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🌱 City Makes $2M Deal with YMCA + Stolen Car Chase In Hidden Valley

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, Charlotte! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 73 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories today in Charlotte:

  1. Thursday, city of Charlotte leaders announced a $2 million partnership with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. This will bring back the Level Up program for teens at six YMCA branches. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said the program would remain free for participants and include meals and activities. (WCNC.com)
  2. A man was shot and killed as he entered a store in North Carolina. A suspect has been charged. High Point police officers responded to the shooting at a Walmart on Monday afternoon and found a man with gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a local hospital where he died. Around 6 p.m., police said that Zyicoren A. Little of High Point was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. (WRAL)
  3. A chase that began in Salisbury ended in northeast Charlotte's Hidden Valley neighborhood Thursday morning. This chase was the result of a security/surveillance company worker spotting people trying to break into cars at the Colonial Village apartment complex at 3:43 a.m. Officers tried to stop the vehicle that the suspects were in and a chase began. (WBTV)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Crayola IDEAworks, The Ultimate Creativity Attraction is a colorful adventure for the entire family! The attraction is peppered with hands-on activities for visitors to explore, learn, and discover. With a multitude of physical and digital interactive experiences and challenges, visitors will enjoy unique photo opportunities, coloring and drawing tables, vibrant interactive displays, and more! (10 a.m.)
  • Funny Bus Comedy City Tour will be at First Ward Park. Do you want a fun activity with the perfect blend of laughter and history of Charlotte? If so, then the Funny Bus is what you're looking for. You can bring your own beer and wine, as we tour the cool, hip neighborhoods around Uptown Charlotte with a comedian as your host. Whether you are visiting or a local, you'll enjoy exploring the city on this unique and hilarious 90-minute bus tour. Find out where the locals go and the highlights of the city. Laugh and learn with us on your next date night, girl's night out, entertaining guests or just to kick start a night on the town. (3 to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Weekend Live Music and Food Trucks will be at Blue Blaze Brewing. On days we do not have a food truck scheduled please feel free to BYO or Order Taproom Delivery. Light snacks are always available at the bar. (4 p.m.)
  • Night to Ignite: Spark a Passion for God's Heart on Disability. Join Joni and Friends New England for a Chick-fil-A dinner, worship, and an opportunity to raise financial support for Joni and Friends New England. Learn how you can use your time, talent, and treasure to serve and encourage people living with disability, across New England and around the world. If you cannot join us in person, register to join us virtually and we will share a link to worship and the fundraising program beginning at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
  • A Night with Candace Owens at Freedom House Church in Charlotte is the first-ever combined Strong Men's + Authentic Women's event. This night will include a powerful message from Candace, food trucks, and fun for all! Tickets are on sale now, including VIP meet-and-greets with Candace. (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
  • Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Broadway's Longest. Phantom, Les Misérables, and Chicago are some of Broadway's most enduring and loved musicals. Celebrate the great music from these shows, plus hits from A Chorus Line, Wicked, and The Lion King! (7:30 p.m.)
  • Catch the Hamilton performance at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in NC. This "theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history." Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre-a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. (7:30 p.m.)
  • $15 Sip & Paint (R&B Edition)—Calling all creatives! Brush & BBQ is the #1 sip and paint experience in the Northlake area of Charlotte! The #1 urban art showcase in Charlotte features sip & paint, raffle tickets, vacation voucher, food, and fun! Located in the best BBQ eatery in town. There are 20 different pictures to choose from! (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • CMPD Animal Care and Control: A picture a day finds Lawson a home to stay. #adoptlawson #wefoster Maddie's Fund (Facebook)
  • CMPD Animal Care and Control: Each picture has more info. Adoptable at 8315 Byrum Dr. Charlotte unless otherwise noted. There's always more adoptable dogs listed at http://cltgov.me/petadoption #ACCpups #ACCadopt (Facebook)
  • 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 18th at EE Wadell. (Facebook)
  • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: 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)
  • 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! Really Inventive Stuff joins the Charlotte Symphony for a performance that brings the popular children's story to life. May 14 at Knight Theater. (Facebook)
  • Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg: If you are willing to answer two surveys during your visit, to be part of a research we may be able to assist a few families this week. Send us a note info@safekidscharmeck.org . There will also be slots in the summer if interested. (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Ayrsley Town: Calico, Duchess, is a 10-month old cat who needs a loving home! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Coventry Woods: Does anyone have an update on Chris's Deli? I miss that place! (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, South Charlotte: I'm looking for a great handyman that knows how to install appliances like a gas range, microwave and dishwasher. Please let me know if there's anyone that can handle such tasks. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Loren Farms: Anyone interested in free light fixtures? Church I attend had remodeling done and light fixtures were changed. Total of 9 fixtures available for free. Very good condition. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Randolph Park II: I'm in search of a full time remote job that pays well no degree needed. I have experience in sales, food/baking, customer service, creative writing/ screenwriting, and some media related skills. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Myers Park West: Moving Boxes available! We just moved to the neighborhood and have a bunch of moving boxes that are free to a good home. Contact me to set up a time to pick them up. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Plaza Midwood: Anyone have any experience with Allergy Guard screens—Pollen Guard, Allergy Guard or regular screens for a screen porch? We have regular screens now and a ton of pollen. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hickory Grove: This sweet neighborhood cat was abandoned by their previous owner. My neighbor and I feed him daily but he is in need of medical care. He is so loving and gentle, in need of a place to call home. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Commonwealth: Looking for someone to cut my grass, the sooner the better. Small front yard with mostly patches of bare dirt, grass and weeds. More work available if you're interested. (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox 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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