DHEC just announced that a sample of water taken from the Midnight Circle in Rock Hill tested positive for E. coli.
Residents in the York County mobile home park and the surround area are now being urged to boil their water before consuming it.
A sample of water taken recently during routine sampling on Midnight Circle in Rock Hill tested positive for E. coli, DHEC spokesman Jim Beasley said. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control representatives are now distributing boil-water notices to homes throughout the region.
No illnesses have yet been reported.
DHEC investigators have just collected a follow-up sample and are now awaiting results. Residents can also test their own water for E Coli at home using these kits.
The boil-water advisory will remain in effect until investigators obtain clean samples.
Father’s Day is almost here and if you’re a dad in Charlotte or if you have a dad in Charlotte, it’s about to be your lucky day.
This year in Charlotte, tons of local businesses are giving away free food, stuff, and discounts to men who have fathered children (dads), here are the top 10 best free things we found (available on Father’s Day – June 19th):
#1 Free Hot Dog at Charlotte area JJ’s Red Hots. JJ’s Red Hots is offering free hot dogs to dads on Father’s Day at both of its Charlotte area locations: 1514 East Boulevard and 15105 John J. Delaney Drive. The offer is limited to one free hot dog per dad, and dine-in only. You don’t need a coupon and no purchase is necessary.
#2 Free Hamburgers and Hotdogs at the Mint Hill Library. The free “Let’s Celebrate DAD!” Father’s Day cook-out, complete with free hamburgers and hotdogs for dad, starting at 1:00 p.m. You can find out more details here.
#5 Free Donuts and A Gift At The Billy Graham Library (Saturday). Check out more info here.
#6 Free Admission and Donuts At The Carolina Raptor Center. Check out more info here.
#7 Free Popcorn, Drinks, and The LEGO Movie at the Johnston YMCA. The show starts at 7pm. Check out more details here.
#8 Free Admission To The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Their Father’s Day Weekend Celebration will include a classic car show, live music, food trucks at more. Check out more details here.
#9 Free Go-Kart Racing. Dads get one free race. Check out more details here.
#10 Free Mini-golf. Dads play for free on Sunday at Adventure Landing. Check out more details here.
Enjoy a special evening of Symphony music along the shores of Lake Norman. Admission and parking are free – be sure to pack a picnic and bring a blanket!
The Charlotte Knights will be taking on the Indianapolis Indians for 3 days this weekend in Uptown’s BB&T ball park. Friday night the games will start at 7:05pm, Saturday night it will start at 6:05pm, and Sunday afternoon the 3rd game will start at 2:05pm
This Friday and Saturday Cam Newton will be hosting a 7v7 high school football tournament at Providence Day School. There will be 26 teams coming from all over the Carolinas. The tournament will start Friday morning at 9:30 a.m.
If you’d like to watch, they will be charging $5 for spectators and coaches.
The Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by The Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from all over the world to the Charlotte Convention Center.
Music-mashup, trolly tours, and a massive Carolina Food Truck Chow Downcompetition are coming to South End this coming Saturday from 2pm-10pm.
The Chow Down competition will be held on Camden Rd. from South Tryon St. to Tremont Ave., will feature as many as 50 food trucks from North and South Carolina, including Charlotte favorites. Professional judges will determine the winner of the $7,500 grand prize and everyone will have the chance to cast a vote for the People’s Choice award to determine their favorite food truck.
This coming Saturday the 2nd Annual Queen City Jazz Fest is coming to Charlotte featuring Gerald Albright, Lalah Hathaway, Brian Culbertson, and more. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts 6:30 pm at the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre (formerly Uptown Amphitheatre).
The Vintage Charlotte Summer Market will be happening at 514 N. College Street this coming Saturday, June 18th from 11am-6pm (early bird entry starts at 10am and costs $5).
We first discovered this image on local Dallas resident Rusty Mackey‘s Facebook profile with over 1,000 shares so we decided to do some investigating.
It turns out that this pictures of a 23 foot long green anaconda was originally taken in South America, and about 3 weeks ago it was posted on Facebook, claiming to have been taken in South Carolina’s Broad River, then someone else posted it claiming it was in Bush River. Now it’s circulating around the rivers of North Carolina…all the same image taken from South America.
Although this image may not have been taken in the Carolinas, Green Anacondas have recently begun to reproduce in the wild in the Florida Everglades, but so far there’s no record of a snake this big traveling this far north (other than pet snakes being let loose or escaping).
Here is the image that first tipped us off on Rusty Mackey’s profile;
Norsan Media recently hosted the largest Latin American festival in the history of Charlotte – Fanta Festival 2016.
The free event, which featured internationally known Mexican bands, motocross freestyle jumps, wrestling, cultural stage dances, tons of food and more, saw over 50,000 people in attendance.
Charlotte Stories was on hand to capture some of the greatest moments;
Vintage Charlotte is popping up again for its fifth annual Summer Market, and this year will be better than ever with more vendors, bigger giveaways, and some of the best food trucks in the city!
Come out and spend the day shopping with over 60 of the Charlotte region’s best vintage & handmade vendors.
This video shows some of the products that will be at the Summer Market;
The Vintage Charlotte Summer Market will be happening at 514 N. College Street this coming Saturday, June 18th from 11am-6pm (early bird entry starts at 10am and costs $5).
Yelp Charlotte will be supplying free shopping bags for the first 500 customers and The Daily Press CLT will be on hand to keep you caffeinated.
Jocie Pots is a small ceramics studio inspired by color, texture, and family gatherings. Operating out of the shed of my parent’s backyard, I create on a whim and when the weather is warm – check out more details here on her Etsy.
SomeThingsWong’s name came from a play on its owner’s name (Laci Wong).
Her heart behind her shop is to have the chance to make beautiful flowers that people will choose to give as gifts and use in their weddings and homes and then, the blooms will survive forever serving as reminders of moments of love, joy, and blessings.
Studio KMO makes the most beautiful hand cut maps, you’ll ever see. Their modern maps are more than a navigational tool, they are collected and treasured by many for the memories and stories they tell. Check out more details on their Etsy store here.
At Maliasmark, we live by our tagline, Rust and Ruin, Reborn. We are driven by the knowledge that there are so many things that do not belong in a landfill. Browse their entire inventory here on Etsy.
You can also browse over 600 other unique and custom items that are being made right here in the Queen City on Etsy.com by clicking here.
A celebrity instructor from Gastonia has just been arrested for soliciting a 14-year-old child online to have sex.
36-year-old Michael Robert Geressy, also known as “Doc Geressy”, was the target of a sting operation that involved detectives posing as a 14-year-old child on social media.
According to police, Geressy planned to meet with the child for sexual activity in Lincolnton, NC. Geressy was immediately arrested by detectives when he arrived at the location discussed by the undercover detectives on social media.
Geressy is known as a celebrity impersonator, most famous for his costume and replica vehicles from the movies “Ghostbusters” and “Blues Brothers”.
Geressy was charged with a felony count of soliciting a child for an unlawful sex act by computer and appearing to meet the child. His first court appearance will be this coming Monday.
A veteran from Concord just gave the perfect response to an incredibly nasty note that was left on her car, after she parked in a Veteran Parking spot, accusing her of abusing the spot.
The incident happened this past Monday at the Harris Teeter at the Coddle Creek Shopping Center.
After about 30 minutes in the store, she came out to notice a small piece of paper under her windshield wiper that read;
“This parking is for veterans, lady. Learn to read & have some respect.”
Her response was perfect:
“I’m sorry that you can’t see my eight years of service in the United Sates Navy. I’m sorry that your narrow misogynistic world view can’t conceive of the fact that there are female Veterans. I’m sorry that I have to explain myself to people like you. Mostly, I’m sorry that we didn’t get a chance to have this conversation face to face, and that you didn’t have the integrity and intestinal fortitude to identify yourself, qualities the military emphasizes.
Which leads to one question, I served, did you?”
Hayes, who served in the U.S. Navy for eight years, said she normally doesn’t use the two parking places reserved for veterans at the store. But she said both were empty.
The Jonas Brother’s family just opened their first restaurant in honor of their beloved grandmother, Nellie, who passed away in 2011.
The vibe is welcoming and the location is both convenient and historic, but what really sets this restaurant apart (besides it’s celebrity owners) is the food. Pure Southern comfort cuisine made with fresh local ingredients – fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, and some of the best homemade breads and pastries in the Charlotte region. If you want the taste without all the calories, they also offer several lighter versions of their favorite Southern comfort food.
The Jonas Brother’s father, Kevin Jonas Sr., is the primary force behind the new 10,000-square-foot venture at the corner of Main and Catawba streets in downtown Belmont – the historic space was once home to an antique and consignment shop.
The Jonas Brothers originally grew up in the Charlotte region and now have about 60 relatives in the area. They can trace their roots in the Queen City back to the 1760s.
“When we open Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, it is a way to honor my family but also to re-invest in Belmont. Our hometown is thriving, and we want to help bring more visitors to town. Kevin, Joe and Nick have always loved visiting Belmont and look forward to their continued visits as we open the restaurant.” Jonas commented in a recent press release.
Get ready to see lot more of the Jonas Brothers in the Charlotte region.
The restaurant is now hiring most positions – you can visit nelliessouthernkitchen.com to download an application, and then submit it to jobs@nelliessouthernkitchen.com, or call 704.396.7169 to arrange a time to submit your application in person.
Topgolf International Inc. was just approved for a massive new regional facility in SouthWest Charlotte. It will be the company’s first full-size complex in the area, to be built at the Whitehall Corporate Center (that place with the giant spinning head fountain).
Topgolf Charlotte will be a futuristic “golf entertainment complex” offering targeted games where players hit ‘microchipped’ balls as close to various targets and special zones as possible. The balls individually record their location before and after they are hit, and give individual scores for each player. They will also feature a full food and drink menu – catering to golfers and non-golfers of all skill levels.
“We needed a super-regional facility and by that I mean something with highway access and large trip counts,” commented development manager Ted Heilbron.
Heilbron said the company has been looking at moving into Charlotte for two years.
The new complex will mean 480 new jobs and a $30 million paycheck to Mecklenburg County in taxes over 20 years.
The company also stated that if the Whitehall complex proves to be a hit, they will move quickly to build a second location in the North Charlotte/Lake Norman area.
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