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Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:16pm

Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina is hoping the public can help them click their way to a grant from Walmart by voting for them in the "Fighting Hunger Together" initiative.

This initiative is a national campaign where money is awarded to programs that get the most votes for their innovative and effective programs that help alleviate child hunger. The public will decide what organization will receive the grants through a voting campaign at www.facebook.com/walmart that includes more than 300 different hunger relief organizations from across the country.

The more votes a Feeding America food bank or partner agency gets, the better chances they have of winning the money.

The campaign kicked off April 1, and ends 11:59 pm ET on April 30.

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BI-LO hosts 4th Annual "Feed the Love" campaign to help needy families and their pets

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 5:42pm

BI-LO hosts 4th Annual "Feed the Love" campaign to help needy families and their pets

BI-LO is committed to helping the community and its customers receive the resources they need to care for the ones they love during tough financial times. BI-LO’s care extends beyond the reach of just individuals and family members to also include beloved household pets.

Beginning today Tuesday, April 9, and lasting until Tuesday, April 30, BI-LO will host its fourth annual PAWS “Feed the Love” campaign. “Feed the Love” is a pet food drive in which food donations go to local-area food banks for families in need to be able to provide food for the four-legged members of their families.

Shoppers can purchase a $5 bag of pet food with the MY BI-LO BONUSCARD, and the food will be picked up by or delivered to the store’s food bank partner.

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“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 2:14pm

“Hunger Has a Cure” Campaign to benefit Feeding America and its local food banks

Food Lion launches its “Hunger Has a Cure” campaign Wednesday to support Feeding America and its network of local food banks. The two-week campaign, which allows customers to donate in $1 or $3 increments at the register, runs through April 16, and will help feed local families in need.

“We know that it’s difficult for some families to provide food during the summer, especially since it’s a time when food donations typically drop while hunger needs increase,” said Sherrii Webb, manager of community relations for Food Lion. “Funds raised through this two-week ‘Hunger Has a Cure’ campaign will provide critical food assistance for local families in need.”

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2013 Backstreet Park concert series announced

Submitted by Susan H.

Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 10:00am

2013 Backstreet Park concert series announced

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The West Jefferson Community Partnership announces the 2013 Backstreet Park Concert Series. Enjoy the great outdoors with music in the park. IT'S ALL FREE!

Friday, May 31st, 5:30pm to 7pm
Sponsored by The Chamber
Wayne Henderson & Helen White
foxridge@ls.net or www.waynehenderson.org

Friday, June 21st, 5:30pm to 7pm
King Bees
Rob Baskerville & Penny Zamagni, kingbees@skybest.com

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USO of NC names Jeff Byers as Ambassador

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff

Thursday, March 7th, 2013, 11:42am

USO of NC names Jeff Byers as Ambassador

The USO of NC, the leading organization responsible for lifting the spirits of troops and their families in North Carolina announced Thursday that Jeff Byers, a center for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League, as their ambassador.

“As a child I remember looking up to soldiers with admiration, thinking of how honorable they were for their service to our country,” said Byers. “I've never lost the appreciation for their sacrifice and am grateful I can finally give back through the USO of NC. It's an honor to be part of such a selfless organization, and serve our troops for all they've given to protect our nation and our freedoms.”

Byers entered the NFL in 2010 and signed with the Carolinas Panthers in 2011.

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Local artists exhibit and competition seeks participants

Submitted by Susan H.

Monday, February 4th, 2013, 1:02pm

Local artists exhibit and competition seeks participants

HIDDENITE, NC (WBTV) - The Hiddenite Center, Incorporated believes that Art has an important role to play in each of our lives and in our community. Alexander County is blessed with many fine artists and the Hiddenite Center is honored to provide an opportunity for local artists to share their talent with the public. Each year for the last 31 years, the Hiddenite Center’s Annual Local Artist Competition has highlighted the quality and quantity of talented and creative local artists in our area. The Hiddenite Center is proud to once again recognize artists in Alexander County and is seeking participants in the 2013 Local Artist Exhibit and Competition, which will be featured in the Lucas Mansion Gallery during the month of March.

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American Heart Association celebrates National Wear Red Day

Submitted by Joe Hester, Community News Producer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 3:41pm

American Heart Association celebrates National Wear Red Day

The American Heart Association (AHA) is inviting the public to show its support on National Wear Day.

The Association's 'Go Red for Women' program celebrates the energy, passion and combined power that women possess to wipe out heart disease and stroke, through education and action.

According to the AHA, the death rate for women has dropped in the last ten years. Furthermore, awareness has gone up from 22% to well over 50%.

Those who wish to show their support can wear red on Friday, February 1.

Donations are also encouraged, and can be made through the Association's website.

For more information on the Go Red for Women program, call 800-242-8721.

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