The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Norman Feb. 13 for the first of five stops in the North Carolina Division series. As many as 400 pro and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively. “There has been a lot of rain in the area which has really muddied the water,” said FLW Tour pro Chris Baumgardner of Gastonia, N. C., who has two top-10 finishes including a win at Lake Norman. “Anglers will want to look for the ‘hot holes’ and fish slow and shallow. Ramsey Creek and near the

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The Duke Mansion, a grand historic estate and bed-and-breakfast inn, is now available to brides as one of the most luxurious and memorable wedding venues in Charlotte. For years, Charlotte brides and their families asked proprietors of The Duke Mansion if weddings or wedding receptions could be hosted there. And for years, the answer was no. But thanks to support from its neighbors in Myers Park, The Duke Mansion is now open for Charlotte weddings and wedding receptions. Brides can make their entrance down the elegant spiral staircase, over the marble hallways where the famed Duke family once walked, and

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The Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently taking applications for a program that assists low-income residents with the transportation costs of going to and from work and work-related activities. Grants from the Employment Supplemental Fund Program and the Transitional Transportation Fund awarded by the state of North Carolina Department of Transportation will fund this program, which provides mileage reimbursement and bus passes to individuals who meet the following eligibility criteria: · Must be employed or enrolled in a job-training program · Must provide pay stubs or verification of work-related training in the past 30 days · Must

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Ten Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools received merit awards from Magnet Schools of America. Collinswood Dual Language Academy, Davidson IB Middle, Piedmont Open IB Middle, Randolph IB Middle, Smith Academy of International Languages and Idlewild Elementary were named 2010 Schools of Excellence. Magnet Schools of America recognizes schools that show a commitment to high academic standards, innovative curriculum, successful efforts in desegregation and diversity, and delivering quality services to students. Four other CMS magnets were named Schools of Distinction: Myers Park Traditional, Oakhurst Elementary, Oaklawn Language Academy and Tuckaseegee Elementary. “Our teachers, students and staff work hard to ensure high-quality magnet programs across

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Colgate-Palmolive has awarded a Starlight Fun Center™ to Charlotte’s Levine Children’s Hospital as part of its annual “Show the Love” online challenge – an interactive campaign that engages the public in awarding Starlight Fun Centers™ to children’s hospitals throughout the country. Starlight Fun Center™ mobile entertainment units feature a Sharp AQUOS™ LCD TV, DVD player and Nintendo Wii™ gaming system to provide hours of fun and distraction to pediatric patients and their families. For children who may be facing surgery, enduring long outpatient treatments or fighting loneliness after hospital visiting hours have ended, Starlight Fun Centers™ provide a comforting break.

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The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Charlotte is looking for area businesses to participate in its upcoming 2010 “Sport a Shirt, Share a Night” Fund-raising campaign. Participating Charlotte-area companies will encourage their employees to purchase a RMH T-shirt for $10 and wear them on Friday, April 23, 2010. The purchase of one $10 T-shirt will cover a family’s donation for a night’s stay at the RMH while their child is receiving medical treatment at area children’s hospitals. Last year, the RMH of Charlotte sold more than 4,100 T-shirts, raising more than $41,000. The goal is to sell 7,000 T-shirts this

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Yn Wine Café has released February’s line-up for its popular Emerging Artist Series. There is no cover charge, doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. Here is the complete schedule for the month of February (please note, there is no show on Feb. 7): Feb. 14 – Carrie Marshall & Chris Harris Carrie Marshall With Carrie’s expressiveness and sincerity, she captivates listeners with the depths of her rich voice. Her poetic, faith-based pop is sometimes laced with classical piano undertones and her original works range from tender, piano-based ballads to rhythmic pop rock. Carrie began

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Dr Stanley H. Skreslet, F. S. Royster Professor of Christian Mission at Union-PSCE in Richmond, will deliver the inaugural lecture in a new Mission Lectureship Series at Union-PSCE at Charlotte, which kicks off on Feb/ 8. The lecture for pastors and lay leaders will begin at 10 a.m. at Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. Skreslet will address the theme of this year’s series, “What ‘s New in World Mission? Implications for Congregations.” The Mission Lectureship Series in Charlotte has been made possible by the generosity of the late Rev. Thomas White Currie, Jr. (Th.D.’58), father of Dr. Thomas W.

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A free training session titled “Cyber Stalking & Domestic Violence,” will be presented by the Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Everyone is welcome. This workshop will reveal how the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department helps victims of domestic violence. Detective Chris Perez of CMPD’s Cyber Crimes Unit will share tips on protection and how social media – including sites such as Facebook and Twitter – play a role. Detective Mike Davis and counselor Addie Rohrman of CMPD’s Youth Crimes & Domestic Violence Unit will provide insights on how stalking plays a role in

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If you need to destroy old bank statements, outdated files, or other documents taking up space in your home, there’s an easy, safe way to do it. Charlotte shredding service ProShred Charlotte now offers service to individuals. The company, known for its on-site, mobile shredding service for businesses, now accepts drop-offs from individuals at its location at 801 Clanton Road in Charlotte. The cost is $10 per file box, up to four boxes. After that, the price is $40 per bin. A bin can hold up to 10 15-inch file boxes. There’s no maximum, so you can get rid of

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