Wells Fargo boosts profits, ATMs

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 7:07pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Wells Fargo has announced record profits for the 1st quarter of 2013. The bank is also boosting its ATMs.

"This ATM knows your habits and your features and what you do here," says Wells Fargo Area President Leigha Smith. She introduced us today to the bank's high tech new ATMs. She says they're more like a personal assistant than the old money machine we're used to.

"This get-to-know you better ATM really knows our customers," she says. "They get cash, that's the first thing that comes up. If they typically deposit checks or cash that's the first item that comes up, deposit cash."

Sometimes personal greetings even come up.

"That was a little shocking to me," says Wells customer Joe Marshall. "On my birthday, it said ‘Happy Birthday.' And it started the week of my birthday, and I was like how do they know that? But it showed up and I appreciate that."

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Officers learning advance police driving

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 5:53pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- When you think of the job police officers do, you probably imagine the dangers come from people attacking or shooting them. Experts say one of the most hazardous things an officer does every day is driving.

"They're surrounded by distractions in the car just by nature of the job" says Bryan Leaird, of the League of Municipalities. "They're constantly having to look other places while they're driving."

Experts say high speed emergency responses are not the main causes of crashes. They say every day driving is the biggest culprit.

So police are doing something about it.

The city of Charlotte and the League of Municipalities teamed up for the first law enforcement driver training.

Seventeen departments from across the state sent their instructors to learn how to teach advanced police driving.

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DeMayo Law Offices award $37,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors

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Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:33am

DeMayo Law Offices award $37,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors

The Law Firm of Michael A. DeMayo has awarded $37,500 in college scholarships to 15 high school seniors who reside and attend schools in counties served by the firm.

North Carolina counties include: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, Stanly, Iredell, Alexander, Burke, Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, Anson and Cumberland.

South Carolina counties include: York, Lancaster, Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon.

Congratulations to the 2013 Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship winners:

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Humane Society hosts annual Pet Palooza fundraiser

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 8:00am

Humane Society hosts annual Pet Palooza fundraiser

The Humane Society of Charlotte is hosting its annual Pet Palooza fundraiser this weekend.

Event-goers can enjoy musical entertainment & a fido fashion show, while dining from local food trucks. A 2k Walk and vendor fair are also part of the day's activities.

All proceeds go toward helping our community's homeless and at-need pets with services such as low-cost spay/neuter, adoptions, and low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics.

Pet lovers can join the fun at Independence Park, located at 300 Hawthorne Lane in Charlotte, Saturday April 13, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Admission is free and open to the public. The fee for participating in the 2k Walk is $35.

For more information on the fundraiser, call 704-432-4280.

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100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte hold 1st Movement of Youth Robotics Competition

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 2:12pm

100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte hold 1st Movement of Youth Robotics Competition

The mentees of the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of African American youth, will present “Senior Solutions” in their first robotics competition at the Urban League, located at 740 W. 5th Street, on Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m.

Following the international FIRST LEGO League program’s 2012 guidelines, “Senior Solutions” involves consulting with senior citizens and developing an innovative robotic solution to make their life easier.

Teams of mentees will prepare technological and marketing presentations.

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“No Need 2 Speed” Campaign cites 14,542 motorists in NC

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Thursday, April 11th, 2013, 1:19pm

“No Need 2 Speed” Campaign cites 14,542 motorists in NC

A total of 42,290 traffic and criminal citations were issued statewide during this year’s “No Need 2 Speed” campaign, which ran March 25 through 31.

Law enforcement officers from across the state partnered with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program to increase enforcement in an effort to put a stop to one of the main causes of crashes and fatalities on North Carolina’s roads – speeding.

“Law enforcement’s presence on our roads is imperative to reminding motorists to obey speed limits, and we greatly appreciate their dedication to keeping our roads safe,” said Becky Wallace, director of GHSP.

Officers also issued 3,157 safety belt and 587 child passenger safety violations and 1,111 drug charges.

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Gun sales leveling off, but still high

Submitted by Steve Ohnesorge on Thursday, April 11th, 10:11 am

LENOIR, NC (WBTV)- A steady stream of customers continued to come in the Guns Too store in Lenoir on Wednesday, evidence that the demand for guns has still not gone away.

Owner Joel Snyder, though, says he is starting to see things quiet down, sort of.

"The hysteria seems to have calmed somewhat," he said.

Gun sales have been the best they've ever had in recent months at the shop but with talk in Washington now focusing on background checks and not the weapons themselves, many buyers don't feel the urgency to make a purchase these days.

"I don't think they are going to ban any guns," said one man as he completed his purchase of a handgun.

Even the so called "assault rifles" are not included in the legislation as many thought they would shortly after the Newtown shootings last year.

The shop in Lenoir had three for sale on Wednesday.

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