SC bill would bar sex offenders from foster parenting

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 6:21pm

ROCK HILL, SC (WBTV/AP)
- Legislators are discussing a bill that would make it illegal for convicted
sex offenders to serve as foster parents in South Carolina.

Current law prohibits
children from being placed in foster care with people who have a history of
child abuse or have been convicted of certain crimes like criminal domestic
violence.

The House Judiciary
Committee on Tuesday is taking up the bill that would add sex offenders to that
list.

The proposal would also
bar courts from awarding custody to parents who are convicted sex offenders.

The list of rules and
regulations for adopting or fostering children goes on and on.

There are rules
excluding child abusers, domestic abusers, felony drug users- all the things
you would call "common sense." But there's one thing missing, Sexual offender,
or a person who appears on the sexual offender registry.

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The DNA diet: Is the secret to weight loss in your genes?

Submitted by Kristen Miranda

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 9:03am

The DNA diet: Is the secret to weight loss in your genes?

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A workout with Pulkit Sang is no joke.

"I'll start at a level three on the treadmill, then go up to a six and then a nine and back down again. I'll do that for about 20 or 30 minutes," Sang said.

He says he's learned what his body needs at the genetic level and that helped him drop pounds and keep them off.

Just two years ago he was more than 50 pounds heavier and had the frustration of trying diet after diet, only to achieve limited and temporary success.

"Every time a new diet fad comes around your ears perk up and you think is this the one?" Sang said.

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The 2012 Arts Council Gala – a one-time unique opportunity to celebrate the arts

Submitted by Nick Needham on Monday, February 20th, 2:55 pm

ROCK HILL, SC (WBTV) - “Artsy Affair,” a festive black-tie optional celebration of the arts has a NEW look at a NEW location! This unique, one-time only arts experience will be held Saturday, March 3, 7-11 p.m. in a newly vacated area of The Cotton Factory. Legends of Beach will appear on the ground floor of the facility as the Leslie Thompson Jazz Trio entertains in the upstairs lounge. The Arts Council took advantage of this one-time opportunity to host their annual gala in a historic building with unmatchable charm and atmosphere. Shortly after the gala, Williams & Fudge plans to expand their local business at 300 Chatham Avenue. For one night only,

The Cotton Factory, a beautifully renovated historic landmark will be transformed into a black-tie setting with all the charm and mystery of days gone by.

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Education funding would drop under Gov. Haley's budget

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Monday, February 20th, 2012, 1:19pm

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Nikki Haley says her proposed budget for the next fiscal year increases money for public schools. But a closer look shows her recommendations would actually decrease state funding by nearly $80 million.

The Republican governor is correct only by disregarding some pots of money. Her proposal represents an increase in recurring money for K-12 schools, when factoring in all state revenue sources - chiefly, the penny of the state sales tax that goes directly to education programs.

However, Haley's proposal eliminates anything funded this school year with one-time money.

That includes $56 million legislators added to the budget to boost a key funding source that pays primarily for teacher salaries - money they added over her veto.

The full House budget-writing committee will begin debating the budget this week.

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Suffering allergy symptoms a little early?

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 3:58pm

Suffering allergy symptoms a little early?

SALISBURY, NC (WBTV) - It may not be spring, but the warm weather has triggered allergy symptoms for many in our area, just ask Susan Ballard what her 11 year old daughter is going through.

"My daughter has climate variant asthma, "Ballard told WBTV. "When there's a variance in the weather she deals with a lot of coughing, especially when she's outside playing, jumping on the trampoline, playing softball things of that nature."

Lots of folks are dealing with now, and for many, it's a few weeks ahead of schedule.

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Warm, sunny weather gives way to chilly weekend rain

Submitted by Nick Needham on Friday, February 17th, 12:11 pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A warm and sunny Friday will give way to washout weekend starting Saturday afternoon.

The sunny weather will push Friday's afternoon high close to 63 degrees, according to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg.

After another day in the low 60s, the rain will move in Saturday evening, with up to an inch possible for the Charlotte region.

Lows Saturday night will be in the upper 40s, according to the NWS.

The rain will continue all the way into Sunday night with highs in the low 50s and dipping down into the 20s that evening.

Another half-inch of rain is possible during the day Sunday.

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Charlotte Knights to host two job fairs in SC

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Friday, February 17th, 2012, 11:36am

FORT MILL, S.C. (WBTV) – The Charlotte Knights, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, are set to hold the first of two scheduled job fairs at Knights Stadium on Monday, February 20 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The club is in search of hard-working game day employees for the upcoming 2012 season in a number of areas, including: ushers, parking, ticket takers, Kids Club attendants, box office ticket sellers, restaurant servers, concession cashiers, warehouse runners, prep cooks, and more.

Those seeking to be a part of the Knights game day staff must be available to work nights and weekends beginning in April. Most weekday and Saturday games are played in the evening (7:15 p.m.) and most Sunday games are played in the afternoon (2:15 p.m.).

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