Surprising New Name Chosen For This Special North Carolina Street Sweeper
Every now and then we are called upon to cast our votes for one thing or another. Maybe it starts out as casting our ballot for homecoming queen or student body president. Then as we get a little older the ballots are for a higher office like governor or president. But the Charlotte area showed up in droves to cast a ballot for a new piece of equipment that will hopefully keep our city a little cleaner. This is the name voted in for this very special North Carolina street sweeper.
Maybe you have never been asked to vote for a name for a street sweeper. I know this was my first time. It is a great way for the community to get involved and have a little say, even if it is something as simple as this. Silly? Maybe. But definitely fun.
The Charlotte Department of Transportation unveiled the new name for the street sweeper and after it was all said and done, counted and recounted, the name “Sweepy McSweepface” was chosen. I am a little surprised, I thought it would go to another potential name.
I felt sure, Sweep Caroline would have mopped the floor . Clearopathra was also on the ballot. To learn more get all the details from Channel 9 right here.
10 Best Amusement Parks in America
America doesn’t lack for having the best amusement parks. Whether you’re a daredevil and want to ride the tallest, scariest roller coasters in the world or prefer just eating park food, a day at the park can be a super fun experience.
One great thing about theme parks is that you can usually find one within driving distance. This makes amusement parks a reasonable choice for a family vacation or weekend giveaway, especially if money is an issue. Amusement parks are also great for capturing memories for kids. When I was a child, my family took me to several parks in Michigan, California, Ohio and Florida, so I have great memories from those trips.
The best theme parks also have convenient lodging nearby, making the trip truly seamless. That’s not to mention the awesome water parks that are often attached to today’s theme parks. Also, even though theme parks are meant for kids, it’s obvious that adults can have just as much fun at them, too.
Read on for our list of the 10 best amusement parks in America, from Cedar Point to Hersheypark. All of these are famous for their attractions, food and more. What’s your favorite? Reach out to us on social media and let us know.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
