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Hello, neighbors. It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 85 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

  1. A shooting that happened in the 7300 block of Neal Road in northeast Charlotte, killed an adult male. The victim was attending a birthday party before being shot and transported to the hospital where he died. (WBTV)
  2. According to WRAL News, "a magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred overnight in South Carolina, with some in North Carolina feeling the shaking." According to a WCNC report, "the earthquake happened at 1:30 a.m. near Interstate 20 in Kershaw County." People felt the impact in Charlotte and Georgia. (WRAL News)
  3. According to WCNC, "at Camp North End on Sunday, the Charlotte nonprofit Heal Charlotte held the annual Stop the Violence Day event. Law enforcement, families impacted by street violence, and gun prevention groups spent hours seeking solutions." This event encouraged open and sincere conversations. Tough questions were asked. They talked about poverty, community engagement, and better relationships with law enforcement. (WCNC.com)
  4. The Charlotte Hornets added two players with ties to the city of Charlotte: Isaiah Whaley, who hails from Gastonia, and Brady Manek who became a household name for the North Carolina Tar Heels last season. According Swarm and Sting, "Whaley and Manek are five-year college players, and both will be 24 years old at the beginning of next season. While this likely means that they are at or near their full potential already, it also means that the Hornets should know whether they are long-term players in a short time." (Swarm and Sting)
  5. According to The Center Square, "a group of Republican state lawmakers are sponsoring legislation to crack down on 'free' electric vehicle charging stations." So they've introduced House Bill 1049, which would "require stores that offer free electric vehicle charging stations to disclose what the service is costing customers and would ban free charging on state properties that do not also offer free gasoline and diesel." (The Center Square)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Resume Reviews | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (All Day)
  • Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10:30 a.m.)
  • French for Beginners Conversation Club via Zoom (11 a.m.)
  • Virtual Toastmasters Club | Virtual Events (noon to 1 p.m.)
  • Black In America: Share Your Life Over Coffee & Have It Written as a Book | Starbucks will host this event (5 to 7 p.m.)
  • Tapas Tasting for Honeywell at Chef Alyssa's Kitchen (6 to 8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Please don't park your large commercial vehicle (rollbacks, semi-trucks, etc.) on residential property. Be courteous to your neighbors and find an appropriate place to park your commercial vehicles. (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
  • Get out in nature and join us June 30 at 3:30 p.m. with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for a history of greenway trails, an overview of current capital projects and future trail expansion. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
  • Our goal is to have 365 meals provided to the families that call RMHC of GC a home away from home. Be a part of that mission this Summer! Volunteer meal groups can provide a meal for our families. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Need your opinion as I consider getting a dog. I am old school, I grew up with dogs visiting inside the house, but sleeping outside. Now I noticed everyone has an inside dog. (Nextdoor)
  • Found this beauty on my deck this evening! Anyone have any idea what he might be? We were debating hawk or golden eagle! Glad there was glass between him and us. (Nextdoor)
  • Found this cute domesticated bunny. Owner has not claimed it and it needs a home. It's very sweet. I think it's a girl but not sure. I re-named her Lola Bunny. (Nextdoor)
  • One of the clients at our veterinary practice had their dog stolen. They live in the Southpark area and are posting in their neighborhood. (Nextdoor)
  • Anybody missing a black and white and brown kitty? I found this kitten on my back porch. (Nextdoor)
  • I found this kitten at my fence. Someone lost a little baby? (Nextdoor)
  • Looks like we are going to have replace our AC. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor)
  • I found this dog, a husky. Does anyone know about the owner? (Nextdoor)

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— 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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