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"Jiggy with the Piggy" BBQ Challenge in Kannapolis

Submitted by David Whisenant
Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 9:00am
"Jiggy with the Piggy" BBQ Challenge in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS - Over 60 cook teams from across the country are coming to Kannapolis May 10-11 to compete in the inaugural Jiggy with the Piggy Barbecue Challenge.

“We are thrilled to have more than double the average number of competition teams for a first-time event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Teams consist of professional pitmasters and backyard grillers representing five states. Over 80 professional KCBS judges from eight states are coming to Kannapolis judge for us,” comments Deputy City Manager and event organizer Eddie Smith.

Teams check in all day Friday, firing up the grills for a People’s Choice Wing Tasting on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and People’s Choice Pork Tasting on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Second Harvest Food Bank needs your vote!

Submitted by WBTV Web Staff
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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Landis Police Department introduces first K-9

Submitted by John Cominsky on Thursday, April 18th, 6:52 pm
Landis Police Department introduces first K-9

The Landis Police Department has proudly to announced their first ever K-9.

“Baks”, a two-year-old German Shepard, has completed training and is now patrolling the streets of Landis with his partner / handler, Sergeant Young.

Baks is trained to conduct tracks, detect narcotics, and perform a variety of searches.

Despite the current economic challenges, the Department was able to implement a canine program with minimal cost to taxpayers. Baks was trained & donated to the Department by Von Hunter Kennels of Kannapolis, and the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office donated surplus K-9 vehicle equipment for Sgt. Young’s vehicle.

Regarding the new program, Landis Mayor James Furr stated “Once again the Landis Police Department has served our Town well by arranging this service to the citizens and at no direct cost to the taxpayers. I wish to thank
those that so generously donated to make this a reality.”

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NHRA stars take on NASCAR in charity softball game

Submitted by David Whisenant
Monday, April 15th, 2013, 8:33am
NHRA stars take on NASCAR in charity softball game
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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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CCM Mobile Food Pantry hits the road through Cabarrus, southern Rowan

Submitted by David Whisenant
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 3:02pm
CCM Mobile Food Pantry hits the road through Cabarrus, southern Rowan

CONCORD -  Last year, Cooperative Christian Ministry helped more than 13,000 individuals receive food at monthly Mobile Food Pantries. This year, organizers expect to exceed those numbers. The first mobile pantry of the year will be held this Thursday, March 21, at First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“We saw more than 4,000 households and gave away close to 60 tons of food to those families in neighborhoods of high need last year,” says Barry Porter, food program manager for CCM. “We are still seeing an increased need in Cabarrus County and surrounding areas from our main and satellite pantries.”

Each year, Porter says, CCM sees similar or increasing numbers at the mobile pantries. Mobile Food Pantries are offered 11 times this year and are held in neighborhoods of high need to overcome the absence of transportation for many struggling families who aren’t able to get to a stationary pantry. These pantries provide supplemental groceries at a very efficient cost to CCM and no cost to those who need groceries.

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