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Grab a partner for a better workout, experts say

Grab a partner for a better workout, experts say

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- When the alarm goes off at 6 a.m., getting out of bed and heading to the gym may seem like an impossible task.

Good news!

Recent studies have found that exercising with a small group boosts motivation and it's more fun than doing it alone.

"The whole accountability piece of the pie really helps," says Barb Christie.

We all know the benefits of exercise both body and mind.

Everydayhealth.com says group exercise often leads to better results, especially if you are trying to accomplish a goal.

"The biggest benefit to group training is the comradery and how people can push to achieve more," says Rick Anderson the owner of www.fitnesstogethercharlotte.com

Your buddies or trainer also can help motivate you on those days when you really don't feel like exercising.

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Ex-Panther John Kasay will be Wingate University Commencement Speaker

Ex-Panther John Kasay will be Wingate University Commencement Speaker

WINGATE, NC (Jeff Atkinson/Wingate University) - Former Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay will deliver the commencement address at Wingate University on Saturday, May 11.

Graduation exercises begin at 9 a.m. in the University's Academic Quadrangle.

Kasay, one of the original members of the Panthers, is the team's all-time points leader.  He played in the NFL for 21 years on three different teams.

Kasay played 15 seasons with Carolina, four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and one season with the New Orleans Saints. 

During his career, Kasay scored 1,970 points.  Only seven NFL players have amassed as many points as him.

Kasay graduated from the University of Georgia in 1991 with a degree in Journalism.  He and his wife Laura live in Charlotte and have four children.

This year marks Wingate University's 117th Commencement.  Two honorary doctorates will be awarded during the ceremony.

Taxi cab driver killed, two others hurt in south Charlotte crash

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a cab driver has died in a two-vehicle crash Friday morning. Detectives say alcohol and speed were factors.

Police say 23-year-old Justin Miller was speeding in his BMW on the 1800 block of Woodlawn Road around 2am when he struck the left side of a cab.

Officers say the cab driver was on Montord Drive, attempting to make a left on Woodlawn at the time. The impact of the collision caused the taxi driver to be ejected from his vehicle.

The driver was pronounced dead in an ambulance, on the way to the hospital. A police report shows the driver was not wearing a seat belt. Their identity has not been released.

Officers say Miller ran away from the scene of the crash but was caught and arrested a short time later. He was taken to a nearby hospital but has since been released.

A passenger inside his vehicle was also treated for injuries at the hospital.

Great Glow Run Lights up Knights Stadium Friday May 3

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- A one-of-a-kind 5K will ‘light up' Knights Stadium Friday and help the wonderful people served by Easter Seals UCP Friday night the Great Glow Run will be an experience to remember! WBTV's Maureen O'Boyle will emcee the race, (I'm so excited to see this!).  We want to put the spotlight on the great work done by Easter Sea

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Police: Two pizza delivery drivers robbed in past 48 hours

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Police in Charlotte are investigating two separate pizza delivery man robberies that occurred within the past two days.

Both incidents involved people delivery drivers for Papa John's franchises in Charlotte, according to the reports.

The first incident occurred on the 1000 block of Dedmon Drive at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday.

The 19-year-old delivery driver told police that four people robbed him of his keys, cell phone and pizza, according to the report.

They left on foot into the park at the intersection of Lightspun Lane and Dedmon Drive.

One of them had a gun.

The second incident occurred on the 8000 block of Andover Creek Drive at 9 p.m. Tuesday night, according to the report.

The 18-year-old driver told police that the person was armed and ordered him to the ground next to his delivery vehicle.

The person stole money and ran away on foot, according to the report.

The investigation is ongoing.

Wells Fargo Championship tees off at Quail Hollow Club

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The local celebrities and sports figures had their time on the course, now it's time for the pros to take over.

For the 11th straight year, Quail Hollow Club in South Charlotte is hosting the Wells Fargo Championship. The first golf trio teed off at 7am. The last trio takes their first swings at 2:25pm. To see when your favorite golfer tees off, click here.

At stake for the golfers this weekend, a share of the $6.7 million purse. The winner will get $1.2 million of the pot.

Fans attending this year's tournament will hope for a repeat of last year's drama on the course. In the 2012 tournament, three players were tied after 18 holes on Sunday: Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy and D-A Points. Fowler ended up winning his first ever PGA title with a birdie on the first playoff hole.

Harris Teeter launches donation campaign to support USO, WWP

Harris Teeter launches donation campaign to support USO, WWP

Today Harris Teeter launched a donation card campaign to support both the United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), two organizations committed to supporting our troops and their families.

During the month of May, Harris Teeter customers at every Harris Teeter location will be able to make $1, $3, or $5 donations to Support Our Troops at checkout.  Similar community-based donation card campaigns hosted by Harris Teeter have raised more than $500,000 in a given month; the first annual Support Our Troops campaign raised over $445,000.  Harris Teeter is proud to support both the USO and WWP during this May campaign and is thankful for both the involvement of its associates and its customers as well as the good works of both nonprofit partners.