Time: April 24, 2010 from 10am to 7pm Location: Waxhaw Steeplechase Street: 6103 Waxhaw Highway City/Town: Mineral Springs, NC 28108-0070 Website or Map: http://www.queenscup.org Phone: (704) 843-7070

THE EVENT The Queen’s Cup is like no other sporting and social event in the Charlotte region. A Saturday afternoon in the country each spring is greeted [...]]]> Mineral Springs NC – 15th Annual Queens Cup Steeplechase

Time: April 24, 2010 from 10am to 7pm
Location: Waxhaw Steeplechase
Street: 6103 Waxhaw Highway
City/Town: Mineral Springs, NC 28108-0070
Website or Map: http://www.queenscup.org
Phone: (704) 843-7070

THE EVENT
The Queen’s Cup is like no other sporting and social event in the Charlotte region. A Saturday afternoon in the country each spring is greeted with great anticipation.

Thousands come to see some of the most athletic thoroughbreds compete at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. The jockeys, dressed in bright colored silks, push their sleek steeds to clear four and a half foot jumps over a two and a quarter to as much as three mile rolling turf course. The prestige of over a $100,000 in purse money to the winning owners and the opportunity to bask in the glory of the winner’s circle is what it’s all about from the horse’s connections.

Beyond the excitement of the races, families and friends enjoy some fast-paced mingling and socializing each year. The Queen’s Cup annually solidifies business as well as personal relationships; and keeps both strong by bringing people together year after year.

The Queen’s Cup offers breathtaking views of the entire racecourse from the Lawn Boxes and Hospitality Tents on exclusive Member’s Hill to key tailgating spots throughout the entire racecourse. For the first time in steeplechase history, Personal Space Licenses (PSL’s) are being offered to our race patrons so that you and your family can enjoy your very own Lawn Box or Tailgating Space for generations to come.

We encourage you to come and Experience the Thrill of the ‘Chase!^®

DRESS & ATTIRE:

• This is a family event. Attire on the racecourse is somewhat casual though many show-up in sun dresses for ladies and khakis and polo shirts for men. Jeans are rarely seen at the Queen’s Cup. Many men and women wear hats! Due to the terrain, which is grassy and undulating, flat soled shoes are highly recommended while stiletto heels are not.

• Member’s Hill & The Paddock: Guests on Member’s Hill and the Paddock should wear dressy clothes, i.e. jacket and tie and long slacks for men while ladies should wear sun dresses, skirts or dressy slacks. Ladies and Gentlemen are encouraged to wear hats at the Queen’s Cup. Linen suits and the archetypal ‘Queen’s Cup’ Panama hat are traditionally worn by Gentlemen. Jeans and shorts are not permitted on Member’s Hill.

• Rain or Shine, the Queen’s Cup carries on. Since this is a RAIN or SHINE event, be prepared for the sun and the rain but please note as tents and standing umbrellas are not allowed due to the wind risk and viewing! We love pets, especially dogs, but please leave your’s at home.

You can order Online now. For Tailgate & Ticket Options click HERE

For more in visit http://www.queenscup.org

But, the fire at the cabinet shop that closed the road was only the tip of the iceberg of a one-man crime spree that wrecked places [...]]]>

WAXHAW, NC (WBTV) – At first it seemed to be just a fire — still it was a fire that was big enough that it closed Highway 75 in Union County.

But, the fire at the cabinet shop that closed the road was only the tip of the iceberg of a one-man crime spree that wrecked places all over town, authorities say.

The man who set the fire also stole two vehicles — from two different places — and tried to rob an ATM.

The most visible episode of the crime spree was that Highway 75 was shut down early Tuesday morning from McNeely Road and Western Union School Road because of the fire.

Investigators believe the same man who set the fire that destroyed a cabinet shop, stole a vehicle from that area.

Here is a timeline of events from police to WBTV:

• Stole Pickup from a landscaping company.
• Traveled down Highway 75 to a cabinet company set the building and several vehicles on fire.
• Traveled back North on 75 into the city of Monroe where he crashed into doors of a Food Lion
• Traveled across Monroe and crashed into an ATM where the truck was disabled.
• After that, he broke into a house and stole another vehicle.
• A short time later, he was taken into custody.

Witnesses say they saw the shop and several vehicles nearby on fire and called it in, which lead to the capture of the suspect.

By 8:15 am the fire was out, but roads were still closed because of fire operations in the area.

Jonathan Dowdy was charged with first degree burglary, felony breaking and entering, motor vehicle theft, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Dowdy has not been charged yet to the fires in Waxhaw, but that could change.

The following story is courtesy on WBTV

(Update)
Johnathan Dowdy has been charged with:
3 counts of felony breaking and entering.
2 counts of possession of stolen property.
2 counts of larceny after breaking and entering.
1 count of larceny of a motor vehicle.
1 count of possession of a stolen vehicle.
1 count of misdemeanor larceny.

He is in the Union County Jail under a $75,000 secured bond.