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• Free Mystery Night Hike on Oct. 3 - guided hike, bat watching, Halloween candy, more! (charlotteonthecheap.com) — Families in Charlotte can join a free, kid-friendly Mystery Night Hike on October 3, starting at the Mint Museum Randolph and following the Briar Creek Greenway to Eastover Ridge Preserve. Conservancy staff and a bat expert will guide wildlife watching, share Halloween treats, and provide gear like glow sticks and limited flashlights, while encouraging costumes and teaching about the value of urban green spaces.
• CMS leaders plan to discuss a 'change in Board leadership' at upcoming meeting (qcnews.com) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board members plan to publicly address a possible change in board leadership at their September 22 meeting, following a costly investigation into Superintendent Crystal Hill and several top executives' resignations. For Charlotte families still frustrated by limited transparency around the probe, this meeting could signal a major shift in how the district is led and how future decisions are communicated.
• Charlotte Muslim Americans reflect on 25 years since 9/11 (qcnews.com) — Muslim residents in Charlotte reflect on how life has changed in the 25 years since 9/11, describing ongoing discrimination, hate crimes, and political rhetoric that still affect their daily lives. Local leaders from the Islamic Center of Charlotte emphasize efforts to improve understanding of Islam, push for justice from politicians, and build a stronger sense of belonging for the city's roughly 50,000 Muslims.
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