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

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

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! 

Who wants to Go Pro with Steve Smith?

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.

Volunteers needed for 2013 Unifour Senior Games

Volunteers needed for 2013 Unifour Senior Games

The Unifour Senior Games, an athletic and artistic event for seniors 55 years of age and better in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba Counties, is currently seeking volunteers to assist with the 2013 Unifour Senior Games.

The 29th Annual games began on April 19, and run through through May 17, at locations throughout the Greater Hickory Metro.

Over 800 area seniors are participating in this year’s Games. Senior Games events include track and field, tennis, bowling, table tennis, swimming, billiards, and many more.

Volunteers are especially needed on Monday, May 6 at the Highland Recreation Center in Hickory for opening ceremonies, spincasting, softball throw, football throw, and basketball shooting events.

Volunteers are also needed on Monday, May 13, at Lenoir-Rhyne University for track and field events.

Local ATV Dealer reacts to deadly accident

CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV)- Tee Caldwell always preaches safety first when it comes to operating All Terrain Vehicles.

He recommends, "A helmet, eye protection, boots are bare minimum on any of these vehicles."

Caldwell is the general sales manager of Team Charlotte on Freedom Drive.

The business  has array of protective devices, which now includes collar braces similar to those used by Nascar drivers.

However, when there's a serious accident involving a child on and All Terrain Vehicle, he questions the motives of parents.

"A child shouldn't be on an ATV that's not an age appropriate ATV," he said.

In other words, pay attention to the detailed warnings.

Most vehicles have posted age requirements, and warnings stressing the fact that they're designed for one person at a time.

Most adult sized ATV's weigh somewhere between 500 and 800 pounds, but the risk is great for young riders.

Charlotte Motor Speedway looking at busy Thanksgiving

Charlotte Motor Speedway looking at busy Thanksgiving

CONCORD - Later this afternoon Charlotte Motor Speedway will kick off its busiest Thanksgiving week ever with the grand opening of Speedway Christmas, including special appearances by NASCAR Hall of Famer and five-time Coca-Cola 600 champion Darrell Waltrip and his brother, 1996 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race winner and NASCAR team owner Michael Waltrip.

The Waltrip brothers will make a special announcement regarding the speedway’s Season of Giving before helping Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager Marcus Smith turn on the show’s more than 3 million lights and lead the way through opening night at the 3.5-mile holiday extravaganza.

3rd Annual Bethlehem Day and Classic Car and Truck Show

3rd Annual Bethlehem Day and Classic Car and Truck Show

BETHLEHEM, NC - The Town of Bethlehem is holding its 3rd Annual Bethlehem Day and Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, September 29.

There will be live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and of course, good food and drinks to enjoy at the event.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Bethlehem Square, which is the Lowes Food and 1st Citizens Bank parking lot.