Local Charity Dumping Over 30,000 Rubber Ducks Into Whitewater Center

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Local Charity Dumping Over 30,000 Rubber Ducks Into Whitewater Center

For over 40 years now, KinderMourn has provided help, hope, and healing to countless hurting parents and children. Their primary mission is to provide counseling services for parents who have experienced the death of a child and children and teens grieving the death of a parent, sibling or loved one.

For the past 14 years, they’ve been racing little rubber ducks for hope, and on Sunday, April 29th, they hope to break all past records for the number of rubber ducks dumped into the U.S. National Whitewater Center at once.

Each duck will be floated in honor and in memory of someone who has died too soon.

The 14th Annual ‘Hope Floats’ Duck Race will take place at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Sunday, April 29th, 2018. Thousands of Charlotteans of all ages will line the banks of the main channel to watch over 30,000 adopted (and adorable), sun-glass wearing, rubber duckies brave the rapids towards the finish line.

The free event begins at 2pm with face painting, balloon art, kids activities.

The official ‘Ducks Splash’ at 3:30pm, if your lucky duck is one of the first to cross the finish line, you could win a grand prize of $2,500!

You can find out more information or adopt your very own duck here.

Winston Salem About To Open New $5 Million Water Park

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Winston Salem About To Open New $5 Million Water Park

The City of Winston Salem is about to hold the grand opening of the first full-scale water park in the city’s history. The project was first approved in November 2014 with a $5 million bond from the city.

Winston Lake Aquatic Park will feature a wide variety of attractions, including:

  • A 82 feet long by 45 feet wide pool, ranging in depth from 3.5 to 5.6 feet.
  • A 70-foot zero-entry pool with a 22-foot- tall water-play structure with sprinklers and slides.
  • A 16′ tall and 111′ long water slide.
  • A 625′ long lazy river complete with inner tubes dispenser
  • A 5,800 square-foot bathhouse with a covered concession area.
  • A simulated river with a waterfall, bamboo spray misters, water jets.

The new water park is set to open on Friday, May 25th at 11 a.m. at 999 Waterworks Rd. in Winston Salem, NC.

Admission is free for kids ages 2 and under, $2 for 3-17, and $3 for 18 and over.

Submerged Car and Dead Body Found in Lake Norman

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Submerged Car and Dead Body Found in Lake Norman

One person is dead, the body found in the shallow waters of a Lake Norman boat ramp off of Pebble Bay Drive in Sherrills Ford, according to Catawba County Sherriff’s Office Lt. Aaron Turk.

The Hickory Record interviewed Catawba County Sherriff’s Office Lt. Aaron Turk about the incident, who said his department received a distress call about a submerged car in Lake Norman just before 4pm yesterday afternoon.

“When we arrived, we found the vehicle… with its front tires in the water,” Turk told the Record. “A person was lying in the water up underneath the front of the vehicle just adjacent to the front of the vehicle.”

via Google Maps

Emergency crews used life-support efforts, but they were unsuccessful at resuscitating the man.

Police are now conducting a full-scale criminal investigation. They have not yet released the name of the deceased man.

 

Shake Shack Announces Grand Opening For First Carolina Location In Charlotte

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Shake Shack Announces Grand Opening For First Carolina Location In Charlotte

The legendary Shake Shack franchise, started in NYC back in 2004, just announced their official grand opening date for their first Carolina restaurant right here in the Queen City.

They will be opening their doors for the first time in the Carolinas in the Park Road Shopping Center on Thursday, April 26 at 11 a.m.

Charlotte was chosen over Charleston for Shake Shack’s first Carolinas store, their next closest locations are in Atlanta, Lexington, and the Washington DC area:

shake-shake-first-location-in-the-carolinas

Shake Shack has become legendary for their juicy hamburgers, crinkle-cut fries, and of course, their shakes:

They feature a secret menu with random new creations every month:

…as well as some healthier options, including portabella mushroom burgers:

Current Mood 🍔 | Cheesy portobello mushrooms, grilled beef burger, and lots of hunger 😍 | @shakeshack

A post shared by Nico | Miami Food & Eats (@succulentbite) on

and chicken sandwiches:

Are you excited about Charlotte’s (and the Carolina’s) first Shake Shake?

What will be the first thing you order?

Tornado and Severe Winds Tear Down Trees and Buildings Across The Carolinas

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Tornado and Severe Winds Tear Down Trees and Buildings Across The Carolinas

Earlier today, several severe thunderstorms blew across the Carolinas, bringing flash flooding, hail, and even tornadoes.

Hundreds of trees were uprooted, toppling power lines, and crashing into homes and businesses.

The storms blanketed most of the central and eastern parts of North and South Carolina for most of the afternoon;

At this point there has only been 1 confirmed tornado touchdowns in Greensboro;

Severe winds along with flash flooding took down trees, damaged homes, and toppled powerlines all around the greater Charlotte region, including in Cornelius;

Waxhaw;

Fort Mill;

Gastonia;

and throughout Charlotte itself;

Up in Huntersville, near Beatties Ford and Brown Mill Rd., the storm took down multiple trees & even a couple barns;

Here is what the property looked like just this morning;

If you have any storm pictures or videos, please send them to Scott@Cltstories.com and we may feature them in future updates to this article and on our social media channels.

Over 200 Million Eggs Distributed From North Carolina Recalled Due To Salmonella

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Over 200 Million Eggs Distributed From North Carolina Recalled Due To Salmonella

A total of 206,749,248 chicken eggs that were distributed from North Carolina have just been recalled from Walmart, Food Lion, and other grocery stores due to a possible salmonella contamination.

Infected eggs can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of salmonella infection in healthy adults can include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In some circumstances, it can lead to arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis if the organism enters the blood stream.

According to the FDA, “The eggs were distributed from the farm in Hyde County, North Carolina and reached consumers in the following states: Colorado, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia through retail stores and restaurants via direct delivery.”

The affected eggs come from plant number P-1065 with the Julian date range of 011 through date of 102 and include the following brands;

Item Description Carton UPC
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A LARGE X 30 DOZEN 077236000302
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A LARGE X15 DOZEN 077236000302
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A JUMBO X24 DOZEN 077236000500
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A MEDIUM X30 DOZEN 077236000203
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A XLARGE X30 DOZEN 077236000401
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A JUMBO X12 DOZEN 077236000500
FOOD LION A JUMBO X 12 DOZEN 035826089618
FOOD LION A MEDIUM X15 DOZEN 035826089649
FOOD LION A XLARGE X 15 DOZEN 035826089625
FOOD LION A 18PK LARGE X15 DOZEN 035826089601
FOOD LION A LARGE X15 DOZEN 035826089588
FOOD LION A 6PK LARGE X 15 DOZEN 035826089632
LOOSE A USDA SMALL X 30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE A USDA MEDIUM X 30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE A XLARGE X15 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE A XLARGE X30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE A MEDIUM X 15 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE A MEDIUM X30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA XLARGE X30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA XLARGE X15 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE X30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE X15 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA MEDIUM X30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE AA XLARGE X30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE PFG X 30 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA AA LARGE PFG X 15 DOZEN N/A
LOOSE USDA A XLARGE X30 DOZEN N/A
NELMS A JUMBO X24 634181000018
WAFFLE HOUSE LOOSE USDA A LARGE X 30 DOZEN N/A
CRYSTAL FARMS A MEDIUM X30 077236000203
CRYSTAL FARMS A 18PK MEDIUM X 30 077236000258
CRYSTAL FARMS A 2.5 DOZ MEDIUM X 25 077236000124
COUNTRY DAYBREAK A XLARGE X15 DOZEN 077236000401
COUNTRY DAYBREAK USDA GRADE A XLARGE X 240 DOZEN PULP 077236700400
COUNTRY DAYBREAK USDA GRADE A LARGE RACK X 240 DOZEN PULP 077236700301
COBURN FARMS A MEDIUM MP X 30 DOZEN 051933182608
COBURN FARMS A LARGE X 30 DOZEN 051933190801
COBURN FARMS A 18PK LARGE X 30 DOZEN 051933182509
SUNSHINE FARMS A JUMBO X 12 DOZEN 804879457336
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE LARGE (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE LARGE (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE MEDIUM (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE XLARGE (6-2.5 FLATS) X 15 DOZEN N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE MEDIUM (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN N/A
GLENVIEW USDA AA LOOSE XLARGE (12-2.5 FLATS) X 30 DOZEN N/A
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 18PK XLARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC 078742127132
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK XLARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC 078742127128
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA TWIN 18PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC 078742127101
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 6PK LARGE X 15 DOZEN 078742127095
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK MEDIUM X 15 DOZEN 078742127224
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 12PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC 078742127071
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 18PK LARGE X 24 DOZEN RPC 078742127088
GREAT VALUE GRADE A 12PK JUMBO X 22 DOZEN RPC 078742127149
GREAT VALUE GRADE A USDA 5DZ LARGE X 5 DOZEN 078742127118

 

 

If you have purchased any of the recalled eggs, please return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund or dispose of them immediately.

If you have any additional questions about the recall, you can call 855-215-5730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Angry Customer Drives Car Into Mooresville Bar After Being Refused Drinks (Video)

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Angry Customer Drives Car Into Mooresville Bar After Being Refused Drinks (Video)

Emergency crews responded to a rather unusual car crash in Mooresville.

At around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, an angry customer drove his car straight into the front of Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill at 247 E. Plaza Drive in Mooresville, according to witnesses.

This video posted by the Iredell Fire Department shows what the scene looked like soon after the crash;

According to Danicka Rogers, the manager on duty at the time of the crash, the man was drunk and seemed upset when he was told he wouldn’t be served any more alcohol.

“I told him I couldn’t serve him any beer, so I gave him a water,” commented Rogers.”He proceeded to flick me off, wreck a table when he walked out,” Rogers said.

Around 20 people were inside the bar at the time. At least one person was taken to the hospital with a cut finger and rib injuries. Other customers and employees suffered minor cuts and abrasions from the glass.

The driver was quickly arrested by Mooresville police.

Police have not yet released the driver’s name or what charges he will be facing.

Young Cancer Survivor Spending 12th Birthday Volunteering At Carolina Charity Hike

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Young Cancer Survivor Spending 12th Birthday Volunteering At Carolina Charity Hike

Eleven-year- old Will Busby first heard of CureSearch’s Ultimate Hike seven years ago, when his father, Jeff, starting raising funds and training for a 28.3-mile trek to be completed in one day. The family was well aware of the need for funding for children’s cancer research, as four-year- old Will had been diagnosed with high risk acute lymphoblastic leukemia on in 2011.

“More funding for research is critical. One in eight children diagnosed with cancer won’t survive, and of those who do, 60% will develop lifelong side effects,” said Brecka Putnam, senior manager of campaign development. “Only four treatments have been developed specifically for children in the past twenty years. We need more treatments for children to improve patient outcomes.”

The Busbys have been actively involved in research since his diagnosis. Will participated in a CureSearch funded clinical to help further research, and Jeff laced up his boots and raised funds through the Ultimate Hike program. Jeff continued hiking and coaching new hikers, and Will continued fighting cancer for years finally the family celebrated his “no more chemo day” on May 6, 2014.

Although Will is officially done fighting cancer, he’s chosen to spend his 12th birthday volunteering at the Carolinas Foothill Trails Ultimate Hike on Saturday, April 28th to show his support for all the kids who are in treatment now. “He now seems to be dealing with the experience in a way that makes it a positive part of his story,” said Jeff Busby.

Volunteering for an Ultimate Hike is no small feat. Jeff will spend the day on the trail, coaching other hikers and setting them up for success. Meanwhile, Will’s day will be spent loading and unloading vans, filling up hikers’ water packs, cleaning, and cheering on hikers. The first volunteers will report for duty before 2:00 a.m., and the last volunteers on the trail could load up as late as 9:00 p.m.

“We’re so excited to have Will spend the day with us. It can be exhausting, and many kids would prefer to spend their birthday hanging out with friends, rather than making sandwiches for 70 people in the middle of the woods. We’re so thankful,” said Putnam. “Having someone that young who beat cancer out there on the trail will give our hikers the motivation they need when the going gets tough.”

In addition to volunteering with CureSearch, Jeff is a chaplain and leader for Will’s trail life troop, he also backpacks with the group once a month, all year round. He is looking forward to introducing Will to a new group of hikers in a few weeks.

If you’d like to find out any more about the Carolina Foothills Trail Ultimate Hike click here.

NC Restaurant Just Started Serving America’s First ‘Tarantula Burger’

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NC Restaurant Just Started Serving America’s First ‘Tarantula Burger’

One bold new North Carolina restaurant has just started serving up America’s first ‘tarantula burger’ to brave customers.

Durham’s ‘Bull City Burger and Brewery‘ is now cooking up the 8-legged critters in celebration of Exotic Meat Month.

To get your hands on the burger, you’ll have to pasture-raised North Carolina beef, gruyere cheese, an oven-roasted tarantula and spicy chili sauce. You’ll have to go to the restaurant to pick up a raffle ticket, then wait for your number to be drawn and posted on Facebook, Twitter, and our website. If your raffle number is drawn, you can call to arrange a time to return to the restaurant to order your own Tarantula Burger (pasture-raised NC beef burger, gruyere cheese, oven-roasted tarantula, and spicy chili sauce) with Dirty Fries for $30.

According to the restaurant’s website, “If you are able to eat the entire burger you will receive one of our limited edition Tarantula Challenge t-shirts (sizes are limited) and get your picture taken for social media fame and glory.”

 

Here’s a recent shot of raffle winner David D’s epic order;

 

The adventurous restaurant also serves burgers topped with bugs;

as well as rabbit burgers, and fresh python curry;

Are you daring enough to try their creations?

Duke Energy About To Build 89 New Water Recreational Projects On The Catawba River

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Duke Energy About To Build 89 New Water Recreational Projects On The Catawba River

Duke Energy’s massive new $4 million water recreation improvement plan was recently approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Commission required it before they would sign Duke’s 40-year federal hydropower license renewal.

The new improvement plan lists a total of 89 projects along the 225 miles of Duke-controlled Catawba River, including; new picnic facilities, fishing piers, swim beaches, campgrounds, expanded parking, boating access areas, and more (click here to see a detailed list of the improvements).

Some of the biggest local projects will be two new lake access points, one being the Beatties Ford access area on Lake Norman and the other, the Allison Creek access area on Lake Wylie.

The following improvements for our 3 Charlotte area lakes are included in the approved plan;

LAKE NORMAN
Recreation Site Name Project Recreation Facilities Non-Project Recreation Facilities
Ramsey Creek Access Area Existing: 4 1-lane boat ramps; courtesy dock with boat slips; 173 vehicle w/ trailer and 10 ADA parking spaces Existing: Restrooms; multipurpose field and courts; picnic shelters and tables; trails; fishing pier; courtesy dock; swim beach; maintenance facility; boathouse for police patrol; dog park; playground; vehicle parking
Proposed: Additional parking; expansion of existing fishing pier and maintenance facilities
McGuire Fishing
Area		 Existing: Fishing pier (ADA); 52 vehicle and 3
ADA parking spaces
Hagers Creek Access Area Existing: 4 1-lane boat ramps; 2 courtesy docks (ADA); 120 vehicle w/ trailer and 5 ADA parking spaces
Proposed: (Within 5 years) Additional paved
parking; trails; bank fishing; picnic facilities; restroom; if site conditions allow, a fishing pier		 Proposed: RV camping, camping cabins, bathhouse, dump station, marine pump-out; marina slips; marina, dry storage building, boatyard, service area, dock master’s residence; additional parking
Island Point Access Area Proposed:  (Within 15 years) Trails; bank and/or pier fishing; picnic facilities; a swimming area; boat access facilities (2 ramps, courtesy dock, parking); restrooms Proposed: RV campground with bathhouse, dump station, marine pump- out; courtesy dock, courtesy slips; amphitheater; environmental area and interpretative center; group camping with restrooms; canoe/kayak launch; additional parking; park office; park
residence; picnic facilities; restrooms

 

MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE
Recreation Site Name Project Recreation Facilities Non-Project Recreation Facilities
Highway 73
Access Area		 Proposed:  (Within 5 years) Approx. 2-acre site
with canoe/kayak access; ≈10 gravel parking spaces
Lucia Access
Area		 Proposed:  (Within 5 years) Canoe/kayak access;
≈10 gravel parking spaces; wildlife viewing facility
Neck Road Access Area Existing: 2 1-lane boat ramps; courtesy dock
(ADA); 61 vehicle/trailer and 4 ADA parking spaces
Riverbend Access Area Existing: 4 1-lane boat ramps; 2 courtesy docks; vehicle with trailer parking (including ADA), gravel vehicle only parking
Proposed: (Within 10 years) Restrooms; bank fishing; a swimming area; fishing pier; additional paved parking		 Proposed: Bathhouse; campground; trail; additional paved parking
Mountain Island Dam Canoe Portage Proposed:  (Within 10 years) Canoe/kayak access and a portage trail; signage
Mountain Island Tailrace Fishing Area and
Mountain Island River Park		 Existing: 2 tailrace fishing platforms; vehicle only parking  (20 vehicle parking spaces, 2 ADA parking spaces at fishing and 25 vehicle parking spaces, 4 ADA parking spaces at park)

 

LAKE WYLIE
Recreation Site Name Project Recreation Facilities Non-Project Recreation Facilities
Dutchmans
Creek Access Area		 Proposed:  (Within 5 years) Canoe/kayak access and ≈10 gravel parking spaces Existing: Playground; trail
South Point Access Area Existing: 6 1-lane boat ramps; 4 courtesy docks; 165 vehicle/trailer and 7 ADA parking spaces
Proposed: (Within 5 years) Trails; 2 fishing piers; bank fishing area; picnic facilities; a swimming
area; restrooms; additional paved parking		 Proposed: RV camping; bathhouse; dump station; trail; marine pump-out
Allen Fishing
Area		 Existing: 2 fishing piers (ADA); bank fishing trail;
29 vehicle and 2 ADA parking spaces; restroom
Copperhead Access Area Existing: Four 1-lane boat ramps (2 ADA); 2 courtesy docks; 47 vehicle, 72 vehicle w/ trailer and 3 ADA parking spaces Existing: Fishing piers; trails; picnic shelter; beach volleyball court; restrooms; primitive camping; wildlife
viewing platform; gate house; event docks; vehicle parking
Buster Boyd Access Area Existing: 4 1-lane boat ramps; 2 courtesy docks (ADA); 51 vehicle and 119 vehicle w/ trailer and 6 ADA parking spaces
Proposed: (Within 5 years) Restrooms
Allison Creek Access Area Existing: 3 1-lane boat ramps; 2 courtesy docks (ADA); 15 vehicle and 90 vehicle w/ trailer and 1 ADA parking spaces; fishing pier (ADA)
Proposed: (Within 5 years) Approx. 48-acre expansion with restrooms; picnic facilities; paved parking; an ≈1-mile-long trail		 Proposed: RV campground with bathhouse; trail; dump station; marine pump-out; restrooms; gate house; ranger station; maintenance building; volleyball court; playground; swim beach; primitive camping and/or cabins;
canoe/kayak launch; picnic facilities; parking
Ebenezer Access Area Existing: 3 1-lane boat ramps; 2 courtesy docks (ADA); 70 vehicle and 160 vehicle w/ trailer and 6 ADA parking spaces Existing: Picnic shelters and tables; park office; playground; restrooms; swimming beach; basketball court; volleyball court; bath house; RV and tent camping; park ranger station and office; vehicle parking
Proposed: Kayak launch; water/splash area; fire pit; day use and emergency boat slips; event stage; pier with swings; primitive campsites; relocation of
parking lot; trails; swimming beach improvements
Nivens Creek Access Area Existing: 2 1-lane boat ramps; courtesy dock; vehicle and 32 vehicle/trailer and 2 ADA parking
spaces
Rock Hill Park Proposed: (Within 5 years) Approx. 17-acre site with bank fishing trail with fishing stations; picnic
facilities; swimming area; restroom; parking		 Proposed: Canoe/kayak launch
Fort Mill Access Area Existing: 1 1-lane boat ramp; 20 vehicle and vehicle w/ trailer parking spaces; 2 fishing platforms (1 ADA)
Proposed: (Within 10 years) Restroom; picnic facilities; wildlife viewing facility (combined with
fishing platform)		 Proposed: Dog park; playground; canoe/kayak launch; assembly shelter with overlook; picnic shelter; parking; horseshoes; basketball; restrooms; amphitheater; maintenance area/building

Duke Energy has not yet released construction or completion dates.

What are your thoughts on the new projects?

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