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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this warm summer morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 68.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. According to WCNC, The Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center will "close later this year, effective at the end of a three-year agreement with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety on December 1." This decision was made the staffing at the Detention Center Central were found inadequate to operate that facility. (WCNC.com)
  2. According to WCNC, "The Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday, the longtime legal precedent guaranteeing the right of legal abortion in the U.S. The landmark ruling now puts abortion into individual states' hands." This causes people to wonder what's next. North Carolina nor South Carolina do not have "trigger" laws regarding abortion. At least "a dozen states have trigger laws that will immediately take effect and ban abortion following the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade." Gov. Roy Cooper said he will "fight to keep politicians out of the doctor's exam room." Continue reading this article by WCNC to learn more about what this decision means for North Carolina and South Carolina. (WCNC.com)
  3. According to WCCB Charlotte, "a bill that's been given the green light from both of North Carolina's Senators is headed to the house for review." Senator Thom Tillis agrees the focus this bill has on improving access to mental health and law enforcement training. Local gun law reform advocates say this is a positive step. (WCCB Charlotte)
  4. A man tried to break into a home in the the Sheffield Park neighborhood of east Charlotte on Tuesday morning. This happened after the homeowner left home. During her absence, the Nest camera in the backyard showed a shirtless man wandering around her property. The homeowner called the police and her son who arrived first and hit the man with a shovel, knocking him out until the police and paramedics arrived. (CBS17.com)
  5. According to WCCB Charlotte, "The Carolina Brotherhood is biking more than 600 miles to honor fallen firefighters, police officers and K-9s in North and South Carolina." They started their journey on June 20 in Mooresville then traveled to Concord, "where they were greeted by the wife and mother of fallen Officer Jason Shuping" who was killed in 2020. (WCCB Charlotte)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Resume Reviews | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (All Day)
  • Myers Park Community Service Saturday (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
  • Buy Black Pop Up Shop: Juneteenth Celebration at Queen City Social Space (noon)
  • Creative Kids Writing Group | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (2 p.m.)
  • Amateur Radio Field Day (2 p.m.)
  • Cultural Explorations | Japanese Anime (2 to 3 p.m.)
  • Myers Park Branch Story Explorers | Virtual event (3 p.m.)
  • Cirque & Dance Up-Close: Summer Heat (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Meet the third new face to join our Board: Aaron Atkinson!⁠ ⁠Aaron has helped ArtPop Streety Gallery previously with his film and production talents, and we're so excited for the impact he'll make in a Board Member role!⁠ ⁠(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
  • Part of what makes Charlotte Ballet so special is the journey that dancers take from our Academy all the way up to our Professional Company. Juan Castellanos is a former student in our Pre-Professional Program. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
  • Our Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo will be sharing his work "Little Mortal Jump" at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City today through June 26! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
  • The metered parking rate will increase to $1.50 per hour on July 1, and we are adding Saturdays beginning Sept. 10. The increase in fees will be dedicated to resurfacing activities. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
  • No matter if you have a yard, patio or only a deck, you can grow a container garden. Join us for Read to Seed Gardening Series - Growing Green in Small Spaces: Gardening in Containers July 27 at noon. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
  • Summer Bridge is a free learning and transition to high school opportunity for CMS rising 9th graders. Earn one High School elective credit! June 27 to July 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Transportation is limited based on homeschool designation. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • We are thrilled and grateful that Mecklenburg commissioners adopted a budget for the next fiscal year that includes $50 million to acquire land for expanding our parks, greenways, and nature preserves. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • From Bohème to Broadway with Opera Carolina is at Symphony Park! Enjoy selections from popular operas like La Bohème and musicals like Phantom of the Opera under the stars. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • Tag a friend below to be entered to win two free tickets for The Music of the Rolling Stones! Experience the top hits, like "Gimme Shelter" and "Ruby Tuesday," enhanced by the sound of the CSO. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • It's Thursday at Harambee and Freedom School's in the house! Recently our scholars at our Shalom Park site were treated to a great read aloud with Rabbi Michael Wolk. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
  • We have a YouTube channel! Subscribe and follow us on our YouTube journey to see all of our new Family Stories, House tours, and event advertising! You can scan the QR code to go directly to our channel. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • My cat is missing! If anyone sees him, please let me know. (Nextdoor)
  • Bike stolen off porch! Make sure you lock your doors and bring in your packages! (Nextdoor)
  • Vickie and I would like to re-home some kitties and kittens we have four kittens that a good home and loving caring home. (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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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