BI-LO is committed to helping the community and its customers receive the resources they need to care for the ones they love during tough financial times. BI-LO’s care extends beyond the reach of just individuals and family members to also include beloved household pets.

Beginning today Tuesday, April 9, and lasting until Tuesday, April 30, BI-LO will host its fourth annual PAWS “Feed the Love” campaign. “Feed the Love” is a pet food drive in which food donations go to local-area food banks for families in need to be able to provide food for the four-legged members of their families.

Shoppers can purchase a $5 bag of pet food with the MY BI-LO BONUSCARD, and the food will be picked up by or delivered to the store’s food bank partner.

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory announced a plan Monday that will essentially privatize major elements of the state's job creation efforts.

New legislation will create a separate nonprofit corporation to spearhead economic development for the state, including the design of incentive packages used to lure companies.

McCrory also said that a board of directors, chaired by McCrory himself, will oversee this new nonprofit corporation.

The board is designed to lessen worries about the reform.

Critics question whether a private organization should distribute publicly funded incentive packages.

But new Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker has said that she views her department as the sales and marketing arm of the state and that she needs a leaner, faster, more nimble organization.

McCrory says this new approach will deliver that, though he does admit the change will come with controversy.

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- As the days get warmer and longer, lawn care is quickly again becoming part of the weekly routine.

But you don't want to waste your weekend trying to get the mower to start.

That's why your lawn equipment should ready for the battle.

"The key is to do maintenance," said Barry Deal with James River Equipment.

When spring arrives many homeowners find that their lawn mower won't start or runs poorly.

"That gasoline has been sitting in the mower all winter perhaps haven't started it since November then that can create some problems with the carburetor," said Barry.

"One of the things we recommend here is to always use a stabilizer. A stabilizer will basically keep the gasoline from breaking."

Changing filters on your machine will keep it running well for another summer season without having to take the mower to a repair shop.