The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles. In ...
Turtles - the plastic variety, that is - will invade Lake Norman June 5 for the second annual LifeSpan and Speedway Children's Charities Turtle Race at Midtown Sundries, 18665 Harborside Drive.