Discovery Channel Films with Rawlings, Busch, Logano

WHAT: Media are invited to attend a special event at Charlotte Motor Speedway with Kurt Busch, Joey Logano and Richard Rawlings. Kurt Busch teamed up with Richard Rawlings and his team at Gas Monkey Garage to build a custom Pantera which will debut on the track. Busch will put the Pantera to the test and race against Logano, who will drive the Factory Five Ford Performance Gen-3 Type 65 Daytona Coupe. The race, which begins at 8 p.m., will be one of the first on the speedway’s brand new Roval for a Discovery Channel show. Video recording of the actual race will not be allowed. WHO: Richard Rawlings, star of Discovery Channel’s hit series FAST…

Spirtfest 2017 Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Greenville, SC – August 28, 2017 – Get ready to experience the most anointed event of the year! E.Ray Promotions and McDonald’s presents SpiritFest 2017, a concert with a purpose, focused on inspiring the community through gospel songs, while awarding scholarships to deserving students. The legacy event takes place Sunday, September 3rd at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 5:00pm (doors open at 4:00pm, ADA at 3:50pm). Woven throughout the concert will be our theme of, “God Provides,” as we celebrate 26 years of gospel music featuring one of the best ever the line-ups!   Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award winning artists will be featured during SpiritFest 2017! Back by popular demand are Grammy nominee…

  Town Offices to Be Closed, Solid Waste Collection Delayed due to Labor Day

Town of Hillsborough offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 to observe Labor Day. Garbage collection — Citizens whose garbage is normally picked up on Mondays will receive service on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Brush collection — Brush collection will follow the same schedule as garbage collection. Recycling — Orange County waste and recycling centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 4. Contact the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department for more information. Landfill — The Orange County landfill will be closed Monday, Sept. 4. Contact the Orange County Solid Waste Management Department for more information. Rollout carts — Rollout recycling and garbage carts may be placed by the street as early as 4 p.m. the day…

Gaither Christmas Homecoming Spectacular at the North Charleston Coliseum December 1

Tickets on sale Monday, August 28 at 10 AM   Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, Bill Gaither will present the Gaither Christmas Homecoming music spectacular at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC, on Friday, December 1, 2017. The legendary recording artist will present an exciting celebration, filled with the very best in Christian music, including Gaither’s own multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal. This special event will begin at 7 PM.   For nearly half a century, multiple Grammy and Dove award winner Bill Gaither has been a musical trailblazer. His reputation as a performer, songwriter and mentor for newly-discovered artists is known world-wide. Gaither’s beloved series of Homecoming CDs and DVDs continues to top the sales charts and attract an…

NXT Live at the Charleston Area Convention Center Friday, October 20 – Tickets on sale Friday at 10 AM

WWE Presents NXT Live! Live at Charleston Area Convention Center!   Tickets go on sale Friday, August 25 at 10 AM   Live at the Charleston Area Convention Center (next to the North Charleston Coliseum) NXT Live! See one of the hottest brands in sports entertainment as NXT returns to North Charleston for the first time in 2017 on Friday, October 20, 2017. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 25 at 10 AM   NXT LIVE: NXT Champion Drew McIntyre Ember Moon Aleister Black Adam Cole Kyle O’Reilly Bobby Fish Johnny Gargano Roderick Strong And many more! Tickets go on sale Friday, August 25 at 10 AM. Tickets start at $20 (plus applicable fees) and…

Churton Street Project Update

This week workers completed an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant handicapped access ramp at the northwest corner of the intersection of West King and Churton streets. Major construction for Churton Street access improvements has been completed for the area between West King Street and the Mercantile Center. This week workers completed an Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant handicapped access ramp at the northwest corner of the intersection of West King and Churton streets, allowing crosswalks at the corner to reopen. Remaining work in this section includes installation of pushbutton crosswalk signals and asphalt patching. Curbs and sidewalks Other work this week included installation of a new curb and gutter in front of the Police Station and Town…

2017 Aggie Homecoming Concert coming to Greensboro Coliseum Saturday, Oct. 7

                                                                                                                                                                       N.C. A&T SGA & SUAB PRESENTS THE GREATEST HOMECOMING ON EARTH 2017 AGGIE HOMECOMING CONCERT FEATURING MIGOS GUCCI MANE with special guests YFN LUCCI and DJ DRAMA Greensboro Coliseum – Saturday, Oct. 7 Tickets on Sale tomorrow at 10AM!   Greensboro, NC – The N.C. A&T State University Student Government Association, Student University Activities Board and Diamond Life Concerts have announced the 2017 Aggie Homecoming Concert will come to Greensboro Coliseum on Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. The all-star lineup will include performances by hip-hop artists Migos and Gucci Mane – currently featured on the smash-hit single “Slippery” – along with appearances by special guests YFN Lucci and DJ Drama. Tickets will go…

BILL ENGVALL AT THE NORTH CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON OCTOBER 26

Grammy nominated blue collar comedian, Bill Engvall, will perform at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on October 26 at 7:30 PM. Reserved seat tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 25 at 10:00 AM. Ticket prices are $59, $49 and $39 (plus applicable fees) and can be purchased at the North Charleston Coliseum Advance Ticket Office. ABOUT BILL ENGVALL: Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. Most recently, Bill was a contestant on season 17 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and as a fan favorite, he made it to the finals. Earlier this year, Bill lent his voice…

Kid Cudi announces Raleigh show

OCTOBER 11 RED HAT AMPHITHEATER RALEIGH   KID CUDI will play Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh on October 11. Tickets go on sale Friday August 18 at 10am at LiveNation.com, via the Live Nation app, Duke Energy Center and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek box offices, Ticketmaster.

Two Out Hits Doom Blue Rocks in Series Finale

Wilmington, DE – The Wilmington Blue Rocks (64-59/25-28) could not keep the Frederick Keys (57/64-26-26) off the scoreboard in a 9-2 loss Thursday night at Frawley Stadium. Frederick plated eight of its nine runs with two outs and forced a split in the pivotal four-game series. Chris DeVito paced the offense with three hits, including a double.  Despite the loss, the Rocks did not lose ground to the leading Salem Red Sox in the Northern Division Wild Card race and remain 2.5 games back after Salem fell to Potomac Thursday night as well.   Frederick struck first with a Yermin Mercedes RBI single to give the Rocks a 1-0 deficit.  In the second, the Keys…