CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Observers watching the GOP
governor's race in our state may see it as one goliath being chased by five
much smaller David's.

To voters in Mecklenburg
County, Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory is a household name; the former
Charlotte Mayor who lost to Bev Perdue four years ago, is just one of six GOP
candidates in the contest with a big advantage.

So voters may be asking, who
are these other people, and how are they getting their messages out ?

Five of the candidates don't
have big budgets, and that means Jim Harney of Cumberland County is relying on
social media, and said recently on twitter that he supports amendment one, and
told the Charlotte Post that he backs the voter I.D. law.

Greensboro's Scott Jones is
using Facebook to sound off and some of his posts are laced with profanity. He
calls himself an average Joe Mulch man running for governor.

In recognition of the thousands of homeless dogs and cats in Mecklenburg County, the Humane Society of Charlotte is hosting its largest annual fundraiser, the Pet Palooza dog walk, Kennelly 5K run and pet festival to support the organization’s mission. This year’s event promises something for everyone including:

• Vendor Fair with over 40 vendors
• Fido Fashion Show starring HSC Alumni Pups
• Human Hamster Racing
• Agility Demonstrations
• Flyball Demonstrations
• $10 Microchipping
• Palm & Paw Readings
• People and Pet Massages
• Paw Print Paintings with Your Pet
• Souvenir Photo Booth

For the tenth consecutive year, The Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo L.L.P. is presenting its “Arrive Alive!® Don’t Drink and Drive” community outreach program to area high schools to help reduce tragedies related to underage drinking and driving.