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"I'm at peace" says fired Meck County Mgr Harry Jones

Former County Manager Harry Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Mecklenburg County Commissioners fired County Manager Harry Jones during a meeting Tuesday night.

In an interview with WBTV, Jones says "I've used the word I'm at peace and I really am – I use the word relief."

Jones say he knew he was the cause of factions on the county commission board. He says he and his attorney were trying to negotiate a new deal with commissioners. But then Tuesday night happened.

"It really doesn't matter what is behind it" says Jones. "It could be a variety of things that are behind it. It really doesn't matter because I serve at pleasure of the board."

But Jones admits he "was a little blind sided by what happened on Tuesday."

At the meeting, the commissioners did not give a reason for Jones' sudden firing.

WBTV has learned the botched revaluation is one reason Jones lost his job.

Is he angry?

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Changing overtime pay for some workers?

Changing overtime pay for some workers?

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- There could be a new way to pay employees who work for the private sector.  Members of the House have passed a bill to change overtime pay.  The law would give employees the option to either get overtime pay or comp time.

Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger favors the bill and thinks this will empower families to take time off when needed - time that will best fit their schedule. 

"You may have young kids at home," Pittenger said. "Or go to a soccer game and you may need to go to the dentist or you have aging parents. This is a good bill for hard working American families. It gives those choices back to the families and employees."

While Pittenger thinks this will help families, some hourly workers are not so sure.

Sunshine is back, but for how long?

Sunshine is back, but for how long?

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The sunshine is back, but only for a limited time!

For the third straight weekend, rain is in the forecast as an area of low pressure moves in from the west.

Friday will start off sunny, but clouds build in for the afternoon with a few showers possible in the evening.  The major moisture surge moves in Saturday, with showers and thunderstorms making a return along our next cold front. 

The rain should taper off early Sunday, followed by much cooler temperatures early next week.

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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Tar Heels, Gamecocks to meet in Charlotte to kick off 2015 season

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The "Battle of the Carolinas" is coming to Charlotte as the University of North Carolina faces off with the University of South Carolina to kick off the 2015 college football season.

The Charlotte Sports Foundation announced on Thursday morning that it secured a regular season college football game for the city of Charlotte, pitting the Tar Heels against the Gamecocks.

The game will take place on September 5, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium. The kickoff time and ticket information will be announced at a later date.

Athletic directors Ray Tanner, from South Carolina, and Bubba Cunningham, from North Carolina, took part in the press conference on Thursday morning.

South Carolina won a coin toss and chose to be the home team for the game.  If the two teams meet again in Charlotte, UNC will be the automatic home team.

Women waiting longer to start a family

Women waiting longer to start a family

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Perhaps you've put off pregnancy for your career or you've been trying for a baby for a while, and your 40th has come and gone.

Or perhaps you're like Kelly Sapyta who found the right partner later in life.

"I didn't get married until I was 37."

The burning question for you now might be, "is it too late to have a baby?"

"My husband had a vasectomy and we decided to have it reversed and it worked," said Sapyta.

Kelly gave birth to her first baby at 41.

Couple years later came baby number two.

He was an unexpected addition to the family.

"Everyone loves it nobody can believe it," Sapyta added.

"More and more women are having babies later on in life 30's and even 40's and that's a function of a lot of things, said," OBGYN Dr. Jim Bomer with the Rankin Women's Center.

Lanes blocked on I-77 through Charlotte, 5 injured

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- An earlier accident along Interstate 77 is causing morning rush hour delays through Charlotte.

The NC Department of Transportation says the crews are working to clean up the accident that occurred between Exits 5 and 6, Woodlawn and Tyvola Roads.

The right and center lanes are blocked heading northbound.

The road is expected to be clear by 8:30 a.m.

Medics are treating 5 patients, all with non-life threatening injuries.

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