🌱 Biden To Eliminate $10K Of Student Loan Debt + New Local Chef Named

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. According to WBTV, "detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) are requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a shooting on Monday. According to CMPD, the shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. Monday in the 7100 block of Wallace Road, near Parkwood Apartments, in southeast Charlotte. ... Police responded at 6:48 p.m. for an assault with a deadly weapon call and found a 4-year-old victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital." (WBTV)
2. Charlotte’s Customshop has decided to renew its lease on Elizabeth Avenue along with other changes that includes a change in ownership. According to WCCB Charlotte, "Customshop’s creator, Trey Wilson, says he is excited to pass the torch to longtime chef and culinary expert Andres Kaifer, who recently joined the team as partner and head chef. Kaifer, an experienced chef and restaurant operator, has been at the helm of Customshop for the last four months and shares Wilson’s mission of sourcing local ingredients as often as possible and creating an upscale yet casual experience."(WCCB Charlotte)
3. According to Fox 46, "a school bus crash was reported in south Charlotte Wednesday evening. The accident happened on South Boulevard at Wisteria Drive. Paramedics say 13 students were on board, but no injuries were reported." (Fox 46)
4. WCNC reports that "North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new program that allows eligible residents to order additional tests monthly. Through a partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation's Project ACT, eligible North Carolina residents can order up to five at-home COVID-19 tests free of charge each month." This offer includes free shipping. (WCNC)
5. The Biden Administration has announced a new student loan forgiveness plan. According to WSOC-TV, it is "a plan to eliminate $10,000 of federal student loan debt for borrowers under certain income limits, with an additional $10,000 of forgiveness for borrowers who were eligible for Pell grants when they attended college. Applications are expected to open in early October, and many borrowers will get their student loan reductions automatically." (WSOC-TV)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Love & Hiking Date For Couples at McDowell Nature Preserve (7 a.m.)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (9 a.m.)
• Write Like You Mean It - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10 a.m.)
• Book a Librarian: Business Research (11 a.m. to noon)
• Funny Bus Comedy City Tour at First Ward Park (3 p.m.)
• Trivia Night at Picture Project CLT Selfie Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)
• Bluegrass JAM night at Birdsong Brewery Co. (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
• Live Music Thursday Ft. Tyler Samuel at Mac's Speed Shop (6 to 8 p.m.)
• Stand Up Comedy Night (7 p.m.)
• Dustin Nickerson performance at The Comedy Zone (7 p.m.)
• Moms and Women Caregiver's Care Group (7 to 8 p.m.)
• Charlotte Speed Date | Singles Event at All American Pub (7 to 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Local Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Charlotte Area (Charlotte Patch)
• Join Charlotte Ballet October 13-15 for our season opener: Fall Works. Featuring the return of two fan-favorite works along with a brand new work to Charlotte! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Your CSO is performing in the world premiere of BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: The Music of David Bowie with guest artist John Cameron Mitchell! Part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival, Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 at Belk Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• We are in URGENT need of sandwich bags! This size of bag is essential for our lunch bags and leftovers for families. Visit our #Amazon link below to help or drop off donations at the House, 7 days a week. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Returning for the 2022/2023 Season, Charlotte Ballet presents Crystal Pite's "A Picture of You Falling." ⁠ We are proud to be one of the only ballet companies in the U.S. to present this piece, and can't wait to bring it back to Charlotte. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Looking for a way to make a difference in education? We need you! Register or reactivate your status as a CMS volunteer today. www.cmsvolunteers.com (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Please consider a daycation, staycation, foster or adoption! There are so many in need at Charlotte Animal Care and Control. Please check out their website or visit at 8315 Byrum Drive opens at 11 a.m. The application process is easy. (Nextdoor)
• Looking for a local natural hair stylist. I’d appreciate any recommendations! (Nextdoor)
• Our one-year-old pit bull is not good with our dog. We are conflicted about what to do. Should we drop him off at a shelter? Or euthanize? Please help! (Nextdoor)
• I need someone to help me move on Sept. 30. Please send me a message if you can help me. (Nextdoor)
• Looking for someone with a truck to haul away a mattress set and other items in my garage at a reasonable price. We can exchange information upon your reply. (Nextdoor)
• Looking for temporary housing from private property/land owner. Looking for a studio, room to rent, camper, vacant lot to camp on, etc. Must be pet friendly. (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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