WFAE Signs, flowers and stuffed animals left as tributes to Dr. Robert Lesslie are seen Friday at Riverview Family Medicine and Urgent Care in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Lesslie was one of six people including his wife and two juvenile grandchildren shot to death at his home Wednesday in York County. The person authorities suspect in the slayings died after apparently reportedly shooting himself.
In the past few weeks, there have been mass shootings in metro Atlanta and Boulder, Colorado. And now another one hit especially close to home in Charlotte this week when six people were shot and killed in nearby Rock Hill, South Carolina. Prominent doctor Robert Lesslie, his wife, Barbara, their two grandchildren and two workers at their house all were killed Wednesday evening. Authorities say former NFL player Phillip Adams shot them all before taking his own life early Thursday morning.
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On Saturday, Feb. 6, Scouts went door to door collecting non-perishable food for Scouting For Food. Author: WCNC Staff Updated: 12:28 AM EST February 7, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. WCNC Charlotte is teaming up with the Boy Scouts of America to help fight hunger in our community through the Scouting For Food drive.
On Saturday, January 30 Scouts went door-to-door handing out door tags for Scouting For Food.
“We know the pandemic has affected a lot of people in our community. Your neighbor, friend, or coworker may be struggling to put food on the table. WCNC Charlotte is making a difference in the community by partnering with the Boy Scouts of America to help those in need,” said Joan Barrett, WCNC Charlotte President and General Manager.
Some families are facing the choice between paying the rent or buying groceries. Author: Ashley Daley Updated: 5:03 PM EST February 2, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Boy Scouts of America is kicking-off their annual ‘Scouting for Food’ campaign this month.
On Jan. 30, Boy Scouts went door-to-door hanging door tags, announcing the start of their food-drive in eight counties including Mecklenburg, York, Lancaster, Anson, Union, Cabarrus, Rowan and Stanly.
The ‘Scouting for Food’ campaign asks people to donate non-perishable food items in an effort to refill empty pantry shelves in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties to make sure no one goes hungry.
“We are thrilled to be conducting our largest ever food drive that we do annually with the Mecklenburg County Council for Boy Scouts,” Tina Postel, executive director for Loaves & Fishes food pantry in Mecklenburg County, said.
Update:
This event has been moved online. The Ada Jenkins Center has decided it is wisest to hold it virtually.
Registration is limited to the first 75 people; participants can email josh.kiser@adajenkins.org for the Zoom link.
Jan. 7. By Dave Yochum. The Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson will hold a “gathering of prayer, song, and community” at 5 pm today in the wake of the events yesterday at the US Capitol in Washington DC. The goal, according to Ada Jenkins CEO Harold Rice, is to affirm unity and care for our neighbors and each other.
Speakers include Rabbi David Lipper of Temple Kol Tikvah in Davidson, Rev. Tracey Mattison Brandon of Gethsemane Baptist Church and , CEO of the Ada Jenkins Center.
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