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🌱 Charlotte Water Lantern Festival + NC Bill May Legalize Hemp
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Hey, Charlotte! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 62.
Here are the top three stories today in Charlotte:
- Police received a call about someone trying to enter an apartment off of Daybreak Drive in north Charlotte. Soon after, they received a call from another apartment on the same road with a woman saying a man entered through a window and sexually assaulted her. The suspect was 28-year-old Robert McFadden. Officers arrested McFadden and charged him with two counts of first-degree forcible rape, two counts of first-degree sex offense, one count of first-degree burglary and other offenses. (WBTV)
- North Carolina General Assembly seems close to passing a bill legalizing hemp. According to a reporter from Fox46, "Senate Bill 762 is about growing hemp for industrial products. The bill would allow farmers to continue to grow the plant as a foundation for the fiber found in rope and garments and other products but also for the CBD products, such as oils, vapes and other consumables. The difference is that these products are very low in intoxicants, such as THC, and serve more to soothe people than to make them high." (Fox46)
- The community located along Monroe Road is using art to connect. The Monroe Road Advocates (MoRA) created a project that allows its residents to feel seen and appreciated. The people who worked on this project created sidewalk murals along east Charlotte that share the stories of its residents' inclusivity and diversity. (CharlotteNC.gov)
Today in Charlotte:
- Camp Congress for Girls Charlotte 2022: This camp is a leadership program that introduces girls to U.S. politics. (8 a.m.)
- Girls in Business Camp Charlotte 2022: This camp introduces girls ages 12 to 16 to basic business principles including the forms and types of businesses, business strategy, marketing and finance. (1 p.m.)
- RollerFit ATL in Charlotte: Beginner RollerBasics at the Keith Family YMCA (1 p.m.)
- Elite Tuner North Carolina at The Park Expo & Conference Center: CharlotteCarShows.com is the premier car show listing website in all of Western North Carolina. (2 to 8 p.m.)
- Live Music on the Lawn at Piedmont Social House (2 to 9 p.m.)
- Sound of Style: Charlotte Fashion Show The Music Yard at SouthBound (4 p.m.)
- Charlotte Uptown Dinner & Drinks Tour: Charlotte's beautiful downtown, known as Uptown, celebrates arts and culture with numerous museums, galleries and sculptures. There is also fascinating history to learn about, lovely parks to explore and fantastic restaurants to enjoy. Enjoy delicious and innovative food and drinks on this walking tour of several unique Uptown restaurants and bars. Explore Charlotte as a VIP. 21+ recommended for this tour. (4 p.m.)
- Charlotte Water Lantern Festival at Symphony Park: Water Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope and dreams reflected upon the water. (5:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Congrats Merancas Middle College High School graduates, you have really outdone yourselves! Wishing you nothing but the very best. (Facebook)
- Lost foster dog! She slipped out of her fence. She's shy and won't come to a stranger. Avery is her name. If you see Avery, please call Kim at 518-598-8850. (Nextdoor)
- This lady pulled in my driveway and stole packages off my porch. Her plate is blurry so I can't see the numbers. I have filed a police report. (Nextdoor)
- If you get a phone call from Duke Power, or actually any of your service providers who tell you you have to pay your bill now or you will be cut off immediately, hang up and call your services provider immediately! (Nextdoor)
- Dropping my kids off this morning and there was a horrific smell on 485 between Mallard Creek exit and Huntersville exit. I'm a nurse and still had to try not to vomit. (Nextdoor)
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- Charlotte Water Lantern Festival (May 28)
- IN-PERSON EVENT ~ Top 10 Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them ~ Vesta's Charlotte, NC Hub (June 1)
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 2)
- ACT Master Strategies In-Person Class (June 5)
- Taxes in Retirement Seminar - AM & PM! (June 8)
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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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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