🌱 Charlotte Career Fair + Local Woman On Fundraising Mission

Good morning, people of Charlotte! It's me again, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top four stories today in Charlotte:

1. Jen Kipphut is a Charlotte woman on a mission to set a national fundraising record for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She is aiming to raise $891,806.01 in memory of her late husband Chris Kipphut, who died from a rare type of lymphoma in 2018. Kipphut said the extra cent at the end of the amount would give her the record for the most money ever raised by a 'Woman of the Year' candidate. (WCNC.com)
2. A NASCAR spokesperson confirmed that they will most likely move some of their operations out of downtown Charlotte to Concord, North Carolina. The move will involve the NASCAR Productions group to a new 58,000 square foot technology center. The new facility will be built near the existing NASCAR Research and Development Center in Concord in the West Winds Business Park. The city of Concord is about 20 miles from downtown Charlotte and is where most NASCAR teams are located. (Forbes)
3. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in north Charlotte. The incident happened Saturday evening in the 4700 block of Beech Crest Place. Earlier in the day, one person was transported from that same location to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. (WBTV)
4. Mary Grier, 77, was reported missing on Saturday. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting the public's help in finding this missing woman. She was last seen in the area of Mallard Creek Road and W.T. Harris Boulevard. Grier was reportedly on foot at that time, but is known to accept rides from strangers. She was wearing a red top and red skirt and was carrying a pocketbook when she was last seen. (WBTV)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Get headshots at the Matthews Chamber with Moments By Donna. Now that the world has opened up and we're networking in person, it's time to update up those headshots! Moments by Donna is offering a Chamber Member exclusive. With 30-minute photography sessions, Donna Meinhold will help you choose your next headshot. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Independence Branch Library provides family story time. Your whole family can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities that support early literacy skill development and help foster a love of books and reading in your child. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. This event takes place on Zoom. Please register by 9 a.m. the day of the event. You'll receive an email with a link to the secure Zoom meeting about 24 hours before the meeting. (10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
• The Charlotte Career Fair is FREE for all job seekers! JobFairX virtual job fairs connect you directly with local employers. Interview with 40+ companies in just three hours. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• Virtual Toastmasters Club (virtual event)—Interested in personal and professional growth and self-improvement? If so, let Southpark Toastmasters Club invite you to a virtual lunch! Join us on Zoom, every Monday. (noon to 1 p.m.)
• The F&B Treatment at Fin & Fino | 135 Levine Avenue of the Arts in Uptown Charlotte. The Chef's Table Series is F&B Social Club's members-only, off-the-menu, luxury dining experience. If you've ever experienced "The Treatment" at Fin & Fino, you know that it's one of Charlotte's top tasting menu experiences. The Chef takes full control, offering diners a plethora of beautiful seafood dishes that showcase a variety of flavors. We are thrilled to offer "The F&B Treatment" that's only available during this special event. The entire menu will be custom for our guests, and we will offer beverage pairings with each course. Ticket Cost: $135 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
• Leon Bridges presents The Boundless Tour—Leon Bridges, Georgia's sensational gospel and soul music artist, is bringing his signature sounds to Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre! Leon (birth name Todd Michael Bridges) was born in Atlanta in 1989 and began his musical journey by writing songs and learning the guitar so he could play simple chords to accompany his lyrics. His musical style resembles 1960s R&B and The Wall Street Journal has described him as a "throwback to '60s-soul a la Otis Redding and Sam Cooke". He honed his craft by playing at local open-mic nights until he was signed by Columbia Records in 2014. Leon's popularity grew even further when the album was nominated Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session—Bill Hanna was a legend in Charlotte. He was the godfather of Jazz and we're keeping his legacy alive each and every Monday night. Join us to see some of Charlotte's best musicians perform in an intimate setting. (7:30 to 10 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC: Two of our own made Charlotte history come alive for the day. Battalion Chief Nantz and Firefighter Hood presented during "Voices from the Past" for the Mecklenburg Historical Association. (Facebook)
• CMPD Animal Care and Control: We are in need of fleece blankets (the light weight ones) for our kitties. You can also get fleece material from your favorite craft store and cut them into rectangles to fit their beds. If you are able/willing, drop off at 8315 Byrum Drive. (Facebook)
• CMPD Animal Care and Control: Thank you Humane Society of Charlotte for including us in your Pet Palooza event! It was very successful as 71 microchips were checked. Special thanks to our staff and volunteers! (Facebook)
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Have you checked out Human Together Podcast? Human Together is a collaboration between the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (CML) and the Community Building Initiative (CBI). (Facebook)
• Sustain Charlotte: We've enjoyed seeing so many folks out and about today! Thanks for stopping by our table to say "hi" at Sonic Movement Music and Mindfulness Festival uptown and at Riverfest on the banks of the Catawba River. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hickory Grove: Looking for a seamstress to go on a weight loss journey with me. The premise is a 30 pound pug who has to lose weight. The problem is no harness fits her the large is too big for her and the medium is too small. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Coulwood East: Desperately ISO housing that isn't a scam! Over the past three months, I've lost a month and a half's wages trying to move, and still haven't found a place to go yet! (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, E Independence Blvd: I am looking to buy some furniture from Goodwill but have no way to transport. Does anyone offer moving services? I don't need a full on service. Perhaps someone looking to make some extra cash. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Merry Oaks: Servers/Bartenders needed for event tomorrow! Anyone have some free time tomorrow and want to make some money? We need event staff to work a few weddings tomorrow at Founders Hall. We'll pay you $17/hr, plus $50 bonus for last minute fill in. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Catawba River Plantation: Anyone in or near Catawba River Plantation use Taylor Made for their garbage pickup service? Did they pickup your garbage when they were supposed to? If not do you know why? (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Northwood Estates: How do you fix roof fan with the noisy rusty post? I greesed it from the attic, but post is visibly rusty and makes squeaking noise anyway. Of coarse I stopped it from turning, but I don't think that's gonna work. (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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