🌱 Centenarian Receives Honor + High-End Housing Has No Parking

Good morning, Charlotte! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Charlotte Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• WWE NXT's Vengeance Day special event will be held at the Spectrum Center.
• Charlotte-based nonprofit needs donors to help save lives.
• A local woman celebrates her 100th birthday and receives one of North Carolina’s highest honors.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a shower in spots. High: 69 Low: 57.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. "For the first time since April, WWE NXT will venture outside Florida according to a Tuesday PWInsider report. ... Vengeance Day, the brand's next special event following Saturday's Deadline, will be held at Charlotte, North Carolina's Spectrum Center on February 4. The venue is a large one that can seat over 19,000 fans," Figure Four Online reports. (Figure Four Online)
2. "D-K-M-S is a non-profit working to save lives here in Charlotte, and it is currently working with a young patient in North Carolina, looking for a donor to potentially save his life. ... DKMS is dedicated to the fight against blood cancers and blood disorders by creating awareness, recruiting bone marrow donors to provide a second chance at life, raising funds to match donor registration costs and supporting the improvement of blood cancer therapies by our own research. We are an international non-profit fighting blood cancer and other blood disorders. We turn regular people into life savers...Just registering you can save lives. We have facilitated over 100,000 second chances at life so far," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. "The Carolina Panthers are on the outside looking in with a long shot to make the NFL playoffs, but even if Carolina doesn't make it to the Super Bowl, one of its own has a chance to bring home one of the league's most prestigious awards. Defensive tackle Derrick Brown was named the team's nominee for the 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The award recognizes players who show not only excellence on the field, but also have a positive influence beyond the game, leaving legacies in their communities," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "Earlier this year, a new apartment building called The Joinery opened in Charlotte’s Optimist Park neighborhood. There was something really unique about this luxury apartment building — there’s no parking. The idea is for people who live at The Joinery to rely more on walking, ride-sharing and the light rail to get where they need to go," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
5. "Care, compassion and action are three words that epitomize the life and service of Elinor Caddell, UNC Charlotte professor emerita of nursing. Colleagues, alumni, friends and admirers gathered in the College of Health and Human Services Monday, Dec. 5, to celebrate Caddell’s 100th birthday, surprising her with the presentation of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina’s highest honors," Inside UNC Charlotte reports. (Inside UNC Charlotte)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Wednesday Night Live: Youth Orchestras of Charlotte Concert of American Favorites at the Mint Museum Uptown (5:00 p.m.)
• Women of Color Conversations at Popp Martin Student Union (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• USO North Carolina Gingerbread Family Night at National Guard (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• The "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Great Gift Ideas for the Entire Family (WCNC.com)
• Tasty treats for the holidays (WCNC.com)
• Time to start planning holiday menus (WCNC.com)
• These Are The 25 Best North Carolina Attractions (kiss951.com)
• Shop small businesses in Amazon's Store this season (WCNC.com)
• Tasty Tuesday: Patty & The Dogs Food Truck (WCCB Charlotte)
• We had a great time Saturday at the 4th annual Children’s Christmas Party and toy give-away. We were able to collect enough toys for around 500 children and distribute them to the community within the Highlands Apartments. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• We're collecting new/gently worn coats for kids in need for the annual WSOC-TV Steve's Coats for Kids collection. Steve dropped by Charlotte Fire to look at the donations you've already brought to our firehouses! (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Holiday cheer is in the air! Cirque de Noël features aerialists soaring above the Charlotte Symphony to The Polar Express Suite, Little Bolero Boy, and more from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23 at Knight Theater. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csocirque22 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Live music is the perfect gift for the music lover in your life! Whether they prefer Brahms or The Beatles, share three classical or pops concerts for just $99. Packages selling fast! Act now! >> bit.ly/cso3for99 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Join the Charlotte Symphony for a high-voltage holiday extravaganza with festive music, falling snow, and shenanigans with Santa at Holiday Pops. Dec. 16 to Dec. 18 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Don't worry, we have you covered during exams. Atkins Library has planned a number of events to help you de-stress, take a break, and relax. Check the schedule for details https://library.charlotte.edu/...(UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• Christmas is coming and many people are likely to get puppies as gifts. Before you get one please realize that these animals are not disposable toys. (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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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