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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. Flight cuts by American Airlines will affect Charlotte Douglas International Airport as they will go into effect later this year. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, this is "part of an overall national strategy. While no routes are being completely removed, AA is cutting back on the number of daily departures at Charlotte Airport, a company release stated. Beginning in September, AA will cut back 3 percent of its schedule, equating to 17 daily departures. ... AA customers who have had their flights altered will be contacted directly with options for a standard schedule change or a full refund." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
  2. Alex Contreras, a Charlotte man, won a $200,000 lottery after buying a $5 scratch-off in Mooresville. Officials said Contreras bought his winning Bonus Bucks ticket from the Han-Dee Hugo's on Brawley School Road. He traveled to lottery headquarters in Raleigh Monday and took home $142,021 after state and federal tax withholdings, according to Fox 46 Charlotte.(Fox 46 Charlotte)
  3. NASCAR Cup Series driver Aric Almirola teamed up with food product brand Gwaltney and the Roc Solid Foundation to give a young girl who is fighting pediatric cancer a new playground set. According to WCNC, volunteers were sent "to the Charlotte family home of Adriana, a 4-year-old child that suffers from pediatric cancer. In Adrianna's backyard, the volunteers constructed a playset to surprise her with when she got home. The playset build is part of Gwaltney's Building On Hope campaign where the company has donated $50,000 to the Roc Solid Foundation's mission to help kids battling pediatric cancer." (WCNC.com)
  4. A few weeks ago, The World Health Organization officially declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The CDC's latest data shows there are 16,836 worldwide, the vast majority of them are in countries that have not historically reported monkeypox. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported 27 cases as of Friday and Mecklenburg County reported 12 cases, according to Fox 46 Charlotte. Mecklenburg County health officials said that "the issue they're currently facing isn't testing those who may be positive, it's treating those at risk." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
  5. Several eye doctors have discovered that there is a link between increased screen usage during the pandemic and complaints of dry eyes, eye strain and headaches from their patients. According to WBTV, "Dr. Spencer Moore, an optometrist who works in uptown Charlotte, said compared to before the pandemic, complaints about these issues have easily doubled. ... Dr. Moore said the best things you can do are to look into ways to block blue light from your screens, like wearing protective glasses or changing screen settings, get your eyes checked, and if you have a prescription, make sure it's still the best level for you." (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

  • Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Coffee & Conversation Event Series at Goodwill Opportunity Campus (9 to 10:30 a.m.)
  • Networking With Women In Power Northlake + Mastermind Roundtable hosted by Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Wiz Khalifa and Logic performance at PNC Music Pavilion (6:30 p.m.)
  • Eric Neumann performance at The Comedy Zone (7 p.m.)
  • Chris Isaak performance at the Knight Theater (7:30 p.m.)
  • Crossroads Cinema free outdoor movie series on 400 Camp Road: "Clueless" (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • See Latest Pets Available For Adoption In The Charlotte Area (Charlotte Patch)
  • Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC is helping prepare students for the upcoming school year by collecting supplies for students in need. Donations are being accepted at ALL Charlotte Fire stations now through Aug. 31. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
  • It may sound elementary, but we took it back to a nursery rhyme to remind you how to keep your property safe. If you follow these simple rules you can keep yourself from becoming a victim of larceny. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • Biketoberfest 2022 registration is live! Our annual urban adventure showcasing #charlotte by bike is back. Join us October 30 to ride (or walk or run) around the Queen City. It's a family-friendly way to have fun! (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • The city will host its first community events in August, to officially launch public engagement efforts that will shape the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan. Learn more and register to attend the Aug. 23 and Aug. 25 events. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
  • CMS families who want to receive free or reduced-price lunch on the first day of school, Aug. 29, need to apply online. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Is anyone missing this dog? It was last seen on Satterfield Court, Reedy Creek Community. (Nextdoor)
  • LOST DOG: Ace ran off and has been missing since Saturday. (Nextdoor)
  • Found this dog with a collar and leash by Clanton Road. She is so sad. I posted everywhere I know to. She might have puppies at home. Please help. (Nextdoor)
  • Anyone have a boat that they would be willing to rent (and captain) for a few hours? My kids love tubing and all things water but have some special needs and severe anxiety. (Nextdoor)
  • I am bringing home a puppy on Friday. My lawn guy resigned, and my backyard is a scary jungle. Can you refer someone to clear out all this underbrush and weeds? (Nextdoor)
  • Need someone who knows dishwashers. It'll start and then stop. I called few handymen and appliance repair places and they haven't returned my calls yet. (Nextdoor)
  • Looking for man with a van and possibly two helpers because I need furniture, mostly boxes, loaded onto your van then moved to a self storage unit. (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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