This region has been host to a slate of events in recent days. Check out these images from the All-Star Race, the Relay for Life events and more.Â
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It wasn't your typical rodeo when 73 lineman took to Catawba Meadows Park on May 17 for the 21st annual NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems' Lineman's Rodeo. Apprentice and journeyman linemen from municipal electric systems from across the state competed in seven different events simulating situations they would experience on the job, according to Brooks Kirby, electric services director for the city of Morganton.Â
The linemen were judged by members of the NCAMES Safety and Training Committee, operating utility supervisors and past rodeo participants, according to the rodeo information packet. Judges considered safety procedures, work practices, equipment handling and timely completion of events while scoring contestants’ performances.
The top winners of the competition will be awarded $500 cash and an all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, next year to compete in the national version of the rodeo, presented by the American Public Power Association.
Photos by Paulette Mojica/News Herald photo correspondent
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It wasn't your typical rodeo when 73 lineman took to Catawba Meadows Park on May 17 for the 21st annual NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems' Lineman's Rodeo. Apprentice and journeyman linemen from municipal electric systems from across the state competed in seven different events simulating situations they would experience on the job, according to Brooks Kirby, electric services director for the city of Morganton.Â
The linemen were judged by members of the NCAMES Safety and Training Committee, operating utility supervisors and past rodeo participants, according to the rodeo information packet. Judges considered safety procedures, work practices, equipment handling and timely completion of events while scoring contestants’ performances.
The top winners of the competition will be awarded $500 cash and an all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, next year to compete in the national version of the rodeo, presented by the American Public Power Association.
Photos by Paulette Mojica/News Herald photo correspondent
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It wasn't your typical rodeo when 73 lineman took to Catawba Meadows Park on May 17 for the 21st annual NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems' Lineman's Rodeo. Apprentice and journeyman linemen from municipal electric systems from across the state competed in seven different events simulating situations they would experience on the job, according to Brooks Kirby, electric services director for the city of Morganton.Â
The linemen were judged by members of the NCAMES Safety and Training Committee, operating utility supervisors and past rodeo participants, according to the rodeo information packet. Judges considered safety procedures, work practices, equipment handling and timely completion of events while scoring contestants’ performances.
The top winners of the competition will be awarded $500 cash and an all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, next year to compete in the national version of the rodeo, presented by the American Public Power Association.
Photos by Paulette Mojica/News Herald photo correspondent
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It wasn't your typical rodeo when 73 lineman took to Catawba Meadows Park on May 17 for the 21st annual NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems' Lineman's Rodeo. Apprentice and journeyman linemen from municipal electric systems from across the state competed in seven different events simulating situations they would experience on the job, according to Brooks Kirby, electric services director for the city of Morganton.Â
The linemen were judged by members of the NCAMES Safety and Training Committee, operating utility supervisors and past rodeo participants, according to the rodeo information packet. Judges considered safety procedures, work practices, equipment handling and timely completion of events while scoring contestants’ performances.
The top winners of the competition will be awarded $500 cash and an all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, next year to compete in the national version of the rodeo, presented by the American Public Power Association.
Photos by Paulette Mojica/News Herald photo correspondent
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It wasn't your typical rodeo when 73 lineman took to Catawba Meadows Park on May 17 for the 21st annual NC Association of Municipal Electric Systems' Lineman's Rodeo. Apprentice and journeyman linemen from municipal electric systems from across the state competed in seven different events simulating situations they would experience on the job, according to Brooks Kirby, electric services director for the city of Morganton.Â
The linemen were judged by members of the NCAMES Safety and Training Committee, operating utility supervisors and past rodeo participants, according to the rodeo information packet. Judges considered safety procedures, work practices, equipment handling and timely completion of events while scoring contestants’ performances.
The top winners of the competition will be awarded $500 cash and an all-expense paid trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado, next year to compete in the national version of the rodeo, presented by the American Public Power Association.
Photos by Paulette Mojica/News Herald photo correspondent
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The group line dances together during the Iredell Senior Center Ballroom Dance on Friday in Statesville.
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Annette Roark smiles as she dances with Roger Roark during the Iredell Senior Center Ballroom Dance on Friday in Statesville.
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Cancer survivors visit the Survivors Table at the Statesville Relay for Life on Friday at the Signal Hill Mall.
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Zachary Gregory, 5, climbs in an inflatable at the Statesville Relay for Life on Friday at the Signal Hill Mall.
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Emily Daino takes a picture of a luminary bag at the Statesville Relay for Life on Friday at the Signal Hill Mall. Daino is a cancer survivor.
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Teresa Ely makes a hand print on the Survivors Table at the Statesville Relay for Life on Friday at the Signal Hill Mall.
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Students smile as they get sprayed with washable paint water during the Color Run/Walk in support of Relay for Life at Troutman Middle School on Friday.
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Relay for Life in McDowell County kicked off the event with the Survivor Lap for those affected by cancer and their family and friends. Attendees line the track and applaud the walkers in the Survivor Lap. At night, luminaries line the track in memory of those who have succumbed to cancer.
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During the opening ceremony of Relay for Life, folks gathered under the Pavilion at Tom Johnson Rally Park in support of cancer research. The event featured live music, food, games, raffles and many tributes to those affected by cancer.
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Kids enjoyed the bouncy houses during Friday's Relay for Life event at Tom Johnson Rally Park. Dozens of vendors from the community donated their time and profits to support cancer research during the annual fundraiser.
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Approximately 5,000 messages of kindness were on display at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Saturday.Â
The Kindness Mural featured kind words, ideas and thoughts from Hickory Public Schools' students and staff.Â
The display was created and organized by HPS 2017-2018 Co-Volunteer of the Year, Molly Bass, and a group of students from Hickory High.Â
The Kindness Mural is a collaborative effort with the HPS Kindness Project—an ongoing recognition initiated by Beverly Snowden, HPS director of communications, designed to spotlight and honor HPS staff and students who are caught sharing acts of kindness.
The goal of the collaborative kindness initiative is to help create a climate of kindness within the schools and the surrounding communities.
All photos were taken by Reporter Jordan Hensley.Â
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Approximately 5,000 messages of kindness were on display at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Saturday.Â
The Kindness Mural featured kind words, ideas and thoughts from Hickory Public Schools' students and staff.Â
The display was created and organized by HPS 2017-2018 Co-Volunteer of the Year, Molly Bass, and a group of students from Hickory High.Â
The Kindness Mural is a collaborative effort with the HPS Kindness Project—an ongoing recognition initiated by Beverly Snowden, HPS director of communications, designed to spotlight and honor HPS staff and students who are caught sharing acts of kindness.
The goal of the collaborative kindness initiative is to help create a climate of kindness within the schools and the surrounding communities.
All photos were taken by Reporter Jordan Hensley.Â
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Approximately 5,000 messages of kindness were on display at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Saturday.Â
The Kindness Mural featured kind words, ideas and thoughts from Hickory Public Schools' students and staff.Â
The display was created and organized by HPS 2017-2018 Co-Volunteer of the Year, Molly Bass, and a group of students from Hickory High.Â
The Kindness Mural is a collaborative effort with the HPS Kindness Project—an ongoing recognition initiated by Beverly Snowden, HPS director of communications, designed to spotlight and honor HPS staff and students who are caught sharing acts of kindness.
The goal of the collaborative kindness initiative is to help create a climate of kindness within the schools and the surrounding communities.
All photos were taken by Reporter Jordan Hensley.Â
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Monster Energy All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A pit official watches racing action from pit lane during the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Monster Energy All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A close up of crew members in pit lane await the national anthem at the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Monster Energy All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A shot of racing action during the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Monster Energy All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A shot of racing action during the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Here's what happened--in photos!--in Cabarrus County and Kannapolis City schools during the week of May 14-18. Look at these smiles! Certainly…
More than 30 colorful NASCAR haulers paraded through downtown Concord on the way to Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 17.
Kevin Harvick wins the NASCAR All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway
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