Mitchell Community College is offering a free Public Speaking Workshop this week.

Participants can learn how to control their nervousness during interviews, presentations, and everyday situations.

Those wishing to improve their public speaking skills should meet at the Mooresville Center of Mitchell Community College, located at 219 North Academy Street in Mooresville, Wednesday May 15, from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

The cost is free, and the program is open to the public.

For more information on the Workshop, call 704-664-3898.

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Some Providence Spring Elementary school parents are on a mission. They have started a petition to keep Teacher Assistants (TA's) on the job.

NC Governor's budget includes slashing 3,000 of them to make ends meet. In Charlotte - Mecklenburg school district (CMS) about 400 TA's could be on the chopping block.

"I think there would be a giant hole." CMS parent Julie Knafelz said.

Knafelz signed the petition. She says TA's have played a major role in her son's education. He has special needs and his teacher assistant keeps him on track.

"That person helps them when the teacher is helping other students," the parent said. "Helping with reading groups, helping with math."

Parent Julie Cho came up with the idea of a petition.  She wants to save all Teacher Assistants especially the 15 at Providence Spring Elementary.

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Charlotte ranks in the top 10 of Mom-friendly dining cities, according to a new ranking by OpenTable.

The online restaurant reservation company compiled the list ahead of Mother's Day: Top 25 Mom-Friendly Dining Cities in the U.S.

"Whether it's a meal with the kids in tow, a romantic dinner with a spouse, or a night out with the girls, each of these cities has a diverse dining scene to satisfy mom's appetite for food and fun," said Caroline Potter, Chief Dining Officer of OpenTable.  "And, it's very clear from the number of folks dining out locally on Mother's Day that area restaurants have mastered the art of pampering mothers and pleasing their palates."