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🌱 24/7 Vet Hospital To Open In SouthPark + Back-To-School Health Fair

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor

Welcome back, Charlotte. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 84 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a new, 24/7 emergency veterinarian hospital that will open on September 14 in SouthPark. According to WCNC, "VEG is a New York-based veterinary hospital with 32 locations across 11 states. Local vet and VEG medical director, Ashley Gray, brought the brand to Charlotte. Hospitals and clinics around the country have been turning animals away because they're short staffed, as the Atlantic recently reported." (WBTV)
  2. Recently, several community groups hosted back-to-school events throughout the Charlotte area to help parents prepare their children for school. According to WCNC, "Cars rolled into the 8th annual Back-To-School Community Health Fair. It's a one-stop shop for families to get the essentials they need for a successful school year. Vendors took over the YMCA parking lot offering everything from free school supplies to COVID-19 vaccinations and testing."(WCNC.com)
  3. As of Saturday, a North Carolina Silver Alert has been issued for a missing man out of Charlotte. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, "76-year-old Charles Anderson was last seen on Friday at his family's home near 5800 Ryder Ave. in south Charlotte. He was last seen driving his 2017 Dodge Caravan with Florida license plate JBV-B67." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
  4. During the pandemic thieves started stealing bicycles like never before. According to Spectrum News, "Stacy Lonshore and her 15-year-old son usually go cycling several times a week...Her son uses his bike to travel places. But his mode of transportation was stolen from him in December. It happened at the Tyvola Light Rail Station. Longshore said her son locked his bike up on a railing. When he returned, the lock was cut, and all that was left was his helmet. Longshore says the toughest part was his mountain bike costs $2,500 new." (Spectrum News)
  5. According to WBTV, "Charlotte passengers were stranded for days in the Dominican Republic after their American Airlines flight was canceled multiple times. AA782 from Punta Cana was supposed to be back to the Queen City on 4 p.m. on Aug. 7. Instead, that flight was changed to AA9603 and arrived on Aug. 9." (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

  • Tenor Madness at The Jazz Room in Belk Theater (7:00 a.m.)
  • E.ART.H Kiddo Camp at Wing Haven (9:00 a.m.)
  • Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10:30 a.m.)
  • French for Beginners Conversation Club (11:00 a.m.)
  • SouthPark Toastmasters Club | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  • English Conversation Club | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Tween Trivia Throwdown: Anime | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  • Back to School Pool Party at Windyrush Country Club (5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Don Garrett's Comedy Academy at The Carole Hoefener Center (6:30 p.m.)
  • The Monday Run at Charlotte Running Co. - Dilworth (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
  • Find Your Muse Open MIC featuring you and your great Open Mic talent at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department would like to take a moment to recognize three officers that have gone above and beyond the call for service in the last month. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • Look Through 5 New Houses On The Market In Charlotte Area (Charlotte Patch)
  • We have several career fields at Charlotte Fire. Right now, we have positions available in the Fire Marshal's office and with our Communications team. Apply here http://ow.ly/QOV150KijCY (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
  • Congratulations to Rocky River High School thrower Alexandria Jefferson for placing 4th in the nation for the Girl's 15-16 Discus 125'08 in the AAU Jr. Olympics at North Carolina A&T State University! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Firefighters always got your back. Last night, Charlotte Fire responded to a structure fire, and these pics show the camaraderie of our team. If you're interested in a career with Charlotte Fire, click on this link to learn more. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
  • Indications are that the LYNX Red Line could be poised for a renewed push, Lake Norman Citizen reports. "I think we're closer than we have been for a long time," Sustain Charlotte founder Shannon Binns said. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Introducing Ann Fox Baum. She has a career history with global McDonald's headquarters and now gives back through her local community and the restaurants she owns. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • MISSING DOG! His name is cooper and he went missing tonight around 11 p.m near Iredell drive in North Charlotte. If you see him, please call 315-730-8550 or send an email to: kristyhhenderson@gmail.com (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • The return of our beloved sale is only five weeks away! Don't wait, sign up to be a consignor today and enjoy shopping before the general public! You do not have to be a member of CMOMS to be a seller. Visit charlottemultiples.com/sale (Charlotte Mothers of Multiples (CMOMS) via Facebook)
  • Is there any place near Pineville, NC that sells SOFT SERVE ice cream? I cannot find a plain chocolate soft serve cone anywhere! I didn't think this was just a NY thing, is it? (Nextdoor)
  • There is a beautiful brown and white pit bull that is loose. I'm Old Stone Crossing at the corner of Caldwell Ridge and Ada. It doesn't have a collar. (Nextdoor)
  • Does anyone has a child in CMS (elementary school) and wears a uniform? What is the uniform? For Piney Grove Elementary specifically. (Nextdoor)
  • Calling all women to meet on Saturday mornings to walk, from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. or however long it takes. We can walk, and some will stroll, but at your own pace. Let's have fun and burn some calories! (Nextdoor)
  • Please help find Matt Sullivan. He's a husband and father who went hiking on Mcalpine Greenway at 1:00 p.m. on August 12 and missing ever since. His wallet and phone were left in his car. If you have information about him, please call 911. (Nextdoor)
  • Does anyone know the best way to get rid of an old exercise bike without selling it? It's old and has seen better days but it still works. (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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