🌱 Charlotte Water Settles Lawsuit + Aviation Museum To Move

Hello, friends. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Charlotte Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Charlotte Water to settle $106 million lawsuit with developers
• The former Carolinas Museum of Aviation will move into a new space with a new name
• CMS will host an operations career fair on Jan. 25 at Barnette Elementary School

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 51 Low: 37.

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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. "Charlotte City Council is set to approve a $106 million settlement this week between Charlotte Water and real estate developers stemming from legal cases about improper development fees. The settlement is part of two class action lawsuits that involve multiple cities in North Carolina, including Charlotte. Developers and home builders claimed that development fees by Charlotte Water for new connections were improperly charged for years and should be paid back. ... Charlotte Water charges fees between $3,500 and over $1 million to developers and home builders to help with the cost of their initial investments," WFAE reports. (WFAE)
2. "The former Carolinas Museum of Aviation is moving into a new, bigger space — and a new name is coming along with it. Its namesake is Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who became famous for landing a plane safely on the Hudson River in 2009. Sullenberger's quick thinking as the aircraft encountered a bird strike made him a hero, and the incident was dubbed "the Miracle on the Hudson." The Sullenberger Aviation Museum is due to reopen in late 2023, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 27. The plane he piloted, US Airways Flight 1549, was en route from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina — where the museum is located. Many of its passengers live in and around Charlotte, and the aircraft is the museum's best-known exhibit," WABC-TV reports. (WABC-TV)
3. "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is holding an operations career fair on Jan. 25 at Barnette Elementary School. The school district said the fair will showcase available positions in transportation, school nutrition services, warehouse services and maintenance and custodial services. Full and part-time positions will be available for non-instructional staff. Those interested in applying will need to complete an employment application on-site. Operations representatives will also be available to answer any questions," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "A juvenile was killed and a homicide investigation is underway in east Charlotte. ... Officers responded to calls regarding the incident Sunday morning in a residential area by 7400 Williams Reynolds Drive in east Charlotte. Major Jackie Briley briefed the media and confirmed a male juvenile had been pronounced dead on the scene. The circumstances surrounding the death remain unknown...," WGHP FOX8 Greensboro reports. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
5. "Why are major companies laying off thousands of their employees? Let's connect the dots. So far this month, we've seen at least 48,000 job cuts announced by companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta and others. Those cuts come as employment in the US remains strong with over 200,000 jobs added in December. Tech leaders say signs of a slowing economy and rapid hiring during the pandemic are to blame for the layoffs," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Network After Work Charlotte at Trolley Barn (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Turn Up Tuesday (Dance & Fitness Classes) at Northridge Middle School (6:45 p.m.)
• The Professional Cheerleader Dance Technique Tuesdays at iDance Performing Arts Company (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Who's Hiring In The Charlotte Area? Check Out New Local Jobs (Charlotte Patch)
• WCCB Charlotte Got An Exclusive Backstage Interview W/ Music ... (WCCB Charlotte)
• Charlotte Fire sends our warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year. Across our country and worldwide, families and friends gather together in person and spirit to observe the possibility and hope of new beginnings. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Our National Board Certified Teachers drive change and impact students, schools and communities. This #TeamNBCT week, we are celebrating the 60 new and 196 renewed National Board Certified Teachers! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Starting the year with our Top 10 Pop Tab teams! Did your team make this list? We've had some surpass others in the Million Tab Challenge. Make your 2023 goal to collect pop tabs! The red stars have gathered over 1 MILLION pop tabs! (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Please join us in congratulating TCI-Lead Rhonda Robinson's promotion to TCII - Shift Supervisor, and TCI June Peeler's promotion to TCI-Lead. Rhonda has been with us for 14 years... (Charlotte Fire Communications "Fire Alarm" via Facebook)
• Our beloved Halal Food Cart has been serving Uptown 7 days a week since 2016. Expect the same menu that you know and love, and now serving treats! Be sure to stop by today and congratulate them...(Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
• Join Mountain Island Library staff as we partner with The Human Bean to bring you Lattes in the Library, a new, exciting program! Every first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., teens are invited to learn...(Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Need a reliable internet connection? Stay connected with a mobile hotspot, available at the Information and Research Desk. (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• I run a small mobile computer repair business. We buy, sell, trade laptops and also fix them. We also build custom machines. If you need us, call this number: 980-221-4253. (Nextdoor)

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That's it 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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