Maureen Wurtz

Charlotte

Reporter at WJZY-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Reporter at WMYT-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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Taking care of their roots: York family farm continues to grow

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Maureen Wurtz

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — “He laid the groundwork; oftentimes the groundwork is the hardest work to do.”The quiet inside the tractor is at odds with the to-do list, which grows as quickly as their crops at Bush-N-Vine Farm in York, South Carolina. “No, it never gets done,” laughed Bob Hall. From picking strawberries to plowing the field, they are constantly working and watching what’s coming up. “I love farming,” said Bob. About 46 years ago, Bob started with strawberries.
Field of Dreams: Fort Mill lot transforms to ballfield for everyone

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Maureen Wurtz

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — Each day, countless people pass by a seemingly inconsequential lot in Fort Mill, South Carolina. But on Monday nights, the forgettable field becomes a remarkable destination for those with nowhere to play. Advertisement“They just didn’t have a place for us,” said Karen Landers. “So, this has been a godsend.”Karen has lost count of how many Mondays, years, and times they’ve built their makeshift ballfield.
Field of Dreams: Fort Mill lot transforms to ballfield for everyone

3 weeks ago | qcnews.com | Maureen Wurtz

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Making a better future: York County man saves pieces of forgotten history

3 weeks ago | qcnews.com | Maureen Wurtz

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — “I’m 88! Two years from 90.” Wali Cathcart loves to keep track of years, stories and history. “My family purchased this land in 1924, and we’ve been here ever since,” said Wali. On his family farm is a small building. Once inside, you are surrounded by pictures, documents and dreams. Everything inside the mini museum was collected and curated by Wali. “This is the book of documents that has been preserved,” said Wali.
Lancaster County family builds greenhouse to grow the community

1 month ago | qcnews.com | Maureen Wurtz

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — There’s a special trick that may help turn any thumb… green. It may seem a little strange, but go with it. “You’ll think this is funny- talk to them,” said son, Tyler Horton. “I do talk to them. I sing to them,” smiled Dad, Dean Horton. “I’m one of those who talks,” laughed Mom, Diane Horton. “Nobody talks back to me- and they don’t. They just want love and water.”Each member of the Horton family makes sure to say ‘hello’ to their plants.
Lancaster County sculptor turns childhood hobby into lifelong passion

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maureen Wurtz

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — “The older you get, the more you lose track of time,” joked Bob Doster. When you look back at the years that have passed, life tends to be a mixture of good and bad. But, likely, there was a time when something sparked and changed where you thought you were going. “I don’t know, it was just something I took a course in,” remembered Bob. “I enjoyed it, and I remembered I wanted to do that.”For Bob, that moment seemed insignificant.
Lancaster County sculptor turns childhood hobby into lifelong passion

1 month ago | qcnews.com | Maureen Wurtz

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Charlotte dance studio empowers those with 'special talents'

1 month ago | qcnews.com | Maureen Wurtz

UNION COUNTY (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — It’s an eight-count combo of anticipation, practice, and maybe a little bit of butterflies. “I know what Miss Kim is going to say; she’d say we all do it at the same time so it doesn’t sound like 30 different voices in the room,” said Ava Wright during class. But any successful performance usually comes down to one thing. “I think they’re successful because they know we believe in them. When you tell them they can’t, they can’t.
Union County dance studio empowers those with ‘special talents’

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Maureen Wurtz

UNION COUNTY (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — It’s an eight-count combo of anticipation, practice, and maybe a little bit of butterflies. “I know what Miss Kim is going to say; she’d say we all do it at the same time so it doesn’t sound like 30 different voices in the room,” said Ava Wright during class. But any successful performance usually comes down to one thing. “I think they’re successful because they know we believe in them. When you tell them they can’t, they can’t.
‘We are all humans’: Union County gardener brings hope to the houseless community

1 month ago | qcnews.com | Maureen Wurtz

UNION COUNTY (QUEEN CITY HOMETOWN) — The job of a gardener is endless, often dirty, and requires an understanding that not many of us have. “If it grows, it grows. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t,” said Mary Garceau. Mary has never been bothered by dirt under her nails and a little hard work. “I am a huge dirt person; I love my dirt, love my flowers, it rejuvenates me—that’s what keeps me going,” said Mary. Though Mary’s garden starts out organized, it tends to grow in ways she doesn’t plan for.