🌱Animal Control Pushes People To Adopt + Injury Sidelines NASCAR Star

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Charlotte Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• CMPD Animal Care and Control is way over capacity and needs people to adopt dogs ASAP.
• A broken right foot sidelines NASCAR's Cody Shane Ware.
• Goodwill Industries will host a free class this month to train people how to help in emergencies.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Animal Care and Control said it is "way over capacity and needs people to adopt dogs as soon as possible. Officials said adoptions will avoid having to put the animals down. CMPD Animal Care and Control have at least 40 dogs needing kennels and some kennels are already being shared by two or three dogs at once, officials said. CMPD is waiving adoption fees to promote finding these animals new homes," WCNC reported. (WCNC.com)
2. Cody Shane Ware will not participate in the next NASCAR race because "his broken right foot can't handle the demands of a road course race. Ware suffered an impact fracture and torn ligaments in a crash at Texas Motor Speedway on Sept. 25 but was able to race Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway with a boot on his foot. The Cup Series races Sunday on the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway is a hybrid road course and oval that requires more shifting and braking than an oval," ESPN reported. (ESPN)
3. If you're interested in learning how to help people during an emergency, this opportunity could be for you! "Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont is holding a free class this month for anyone interested in learning how to help people in certain emergencies. Goodwill is offering a course for CPR, First Aid and AED certification on Saturday, Oct. 22. The course is intended to help people provide life-saving help until first responders can provide more care, and promises to help those who take it learn about topics ranging from basic first aid to recognizing cardiac emergencies," WCNC reported. (WCNC.com)
4. A shooting happened Tuesday morning in a shopping center in Charlotte’s Steele Creek area and police rushed to the scene. "Medic confirmed one person was seriously injured and taken to Atrium CMC Main following the shooting on Berewick Town Center Drive, which is off Steele Creek Road, in southwest Charlotte," WECT reported. (WECT)
5. A homicide in North Charlotte is under investigation by CMPD. "It happened just before 11:30 Monday night on Statesville Avenue near Tipton Drive. Two people were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds, and one died at the hospital," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Independence Branch Baby | Toddler Storytime | Virtual (10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.)
• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on October 5th at the Dillard's in Carolina Place (10:00 a.m.)
• Book a Librarian | Nonprofit Services (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Job Search Assistance | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• The Bulb Mobile Farmer's Market at The Grier Heights Community Center (4:00 p.m.)
• Mock Interview for Teens | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (4:00 p.m.)
• The Fundamentals of Chess | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (4:00 p.m.)
• Young Adult Bible Study with Joni & Friends Charlotte (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Dine On A Mat (6:00 p.m.)
• R&B Soundstage Reloaded at STATS Restaurant & Bar (7:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• We need your help. Please share this far and wide: We are 40 kennels over capacity and need fosters and adopters NOW. Please consider adopting (fees are waived!) fostering. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• REMINDER: Today is a teacher workday for CMS and there is no school for students. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Servant leader intern applications are now open for Freedom School 2023! We are looking forward to another fantastic summer with opportunities for interns to grow as leaders and acquire networking opportunities. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• "Accomplished" (Herald-Tribune) guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger returns to Charlotte to lead Beethoven's "Pastoral," bringing to life rolling thunder and the calling of a shepherd's pipes. Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Don't miss this incredible pet fair with eight vendors and free services for Charlotte-Mecklenburg pet owners. Thank you Subaru South Boulevard and ASPCA! (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• We go crazy for books too, but try to keep it down a little. Courtesy of Free Range Comic. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Coming up on Oct. 10: Don’t miss a free performance by CSO musicians! Enjoy original works by CSO cellist Jeremy Lamb, Scott Joplin, Weezer and Shostakovich at the Barn at MoRA. Sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• The Orchestra returns to the stage to open the Classical series with Elgar’s romantic and emotional Cello Concerto, played by acclaimed cellist Inbal Segev this Oct. 7 and Oct. 8 at Knight Theater. Great seats still available! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Lots going on at Brave Step! https://bravestep.org/events-and-activities/" (Brave Step via Facebook)
• Bank of America Stadium will host 17 days of early voting, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 5. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• We're excited to announce the 2022 Duke's Mayo Classic generated $14.6 million in economic impact for the Charlotte region. (Charlotte Sports Foundation via Facebook)
• LIVE Watch the Charlotte City Council Housing, Safety and Community Committee Meeting on YouTube. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• BE PREPARED for hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, fires! Supervisor Kirchhofer provides tips on building dog/cat kits and ID components for your pets. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Create your own unique concert experience with your Charlotte Symphony. Through 11/11, SAVE 25% on a Create Your Own six or eight package with code CYO25. Learn more by visiting: bit.ly/cso-cyo (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)

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— Alexis Goring

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