Female teacher charged with sex crime against teen student

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 10:31am

TAYLORSVILLE, NC (WBTV)- An investigation is underway against a high school teacher after she is accused of sex charges against a teenage student.

Investigators in Taylorsville arrested Alexander Central High School Algebra teacher Nikki Setzer Icard on Tuesday morning.

She was charged with indecent liberties with an 18-year-old male student.

According to the school's website, Icard taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2. She hosted tutoring sessions before and after school and held a Math Lab every Thursday after school with the Senior Beta Club.

Investigators told WBTV that Icard was the student's senior project advisor and his teacher.

She has been placed in the Alexander County Detention Center under a $10,000 bond.

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WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:50 am

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON! (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day. Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area! The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements! SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!

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Senate budget proposal changes SBI

Submitted by Melissa Hankins

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 7:32pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The North Carolina Senate released its state budget proposal late Sunday night.

It's a $20.6 billion dollar plan that includes adjustments to Medicaid, education reform, and a big change for the State Bureau of Investigation.

Senate leaders have been looking for ways to trim costs, and to prevent any tax increases, and they're proposing consolidation as a tool to do so.

But the SBI proposal is starting to look like a convoluted case.

Attorney General Roy Cooper stood with a dozen law enforcement officers today to oppose the move. Cooper says putting the SBI under McCrory's control could create a conflict of interest, and that it would cripple the organization's independence and investigative techniques.

The SBI currently handles public corruption cases, and in the past it's investigated more than 500 public officials, including the past two governors' administrations.

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Tip led to triple arrest in scrap metal theft, deputies say

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 3:34pm

ALEXANDER COUNTY, NC (WBTV)- Three people have been arrested for a recent scrap metal theft after a tip to deputies lead to the trio, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.

Nathaniel Wilson, 47, Mary White, 45, and Junior Bumgarner, 75, were arrested and charged with two counts of misdemeanor larceny and one count of felony larceny each.

Deputies said a Crimestoppers tip led authorities to a home in Catawba County where the three lived.

Wilson's Bond was set at $11,000, while White and Bumgarner's bonds were set at $5,000.

Detectives say they are still investigating other larcenies in the area and more charges are expected.

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Operation "Road Watch" ends on successful note

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:39pm

The Highway Patrol completed its Operation "Road Watch" campaign after a two-day intensive enforcement effort on I-85 in Cleveland and surrounding counties.

During the two-day event, which began on Tuesday, May 14, and ended on Wednesday, May 15, Troopers concentrated on commercial motor vehicle violations as well as focused their attention on motorists who were driving aggressively around big trucks, speeding, tailgating, and driving aggressively.

Established in 2007, Operation "Road Watch" was designed to improve commercial motor vehicle safety as well as the efficiency of commercial vehicle operations.

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Beards keep men young, healthy & handsome

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, May 17th, 8:19 am

Gentlemen, beards aren’t just for hipsters and hippies anymore.

If you want proof the beard is king in Charlotte, stand by any college, or look around any corner uptown: You’ll see full beards on the faces of students and men in their 30s and 40s.

So why the new hankering for heavy stubble?

While some say beards just make a man instantly sexy, researchers discovered there’s more to it than sex appeal.

"There are certainly some benefits to having beards," said dermatologist Dr. Ronea Harris with Presbyterian Dermatology South.

The study from the University of Southern Queensland found stubble or facial hair can improve men's overall health.

"We know that hair bearing areas because of the hair it does tend to protect more from UV light so we don't see as many skin cancers," said Dr. Harris.

The study also says that "all that hair" retains moisture and protects against the wind, keeping you looking young and fresh-faced.

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Severe weather spotter training classes offered

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:05pm

Severe weather spotter training classes offered

Severe weather season is underway in the Carolinas and the National Weather Service is looking to train severe weather spotters in our area.

The first of two classes in our area will be offered Thursday evening, May 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Iredell County Agriculture Center. Classes are about two hours long and covers the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure and how to identify potential severe weather features.

The class is free, but you will need to register by calling 704-878-5097. For directions and more information, click here.

The next class will be offered in Union, SC on Tuesday, May 21st.

For more information on the SKYWARN program, click here.

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