Stories by Peter Daut
IRS to delay the acceptance of 2012 tax returns
The IRS says late changes to federal tax laws means it's delaying the acceptance of 2012 tax returns. "The IRS has to scramble and reprogram everything. You can imagine what an effort that is," certified public accountant Brian Boswell said. People have to wait until Jan. 30 to start filing ...
Companies start 2013 stronger
Some Charlotte-based companies are starting off the new year the strongest they've been in a long time. Bank of America's shares more than doubled in price after a rough 2011, though stocks are still down more than 70 percent from five years ago "I think Bank of America's done a ...
Santa's helpers at CMPD deliver gifts to 600 families in Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police played Santa on Friday, giving away presents and food to local families. This holiday season, the department helped more than 600 families, including about 2,000 children. "It's a wonderful experience to see the kids and the smiles on their faces," Capt. Mike Harris said. City and county agencies ...
Choir sings for President Obama, wishes to lift spirits
When 21-year-old Katie Worley found out her choir group at UNC Asheville was invited to sing for President Barack Obama at a White House Christmas gathering, she was ecstatic. "It's not something that pops up often, getting to go to D.C. and sing at the White House," Worley said. But ...
Debate over gun control heats up
The national debate over gun control is heating up. President Obama offered words of comfort to the people of Newtown, Conn., during Sunday's memorial service. He also said something has to be done to stop gun violence. "These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change," he said. ...
9 Investigates: Some nursing homes given below-average ratings by online system
A new way to get information about Charlotte nursing homes shows many of them with below-average ratings. Bob Helton admits he can be a squeaky wheel. “As squeaky as they get. I don't mind telling people what I feel,” he said. The 74-year-old retired minister has lived in three Charlotte ...
Groups team up to fight increase in prescription drug abuse
Police, hospitals and pharmacies have teamed up to fight the increase in prescription drug abuse. On Saturday, they're sponsoring Operation: Medicine Drop Off, an initiative that offers people an anonymous, safe way to dispose of unneeded prescriptions. Police departments have partnered with several drop-off locations, including Pike's Pharmacy in Charlotte. ...
New law aims to crack down on scrap metal thieves
Starting Oct. 1, scrap metal thieves may have a much tougher time escaping the law. New legislation, signed by Gov. Bev Perdue in June, is expected to make it easier for police to track stolen property. At E-Metals in south Charlotte, owner Jake Agnew has spent weeks and thousands of ...
Cleanup from convention begins in uptown
Almost immediately after President Obama walked off the stage inside Time Warner Cable Arena, hundreds of workers sprang into action to return Charlotte to normal. They broke down equipment, rolled up carpet and spruced up floors. They expect to have everything finished by Tuesday. Across the street at the Epicentre, ...
First lady speaks with African-American, Hispanic voters
The morning after Michelle Obama made the case for her husband's second term in front of the eyes of the nation, she spoke to hundreds of African-American and Hispanic voters at the convention center, urging them to “work like they've never worked before.” Mrs. Obama called her husband an extraordinary ...
President's campaign answers questions about key issues
President Barack Obama's campaign addressed several key issues during the hour-long question and answer session, from political attack ads to whether Americans are truly better off now than they were four years ago. ABC News' Diane Sawyer and Jake Tapper moderated the event at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Obama's ...
Corporate offices in uptown beef up security ahead of DNC
Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Duke Energy are expected to be major targets for Occupy-style protesters. All three corporate headquarters are beefing up security. A group organized under the March on Wall Street South banner plans to demonstrate outside both major banks. Environmental protesters say they’re also targeting Duke ...
Event planned in uptown draws criticism from some members of Islamic faith
Thousands of Muslims are expected to gather in uptown Charlotte Friday for an event called “Jumah at the 2012 DNC.” It's advertised on the host committee's website, under the events page. But it's also drawing criticism from members of the Islamic faith. Jibril Hough hopes up to 20,000 Muslims pack ...
Local security firms will likely be busy during DNC
With tens of thousands of delegates, dignitaries and celebrities flocking to uptown for the DNC, local security firms are going to be busy. Several have been hired to provide personal security for the week. Lt. Cathy Spencer is one of hundreds of private security officers assigned a client for the ...
Charlotte woman recovering from snake bite
A Charlotte high school teacher is recovering from a venomous snake bite. Though her right foot is still swollen, Chiquita Boyd said it looks and feels much better than when she first got to CMC University. The 29-year-old English teacher at North Mecklenburg High School was getting out of the ...
Renovations under way at EpiCentre as DNC approaches
Renovations are under way at the EpiCentre in uptown Charlotte, where several businesses are renting out space for the DNC. From hundreds of new plants to freshened exteriors and even statues, the million-dollar makeover is expected to be finished by next week. “The idea is that we wanted to bring ...
Mother concerned about days nurse won’t be at child’s school
There are about 40,000 CMS students diagnosed with a chronic illness, and many of them depend on school nurses. But many schools only have nurses on campus a few days a week, and some parents worry it could put their children in danger. Five-year-old Evie Delmas was recently diagnosed with ...
Some parents, lawmakers want all NC schools to carry EpiPens
Some parents and local lawmakers believe schools have been slow to accept the dangers of allergic reactions, so they're now pushing for all North Carolina schools to carry EpiPens. "It's very, very important. It really is a matter of life and death," mother Teri Saurer said. Saurer's 5-year-old daughter has ...
Family of crash victim wants to help connect victims with loved ones
The family of a Gaston College student who was killed in a car crash is speaking to firefighters about a simple way to connect victims with loved ones. Andy Hovis, 20, was critically hurt in a crash on Dallas-Cherryville Highway in 2010. Investigators said a driver blacked out at the ...
New NC law makes it harder for patients to sue for malpractice
A new study shows preventable medical mistakes kill and permanently injure thousands of patients in North Carolina every year. The deaths are higher than homicides and car accidents combined, the report shows. But now, a new law is making it tougher for patients to sue doctors. When Al Anken first ...
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