Chicago White Sox Are Coming To Charlotte To Play The Knights

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Chicago White Sox Are Coming To Charlotte To Play The Knights

This coming Spring, the Charlotte Knights will start their 5th season in the now-famous BB&T Ballpark in Uptown Charlotte (ranked as the best minor league ballpark in America), and their 20th season as the top minor league affiliate for the Chicago White Sox.

To celebrate this milestone, the Chicago White Sox have announced they will be coming to the Queen City to play the Charlotte Knights in an exhibition game at the BB&T Ballpark. This will be the 4th time in the 20 year history of the Knights that the 2 teams have faced off.

“We are extremely excited to have the White Sox finish their 2018 exhibition schedule with a visit to BB&T Ballpark in Charlotte, one of the finest facilities in Minor League Baseball,” said Chris Getz, White Sox Director of Player Development. “We are extremely proud of our relationship with the Knights, who have served as a fantastic partner for our organization. We are looking forward to visiting Uptown Charlotte next March to show the Knights fans how instrumental their team has been in the success of many of our young players.”

The Knights will be selling special collectible jerseys featuring 20th Season Commemorative Logos. A patch with the new logo will be sewn onto all home white jerseys for the 2018 season, and the team will wear special 20th Season jerseys on select nights during the 2018 season;

The Chicago White Sox will come to Charlotte to take on the Charlotte Knights on March 26th at 6:05pm. Tickets are now on sale at TicketNetwork.com starting at $28 each.

‘American Pickers’ is Coming To North Carolina – Asking For Leads

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‘American Pickers’ is Coming To North Carolina – Asking For Leads

The hit History Channel show “American Pickers” is planning a visit to the Tar Heel State to search for a truckload of forgotten treasures.

Hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz and their entire film crew will be digging through old barns and garages all around North Carolina this coming Spring (exact dates have not yet been released).

The show has just sent out a press release asking for people who have an abundance of old treasures, who would consider selling them, and who would want to be on national TV.

They are only interested in private collections – not stores, auctions, businesses or anything else that might be generally open to the public.

If you or someone you know would be interested in selling some of their lost treasures, send your name, number, location and description of the items along with photos to americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 1-855-OLD-RUST.

The Complete Funeral Plans for Billy Graham – Feb. 22nd through March 3rd

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The Complete Funeral Plans for Billy Graham – Feb. 22nd through March 3rd

Yesterday evening, officials with The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) held a press conference outside of Billy Graham Library to give more details about Billy Graham’s passing and the upcoming funeral plans.

According to BGEA, Dr. Graham passed away in his sleep early Wednesday morning (2/21/2018) with a nurse by his side at his Montreat, N.C. home. His son, Franklin Graham was in Dallas, Tx when he got the call yesterday morning.

Dr. Graham’s body will be transported from the Morris Funeral Home in Asheville this afternoon (2/22) at 3:00 p.m. to the Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove in Asheville where a small private event will be held.

On Saturday, Feb 24, there will be a private family prayer service at 10:45 a.m. at the training center in Asheville.

Motorcade

At about 11:25 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, a motorcade will depart the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, travel East on I-40 to Hickory, South on 321 to Gastonia, then North on I-85 to Charlotte.

It will arrive in Charlotte at 2:20pm on I-85, travel South on the Brookshire Freeway onto I-277, then take 3B onto North Tryon St., there will be public viewing areas all along North Tryon Street and Stonewall Street in Uptown Charlotte, and along South Blvd. in South End. The motorcade will then turn right on Remount Rd., left on South Tryon Street, and Right on the Billy Graham Parkway on its way to the final resting place of Billy Graham’s earthly body – the Billy Graham Library.

At 3 p.m. there will be an arrival ceremony in front of the Billy Graham Library.

Lie in Repose

On Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 26-27, Dr. Graham’s body will lie in repose inside the Graham Family Homeplace on the grounds of The Billy Graham Library for public viewing (the casket will remain closed). Public viewing times will run from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.

There will be no on-site public parking for these two days. All public parking will be accommodated at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center located at 7100 Forest Point Blvd., and at the Charlotte Business Valet, Lot 2 at 5613 Wilkinson Blvd. Complimentary public shuttle buses will run continually from these lots to and from the Graham Family Homeplace. The last shuttle will depart the parking lot 30 minutes before the public lie in repose closes.

Funeral

A private funeral service will be held on Friday, March 2 between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30pm under a tent outside the Billy Graham Library. President Trump, along will all other living US presidents have been invited to attend the funeral.

Officials are planning for a total of 2,300 people to attend the funeral. The reverend’s son, Franklin Graham, will give the message, and several other family members will also speak.

Dr. Graham will be buried beside his wife, Ruth, at the foot of the cross-shaped brick walkway in the Prayer Garden, on the northeast side of the Billy Graham Library.

America’s Pastor, Billy Graham, Died Peacefully This Morning At The Age of 99

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America’s Pastor, Billy Graham, Died Peacefully This Morning At The Age of 99

William Franklin Graham Jr., known around the world as Billy Graham, died this morning at the age of 99 in his mountain home in Montreat, NC, just east of Asheville, according to a spokesperson with the Billy Graham Evangelical Association.

Reverend Graham, one of the greatest evangelists of all time, and the most legendary son of Charlotte, was born on November 7, 1918 as the oldest of the four children of William and Morrow Graham. He was raised on a dairy farm off Park Rd., next to what is now the Park Rd. Shopping Center.

Graham is most well known for hosting massive evangelistic crusades. He led his first one in 1947, and continued preaching the simple message of the gospel of Jesus Christ for the next 60 years, personally to 84 million people in 60 countries, and on TV and the radio to 210 million people in 185 countries.

He officially preached his last video sermon in 2013, entitled “The Cross – Billy Graham’s Message To America”;

Mr. Graham has personally met with and counseled the past 12 US Presidents, starting with President Harry Truman in 1945. He was also the first major evangelist to speak behind the Iron Curtain.

Billy Graham has published dozens of best-selling books, including Angels: God’s Secret Agents and The Jesus Generation, wrote a weekly column that was syndicated in hundreds of newspapers, and has received hundreds of awards and honors, including; the Horatio Alger Award, the George Washington Honor Medal, the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, the Congressional Gold Medal, and even a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A highway in Charlotte bears his name, as does part of Interstate 240 near his home in Asheville, North Carolina.

To commemorate the truly extraordinary life and work of Billy Graham, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association recently released this video to commemorate his 99th birthday;

If you’d like to find out more about the legendary life of Billy Graham, or walk through his actual childhood home, you can visit the Billy Graham Library, just off the Billy Graham Parkway at 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC, Monday-Saturday, 9:30am-5pm.

Did you ever hear Billy Graham preach?

What’s your favorite memory of him?

Rock Hill Gallery Looking For New Artists For Upcoming Display

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Rock Hill Gallery Looking For New Artists For Upcoming Display

The Arts Council of York County is now accepting applications for 2019 gallery exhibitions in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 29730. The Arts Council is a non-profit organization committed to creating and supporting a thriving arts community in York County, South Carolina. The Dalton Gallery, a professional gallery appropriated for the exhibition of experienced artists and community projects, is located at the Center for the Arts. The Dalton Gallery is an 1,800-square-foot space, illuminated by adjustable track lighting.

Each year the Arts Council presents six to eight exhibits. Artists wishing to be considered for one of the Arts Council’s 2019 gallery exhibitions, please submit the following to Mike Gentry, Gallery Manager, by 5 PM on Friday, April 6, 2018

” Written proposal for exhibition and/or artist statement
” Artist resume
” 10 hi-res images, submitted on CD or DVD (Mac or PC formatted discs, please)
” Inventory lists with titles, sizes, and mediums
” $20 application fee

Artists may submit work as a group or individually. The Arts Council’s Gallery Committee will consider all submissions and notification of acceptance will be provided via e-mail. Submission packets will not be returned. Only complete proposals that adhere to the Arts Council’s submission guidelines will be considered. Works that sell while on exhibit at the Center for the Arts are subject to a 40% commission fee by the Arts Council of York County.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Mail To:
Arts Council of York County
ATTN: Mike Gentry, Gallery Manager
PO Box 2797
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Deliver To:
Center for the Arts
Mike Gentry, Gallery Manager
121 E. Main St.
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Email To:  mgentry@yorkcountyarts.org

The Arts Council is headquartered in downtown Rock Hill, a state-recognized cultural district.

For more information on Arts Council events, contact the Arts Council of York County at (803)328-2787, by email at arts@yorkcountyarts.org, or visit our webpage at http://www.yorkcountyarts.org

Gaston County Students Suspended For Protesting Gun Violence

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Gaston County Students Suspended For Protesting Gun Violence

Yesterday 12 students from South Point High School in Belmont walked out to protest gun violence after last week’s mass shooting in Parkland, Fl that resulted in the death of 17 people.

The group held picket signs and chanted in unison, “enough is Enough” and “it ends here” to passing traffic along South Point Rd.

The students intended to protest for 17 minutes — one minute for each life lost last week;

Each student was issued a 10-day suspension for participating in the protest after disobeying instructions by the administration not to walk out during school hours.

Yesterday’s protest was just one of the hundreds of other protests and walkouts at schools across America;

Several CMS groups have said they will be planning similar protests on March 14, March 24 and April 20.

Update 2/23/2018: Superintendent W. Jeffrey Booker has informed us that they have decided to change their initial decision and not to suspend the students who were involved in the South Point High School protest.

New South Carolina Bill Requires Active Shooter Drills in Elementary Schools

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New South Carolina Bill Requires Active Shooter Drills in Elementary Schools

Today at noon, South Carolina Rep. Marvin Pendarvis will be introducing a new bill that would require active shooter drills in all public schools.

The bill would require that all public schools, including elementary schools, set up monthly drills under the direction of the department of education and SLED (South Carolina Law Enforcement Division).

Pendarvis said he expects to see broad bipartisan support for the bill after it is introduced later today.

“I felt like this was a perfect time to say hey let us require that and not only do we require it but let’s increase the frequency,” Pendavis commented. “In the event that an unfortunate situation does occur we are putting our children and teachers and staff in the best position in order to handle themselves in a way that will save the most lives.”

He noted that every school already has fire drills, but it’s extremely rare for a child to die in a school fire. He thinks that regular active shooter drills should have a higher priority.

Do you think public schools should have active shooter drills? 

Cleveland County NC Creatively Targets Millennials in Massive New Campaign

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Cleveland County NC Creatively Targets Millennials in Massive New Campaign

Last year we highlighted a massive new talent attraction campaign that Charlotte’s neighbor, Cleveland County, was about to launch. While the smaller community seeks to attract people from all over the US, economic development leaders are hopeful that, because of their close proximity to Charlotte, they may be able to take advantage of our growing millennial population as we continue to expand upwards and outwards.

“The development of this campaign was something that we became convinced that we needed in order to position our community in a way that would strategically connect millennial talent to the manufacturing careers in our community,” noted Kristin Reese, Executive Director of CCEDP. “Charlotte is projected to have the highest rate of millennial growth in the nation, and so by leveraging and strategically marketing our close proximity to that growing city, we feel it will help to fuel Cleveland County’s talent pipeline.”

“Cleveland County is attractive in that it has a great and affordable quality of life, and while it has the relaxed vibe of a smaller community – residents enjoy the benefit of having all of amenities of the big city located just 35 to 40 minutes down the highway. We are trying to spread the word that our community has over 170 diverse manufacturing companies in our community – and nearly all of whom are hiring” says Reese.

Since 2008, 75 companies have moved to the county or expanded their local facilities. That represents 4,000 new jobs and $6 billion in investment. Because of those economic development successes, the community was named by Site Selection Magazine as 2016’s #4 Top Micropolitan in the US.

The campaign just released its flagship video that they believe captures the true essence of what it’s now like to live in Cleveland County;

While some outsiders may question if the modern and upbeat video really describes the true feel of Cleveland County, most of the comments by residents confirm it;

According to their press release, Cleveland County summaries the video by saying;

“In Cleveland County, we’re makers, doers, and adventurers—day and night, night and day. We go to work to make a difference. We make the machines, materials, and components that keep this world moving. After work, we hit the rapids and the trails. We head out to Newgrass Brewery for local craft beers and craft music. Saturday, we’re hiking the Blue Ridge; Sunday, we’re watching Cam and Luke dominate from our seats on the 50-yard line. We’re not dreading Monday, we’re excited for Monday’s adventure.

In Cleveland County, we’re not weekend warriors. We’re Weeklong Warriors.”

What are your thoughts on the new marketing campaign?

Have you ever thought about moving to Cleveland County?

Mecklenburg County’s Sheriff Cancels His ‘Gun Raffle’ After Florida Shooting

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Mecklenburg County’s Sheriff Cancels His ‘Gun Raffle’ After Florida Shooting

After one of the most tragic school shootings in American history, Mecklenburg County’s Sheriff has decided to cancel what many considered to be a controversial fundraising campaign.

Sheriff Carmichael had planned to host a ‘gun raffle’ on February 18th, during which he would sell tickets for $50 each to raffle off 4 assault weapons, 8 pistols, and 3 hunting rifles.

This past Friday, he released a statement, saying that he would be canceling the fundraising event in light of the tragedy in Florida;

The statement from Sheriff Carmichael reads;

“My heartfelt condolences go out to the victims and families of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In the wake of this tragedy, I am cancelling Saturday’s gun raffle event and all raffle tickets purchased will be refunded. As the elected Sheriff, I fully understand the difference between responsible gun ownership and senseless gun violence and holding a gun raffle would not serve to advance the values close to my heart or the principles of my Office.”

Reporter Kirstin Garriss recently interview Sheriff Carmichael – when asked about his gun raffle, he said, “a lot of folks that support me, support the second amendment…”

What are your thoughts on the gun raffle? 

From LA to Charlotte – The 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend Is Now Exactly 1 Year Away

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From LA to Charlotte – The 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend Is Now Exactly 1 Year Away

This past weekend, the 2018 All-Star Game weekend concluded in Los Angeles – now, the biggest names in basketball are turning their gaze to the Queen City in preparation for next year’s festivities.

Next year’s globally syndicated NBA All-Star weekend will be a huge boost for the Charlotte, both in terms of visitor spending and publicity. The true greatness of our city will be on full display for all to see.

spectrum center uptown charlotte ncThe All-Star games were originally planned to be hosted in Charlotte this year, but due to the passage of North Carolina’s controversial HB2 bill, it was relocated to Los Angeles for 2018.

Since Governor Cooper’s repeal of HB2 back in March, the NBA Commissioner decided to reconsider Charlotte as a host city, but not without his reservations. The HB2 repeal included the passing of House Bill 142, which banned local governments from passing anti-discrimination ordinances for three years.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement in conjunction with the All-Star announcement, in which he acknowledged the concerns of the LGBT community, saying that the new bill “allows us to work with the leadership of the Hornets organization to apply a set of equality principles to ensure that every All-Star event will proceed with open access and anti-discrimination policies.”

Before the All-Star game comes to town, the commissioner will require every business that wants to participate in the 3 day event (including all hotels) to sign a four-pillar set of nondiscrimination principles, including prohibiting any discrimination against customers and employees based on their sexual orientation and gender identity, and requiring all participating businesses to provide at least 1 unisex restroom.

The last time our city hosted the All-Star games was back in 1991, when Michael Jordan was the game’s high-scorer, now he will be the game’s host.

The 3-day All-Star festivities will include the highly anticipated NBA All-Star Game, various skills competitions (a dunk contest and a 3-point shooting contest specifically), and several other games between NBA pros and rising stars from the Development League. There will also be a massive fan fest, to include music, celebrity appearances, games, and incredible food.

All-Star Weekends have consistently attracted tens of thousands of fans from around the world to each host city, and will undoubtedly prove to be an incredible boost to the local Charlotte economy.

Hornets Chairman Michael Jordan released the following statement about the decision:

“We are thrilled the league has awarded NBA All-Star 2019 to the city of Charlotte.  We want to thank Commissioner Silver for his leadership throughout this process and for the decision to bring NBA All-Star back to Buzz City. All-Star Weekend is an international event that will provide a tremendous economic impact to our community while showcasing our city, our franchise and our passionate Hornets fan base to people around the world. We look forward to serving as hosts for NBA All-Star 2019 and welcoming all visitors and guests to Spectrum Center.”

The All-Star festivities will be held in Uptown Charlotte from Feb. 15-17, 2019.

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