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Gridiron mom gives back to the community

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Mother's Day is this weekend. It's a time we celebrate mothers not just for their love and nurturing, but their selfless acts and their ability to give to others.

One local celebrity mom takes on vital issues and still finds time to balance the most difficult job of all: parenting.

When you first meet Kelly Davis, you feel as if you've known her for year.

This NFL wife is energetic, bold, and warm. Kelly is the wife of Carolina linebacker Thomas Davis. 

More than a football wife, Kelly achieved a success story of her own.

"I'm going to do something in my community if I have the free time," said Kelly. 

"I feel like I can just sit around and not help. That's what I'm supposed to be doing."

Her giving back starts at home.

"She'll substitute for our class," says Kelly's older daughter Skyye.

Community Sponsors

52 Weeks of Giving

52 Weeks of Giving

For select nonprofit charities, it will be like Christmas, whether it comes in May, August, or December.

5k fundraiser supports breast cancer outreach

5k fundraiser supports breast cancer outreach

Shirley's Angels is hosting its 1st Annual Check Your Headlights 5k this weekend.

Proceeds go to Shirley's Angels, a non-profit organization focused on promoting breast cancer research and outreach, including providing education and breast cancer support.

Awards are given to the first male and female in each age category, as well as the overall male and female top finishers.

Participants are encouraged to wear pink, as the male and female with the best pink ensemble can expect to receive prizes.

Registered runners can join the race at Huntersville Business Park, located at East Reese Boulevard in Huntersville, Saturday May 11, at 8 a.m.

The cost is $25 per runner. Click here to register. The first 300 participants receive a t-shirt and swag bag.

For more information on the Race, call 704-516-0586.

Brewers Festival offers discount for designated drivers

Brewers Festival offers discount for designated drivers

Historic Rural Hill is hosting its 3rd Annual North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival this weekend.

Seven bands are set to perform at the event, including Brushfire Stankgrass, Milkdrive, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Sol Driven Train, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, and Acoustic Syndicate.

The festival offers over three hours of free craft-brew tastings, a day of great music, food, and activities for the kids.

Festival-goers can catch the fun at Historic Rural Hill, located at 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville, Saturday May 11, at 11:30 a.m.

Admission ranges from $7 to $30. Click here for tickets. Designated drivers receive a discounted rate.

For more information on the Festival, call 704-875-3113.

Community Sponsors

Yard Sale to benefit the homeless

Yard Sale to benefit the homeless

The Community Housing Resource Center is holding a fundraising Yard Sale this weekend.

Yard Sale for a Cause is raising money by selling gently used and new clothes, household items, and furniture, among other things.

Hungry patrons can also purchase chicken and fish dinners offered by the Center.

All proceeds go to the Community Housing Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency, temporary, and permanent housing for working homeless families and low-moderate income families.

Bargain hunters can shop to their delight in the parking lot at 5501 Executive Center Drive in Charlotte, Saturday May 11, beginning at 8 a.m.

For more information on the Yard Sale, call 704-763-2897.

"I'm at peace" says fired Meck County Mgr Harry Jones

Former County Manager Harry Jones

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- The Mecklenburg County Commissioners fired County Manager Harry Jones during a meeting Tuesday night.

In an interview with WBTV, Jones says "I've used the word I'm at peace and I really am – I use the word relief."

Jones say he knew he was the cause of factions on the county commission board. He says he and his attorney were trying to negotiate a new deal with commissioners. But then Tuesday night happened.

"It really doesn't matter what is behind it" says Jones. "It could be a variety of things that are behind it. It really doesn't matter because I serve at pleasure of the board."

But Jones admits he "was a little blind sided by what happened on Tuesday."

At the meeting, the commissioners did not give a reason for Jones' sudden firing.

WBTV has learned the botched revaluation is one reason Jones lost his job.

Is he angry?

Changing overtime pay for some workers?

Changing overtime pay for some workers?

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- There could be a new way to pay employees who work for the private sector.  Members of the House have passed a bill to change overtime pay.  The law would give employees the option to either get overtime pay or comp time.

Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger favors the bill and thinks this will empower families to take time off when needed - time that will best fit their schedule. 

"You may have young kids at home," Pittenger said. "Or go to a soccer game and you may need to go to the dentist or you have aging parents. This is a good bill for hard working American families. It gives those choices back to the families and employees."

While Pittenger thinks this will help families, some hourly workers are not so sure.