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WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON!  (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day.  Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013.  Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area!  The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements!  SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages! 

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

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.

Adopt-A-Cop Picnic scheduled for May 1st

Adopt-A-Cop Picnic scheduled for May 1st

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Adopt-A-Cop program is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with a picnic for an estimated 1,500 second-grade students on May 1, at South Fork Park in Lincolnton.

The picnic will begin with opening ceremonies at 9 a.m., followed by educational programs, activities, and even a competition for the area law enforcement and emergency services agencies attending the special day for the County’s elementary students.

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lt.

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

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.

AG announces student contest to fight prescription drug abuse

AG announces student contest to fight prescription drug abuse

North Carolina high school students can help fight prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths by entering a video contest sponsored by Attorney General Roy Cooper and the NC Department of Justice.

To educate young people about the dangers of prescription drug abuse, Cooper is partnering with the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, the North Carolina Parent Resource Center, and the Governor’s Institute on Substance Abuse to sponsor a student video competition.

Cooper is asking students to create public service announcement videos on the topic of teen prescription drug abuse.  All students enrolled in grades nine through 12 in North Carolina are eligible to enter.  

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office Post 700 named Explorer Post of the Year

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office Post 700 named Explorer Post of the Year

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 700 was named the Explorer Post of the Year at the Boy Scouts of America Piedmont Council annual Explorer banquet held January 15, at Cleveland Community College in Shelby.

It was the second year in a row that the post has won the prestigious Explorer Award in the eleven-county Piedmont Council.

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Operation Prayer Bear to send 10,000 teddy bears to Newtown children

Operation Prayer Bear to send 10,000 teddy bears to Newtown children

A local group is giving you the chance to help bring hope and peace to children affected by the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Operation Prayer Bear Hopes to deliver 10,000 teddy bears to the children in Newtown Connecticut. Each bear will be outfitted with a bible verse, a note, and prayers for their new owner.

Collections are taking place through December 20 at three Charlotte locations, as well as two locations in Weddington and one in Denver, NC.

On Friday volunteers will leave for Connecticut to distribute the bears Saturday.

Anyone interested can drop off a “huggable” size teddy bear or a monetary donation to any of the drop-off locations. All proceeds will be used to purchase and deliver bears and children’s Bibles to children.

Drop off points:

  • Christlife Church – 8617 Providence Road, Charlotte – Donations accepted 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Penske Truck Rental – 3755 E.