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Nature at Night Open House

Submitted by Susan H.
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 6:02pm
Nature at Night Open House

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - McDowell Nature Center stays open late under the cool glow of moonlight  (blacklight).  Listen to legends of the night sky around our indoor campfire, discover the constellations or create your own, and take a short hike and peer through our telescope at the heavens. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate during your visit.  All ages welcome.

Event Details:
Date:  Friday, January 27th
Hours:  6pm to 8pm
Free Admission
Venue:  McDowell Nature Center and Preserve
Address:  15222 York Rd., Charlotte

Need more information?  Please click HERE or call 704.588.5224.

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Join in WBTV First Night Charlotte tonight!

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Saturday, December 31st, 2011, 6:00pm
Join in WBTV First Night Charlotte tonight!

CENTER CITY - For more information on WBTV First Night Charlotte, click here!

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The Battle of the Carolinas' Tailgate Party - USC vs. ECU

Submitted by Susan H.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011, 2:26pm
The Battle of the Carolinas' Tailgate Party - USC vs. ECU

CHARLOTTE - College football is back!  Join us and party for a purpose at The Battle of the Carolinas' Tailgate Party this Saturday!  There's music, food, a full service cash bar, a cornhole tournament, beer pong, viewing area and more.  Kickoff from Bank of America Stadium is scheduled about 7pm.  Proceeds benefit  the Back to Life Foundation.

Event Details
Date:  Saturday, September 3rd
Hours:  2pm to 10pm
Admission:  $25 to $75 ($75 includes game ticket)
Location:  Corner of Third & Poplar (2 blocks from Bank of America Stadium)

Need more information?  Please click HERE or call 704.231.9700.

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Some unions to skip 2012 Democratic convention in Charlotte

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, August 12th, 2011, 3:43pm

WASHINGTON (AP) - More than a dozen trade unions are planning to sit out the 2012 Democratic convention because they are angry it will be held in a right-to-work state.

The unions say they are disappointed that labor wasn't consulted before Democrats settled on North Carolina, a state that is considered one of the least union-friendly in the nation.

They are also frustrated that job creation hasn't been a higher priority for Democratic lawmakers. The unions include the Laborers, Painters and Electrical Workers.

The move would deprive the party of millions of dollars spent on sky boxes and other sponsorships that usually help underwrite the convention.

A Democratic National Committee spokeswoman says the party is happy with the support of local labor leaders in North Carolina.

Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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Walgreens project under way at Johnston, Hwy. 51

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 3:54pm
Walgreens project under way at Johnston, Hwy. 51

BALLANTYNE (Mike Parks, The South Charlotte Weekly) - Work is under way on a corner lot in south Charlotte that will soon be home to the area’s next pharmacy.

Heavy machinery is currently clearing land at the corner of Johnston Road and Hwy. 51/Pineville-Matthews Road in south Charlotte for what eventually will be a Walgreens. The land, formerly owned by Allen Tate Jr., did house a vacant office building but has since been mostly cleared as crews prepare the spot for construction.

Morgan Property Group, which bought the land for $2.1 million, will start construction soon on what will be a 12,500 square foot building with a drive-through service window on the 1.3-acre lot. They cleared the lot last week, and will start doing some site work over the next few weeks.

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Carowinds for the Cure

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, July 18th, 2011, 5:29pm
Carowinds for the Cure

CHARLOTTE - Carowinds, in partnership with the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure™ , has launched a fundraising initiative called Carowinds for the Cure. This special program will be held at the park and online now through August 7. Guests visiting the park will have the opportunity to adopt pink ducks in the ‘adopt-a-duck’ raffle. Net proceeds of the raffle will go to the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure™. Each duck will be tossed into the lake underneath the Nighthawk rollercoaster until August 7, when one duck will be randomly chosen for the chance to win a 2011 Toyota Camry courtesy of Scott Clark’s Toyota City. Also during Carowinds for the Cure, guests will also be able to purchase special ‘Pink Days’ pick-a-day tickets online only at www.carowinds.com for $37.99 each with $1.00 from each ticket sold benefitting the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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American Red Cross opening cooling station in Uptown on Tuesday

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 11:24am
American Red Cross opening cooling station in Uptown on Tuesday

CENTER CITY - The American Red Cross is working with Mecklenburg County to open a cooling station on Tuesday, as the heat index in Charlotte will reach upward of 110 degrees.

Red Cross volunteers will be providing drinks and snacks in the Hal Marshall Annex of the Mecklenburg County Community Support Services Center, located at 618 North College Street in Charlotte from 1-7 p.m.

This is the first time this center will be used for a cooling station.

 

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