🌱 Crumbl Cookies Store Opening On Friday + Construction Site Death

Hello all. It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town these days. Including updates on:

• Three workers died when scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Charlotte.
• Good news for Charlotte residents with a sweet tooth: Crumbl Cookies will open Friday.
• All U.S. and NC flags will be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities in remembrance of former North Carolina House of Representative Walter Stine Isenhower who died on Dec. 31.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a heavy t-storm; warm. High: 68 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. "As sports fans still process the sudden hospitalization of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin, medical professionals stressed the need for people to learn life-saving measures, from how to use an AED to learning CPR. CPR is short for "cardiopulmonary resuscitation", and it involves using chest compressions as part of a temporary measure to help someone until they can get to a hospital," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. "Three workers died when scaffolding collapsed at a construction site in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday. The victims fell about 70 feet when the scaffolding — a temporary structure usually made from metal poles and wood planks used for access to buildings under construction — came apart," Yahoo Entertainment reports. (Yahoo Entertainment)
3. "Notice some new faces in the neighborhood or moving vans last year? United Van Lines said that's because the Carolinas were a popular destination for people to call home in 2022. The moving company shared the results of its 46th annual National Movers Study ... 61% of inbound migration in both North Carolina and South Carolina," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "Good news for Charlotte residents with a sweet tooth, Crumbl Cookies is set to open its doors Friday, Jan. 6 at 9821 Northlake Centre Parkway in Charlotte. Store owners, Cole Hergerhorst and Phil Smith said they can’t wait to serve their delicious treats to cookie-crazed fans in the Queen City. ... The store will also provide more than 50 career opportunities to Charlotte locals," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
5. "All United States and North Carolina flags will be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities until Wednesday at sunset in remembrance of former North Carolina House of Representative Walter Stine Isenhower. He was a native of Conover and served the state’s 45th district (including Catawba and Burke counties) from 1986 to 1992. ... Stine Isenhower died Saturday, Dec. 31," WBTV reports. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

• Wednesday Night Live: Giovanna Torres Cine Casual at Mint Museum Uptown (5:00 p.m.)
• Chess Club (online) | Virtual Event (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Teen Writing Group: WBL Teen Newsletter (Hybrid) | Virtual Event (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Wednesday Night Live: Dialogue Dinners at Faith Memorial Baptist Church (6:45 p.m.)
• Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies at the Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
• R&B Soundstage Reloaded at STATS Restaurant & Bar (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Start the New Year 2023, off Strong (WCNC.com)
• A Chair Workout for Seniors (WCNC)
• Highly Contagious Bird Flu Spreading (K104.7)
• North Carolina City Mentioned Among The Most Creative Cities In ... (K104.7)
• Check Out These Homes For Sale In Charlotte (Charlotte Patch)
• North Carolinians can get a free bike helmet. (WCNC.com)
• Beauty on a Budget (WCNC.com)
• Looking for a new job? Don’t miss your chance! CMS Transportation is hosting a hiring fair on Thursday, Jan. 5. Bus drivers and maintenance techs needed. Learn more here: https://www.cmsk12.org/careers (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• With overwhelming gratitude, Brave Step honors two advisory board members who have served this mission in extraordinary ways over their eight-year term. Thank you, Jan Keny and Dr. Michael Yonkovig, for all you've done. (Brave Step via Facebook)
• There is still time to attend the beloved Uptown festival, Light the Knights will run this week at @truistfieldevents through Jan. 6. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! Our FREE Community Dance Classes are back! Starting today, you can join us at various locations throughout the county to experience a variety of dance classes through our partnership with Culture Blocks! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• We are seeking Summer Staff for our upcoming Summer Camps. Look no further if you're looking for a fun, full-time job in theatre between semesters! Apply today by visiting bit.ly/ctcjobpostings (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• We are so grateful to Wells Fargo for supporting our work! This grant will help us tremendously as we work toward a healthier, more equitable, and vibrant Charlotte for generations to come. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• Do you have a job interview coming up, are you looking for a new job, or do you just want to increase your interviewing skills? Join us at University City Regional Library each Saturday in January at 11 a.m. for the four part interview...(Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Join the Atkins Reading Challenge and you could win a $40 gift card! Submit your book reviews 👉 http://bit.ly/AtkinsReadingChallenge. Happy reading! (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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