New study links poor drinking habits to poor eating habits

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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 8:57am

New study links poor drinking habits to poor eating habits

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Every calorie counts towards your daily intake, so don't forget about the liquid ones!

And on top of that a new study suggests when we drink, we just don't eat right.

Rob Debreczeni was the poster child for the freshman 15 when he was in school.

"I started probably at 185, 180, somewhere in that range," said Rob.

But cafeteria food was not the culprit for the weight gain.

"Sitting down and having five or six beers I probably gained an easy 15 pounds," said Rob

He admitted to being a binge drinker in college.

"Well, when I was in a fraternity we had quite a few parties," said Rob.

"Binge drinking is identified more when you have one setting of drinking at least five drinks or more and that can be sporadic, it can be a few times a year, or hopefully, it's not weekly or a regular basis," said Registered Dietitian Michelle Ray with Novant Health.

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Lyrid meteor shower responsible for few shooting stars

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Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 8:22am

Lyrid meteor shower responsible for few shooting stars

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- If you happened to be out very early this morning, were far away from city lights, and were able to pick out the brightest streaks in the sky, then you may have seen the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower.

This shower occurs every year in mid to late April when the Earth passes through a trail of debris from the Comet Thatcher.

This year's biggest obstacle to viewing today was the moon, nearly full this morning, which reflected enough sunlight to block out all but the brightest meteors.

Some meteors will be visible until April 25th. Rarely, outbursts of up to 100 meteors per hour can be seen, although more commonly this meteor shower will produce only 15-20 meteors per hour.

If you do happen to snap a shot, we'd love to see your pictures! Submit them here.

The next meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids, will occur on the nights of May 4-5.

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Charleston by train? NCTM offers new excursion

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Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 7:06pm

Charleston by train? NCTM offers new excursion

SPENCER - The N.C. Transportation Museum offers a chance for passengers to take a train trip to one of the south’s loveliest and most historic cities. This three day, two night excursion to Charleston, S.C., the “Lowcountry Limited” happens May 17-19.

The Lowcountry Limited is one of two Spring excursions hosted by N.C. Transportation Museum Foundation and the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society. The “Capital City Special,” a trip to Washington, D.C. in April is already sold out. The “Lowcountry Limited” has tickets on sale and is a great opportunity for a unique journey as the weather warms.

These spring excursions are a great complement to the extremely successful fall excursions offered by the museum each year. They differ, however, in that they are extended weekend overnight trips, truly allowing the visitor to delve into all each destination has to offer.

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Free shredding event Saturday

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Friday, April 19th, 2013, 1:07pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Better Business Bureau is offering a free, on-site, document shredding for individuals and small businesses this weekend.

It's part of the BBB's nationwide "Secure Your ID" day.

The shredding event is happening Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Providence High School on Pineville-Matthews Road.

There is a limit though: four large bags or boxes per car.

Not sure what to keep and what to shred? BBB has a records retention guide.

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Akins resigns at Albemarle

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Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 4:31pm

ALBEMARLE, NC (WBTV)- After 21 years at Albemarle High School, Danny Akins is leaving the school to become head coach at Southwestern Randolph High School in Asheboro.

Akins spent 18 years as an assistant at Albemarle and the last 3 as head coach. During that time, he was a part of 5 state championships. The last coming in 2010 which was his first season as the head coach.

As the head coach, the Bulldogs went 38-8 and won 2 conference championships.

WBTV Sports talked to coach Akins on Wednesday and he said the move was tough, but he is making the move to be closer to family.

At Southwestern, he will take over a program that has had back to back 3-8 season.

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Duo arrested after doors stolen off truck, deputies say

Submitted by John Cominsky on Thursday, April 18th, 1:51 pm

Two men were arrested Wednesday for stealing the doors off of someone’s vehicle, according to the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 21, deputies took an incident report that two truck doors were stolen off a vehicle.

The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office investigated the incident and identified two suspects, Jeremy Dion Davis, 21, and James Robert Butler, 66, both of Albemarle.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Davis for felonious break or enter a motor vehicle and felonious larceny. Warrants were obtained for Butler for felonious possession of stolen goods and felony receiving stolen goods.

Bothe were arrested and taken to the Stanly County Detention Center and placed under a $10,000 secured bond each. Both have a District Court date of May 6.

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Measles outbreak reported in 2 NC counties

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Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 11:54am

Measles outbreak reported in 2 NC counties

RALEIGH, NC (WBTV)- Public health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are working with local health departments to investigate an outbreak of measles.

To date, seven cases have been identified in residents of Stokes and Orange Counties, according to a news release from the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

Local public health departments are contacting other people who might have been exposed to these cases and providing vaccine to limit the spread of infection.

"Measles is very uncommon in North Carolina, so many people aren't aware of the symptoms," said Dr. Laura Gerald, State Health Director. "Measles spreads quickly, particularly in children and adults who aren't vaccinated. We want to make the public aware of this outbreak so individuals can take steps to protect themselves and their families."

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