Sports & Recreation

16th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas

Thursday, June 6th, 2013, 5:53pm

The 16th Annual Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas returns to Charlotte on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th in Independence Park.

The Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of not only freedom for enslaved blacks in America, but freedom of all people that have been enslaved throughout time.

The festival will offer a rich array of cultural traditions and diversity through food, arts and music, and offers a broad variety of tantalizing, ethnic foods, plus an even greater selection of vendors displaying unique arts, crafts and clothing from around the world.

Participants can enjoy fabulous R&B, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Hip-Hop and many more soul-stirring sounds as music and dance groups perform throughout the weekend's festivities.

Admission is free and the festival begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 10 p.m. The Cultural Camp on Thursday begins at 9 a.m.

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WET’N WILD opens this weekend with all new SOAK ZONE!

Submitted by Donna Lepre on Tuesday, May 21st, 9:50 am

WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE, the Largest Water Park In The Carolinas’ celebrates the beginning of summer with a fun-filled family opening on SATURDAY, MAY 25TH at 10:00AM for the exciting 29TH SEASON! (Opening Weekend is May 25, 26 and 27…operating hours are 10:00am-5:00pm each day. Open daily beginning Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Final operating day is Labor Day Monday, September 2nd, 2013)

This season, WET’N WILD EMERALD POINTE proudly announces the introduction of the all-new SOAK ZONE water spray area! The new half-acre SOAK ZONE attraction includes a 7,000 square foot interactive water play area featuring over 35 different water elements! SOAK ZONE is designed for exciting water spray thrills for the entire family with specialty themed seating and shaded areas, providing a waterfall of relaxation and fun for ALL ages!

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Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 1:01pm

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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Weycker resigns as head coach at West Iredell

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 7:02pm

STATESVILLE, NC (WBTV)- Long time West Iredell head football coach Mark Weycker has resigned after 26 seasons.

Weycker came to West in 1987 and turned the Warriors into a very competitive program during his tenure.

In 12 of his 26 season, the Warriors finished with a .500 or better record.

But last season, the Warriors went 1-9 after an injury riddled season.

Weycker won't be leaving the school as he will stay on as athletic director.

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High school basketball western regional finals

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Sunday, March 10th, 2013, 1:08am

GREENSBORO, NC (WBTV)- It was western regional Saturday in Greensboro as team are now 1 win away from playing for a state championship.

We had 7 local teams trying to make it to the big game and some were successful.

Olympic would beat Mount Tabor 69-64 to advance to next Saturday's 4A state title game where they will take on Raleigh Broughton.

In the 3A western final, Statesville would beat Hunter Huss 74-71 to advance to the 3A title game where they will face Webb.

In the 2A western final, Cuthbertson beat Shelby to advance to the 2A state title game. This is the 2nd straight year the Cavaliers beat the Golden Lions in the western final. Cuthbertson will take on Kinston next Saturday in a rematch of last year's 2A state title game won by Kinston.

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Catch a glimpse of the King's ride at the speedway (Elvis, not Richard Petty)

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, February 15th, 2013, 7:38pm

Catch a glimpse of the King's ride at the speedway (Elvis, not Richard Petty)

CONCORD - In the 1950s, the world couldn’t help falling in love with Elvis Presley and now fans can view one of The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s personal vehicles, a 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II, at the April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“AutoFair has always had unique displays, but there has never been anything quite like this,” said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “Elvis is the world’s biggest music icon, and I know car lovers and Elvis fans alike are going to love seeing this rare automobile straight from Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis.”

In August of 1956, Elvis purchased the Continental Mark II in Miami with proceeds from his recent tour. He needed a new daily driver after fans had written all over his other Lincoln with lipstick. The new car quickly became one of Elvis’ favorites, and he even drove it to New Orleans for the filming of his popular movie, “King Creole.”

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Horizon Church hosts football-themed family event Sunday

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 4:18pm

Horizon Church hosts football-themed family event Sunday

Horizon Church is hosting “The Big Game Outreach”, a free football-themed family event in the church sanctuary this Sunday.

The event takes place at 316 Signal Hill Drive on February 3, at 5 p.m.

The Super Bowl game will be shown in the sanctuary on a huge screen, and free burgers, hot dogs and fixins’ will be served for everyone attending the event. A short presentation will replace the televised Half Time Show.

The public is invited and admission is free, however, everyone who attends is asked to bring canned goods or any non-perishable food items as a contribution to the Horizon Church Food Pantry Ministry, which serves needy families in the area.

“This will provide a positive, relaxed atmosphere where people can come out and enjoy the big game. Our church’s tagline is “a place for new beginnings” and we strive to be a safe place where people are accepted wherever they are on life’s journey.

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