This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Chris Rock To Visit Charlotte + Gas Prices Lower Citywide

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Charlotte.

Alexis Goring, Neighbor
|

Hey, Charlotte! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on...

  • Comedian Chris Rock is coming to Charlotte as part of an extended world tour.
  • Panthers lose, but could still make playoffs.
  • Gas prices in Charlotte are 36 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 45 Low: 34.

Find out what's happening in Charlottefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. "Festivities began Monday ahead of the Jumpman Invitational college basketball event at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte. The 2022 Jumpman Invitational presented by Novant Health is the inaugural showcase event of Jordan Brand, featuring four of college basketball's most successful programs ahead of the Christmas holiday. The men's and women's teams for Florida, Michigan, North Carolina and Oklahoma will compete in the Queen City as part of the inaugural event," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  2. "Comedian, actor and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member will bring his Ego Death World Tour to Charlotte in 2023. The Grammy and Emmy Award winner announced he’ll perform at Ovens Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 22. It’s one of three new dates in February, with the other shows happening in Norfolk, Va., and Knoxville, Tenn. They follow more than 80 shows across North America in 2022, a press release stated. Tickets go on sale to the public starting Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
  3. "Chalk up another loss for the Carolina Panthers, this time versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, despite falling to a 5-9 record on the season their playoff hopes are still very much alive. The Panthers fell to the Steelers on Sunday 24-16, however Tampa Bay lost to the Bengals, leaving the door open in the worst division in the NFL. For Carolina, they need to win out to make the playoffs. Their next three games are against Detroit, at Tampa Bay and at New Orleans," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)
  4. "As we travel to gather with family and friends for the holidays, you may want to take a moment and make sure you aren't bringing COVID-19 or the flu along with you. Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the "tripledemic" for some time, with flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases causing a spike in hospitalizations across the country and in the Carolinas. But why is COVID-19 more of a concern than the flu?" WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  5. "The average price of a gallon of regular gas in Charlotte fell 10.2 cents over the previous week, sitting at $2.95 as of Monday. ... Gas prices in Charlotte are 36 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand at 12.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, GasBuddy analysts said. The cheapest station in the city is $2.59 per gallon as of Dec. 18 while the most expensive is $4.69 a gallon, a difference of $2.10 per gallon," WBTV reports. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

Find out what's happening in Charlottefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

From my notebook:

  • Winter weather update: Don't expect a white Christmas in the Queen City (WCNC.com)
  • Local Jobs: Check Out Who's Hiring In The Charlotte Area (Charlotte Patch)
  • Best photos from Panthers' Week 15 loss to Steelers (Panthers Wire)
  • Don't Waste Your Money: Last Minute Toy Supplies (WCCB Charlotte)
  • Panettone Bread Pudding (WCNC.com)
  • Last minute gift ideas! (WCNC.com)
  • CMPD Eastway Division officers picked up some holiday wreaths to decorate the Division office and spread some cheer! Happy Holidays to everyone and we hope it's a safe and magical season for all families. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • End of year giving just went from good to great with a $500,000 matching pool thanks to our partners at DonateStock! DonateStock will match stock gifts up to $1,000 with funds provided by Wag! (NASDAQ: PET) (Brave Step via Facebook)
  • Since January, RMHC of GC programs has embraced over 1,300 families of sick or injured children by providing the comfort and support of home during their greatest time of need. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Reading over the break? Join the Atkins Reading Challenge and you could win a $40 gift card! Submit your book reviews 👉 http://bit.ly/AtkinsReadingChallenge. Happy reading! #CLTAtkins #AtkinsLibrary (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
  • FOR ADOPTION: Meet Bradley, a sweet 6-month-old kitten searching for his forever home. Whoever gets to bring this little Muppet home is going to be a very lucky family! Bradley is as sweet and playful as they come. (Nextdoor)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

Events:

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Charlotte Daily? Contact me at charlotte@patch.com

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Charlotte