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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Some students at Charlotte middle school may have been exposed to tuberculosis (wsoctv.com) — Families connected to Alexander Graham Middle School in Charlotte are being notified that some students may have been exposed to tuberculosis, and Mecklenburg County health officials are advising parents to consult about testing. Doctors emphasize that TB can linger in the air and may not cause symptoms right away, so understanding your child's level of contact and following health department guidance is crucial.
• Grand jury indicts Charlotte man accused of punching woman in viral video (wbtv.com) — A Charlotte man has been indicted by a North Carolina grand jury after a viral video appeared to show a woman being punched repeatedly along East Boulevard in Dilworth. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the victim suffered serious injuries, and investigators are also reviewing other social media videos that allegedly show additional assaults or harassment around the city.
• Iryna Zarutska's mom and sister share what they would tell her today (wsoctv.com) — Charlotte residents are learning more about the family of Iryna Zarutska, who died on a local light rail train after fleeing war in Ukraine. Her mother and sister share their grief, memories, and the comfort they find in murals and artwork honoring her across the city, underscoring how deeply her story has touched Charlotte's community.
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