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🌱 Beloved Community Man Killed + UNC Tuition Rates Change

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, friends! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community today. In today's newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more...

  • Belmont neighborhood community group will provide homeowners access to tools they may need to stay in and maintain their homes.
  • A local "community man" has died.
  • Some tuition rates within the University of North Carolina System will remain unchanged in the next academic year, while others are going up.

But first, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 72 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charlotte:

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  1. "Owning a home is a major financial decision that comes with many expenses like mortgage, property taxes, repairs and insurance. Moreover, as many people are experiencing, the costs of home ownership continue to rise. That’s why a community group in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte is hosting a series of events to provide homeowners access to tools they may need to stay in and maintain their homes," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  2. "Family members describe Leon Mack as a community man. They say he helped everyone who needed it. His family and friends are stunned to hear the details of his death. The 71-year-old lived with his daughter for months, then recently moved out on his own to Poplar Grove Apartments in Uptown Charlotte. Friday, witnesses say Mack was sitting on a bench near his home, when a man walked up to him and attempted to steal his backpack. CMPD says 51-year-old Terry Thompson robbed Mack and stabbed him to death. They found him in the same neighborhood hours later and arrested him for Mack’s murder," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)
  3. "Some tuition rates within the University of North Carolina System will remain unchanged in the next academic year, while others are going up. During its meeting on Thursday, the system’s board of governors voted to keep tuition rates for the 2023-24 academic year flat for North Carolina residents pursuing undergraduate degrees. The board approved some increases for nonresident students and in-state graduate students," WSOC-TV reports. (WSOC-TV)

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Today in Charlotte:

From my notebook:

  • Crime prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. Take a minute and do the #9PM routine. Together, we can continue to prevent vehicle and residential burglaries. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • How Charlotte FC supporters will pay tribute to Anton Walkes (WCNC.com)
  • Meet Angela Charles, director of Charlotte Water — the largest public water and wastewater utility in the Carolinas — and hear why she values Black History Month and how she is inspired by her grandmother's story. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
  • Experience Return of the Jedi like never before! The Charlotte Symphony performs John Williams’s legendary score live in sync with the film on March 17 and March 18 at Belk Theater. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csojedi (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • Tim Parati has painted the archways for "The Night Diary," giving us a behind-the-scenes look at Anita Jennifer Tripathi's set design. We can't wait for audiences to see this new show in collaboration with Enacte Arts Inc. (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
  • LAST CALL: Nominate someone for a Sustain Charlotte Award by 2/28! Do you know a person, building project, business, government agency, young leader or nonprofit that deserves to be honored for advancing smart growth ... (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • I just moved on my own and can finally get a cat! I don’t mind an adult cat but I’d prefer it to be a long haired babe. As for a baby cat, I’m looking for a calico but any baby cat is fine honestly. If you know anyone who can help me find a kitten or cat, please PM me. (Nextdoor)
  • FOUND: A beautiful grey and white bunny on the loose at apartment complex off Reames Road in Northlake. The Leasing Office has her. If she's yours, please call Becky at this number: 980-272-9200. (Nextdoor)

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— 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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