Larry Sprinkle

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Larry Sprinkle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Camp SOAR (Special Olympics Athlete Retreat) wrapped up another successful and exciting week at Shalom Park in Charlotte, bringing together athletes from across Mecklenburg County for a unique summer day camp experience. With participants ranging in age from 12 to 67, the camp delivered an action-packed schedule of sports, social events, and enrichment activities.

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Larry Sprinkle

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1 month ago | wcnc.com | Larry Sprinkle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — On a cold winter day nearly 70 years ago, the Queen City found itself at the heart of a musical revolution. Elvis Presley—just 21 years old and still months away from becoming a household name—took the stage at the Carolina Theatre in uptown Charlotte. For those lucky enough to be in the audience, including Charlotte native Judie Walters, it was a moment they’d carry for the rest of their lives. “It was electric. The whole place just lit up,” Walters recalled.

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Larry Sprinkle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 200 volunteers from 11 area companies rolled their sleeves up Friday to build a brand-new, one-of-a-kind playground at Hickory Grove Elementary School, a Title I school serving just over 500 kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The effort, led by United Way of Greater Charlotte, was part of an annual tradition that’s transforming play spaces across the region.

2 months ago | wcnc.com | Larry Sprinkle

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club has been around since 1982 and is a local cornerstone in promoting the art of woodcarving in the Southeast. The Club prides itself on its diverse membership; members come from various backgrounds, including retired professionals and hobbyists.  They all share a passion for woodcarving.   When they meet, they create.  It’s a great environment where creative ideas are exchanged and skills are continually developed.