CHARLOTTE - Splash into the world of marine mammals and join Discovery Place for a special presentation exploring what makes these warm-blooded ocean dwellers so unique.  Learn all about the fascinating characteristics of these creatures as our panel of experts cover a range of topics including feeding behaviors, echolocation, identification and adaptations. From polar bears to beluga whales, dive headfirst into Marine Mammal Day, featuring speakers from the North Carolina Zoo, South Carolina Aquarium and our very own Discovery Place Live Care staff.

During your visit, don’t forget to stop by the Explore More Collections lab and check out fossils from the North Carolina Fossil Association.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - School is almost out and teenagers can't wait to start their summer vacation. But before parents decide to let their teens run the street this summer, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police have an important message.

"It's your duty, it's your obligation that your kids are being taken care of and they're not out there breaking the law," said CMPD Officer Bob Fey.

The melee in Uptown Charlotte over the weekend brings their concern sharply into focus. Out of the 70 people arrested, at least 15 were juveniles.

CMPD historically sees a spike in petty crimes during the summer months.

 "You'll have kids getting into arguments, fights," said Officer Fey.

That's why Steve Norwood keeps a close eye on his grandkids. He'll have his hands full watching them this summer.

NEWTON - This year's theme is Helping Families Do More with Less.  Workshops on the topics Children in Kinship Care; Parents, Kids and Money-Lessons for Life; Passport to Fun; and Working with Immigrant Families will be offered.  A resource session will be presented by Family and Consumer Sciences agents Debbie Cox, Toi Degree, Glennie Daniels, Margo Mosley, Ann Simmons, and Eleanor Summers, who represent Caldwell, Rowan, Catawba, Alexander, Iredell and Burke Counties, respectively, and are the conference coordinators.

Event Details
Date:  Friday, June 3rd
Hours:  9am to 2pm
Free Admission
Venue:  Catawba County Cooperative Extension Center
Address:  444 Bristol Drive in Statesville

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