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Checkers players, staff to grow moustaches for Movember

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 11:51am

Checkers players, staff to grow moustaches for Movember

CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Checkers announced today that 20 players and several staff members, including team owner Michael Kahn, will grow moustaches in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Movember, the world-wide men’s health foundation.

The players were split into two teams, led by Checkers Movember team captains Chris Durno and Chris Terry, and will compete against each other to see which squad can raise the most money. Team Durno and Team Terry were chosen via a live draft at the Checkers offices Wednesday.

Picture and video updates on the teams’ progress and donation totals will be posted at www.gocheckers.com/movember throughout the month.

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"Carolina Christmas" to be bigger this year...much bigger

Submitted by David Whisenant

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 8:49am

"Carolina Christmas" to be bigger this year...much bigger

CONCORD - The Carolina Christmas light show that debuted at Charlotte Motor Speedway last year, is set to be shining again this year, only it will be much bigger than before.

An announcement is expected today that the entire area from Concord Mills to Charlotte Motor Speedway will be bathed in light to create a "Christmas Light Corridor."

Lights will ring hotels, restaurants, the Great Wolf Lodge, Concord Mills, and just about any other stationary object.

Miller-Davis and 3Dudes Productions of Salisbury are again putting together the event.

Below is more information on this year's show. It was provided to WBTV by the organizers of the event:

Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the region’s largest LED Christmas light show, has become a new holiday vacation destination for many.

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West Stanly alum returns after year-long deployment

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 5:11pm

West Stanly alum returns after year-long deployment

RED CROSS - Army Spec. Aaron W. Huneycutt has returned to Fort Richardson in Alaska after a year-long deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

The soldier is a member of the 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.

Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U. S. troops and allied coalition partners.

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2nd annual Stanfield Fall Festival

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 24th, 2011, 5:09pm

STANFIELD - The second annual Stanfield Fall Festival is set for Saturday, October 29.

Stop by West Stanly Street between Highway 200 and Locust Avenue from 6-10 p.m. and enjoy the free fun!

Have some cider and treats, take a hayride and play some games.

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Jamie Boll: Here's why I walk for Autism Speaks

Submitted by Jamie Boll on Wednesday, October 5th, 10:11 am

I don't have a child with autism. It's luck, I guess. My wife and I didn't do anything different as parents than our friends Bill and Kieron O'Mara, but their middle son Casey has autism. None of our four boys do.

We were very lucky when you consider, one in 70 boys is now found to be on the autism spectrum. The rate is one in 110 overall. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer – combined.

So, why do some families get the news and not others? We don't know yet, but we're getting closer to finding out. Research is zeroing in on genetics, on the environment. Perhaps, it's some combination of the two.

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Shop First Saturday in Downtown Albemarle!

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 3:31pm

ALBEMARLE - The Albemarle Downtown Business Association invites you to spend your first Saturdays in downtown Albemarle beginning October 1st!

Shop until 2pm at most downtown shops and visit the Falling Rivers Gallery at 4 p.m.

Lots of activities are scheduled, so come down for breakfast and stay for the music, shopping and fun!

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Charlotte Checkers announce giveaways, theme nights

Submitted by Chris Dyches

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011, 11:35am

CHARLOTTE - What is better than a good hockey game? How about a good hockey game with FREE stuff??

Yeah... that will do it!

The Charlotte Checkers announced today their promotional schedule for the 2011-12 season, complete with theme nights, promotions and giveaways which emphasize the entertainment value of Checkers games.

Highlights include Opening Night, Pink in the Rink, Hockey Fights Cancer Night and Race Night as well as premium giveaways such as travel mugs, winter hats and more to be announced at a later date.

Opening night is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 and the first 3,500 fans will receive a 3’ x 5’ house flag, courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Magnet schedules will also be given out to the first 7,000 fans in attendance, courtesy of Presbyterian Hospital.

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