"Rural Mecklenburg: A Vanishing Way of Life" illustrates the way of life that characterized most of Mecklenburg County from its earliest beginnings in the 1760's until the mid-1900s. Several rural historic sites are included, such as the Robinson Rock House Ruin, the Hezekiah Alexander House, the Grier-Rea House and Hopewell.
The program is by producers Dan Morrill and L.G. Walker. View video: http://vimeo.com/24751379
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
WTVI to air School Board, City Council and Mayoral debates
The League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (LWV) and WTVI are producing televised debates and interviews for candidates running in the November 2011 election. The media is invited to attend the tapings at WTVI Studios, located at 3242 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205.
The debate and interview taping schedule is as follows:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education: October 10 (from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), October 11 (from 9:30-10:30 a.m.) and October 13, 2011 (at 8:30 a.m.). We will be taping individual interviews with the candidates every 30 minutes. Questions will come from the LWV, Kids Voting and CMS civics classes.
Charlotte City Council At-Large: October 20, 2011 (from 11:30-12:45). We will be taping a debate with nine candidates.
Charlotte City Council Districts: October 20, 2011 (from 10-11 a.m.). We will be taping a 15-minute debate for each district.
City of Charlotte Mayor: October 21, 2011 (from 9-10 a.m.). We will be taping a debate between Anthony Foxx (D) and Scott Stone (R).
The debates will air on WTVI on Sunday, October 30, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Mayoral: 1-2 p.m.
• City Council At-Large: 2-3 p.m.
• City Council Districts: 3-4 p.m.
• School Board: 4-6 p.m.
Recordings will also be available on CLTBlog's website, http://cltvotes.us.
“The community needs this election information to distinguish between candidates for important local offices,” says Elsie Garner, WTVI’s President and CEO. “We are pleased to provide these resources in simple, unbiased formats, and as always, we enjoy welcoming candidates to our studio to share their views.”
About WTVI, Charlotte’s PBS station
WTVI is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carolinas. A public television station, WTVI offers a diverse mix of quality programs and services designed to inform, educate and entertain. From award-winning children’s programming to groundbreaking documentaries and original music performances, WTVI offers quality content viewers can trust. WTVI reaches more than 380,000 households in its 13-county area in both North and South Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Rowan, Iredell, Stanly, Union, Anson, Catawba, Cabarrus, Cleveland in North Carolina and York and Lancaster in South Carolina. www.wtvi.org
The debate and interview taping schedule is as follows:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education: October 10 (from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.), October 11 (from 9:30-10:30 a.m.) and October 13, 2011 (at 8:30 a.m.). We will be taping individual interviews with the candidates every 30 minutes. Questions will come from the LWV, Kids Voting and CMS civics classes.
Charlotte City Council At-Large: October 20, 2011 (from 11:30-12:45). We will be taping a debate with nine candidates.
Charlotte City Council Districts: October 20, 2011 (from 10-11 a.m.). We will be taping a 15-minute debate for each district.
City of Charlotte Mayor: October 21, 2011 (from 9-10 a.m.). We will be taping a debate between Anthony Foxx (D) and Scott Stone (R).
The debates will air on WTVI on Sunday, October 30, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Mayoral: 1-2 p.m.
• City Council At-Large: 2-3 p.m.
• City Council Districts: 3-4 p.m.
• School Board: 4-6 p.m.
Recordings will also be available on CLTBlog's website, http://cltvotes.us.
“The community needs this election information to distinguish between candidates for important local offices,” says Elsie Garner, WTVI’s President and CEO. “We are pleased to provide these resources in simple, unbiased formats, and as always, we enjoy welcoming candidates to our studio to share their views.”
About WTVI, Charlotte’s PBS station
WTVI is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carolinas. A public television station, WTVI offers a diverse mix of quality programs and services designed to inform, educate and entertain. From award-winning children’s programming to groundbreaking documentaries and original music performances, WTVI offers quality content viewers can trust. WTVI reaches more than 380,000 households in its 13-county area in both North and South Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Rowan, Iredell, Stanly, Union, Anson, Catawba, Cabarrus, Cleveland in North Carolina and York and Lancaster in South Carolina. www.wtvi.org
Monday, September 12, 2011
WTVI premieres in-depth look at the life of John Belk
John Belk: A Portrait in Principle
John Belk is among the most influential people in Charlotte as well as the history of the New South, but his story has never been told for television. The region’s premier business host, Chris William, and his team have produced this in-depth look at John Belk’s life as told by those who knew him best. Airs September 14, 2011, at 9 p.m.
John Belk is among the most influential people in Charlotte as well as the history of the New South, but his story has never been told for television. The region’s premier business host, Chris William, and his team have produced this in-depth look at John Belk’s life as told by those who knew him best. Airs September 14, 2011, at 9 p.m.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
WTVI’s HealthWise show provides free healthcare information for sixteenth year
Charlotte, NC (September 7, 2011) – On Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 6 p.m., Joey Popp kicks off the sixteenth season of HealthWise, a live, call in medical television program educating viewers on the latest prevention and treatment methods. 
“In an economic environment where a lot of people have lost their jobs and healthcare insurance, we are able to offer free healthcare information. We hope the show’s educational contribution to our community will ultimately help the bigger mission of lowering healthcare costs,” says executive producer, Suzanne Mielke. “HealthWise’s free health information can assist in preventing unnecessary trips to doctors as well as help people address their small health concerns now, before they escalate into much larger health issues.”
Mielke started HealthWise 16 years ago by walking door-to-door to meet local physicians and rally support to forge the vision of the television show.
“I remember, I was told by many people that this program wouldn’t happen, but the naysayers underestimated the ability of our community of wonderful physicians. The physicians made this program happen, and I want to thank each and every one who has ever sponsored or participated on a HealthWise program. It is my hope that our area doctors will once again step up to the plate to participate and push for fundraising support for this show,” says Mielke.
The HealthWise fall program line up starts with “The Ravages of Diabetes & High Blood Pressure on the Eye and its Vessels,” with guests from Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Other topics this season include shoulder pain solutions, new technology to lose weight, three new minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and cardio-oncology.
View the complete HealthWise show schedule at: www.wtvi.org/healthwisepd.cfm
Physicians interested in participating in the community outreach offered through the HealthWise program should contact Suzanne Mielke, at smielke@wtvi.org.
“In an economic environment where a lot of people have lost their jobs and healthcare insurance, we are able to offer free healthcare information. We hope the show’s educational contribution to our community will ultimately help the bigger mission of lowering healthcare costs,” says executive producer, Suzanne Mielke. “HealthWise’s free health information can assist in preventing unnecessary trips to doctors as well as help people address their small health concerns now, before they escalate into much larger health issues.”
Mielke started HealthWise 16 years ago by walking door-to-door to meet local physicians and rally support to forge the vision of the television show.
“I remember, I was told by many people that this program wouldn’t happen, but the naysayers underestimated the ability of our community of wonderful physicians. The physicians made this program happen, and I want to thank each and every one who has ever sponsored or participated on a HealthWise program. It is my hope that our area doctors will once again step up to the plate to participate and push for fundraising support for this show,” says Mielke.
The HealthWise fall program line up starts with “The Ravages of Diabetes & High Blood Pressure on the Eye and its Vessels,” with guests from Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Other topics this season include shoulder pain solutions, new technology to lose weight, three new minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and cardio-oncology.
View the complete HealthWise show schedule at: www.wtvi.org/healthwisepd.cfm
Physicians interested in participating in the community outreach offered through the HealthWise program should contact Suzanne Mielke, at smielke@wtvi.org.