the coin toss for Super Bowl XVLI landed on “heads” this evening, resulting in a free large one-topping Papa John’s pizza and 2-liter Pepsi MAX for the millions of members of Papa John’s Papa Rewards customer loyalty program.

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Man charged with multiple sex crimes against child

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 10th, 2012, 1:48pm

Man charged with multiple sex crimes against child

ALBEMARLE - Deputies arrested an Albemarle man they say engaged in sex crimes with a child.

The Stanly County Sheriff's Office arrested 59-year-old Ronnie Green Furr of Pennington Road on Thursday.

He's been charged with two counts of First Degree Forcible Sex Offenses with a Child, two counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child and one count of Crimes Against Nature.

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Cold, wet weekend in store for area, snow in mountains

Submitted by Nick Needham on Friday, February 10th, 11:48 am

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A weak front has moved into the area, meaning chillier temperatures in a mix of rain, snow and sunshine for the next week.

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg say temperatures will peak in the 40s over the weekend, with lows in the 20s before reaching 50 again on Monday.

A slight chance of a rain showers Friday night will lead to a sunny and breezy Saturday in Charlotte.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Watauga and Ashe counties in the high country remains in effect from 9 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Sunday.

Two to four inches is expected to fall over the weekend with wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour, according to the NWS.

Slippery road conditions and limited visibility can be expected.

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The Boating Event of the Year

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Friday, February 10th, 11:07 am

The largest marine product event in the Carolinas celebrates the 2012 event by showcasing more boats and marine services. 25 marine dealers from the region are onhand with hundreds of product displays.

CLICK HERE for a $1. Discount Coupon

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Ten tips for filing taxes in North Carolina

Submitted by Nick Needham on Thursday, February 9th, 4:51 pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Tax season is here and making it easy for taxpayers to understand and file their taxes is a top priority for the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Providing the correct information and remembering a few simple tips will help ensure you have an error-free tax return that can be processed quickly and correctly.

NCDOR offers the following easy tips and recommendations as you prepare your taxes this year.

1. Extended filing date- Individual income taxpayers will have until April 17, 2012, to file returns, extensions and payments normally due on April 15. The extension is to accommodate Emancipation Day, a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. Get more details on the extension.

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2 arrested, 1 sought in drive-by shooting, police say

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 1:25pm

2 arrested, 1 sought in drive-by shooting, police say

ALBEMARLE - Police are still searching for a man they say took part in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning.

Two people were inside a home on Long Street just before 4 a.m. when someone shot out the front window of the house, Albemarle Police Chief William Halliburton said.

Police said one of the victims inside the home had received a call from James Kevin Byrd around 3:12 a.m.

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Do two things before the Facebook Timeline switch

Submitted by Kristen Miranda

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 6:45pm

Do two things before the Facebook Timeline switch

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Some of you might already be using it and others may still be on the old look and feel. You need to know that Facebook is planning to roll Timeline out to everyone. Are you really ready for it?

What about posts you did a year or longer ago? Do you remember those? Studies show that recruiters, prospective mates, and others research you online and judge what they see. Are you putting your best face forward on Facebook?

WBTV's cyber expert, Theresa Payton, gives you some tips to protect yourself:

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