A Celebration of Summer at The Duke Mansion August 17

Start the weekend right at The Duke Mansion on Friday, August 17. From
5:30 to 7 pm, The Mansion will host a fun, casual evening featuring
cocktails from a cash bar (but we can take credit cards, too) and
snacks from Executive Chef Harrison Booth. Enjoy an inexpensive night
out in The Mansion's glorious gardens, or inside The Mansion if the
weather is unkind.

Reservations required. Make yours by calling 704/714-4445 or email kellis@tlwf.org
. Reserve early for this popular event -- The Mansion's last cocktail
evening filled up fast.

The Duke Mansion, at 400 Hermitage Road in the Myers Park area of
Charlotte, is a non-profit bed-and-breakfast inn and meeting place.
Built in 1915, The Mansion is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. In 1919, it was purchased by James B. "Buck" Duke and
tripled to its current size of 32,000 square feet. Many of Duke's
lasting legacies, including Duke Power Company, Duke University and
The Duke Endowment, originated at The Duke Mansion. To find out more
or book an overnight stay, wedding, or event, see www.dukemansion.org
or call 704/714-4400.

Annual Pride Charlotte Festival expands to two days in Uptown Aug. 25-26

Pride Charlotte comes back to Uptown Charlotte Saturday, Aug. 25 and
Sunday, Aug. 26 for two full days of wall-to-wall entertainment and
community engagement. The Festival, the largest of its kind across the
Carolinas, is the culmination of more than a week-long slate of events
highlighting the social, cultural, ethnic, artistic and political
diversity of the Carolinas and Metro Charlotte area's lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.

The Pride Charlotte Festival, a project of the LGBT Community Center
of Charlotte, will be held in Uptown on S. Tryon St., between 4th St.
and Stonewall St., Saturday, Aug. 25, Noon-10 p.m. and Sunday, Aug.
26, Noon-6 p.m., one week prior to the kickoff of the Democratic
National Convention.

Pride Charlotte's 2012 theme, "Out of Many, One," was chosen to honor
one of the nation's and North Carolina's greatest principles – that
united in diversity, we are each made stronger. The theme also
reflects organizers' excitement and pride in their hometown's hosting
of the Democratic National Convention.

The event will be headlined by Hip Hop recording artist Trina, who was
nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist at the 2012 BET Awards. Other
entertainers include Club/Dance singer Erika Jayne, singer/songwriter
Justin Utley and Charlotte's own DJ Peter Presta. Several contestants
from Logo's "RuPaul's Drag Race" are also scheduled to perform,
including Chad Michaels, DiDa Ritz and Jiggly Caliente.

Vendor spaces for businesses and non-profits are still available.
Learn more and get vendor forms at pridecharlotte.com/vendors/.
Organizers are also seeking dozens of volunteers to handle duties as
diverse as set-up/clean-up, vendor support and beverage/information
booth staffing. Volunteers for "Partners for Peace" are also needed to
ensure that all festival goers have a fun and inclusive experience.
For more information and to sign up, visit pridecharlotte.com/
volunteers/.

Presenting Sponsors for this year's Pride Charlotte are The Scorpio
and Wells Fargo. Leadership Sponsors include: Flying Biscuit and
Monkey Joe's (Park Road Shopping Center), Marigny Dance Club, Time
Warner Cable, QNotes and White Rabbit.

Details on entertainment stage schedules and other logistics will be
announced in the coming days.

For more information on Pride Charlotte, its annual "Pride Week" from
Aug. 17-27 or how you can get involved as a vendor or volunteer, visit
pridecharlotte.com.

Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Launches Pints for Pencils Program through Sept. 30

The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is supporting
regional public schools through its Second Annual 'Pints for Pencils'
campaign. For each blood donation in August and September, CBCCwill
donate $1 for school supplies to the public school systems in the 16
North Carolina Counties and three South Carolina Counties they serve.

"As blood is to patients, so are pencils to students. This is why we
are committed to building and strengthening community through various
collaborations throughout the region," said Martin Grable, president
and CEO of Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. "Through 'Pints
for Pencils,' we are able to bring our donors together to meet the
blood needs of the community while helping ensure teachers and
students have essential materials for the classroom."

The 'Pints for Pencils' program is one of the many ways CBCC is
supporting local students, who make up over 20 percent of its donor
base. Throughout the year, CBCC will offer local students the
opportunity to win more than $36,000 in scholarships, including CBCC's
'Students Saving Summer' program that runs through Sept. 3. For area
high school and college students interested, they can host blood
drives for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship – a total of five
scholarships will be awarded by CBCC. For more information on the
scholarship or grant opportunities offered by CBCC, contact Kim Jones,
director of development and public relations at 704-972-4727 or kljones@cbcc.us
.

About Community Blood Center of the Carolinas
The Community Blood Center of the Carolinas (CBCC) is a non-profit
community-based blood center and the primary blood supplier to 21
regional hospitals, serving 16 North Carolina and three South Carolina
counties. CBCC focuses exclusively on gathering red blood cells,
platelets and plasma from volunteer donors to save local lives – every
drop of blood collected remains here to help people in the Carolinas.
CBCC is a member of America's Blood Centers, North America's largest
network of community-based, independent blood centers providing more
than 50% of the nation's blood supply.

For more information on hosting a blood drive or donating blood in
your area, visit www.cbcc.us or call 704-972-4700.

Follow the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BloodCenter
and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CBCCarolinas.

Police Need Help Finding Driver in Hit and Run Fatality

On 08/04/2012 at approximately 10:16 pm, Alvin Price was attempting to
cross the 400 block of Eastway Drive. As Mr. Price was in the right
northbound lane of travel, he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
After the crash, the vehicle made a u-turn and drove back to the crash
scene before leaving the scene of the crash. The vehicle was last
seen driving on Eastway Drive towards North Tryon Street.

MEDIC responded to the crash scene and pronounced Alvin Price deceased.

Detectives have been able to identify the suspect vehicle as a
1999-2001 Toyota Solara. The vehicle is red in color and has two
doors. The vehicle's front passenger parking light assembly is
damaged and mostly missing. Below is a stock footage of a similar
model year vehicle. Anyone with information regarding a 1999-2001
model year Toyota Solara which may have been involved in this crash is
asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Chimney Rock Presents Music on the Mountain Aug. 12 & Sept. 16

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park's Music on the Mountain 2012
concert series will feature some of Western North Carolina's most
talented bluegrass and string musicians on August 12 and September 16,
3:30-7:30 p.m. The family-friendly concerts will be held at the
Pavilion, an intimate covered venue in the Meadows and limited to only
300 tickets per event. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to
the Friends of Chimney Rock State Park. Event will be held rain or
shine. Advance concert tickets for non-passholders are on sale now at
Music City Asheville. All tickets are on sale at the Old Rock Café,
Chimney Rock's Ticket Plaza, by phone at (800) 277-9611 and online at
chimneyrockpark.com.

"Music on the Mountain is an opportunity to enjoy great music with
friends and family in a beautiful outdoor setting like Chimney Rock.
We're sticking to our roots in the Southern Appalachian Mountains by
featuring some of the best local bluegrass musicians in WNC," said
Matt Popowski, PR & Events Manager at Chimney Rock.

Sunday, August 12, 3:30-7:30pm – Balsam Range, The Harris Brothers
Features headliner Balsam Range from Haywood County, IBMA Emerging
Artist of the Year nominees in 2010 & 2011, with special guests The
Harris Brothers from Lenoir, N.C., and Ken Potter from Bat Cave, N.C.

Balsam Range (in photo)
Since bursting onto the scene, Balsam Range has made a definite mark
in the bluegrass and acoustic music world. From deep in the
Appalachians where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes
Balsam Range, creatively blending bluegrass, folk, gospel and jazz
into a new American acoustic music experience. Visitwww.balsamrange.com.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 3:30-7:30pm – Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Town Mountain
Features Asheville's Town Mountain, 2011 Official Showcase Artists at
IBMA, and Darin & Brooke Aldridge, the "Sweethearts of Bluegrass" from
Cherryville, N.C. The Aldridge duo was nominated IBMA Emerging Artist
of the Year and SPBGMA gospel group, album, song and female vocalist
of the year.

Ticket Prices: Adults: $22 advance, $25 at gate; Youth (ages 6-15):
$12 advance, $15 at gate. Both concerts (adults): $40. Non-passholder
tickets include a complimentary one-day Park admission.

Annual Passholders: $12 advance, $15 at gate; $7 Grady's Kids Club
Members. Both concerts (adults): $20.

Complimentary Admission: Concert tickets are valid for Park admission
on the concert date. Non-passholders can return any day this year and
enjoy a complimentary one-day Park admission by showing their used
concert ticket. One complimentary admission per ticket; expires
December 31, 2012.

Sponsors: A big thanks goes to the sponsors who helped make the
concert series possible: PepsiCo, Music City Asheville, Acoustic
Corner andWNCW as a media sponsor.

Event parking on the Meadows will begin at 2 p.m. A limited number of
chairs and benches will be provided in covered seating areas, so
attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs or blankets. No beer
and alcohol are allowed inside the State Park, and no coolers will be
allowed inside the concert area. Concessions, CDs and merchandise will
be available for purchase.

Go early to check out Chimney Rock's 75-mile panoramic views, five
scenic trails, rock climbing and ancient geological features, such as
Devil's Head and the Opera Box. Featured in The Last of the Mohicans
blockbuster, 404-foot Hickory Nut Falls is one of the tallest
waterfalls of its kind east of the Mississippi River.

About Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park has been recognized as one of
the Southeast's most iconic and popular travel destinations for more
than 100 years. The 535-million-year-old monolith called Chimney Rock
offers guests 75-mile panoramic views of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut
Gorge. In 2012 the Park is celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the
release of The Last of the Mohicans, which was partially filmed at
Chimney Rock. It's located 30 minutes southeast of Asheville and 90
minutes west of Charlotte on Highway 64/74A in Chimney Rock, N.C. Call
(800) 277-9611 or visit chimneyrockpark.com.

About Music City Asheville
Music City Asheville can help make you sound like the pros. They have
quality instruments for all levels of musicians, including pro audio,
guitars, drums, accessories and more. Their expert staff can provide
you with all the answers to your musical questions. Music City also
offers a complete repair service for all stringed instruments,
amplifiers and pro audio. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (828) 253-8735 or visit www.musiccityasheville.com
.

About Acoustic Corner
Located in historic Black Mountain, Acoustic Corner is a different
kind of musical instrument shop, offering an array of unique acoustic
instruments in a hands-on, relaxed, helpful atmosphere. Acoustic
Corner features guitars, mandolins, basses, bouzoukis, banjos,
violins, lap dulcimers and other instruments popular in Celtic, Old-
Time, Bluegrass, Jazz, and other acoustic music styles. Most of their
instruments are hand-made or manufactured by hand in small factories.
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on Saturdays. Call (828) 669-5162 or visit www.acoustic-corner.com.

About WNCW
WNCW's mission is to advance the broadest educational goals of
Isothermal Community College through the operation of a full service,
professional public radio service that encourages its audience to
pursue a quest for lifelong learning. WNCW offers an eclectic mix of
Folk, Americana, Rock, Bluegrass, Reggae, and more. Some call it
"roots" music but most just call it good music. The public radio
station broadcasts on WNCW-FM Spindale NC 88.7, Greenville SC 97.3,
Charlotte NC 100.3 & 99.1, Boone NC 92.9, Repeater Service to WSIF
Wilkesboro NC 90.9, and streams live online at www.wncw.org.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo offers the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food
and beverage brands, including 19 different product lines that
generate more than $1 billion in annual retail sales each. Our main
businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay, and Pepsi Cola –
also make hundreds of other enjoyable and wholesome foods and
beverages that are respected household names throughout the world.
With net revenues of approximately $60 billion, PepsiCo's people are
united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in
a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also
means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment
Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of
foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to
minimize our impact on the environment, including by conserving energy
and water usage, and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great
workplace for our associates; and to respect, support, and invest in
the local communities where we operate. Visit www.pepsico.com.

CPCC announces 'Apprenticeship Charlotte' program

Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) announces the launch of
Apprenticeship Charlotte, a new career-training program CPCC will
customize to meet the specific needs of individual companies.

CPCC has created Apprenticeship Charlotte by drawing on its experience
with the successful Apprenticeship 2000 program, which focuses on high
school students and serves about a dozen European manufacturing
companies in the Charlotte region. Through Apprenticeship Charlotte,
CPCC will offer multiple apprenticeship models, including associate
degree, diploma and certificate options with multiple entry points
from high school through experienced workers. The goal is to make
apprenticeships more flexible to meet employer needs and provide
shorter experiences to address critical workforce needs.

"For centuries, apprenticeships have been an excellent way for
employers to build a talent pipeline," explained Richard Zollinger,
CPCC vice president for learning. "Apprenticeships can be invaluable
when permanent positions are available but skilled talent is difficult
to find, when a company has plans for future expansion, when current
employees need retraining and skills upgrades, and when goals for
diversity have been hard to achieve."

A couple of local and national workforce development trends solidified
CPCC's decision to develop Apprenticeship Charlotte. First, there is a
well-documented skills gap or shortage of trained workers for high-
tech manufacturing jobs and in other technical fields. Second, most
companies want only job candidates that already have some level of
experience.

"CPCC, through Apprenticeship Charlotte, will work with individual
companies to create an apprenticeship model that meets their needs,"
Zollinger said. "Some employers might be interested in training high
school students, others might want traditional age college students in
associate degree or diploma programs. There could be other companies
that want people with previous experience or incumbent workers who can
be trained quickly in a new process or to use a new technology.

"The key to Apprenticeship Charlotte is that CPCC wants to work with
all kinds of employers to develop workplace learning solutions that
meet their needs – everything from identifying candidate pools, to
screening candidates, to developing specific courses and learning
modules," Zollinger added.

CPCC staff membershave been meeting with company leaders to introduce
the Apprenticeship Charlotte program and concepts. The College also
has created a website for the program – www.cpcc.edu/apprenticeships<http://www.cpcc.edu/apprenticeships
>. Anyone with questions about CPCC apprenticeships also can call
704.330.4660, or send an email message to workplace.learning@cpcc.edu<mailto:workplace.learning@cpcc.edu
>.

Central Piedmont Community College is the largest community college in
North Carolina, offering close to 300 degree and certification
programs, customized corporate training, market-focused continuing
education, and special interest classes. CPCC is academically,
financially and geographically accessible to all citizens of
Mecklenburg County. In 2002, the National Alliance of Business named
CPCC the Community College of the Year for its response to the
workforce and technology needs of local employers and job seekers
through innovative educational and training strategies.

First Headache Treatment Center Opens in Charlotte

It is estimated that 80 percent of headaches may be caused by dental
force related issues, which means if you suffer from chronic headaches
it might be time to visit...the dentist? Yes, if the dentist is
equipped with the most advanced diagnostic equipment and treatment
techniques like Dr. Robert L. Harrell at Charlotte Headache Center,
the first and only clinic of its kind in the Carolinas.

According to the National Headache Foundation, over 45 million
Americans suffer from chronic, recurring headaches. About 20 percent
of children and adolescents also have significant headaches. And,
according to the American Migraine Foundation, 36 million Americans
(about 12 percent of the population) suffer from migraine headaches.
One-in-four households in America have a member with migraines.
Migraines are three times more common in women than men, with
migraines affecting 30 percent of women over a lifetime.

Many people who suffer from headache problems have spent significant
time and money looking for a solution. They have visited multiple
health care professionals and tried various medications and therapies
without much relief. However, using a new cutting-edge technology
called TruDenta, Dr. Harrell is able to quickly pinpoint a patient's
problem and alleviate the pain.

In fact, it was the dramatic success Dr. Harrell experienced after
implementing the TruDenta system into his dental practice, Adult
Dentistry of Ballantyne, that led him to open Charlotte Headache
Center. Through this dedicated clinic, he is able to focus exclusively
on treating patients with chronic headaches and migraines,
temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, neck pain, earaches, tinnitus
(ringing in the ears) and sleep apnea.

In this video: http://youtu.be/ptJ4yrmfPEo, Dr. Harrell talks about
Charlotte Headache Center and the phenomenal results he has achieved
using the TruDenta system. The following links will take you to
powerful video testimonials from two former Charlotte Headache Center
patients who are now living pain free: http://youtu.be/0FBoIb_r6Zc | http://youtu.be/LBV_NGVHby8
.

In this informative Q&A, Dr. Harrell answers some of the most commonly
asked questions about the Charlotte Headache Center, the TruDenta
system and what patients can expect during treatment.

Q: Dr. Harrell, when a patient who has suffered from migraines or
chronic headaches comes to you, what is done initially to determine
what could be the source of their symptoms?

A: The new technologies we use allow us to screen patients using a
digital bite force analyzer to measure the different dynamic forces in
the mouth (musculature, joints, teeth) to pinpoint imbalances. This
allows us to determine the type of treatment or combination of
therapies that might be needed.

We also use a computerized tool that measures the cervical range of
motion and identifies dysfunction or disability in the muscles of the
head and neck. In a 15-minute screening appointment we can quickly
rule in or rule out whether the patient's headaches are related to
improper or imbalanced forces.

Q: Does the program involve pain, needles or drugs?

A: No. In fact, it's exactly the opposite. There is no pain whatsoever
with our treatments. The TruDenta treatments are conservative and non-
invasive and the program is specifically designed to help get patients
off drugs. Most clients report that the therapies are very relaxing
and most experience pain relief after just one or two treatments.

Q: Can you give us an example of the kinds of treatments you might
perform on a chronic headache sufferer?

A: Because headache and migraine sufferers have many sensitivities
that can trigger pain, our treatment plans are designed to be slow,
conservative and effective. We use a combination of FDA approved
medical devices to reduce inflammation and restore blood flow in the
muscles and temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Additionally we use low-level cold laser therapy to help restore
energy at a cellular level. We also use a specially designed mouth
orthotic that helps restore normal function in the TMJ and then
selectively correct the bite imbalances with the aid of our digital
bite analysis system.

What really makes this system unique is the blend of treatments:
neuromuscular sports medicine -- targeting muscles and nerves --
combined with advanced dental treatments targeting TMJ dysfunction and
bite imbalance.



Q: What kind of results have you seen?

A: The results have been amazing. We have treated a number of patients
who have been plagued with severe headaches and migraines for more
than 10 years, robbing them of countless hours of their lives every
week. These patients are crying in my office desperate for help. When
you can completely take away their pain in a matter of weeks, it
becomes a life-changing experience for the patient. As a health care
professional, the ability to help clients become free of pain is the
most rewarding part of my practice.



Q: What else can the TruDenta technology and training you have
received be used for?

A: The TruDenta system is not only effective on patients with TMJ
problems, but also patients who clench or grind their teeth or have
tinnitus (ringing of the ears). We can also help patients who are
suffering as a result of head or neck injuries from sports related
traumas, falls or car accidents.



Q: Is treatment affordable? Are there options to pay for it? What
about insurance coverage?

A: We strive to make the cost of care affordable, with treatments
ranging from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars
depending on the number and types of treatments needed. Certain
insurance plans cover the treatment and financing is available.



Q: How can people find out more about the TruDenta system?

A: Visit our website at CharlotteHeadacheCenter.com or call
704-540-5850 to schedule a 15-minute screening appointment to see if
we can help.



Dr. Harrell is available for interviews, comments and clarifications.

You can call him directly via cell phone at 704-650-7112.



Charlotte Headache Center, 7820 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 103,
Charlotte, NC 28277

> PHONE: 704-540-5850 | WEBSITE: http://CharlotteHeadacheCenter.com
>

Davidson College & PNG Reach Agreement on New Pipeline Route

Davidson College and Piedmont Natural Gas have reachedagreement on the
route a new PNG pipeline will take across college property. The 5,100-
foot section that crosses the college's land will be part of a 127-
mile line supplying natural gas to Duke/Progress Energy's Sutton power
plant inWilmington.

Davidson officials learned in late January of PNG's original planned
pipeline route, and at that time raised concerns about the significant
damage it would cause to the college's ecological preserve. The
preserve covers about 1/3 of the college's 600-acre property and is
the site of frequent scientific investigations by professors and
students.

The two parties entered into negotiations at that time, and have now
reached agreement on an alternate route for the pipeline that runs
mostly adjacent to an existing utility corridor on college property.
Toward the southern end of the college's property, the route will turn
eastward and cross pastureland before exiting college property.

The agreement with the college gives PNG a new easement that ranges in
width between 65 and 70 feet, which is in addition to the existing 40-
foot easement that PNG already has on college property. By running the
new easement along the existing energy corridor rather than through
the ecological preserve, damage to the most sensitive areas of the
preserve is avoided. After construction is complete, trees will be
replanted along portions of the easement within the ecological
preserve to further minimize the long-term effect of the project.

Construction is expected to begin in late fall, and continue through
early spring. It will affect some parts of the college's cross country
trails, and the college will work to maintain as much access to the
trails as is safely possible during the construction period.

Back To School Bash Set For Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, in partnership with the
Greater Enderly Neighborhood Association, Community Alliance and
Project Safe Neighborhoods, will host a Back to School Bash to help
students in all grade levels to prepare for the upcoming school year.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.11,
2012, at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road
in Charlotte.

Participants will be able to pick up free school supplies, network
with other students, receive information from several local vendors
providing discounts for uniforms, haircuts, dental care and other
items and enjoy refreshments and activities. Students in grades other
than high school should be accompanied by an adult.

The Back to School Bash is sponsored by Wells Fargo and Verbatim.

For additional information, contact the center at 704-432-3048.

Showmars Partners with WSOC School Tools for August

The first day of classes for students usually means fresh pens and
pencils, a shiny new book bag and back to school shopping trips. For
many however, that is not the case. In Mecklenburg County, more than
half of all students are economically disadvantaged and many of those
students will show up empty handed on the first day of school in August.

In honor of 30 successful years of business in the Charlotte area,
Showmars, a local favorite, is partnering with WSOC TV for the 16th
annual School Tools Campaign.

School Tools is the largest school supply drive in the area helping
thousands of local kids receive the school supplies they desperately
need to start a productive year at school. The campaign runs for the
entire month of August. Last year alone School Tools helped gather
more than 472,000 school supplies for local students in more than 20
counties.

A School Tools barrel is located at each of the 28 Showmars
restaurants. School supplies including pens, pencils, glue sticks,
markers and book bags are gladly accepted. Donations can be delivered
to any store and dropped into the barrel. Monetary donations can also
be made onwww.school-tools.org.

Showmars serves fresh, made-to-order food fast in a casual, family-
friendly environment. With a diverse mix of Greek, Southern and
American flavors, Showmars caters to a wide customer base with
signature items such as gyros, Souvlaki, pita burgers, fresh salads
and its famous World's Best Fillet of Flounder. Founded in Charlotte
in 1982, Showmars has proudly served the southeast for 30 years. With
its reputation of offering a broad selection of quality food at a
great value, exceptional customer service and a comfortable
atmosphere, it's easy to see why everybody loves Showmars!