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David Garland of WNYC picks the 10 best CDs he heard this year. The standouts came from artists whose creativity led them across stylistic and genre boundaries and into unusual, personal territory.

In the coming weeks state legislatures across the country will swear in newly-elected lawmakers. What are the top issues state governments will focus on in 2023?

Qatar's ties to Hamas are controversial but useful. A top Qatari official tells NPR why the Gulf Arab state hosts senior Hamas figures and why Gaza is a policy priority.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, defending the Obama administration's strategy on the self-declared Islamic State.

The Senate and House have approved a $1.5 trillion government spending package, plus $13.6 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine. Billions in new COVID aid requested by the White House was cut.

Butch Bowers and Deborah Barbier have parted ways with the former president after a "mutual decision," leaving his defense team little preparation time before the Feb. 9 trial.

The 2022 BayHaven Food & Wine Festival will feature numerous intimate, multi-course chef dinners, a large tasting event and a tailgate celebration to close out the event. Celebrate “Homecoming” for five days featuring Black foodways drawing inspiration from historically Black colleges and universities!

Wednesday, Oct. 19
Friends of James Beard Dinner: This Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner will feature six courses and four wine pairings from featured participants:
Host Chef/JBF Award Nominee Gregory Collier, BayHaven Restaurant Group, Charlotte, NC
Kenyatta Ashford, Neutral Ground, Chattanooga, TN
Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Emmer Hospitality Group, Austin, TX
JBF Award Semifinalist Cleophus Hethington, Ębí Chop Bar, Atlanta
JBF Award Winner Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint, Durham, NC
JBF Award Semifinalist Keith Rhodes, Catch, Wilmington, DE
Tiesha Whittaker, Buttermilk Boutique, Clayton, NC
Appetizers and cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., dinner starts at 7:15 p.m. $275

Thursday, Oct. 20
Chef Zoe and Friends: This all-women dinner, led by chef Zoe Adjonyoh, author of “Zoe's Ghana Kitchen” and Director of Women’s Leadership Programs at the James Beard Foundation, will feature six courses and three cocktail pairings. Featured participants include:
Courtney Evans, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
Selasie Dotse, Elade Test Kitchen, San Francisco, CA
Nana Wilmot, Love That I Knead Supper Club, Philadelphia, PA
Guests will receive a copy of Adjonyoh’s book and spices.
6:30-9:30 p.m., $275

"Green With Envy" Vegan & Vegetarian Dinner: Experience an impressive lineup of chefs and 3 cocktails. partnering with Plantivia wellness and featured participants:
Adjoa Courtney aka Chef Joya, Cooking With Joya, Charlotte, NC
JBF Award Semifinalist Cleophus Hethington, Ębí Chop Bar, Atlanta, GA
Elaina Ruth, Tempest, Charleston, SC
Enrika Williams, Fauna Foodworks, Jackson, MS
Adrian Lipscombe, La Crosse, WI
Xavier Smith, Neomed, Rootstown, Ohio
Brett Wright, New York, NY
Shanita Mcafee Bryant, The Prospect KC
6:30-9:30 p.m., $215

Friday, Oct. 21
Seafood 202 Dinner: The six-course dinner, featuring wine pairings and live music al fresco will feature the following chefs:
Tonya and David Thomas, H3irloom Food Group, Baltimore, MD
Kristi Brown-Wokoma, That Brown Girl Cooks!, Seattle, WA
Jamie Davis, The Hackney, Washington, NC
Chad Lewis, Haymaker, Charlotte, NC
Chris Scott, Butterfunk Biscuit Company, New York, NY
Lawrence Weeks, North of Bourbon, Louisville, KY
Duane Nutter, Southern National, Mobile, AL
6:30-9:30 p.m., $235

Homecoming Gala: Put on your nicest threads and dancing shoes – this event will have you reliving your best college homecoming dance days. Chef stations, entertainment and top mixologists and winemakers – it’s an adult prom, featuring:
Whitney Thomas, Serenidad/Vantrece Hospitality Group, Atlanta, GA
Joleen Usher, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
Chayil Johnson, Community Matters Cafe, Charlotte, NC
Stephen Jones, The Larder + The Delta, Phoenix, AZ
Jelisa Montalvo, Dorothy's Catering 2, Fayetteville, NC
Ben Welch, Lucy Quinn, Milwaukee, WI
Oscar Johnson and Daryl Cooper, Jimmy Pearls, Charlotte, NC
Josh Swinney, Sincère Fare, Atlanta, GA
Robert Butts, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Atlanta, GA
Tiesha Whittaker, Buttermilk Boutique, Clayton, NC
Courtney Evans, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
Brandon Staton, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
6:30-10 p.m, $225

Saturday, Oct. 22
Pep Rally Tasting Tent: Don’t miss the main event! Enjoy bites and beverages from more than 75 chefs, winemakers and mixologists from across the country.
11 a.m.-3 p.m., $150

Second Semester Dinner:
What is wild game? Anything from quail to rabbit to gator. Taste a hunter’s bounty in six courses and four wines, featuring:
Ederique Goudia, Taste the Diaspora, Detroit, MI
Lawrence Weeks, North of Bourbon, Louisville, KY
Joleen Usher, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
Kenny Gilbert, Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar, Jacksonville, NC
Brandon Staton, Leah & Louise, Charlotte, NC
Whitney Thomas, Serenidad/Vantrece Hospitality Group, Atlanta, GA
Robert Butts, Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours, Atlanta, GA
6:30-9:30 p.m., $185

Sunday, Oct. 23
Alumni "Set It Off" Brunch: Come set it off at this multi-course brunch with a variety of wines, music, cocktails & fun featuring:
Lamar Moore, River North Dining And Entertainment, Chicago, IL
Jamie Davis, The Hackney, Washington, NC
Kenneth Gilbert, Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar, Jacksonville, NC
Stephen Jones, The Larder + The Delta, Phoenix, AZ
11a-2p, $185

Post-Game Tailgate: The grand finale of the five-day festival is a tailgate-style BBQ cookout with multiple food stations (some vegan/vegetarian options) and curated cocktails and beer, featuring:
Tiffany Williams, Exquisite Catering & Events, Chicago, IL
Jamie Barnes, What The Fries, Charlotte, NC
Adrian Lipscombe, La Crosse, WI
Joshua Lee, Lake & Oak BBQ, Atlanta, GA
Reyaña Radcliff, Your Braisen Chef, Charlotte, NC
Armani Johnson, Prince George’s County, MD
5:30-8:30, $115

The pop artist's new album debuted on the Billboard charts about two months ago, but has returned due to an expanded "deluxe edition."

A national report card shows CMS fourth and eighth graders topped nearly all of the 21 urban districts tested on this year's math and reading tests. CMS…

A national report card shows CMS fourth and eighth graders topped nearly all of the 21 urban districts tested on this year's math and reading tests. CMS…

An explosion in central Beirut has killed at least eight people, including a senior intelligence official, and wounded at least 78, state media in Lebanon report. Host Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers about the bombing.

DeSantis has made the culture wars central to his political identity — and intends to run that way in the GOP primary for president.

Democratic lawmakers are pressing the e-commerce giant about what it's doing to stop its systems from recommending books and other products with falsehoods about the pandemic and vaccines.

This week, Wait Wait is live in Phoenix with host Peter Sagal, special guest judge and scorekeeper Alzo Slade, special guest Andy Richter and panelists Shantira Jackson

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Local organizations are behind food distributions in the East Side of Buffalo following the shooting at a Tops supermarket.

Charlotte's Largest and BEST Halloween Event!

Make it a Tradition.



The 9th Annual MOTION Running Scared 5K presented by National Gypsum will take place on October 25th, 2025 at 9:00am. This family fun event encourages participants to have fun, be creative, and dress up in costumes. Costumes are of course encouraged but not required. Enjoy a 5K race through and around South Park area of Charlotte. There will be activities for the kids (face painting, games, etc.), Food Trucks, Beer, Music, and more!



What do I get for participating?

1. High Quality shirt. We will have Unisex short sleeve shirts so please size yourself with that in mind. You must register before October 10th to be guaranteed a choice of shirt; GHOST, MONSTER, PUMPKIN, OR REGULAR. Anyone registered AFTER October 11th will be given a REGULAR event shirt...while inventory lasts.

2. Finisher Medals guaranteed for the 5K Only. We will now have a mix of medals for the Monster Milers...yahoo!

3. Great giveaways from our sponsors

4. Face painting, costume contest, etc.

6. Great fun!



Packet Pick Up

Friday, October 24th, 2025; 1:00PM – 6:00PM

MOTION Fitness

2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211

Race Day – Saturday, October 25th, 2024; 7:45AM – 8:45AM

MOTION Fitness

2101 Rexford Rd #50w, Charlotte, NC 28211



RACE START TIMES:

8:30AM - 5K

9:15AM - AWARDS





T-Shirts

Every participant will receive a t-shirt that signed up before October 10th. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!



Timing

We have partnered with Start 2 Finish to time this years event using Chronotrack Timing Systems. All 5K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up.



Divisions

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.



Awards

Top 3 Males and Females Overall and 1st place in all age groups.



Claiming Awards

As results become available, runners will be able to claim their awards at the awards ceremony prior to the last participant finishing. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

NOTE: Sisu Events reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.



Refunds and Transfers

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.



Time Limit

The 5K is for runners and we have to stick to a 15 minute pace limit per CMPD i order for them to open the roads. If you are walking slowere than that, you may be asked to use the sidewalks to finish.



Medic/First Aid

There will be a RED medical tent located at the finish line in case of emergency or any medical needs. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well.



Weather Policy

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.



Parking

PLEASE arrive in time to park. There are many available parking lots near the start finish area.



Expo

At the Running Scared 5K Expo you will find exhibitors, great giveaways from our sponsors, and kids face painting.

Entertainment

We are so excited to have music and entertainment at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

Hear the collective, with members of Neutral Milk Hotel and many more, recorded live from Chicago.

The four-member crew — three astronauts and a cosmonaut — launched in March and conducted more than 200 experiments. They also performed spacewalks and did maintenance on the orbiting outpost.

A lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather Friday at multiple locations in the tiny rural community of Arkabutla, the local sheriff said.