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Killers hit stage in musical comedy

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 8:00am
Killers hit stage in musical comedy

The Carolinas Actors Studio Theatre is presenting its production of the acclaimed musical Assassins.

Winner of the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Rival of a Musical, the Stephen Sondheim musical comedy opens in a fairground shooting gallery where, amid the flashing lights, a collection of misfits is gathered.

The proprietor of the game entices them to play, promising that all of their problems will be solved by killing a president.

Among the crowd is a who's who of assassins and would be assassins, including John Hinckley, Squeaky Fromm, Sara Jane Moore, John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald.

Theater-goers can catch a performance at the Carolinas Actors Studio Theatre, located at 2424 North Davidson Street Suite 113 in Charlotte, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through July 13, at 8 p.m.

Admission ranges from $18 to $28. Click here for tickets.

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Minorities combat obesity epidemic

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, June 14th, 2013, 1:53pm
Minorities combat obesity epidemic

Obesity rates continue to rise in the US across all demographics.

But African-Americans and Hispanics are still the most affected according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

The current obesity rate of Mexican-American adults is about 41 percent, higher than the overall national average of about 36 percent of Americans who are obese.

African-Americans have the highest obesity rates at almost 50 percent.

"My mom died of diabetes and high blood pressure and cholesterol and I got to a point where I was almost 300 hundred pounds," said Louis DesChamps.

For African-American women, the numbers are especially dramatic.

Four out of five are obese.

"I was definitely considered overweight and obese," said Kiera DesChamps.

Witnessing the health problems their families suffered, Louis and Kiera took control of their weight.

"I've lost 75 pounds since November so I'm excited," said Louis.

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New Principal named at Myers Park High School

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 2:20pm
New Principal named at Myers Park High School

Mark Bosco, executive director for the Northeast Zone, has been named principal at Myers Park High School.

“Myers Park is an outstanding school with strong parental support and a tradition of excellence,” Bosco said. “I am very excited about the opportunity to work with students, staff and families to help this great school achieve new heights. My educational philosophy was shaped in the classroom and I believe that to teach students, you first have to reach them and engage them in learning.”

A native of Morris, N.Y., Bosco began his career as a history teacher at Northwest School of the Arts, where he became chair of the social studies department. After four years at Northwest, he returned to New York to teach social studies at Cooperstown High School. He was also a principal intern there.

He rejoined CMS in 2002, returning to Northwest as assistant principal.

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm
Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Every year, thousands of young football fans dream of breaking the huddle with hero Steve Smith. Showmars, a proud sponsor of Steve Smith’s Football ProCamp, is making that dream a reality for four Charlotte-area children this summer.

Showmars is giving away four spots to the 2013 Steve Smith Football ProCamp. Football fans can sign up by filling out an entry form at any of Showmars 28 Charlotte-Metro locations.

ProCamp is a youth athletic camp for children in grades 1- 8. Established in 1998, the camp provides thousands of youth the opportunity to attend camp with their sporting heroes. At the camp, attendees learn football fundamentals and meet children their own age with like interests.

This year’s ProCamp event will be held at Ardrey Kell High School on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11.

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Charlotte Blues Society celebrates 20 years with Charlotte's own Donna Duncan

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, April 5th, 2013, 5:37pm
Charlotte Blues Society celebrates 20 years with Charlotte's own Donna Duncan

The Charlotte Blues Society will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with Charlotte’s own Donna Duncan at the country's oldest blues club, the Double Door Inn.

The event, BLUESunday, which is the first Sunday of each month, will be on Sunday, April 7, at the Double Door Inn, located at 1218 Charlottetowne Avenue.

It is open to the public, with doors opening at 7 p.m., and the Donna Duncan Band at 8 p.m. for a long set followed by an all-star jam.

Donna has been a mainstay in the Charlotte music scene for over 20 years and is one of Charlotte’s premium performers. What a combination to have her celebrate 20 years of the Charlotte Blues Society at the country's oldest Blues club, the Double Door Inn, an establishment known world-wide.

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Free social media Holiday Photo Booth event

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
Friday, December 7th, 2012, 4:02pm
Free social media Holiday Photo Booth event

A local Home Depot is helping customers celebrate the holidays by hosting a free social media photo booth event this weekend.

Customers shopping at the Home Depot at 4750 South Boulevard in Charlotte can stop by the booth from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and snap a quick photo to show off their holiday spirit.

The booth, which is located near the live Christmas tree area of the store, will allow customers to upload their holiday photo to their Facebook wall or Twitter account, as well as email or text the photo to friends and family instantly.

The booth will be open Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9.

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Christmas Made in the South kicks off this weekend

Submitted by Susan H.
Monday, October 15th, 2012, 4:00pm

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The 32nd Annual Christmas Made in the South opens this Friday.  Get a jump start on holiday shopping and browse aisle after aisle of treasures at this year's event.  We're focused on keeping the world of fine artisans and craftspeople vibrant...come meet our wide array of vendors exhibiting their amazing art.

Appearing on WBTV at Noon today were Josh and Melissa Alward, a husband and wife team of blacksmiths.  They're the owners of Masons Forge, specializing in custom ornamental and functional ironwork.  View the video posted above and see a sample of their products.  Click here to check out their website!

Event Details
Dates:  October 19th - 21st
Hours:  10am to 6pm on Friday & Saturday; 11am to 5pm on Sunday
Admission:  $6 (Children 12 and younger get in free)
Venue:  Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

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