🌱 ATM Shooter Photos + Low Turnout Expected For Municipal Election

Hello again, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your temporary host of the Charlotte Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. Charlotte police have released photos of a suspect tied to a fatal Jul. 13 shooting at a local ATM. Karen Baker, 48 of Waynesville, was killed after being shot at a 7-Eleven ATM on University City Boulevard. One of the two suspects was captured on surveillance footage and was shown to be wearing a mask and all-black clothing. A 2011-2012 Black Dodge Charger with factory rims was also reportedly seen leaving the crime scene. If you have information, please call 704-432-TIPS (8477) to speak to a homicide detective or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. (WLOS)
2. The upcoming municipal election in Charlotte is expected to have an "abysmal turnout," according to political scientists, who say they expect less than 10 percent of registered voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday. Experts believe a low turnout is likely because of the growing number of unaffiliated voters in Charlotte. The election was originally scheduled for Fall 2021 but was rescheduled for Jul. 26, 2022, because of delayed census data. Michael Bitzer, professor at Catawba College, urged voters to pay attention to local politics, as "these are the offices that affect the citizens on a day-to-day basis with their policy decisions," he said. (WCNC.com)
3. The Comedy Zone resumed its scheduled shows last night after a Jul. 16 shooting canceled three performances in the last week. Omar James McCombs, 36, was arrested after the incident after he allegedly fired a gun into the empty club. Comedians Craig Robinson and Eddie Ifft had canceled their shows because of the shooting. (WBTV)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Brick Fest Live LEGO Fan Experience At The Park Expo & Conference Center (9:00 AM)
• 18th Great American Cookie Crumble At Victoria Yards (11:00 AM)
• Weekend Live Music And Food Trucks At Blue Blaze Brewing Co. (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Do you know who's running for Charlotte City Council? Ahead of the Jul. 26 election, Fox 46 Charlotte shared this rundown of the four incumbent Democrats who are on the ballot. (Fox 46 Charlotte)
• Charlotte-based Classroom Central is asking the community to help support students struggling with learning loss. You can help by hosting a school supply drive or donating to one from now until Aug. 31. For more info, contact Darden@classroomcentral.org or visit this link. (Classroom Central via Facebook)
• UNC Charlotte Atkins Library will be closed today, Jul. 23, due to a planned water outage. The Library will provide virtual chat/reference services through the chat feature on the bottom right corner of the Library website. (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. Alexis will be back on Monday with your next update! Have a great weekend.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.