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From Sit-ins to Eat-ins: Celebrating 50 yrs of Desegregation in Charlotte

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 2:27pm
From Sit-ins to Eat-ins: Celebrating 50 yrs of Desegregation in Charlotte

Charlotte made national headlines in May 1963 when Chamber of Commerce members led by Mayor Stan Brookshire voluntarily joined with African American leaders to go two-by-two and desegregate Charlotte’s leading restaurants.  This “eat-in” came three years after the sit-in movement had opened lunch counters. 

Charlotte Civil Rights activist Dr. Reginald Hawkins triggered the action, leading a march on May 20, 1963 from Johnson C.

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Free workshop curbs public speaking jitters

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 4:04pm
Free workshop curbs public speaking jitters

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.

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Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:45pm
Walk/Run to fund lung cancer research

The Levine Cancer Institute and Carolinas Imaging Services are presenting their Free to Breathe 5k and 1 Mile Run/Walk this weekend.

Those who participate in the fundraiser help to raise awareness and fund vital research programs dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival.

Runners and walkers can join the fun at Park Road Park, located at 6220 Park Road in Charlotte, Saturday May 18, from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Online registration is $10 for children ages 12 and younger. For all others, the cost is $25.

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Brewers Festival offers discount for designated drivers

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:00am
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.

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5k fundraiser supports breast cancer outreach

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:00am
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.

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm
Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:16pm
Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative.

This initiative is a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at www.facebook.com/walmart that includes more than 300 different hunger relief organizations from across the country.

The more votes a Feeding America food bank or partner agency gets, the better chances they have of winning the money.

The campaign kicked off April 1, and ends 11:59 pm ET on April 30.

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