🌱 CLT Airport Getting New Terminal + ‘Jiggy’ Returning To Kannapolis

Happy Thursday, Charlotte! Here's everything you need to know going on in Charlotte today.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler; an afternoon shower. High: 71 Low: 60.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. North Carolina property taxes ranked 13th best in the nation in a recent Tax Foundation analysis. The Tax Foundation evaluated state and local taxes on real and personal property, net worth and asset transfers to devise a ranking for each state based on how those factors attract business investment. This is the third year in a row that North Carolina ranked 13th nationally among the best on the eastern seaboard. (The Center Square)
2. Charlotte Plastic Surgery, the city's first plastic surgery practice, was voted Charlotte magazine's 2022 Best of the Best (BOB) Award winner for Best Plastic Surgery Group. This is the seventh straight year in which the practice was honored to receive recognition by the magazine's voters. Every year, Charlotte magazine dedicates its May issue to BOB Award winners in every area of business throughout Charlotte—from interior design to dining, to hairstyling. (PR Web)
3. The North Carolina Local Government Commission recently approved over $1.5 billion in financing for local government projects across the state. The approved financing is around $900 million for infrastructure improvements for airports in Asheville and Charlotte. Included in that total was the approval of a request by the City of Charlotte to issue $425 million in bonds for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport for improvements, a new terminal and other construction projects. (North State Journal)
4. Jiggy with the Piggy, an annual festival for barbecue lovers, will happen in Kannapolis very soon! The annual spectacular attracts the best barbecue cooks from across the country competing for the top prize, including first place in the People's Choice Pork Contest. A total of 50 teams from across the U.S. will cook with bragging rights on the line in one of the largest sanctioned events by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. (WCNC.com)
5. A crash involving two vehicles and a school bus occurred yesterday morning on Sharonbrook Drive in south Charlotte. The bus was heading to South Mecklenburg High School when two vehicles hit it. District officials said that 15 students were on the bus at the time of the crash. The students had minor injuries. (WBTV)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Music at the Met: Join us on the patio every Thursday evening for live music by local musicians. Enjoy food from surrounding restaurants! (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Caitlyn Smith at The Visulite Theatre: Though she began her career as a performer, in recent years Smith has become one of Nashville's most celebrated songwriters, with her compositions recorded by artists from James Bay to Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton to John Legend and Meghan Trainor. Since she returned to the stage on her own, tastemakers immediately began taking notice: Rolling Stone has called Caitlyn's voice "soaring and eXpressive" and Elle magazine praised her "powerful, affecting songs," and she was named one the "top female vocalists" on Billboard's SXSW 2017 Music Discovery. (7 p.m.)
• Tim McGraw at PNC Music Pavilion: This is an outdoor venue with portions of the reserved seats under cover. The show will take place rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable service fees via all points of sale. Children under 2 are free as long as they don't take up a seat. (7 p.m.)
• Michael Yo at The Comedy Show: A two-time Emmy nominee, host of the Michael Yo Show and fresh off his critically acclaimed comedy special "Blasian," Michael Yo is a comedian/actor/host keeping busy in all of Hollywood's platforms. (7 p.m.)
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing: An intimate ambiance in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight. A talented Charlotte string quartet performing popular pieces by Taylor Swift. The intimate atmosphere of the popular Barrel Room. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. (7 to 8 p.m.)
• Book Club on Zoom: Pastor Rob of Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church teaches a book study on Zoom on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Contact Pastor or the church office to find out the book we are using and to get the weekly Zoom invitation. Send an e-mail to: connect@mallardcreekchurch.org (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Sarah Reeves performance at The Evening Muse in Charlotte (7:30 to 9:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Five Charlotte area new open houses are worth checking out. (Charlotte Patch)
• CMPD Animal Care and Control: We do everything in our power to save as many animals as we can. This album was created specifically for animals that need greater attention than the rest of the population at the shelter. (Facebook)
• ArtPop Street Gallery: Our #ArtPopCLT Class of 2022 Student Artist, Celia Kulp (@celiakulpartanddesign) is just as colorful in personality and talent as her selected Cities Program artwork! ⁠ ⁠(Instagram)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Looking for a new job? Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is hosting a job fair with openings in transportation, school nutrition, warehouse services, maintenance and custodial services on May 18. (Facebook)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Join the EC Team at CMS. The Exceptional Children team needs a teacher like you! Enjoy a $200 monthly bonus opportunity and less paperwork. Make a difference like Mrs. Hampton and Mr. Holley. (Facebook)
• UrbanPromise Charlotte: Over the weekend we took over 50 people from the UrbanPromise community to a Charlotte FC soccer match uptown, and everyone had an amazing time! This group was made up of so many different members of our community. (Facebook)
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte: "Pigs is Pigs" has begun rehearsals and we can't wait for the you to see this cute and humorous show later this month. #PigsisPigs #Rehearsal #ChildrensTheatre #ChildrensBooks #PNCFoundation #InfusionFund" (Facebook)
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with books, music and movies. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has all the resources you need to discover a new culture or embrace your heritage! (Facebook)
• Charlotte Symphony: Gather the whole family for The Story of Babar on May 14 at Knight Theater. Really Inventive Stuff joins the Charlotte Symphony for a performance that brings the popular children's story to life. (Facebook)
• City of Charlotte Government: "Entrepreneurship is in my blood." When Jefferson Ovalle's job in corporate America was dissolved as part of restructuring 17 years ago, he knew immediately that he wanted to start his own business. (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wesley Heights: Does anyone have recommendations for dishwasher and garbage disposal repair? (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Parkview East: I need of a couple guys to help load a moving pod. If you or some one you know is interested please message me. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Chestnut Commons: I have a house for rent: 3 bedroom 1.5 bath huge porch. Will be ready in a couple of weeks. If anyone interested, PM me. Monthly rent is $1,600. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Uville: Looking for a custom dressmaker in the broader local area (Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, Fort Mill, Rock Hill)! I'm looking for someone who can custom design my wedding/ reception dress and need some recommendations. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Berewick: Looking for appliance repair company to work on my gas oven. Burners work but the oven doesn't, so may be the ignitor. Looking for a reasonably priced, reliable company. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Davis Lake: *MISSING CHILD* Our daughter ran away from home at about 10:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m. We are very worried and have been looking for her, but we haven't found any information to help us locate her. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winchester: Have you seen our kitty? His name is Weebles. He is a rescue. He went out last night to use the bathroom and is always here for breakfast but not this morning. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Stone Crossing: I'm assisting a young man 22 years old in his work search. He's done various types of jobs already to include office work, landscaping, moving and restaurant work and is very trainable. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cambridge: I have a remote 3-month position available. Work hours are Monday to Friday. I'll pay a weekly rate of $22.00 an hour. Applicant must have basic admin skills. Anyone interested? (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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