George Williams (1937-2010) was the WBTV news department's first full-time African-American photographer. Over 25 years, he demonstrated his professionalism by winning numerous photo journalism awards. His friend Curt Peters wrote, "To all those who met George, he left an indelible impression and a lasting influence. His co-workers, too many to name, all owe George a debt of gratitude. His legacy will always influence friends, co-workers, family, and
associates." He was one of the best.

Photos | Reunions Home

October 2014

Not a reunion as such but a birthday party for an old friend, Colleen Helveston Prevatte Walker, known to all as "Fuzzy." How did she acquire that nickname? We've never asked. We all enjoyed the party, and we'll do this again sometime if we can entice her back from Florida.

She's a jolly good fellow »

October 2009

Another quarter having passed, another old timers luncheon. This one was well covered by the cameras of Billy Smith, H. A. Thompson and yours truly. Billy, now a dentist, worked in radio promotion in the late '5os. It seemed like old times.

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April 2009

The quarterly meeting of "old timers" occurred again for lunch and reminiscing. Some new faces appeared this time, who we haven't seen in decades. We snapped away, and here are the results.

August 2008

A gaggle of BT graduates congregated one day at a local bistro to compare wrinkles, aches and pains. (The results were mixed). But we managed a laugh or two, and several almost-tearful hugs occurred. It was good for the soul, and a great time was had by all. Snapshots were snapped to preserve the moment.

October 2005

Every three months or so, a bunch of oldtimers get together to have lunch and a good time at a steak house in northwest Charlotte. Recently they did it again, and your vigilant webmaster, always alert for material for the BT memories site, took his camera along, and caught most of the attendees in various stages of nostalgia. Here's the incriminating evidence (Flash player required).

July 2004

On July 26, 2004 a bunch of the old gang got together for lunch. In order to document how old we all have gotten, many photos were made. See the incriminating evidence.

On those old TVs with separate UHF dials there was room for a dozen or so UHF stations. In Charlotte there was approximately two. UHF, VHF, who can tell anymore?