🌱 Gov. Cooper Seeks GA Music Fest + Company Turns Waste To Nutrients

Hey, everybody! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's going on around town...

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 96 Low: 75.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. The City of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College are now in partnership for workforce development and education. According to the city government, "the partnership will provide better access to education, job training, career counseling and more for city employees and Central Piedmont students. For employees who do not currently hold post-secondary credentials, the city will pre-pay tuition and associated fees at Central Piedmont toward an associate degree or certificate programs. By offering a pre-payment program, the partnership is promoting upward mobility and removing a financial barrier." (charlottenc.gov)
2. Brunch is what weekends are made of for most Americans. According to a survey by General Mills Foodservice, "it's a meal 75% of people in the U.S. were looking forward to enjoying again once restaurants reopened during the pandemic." Midnight Milligan Brewing in Charlotte is experiencing that firsthand. "We're much busier than we initially were when we first started," said co-owner Joe Baumgartner. His restaurant started serving brunch on June 12 and it has seen a big response from people who love to eat brunch — so much so that the restaurant decided to serve brunch on Saturdays too. (Spectrum News)
3. Governor Roy Cooper is trying to bring a popular music festival to North Carolina. According to WCNC, "Cooper tweeted that North Carolina is ready to welcome Music Midtown to the state saying he could ensure a "fun and safe" festival. Organizers on Monday posted that "due to circumstances beyond our control" they would no longer be hosting the event. The website said that ticket holders would receive refunds in the next 24 hours. A possible reason for the cancelation points to Music Midtown's weapons policy that bans weapons "of any kind," conflicting with Georgia's gun laws." (WCNC.com)
4. The city of Charlotte reported that "more than 280,000 tons of organic waste is tossed into the trash each year. Only about 20% of the waste is recycled into compost." But now there is a solution: Crown Town Compost is a program that turns waste into nutrients! According to Spectrum News, the program works like this: "Clients use biodegradable trash bags they put food waste into. Then the crews at Crown Town Compost pick it up, take it to the farm and let it mature for at least 6 months. That's when clients in the program receive bags of soil. A finished product that earned them a spot at the Charlotte Innovation barn." (Spectrum News)
5. Doctors have predicted that there will be a continual rise in COVID-19 cases as the summer continues. According to WCNC, "Several Charlotte-area counties have shifted into the CDC's "high" community COVID-19 level, including Mecklenburg, Union, Rowan and Iredell. Health experts are pushing the same protective measures we've been using all along. Several Charlotte-area counties have shifted into the CDC's "high" community COVID-19 level, including Mecklenburg." (WCNC.com)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Center City Green Market (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Wine Wednesday | Terrarium in a Bottle at PlantHouse (11 a.m. to noon)
• Happy Hour Networking Event in Downtown Matthews (4 to 6 p.m.)
• Creative Writing Workshop - Time Out Youth (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
• YTH Event: Gaming Night at Pineville Church of the Nazarene (6 to 8 p.m.)
• Wednesday Night Live: MercuryCarter Sings Bjork at Mint Museum (6 to 9 p.m.)
• Bread Baking Basics at Chef Alyssa's Kitchen (6 to 9 p.m.)
• Top 10 Divorce Mistakes and How to Avid Them – Vesta's Charlotte, NC Hub (6:30 p.m.)
• R&B Soundstage Reloaded at STATS Restaurant & Bar (7 to 10 p.m.)
• Tosco Music Open Mic at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Adoption fees on all adoptable pets are free with a monetary donation now through August 31. Help us #ClearTheShelters with NBC and Telemundo. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Meet the Guardians of the Globe: A school club at CMS dedicated to bettering our Earth! Major projects include gardening, cleaning, and wildlife studies with opportunities for community service hours. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• We're still in the business of cultivating lifelong readers, leaders and learners — like Jasmine. She enjoyed a great summer with her reading buddy and finds herself reading now more than ever. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• We are excited to welcome recent UNC Charlotte graduate and Brave Step's former intern to the Board of Directors. "Casey is a thrilling addition for so many reasons: Her demonstrated passion and drive to support our mission are inspiring." (Brave Step via Facebook)
• Classroom Central is so excited to open our doors to all eligible teachers for the 2022-2023 school year! Not sure if you're eligible? Visit classroomcentral.org to see if your school is on the list! (Classroom Central via Facebook)
• Did you know that we served over 650 scholars this summer? Each scholar experienced the joy that is Freedom School and built memories that will last for a lifetime. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• Thank you Queen City News for the spotlight, highlighting our Backpacks & Basics build event! We're getting ready to ensure thousands of students start the first day of school with a full backpack. (Classroom Central via Facebook)
• Beginning Monday, Aug. 15, the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will adjust the frequency of several routes in its bus network and the LYNX Blue Line. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• Join us on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. for the Mountain Island Library Teen Comic & Manga Club! We will be discussing everything any comics and manga/anime. We will meet in-person at Spandex City. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is hosting several public meetings this week to discuss upcoming service changes. What's happening: CATS will temporarily reduce the frequency of service on 11 major bus routes and the Blue Line. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• My granddaughter is missing. We don't really know anyone here, so I don't know where she could have gone. If anyone sees her call me at this number: (904) 687-9947. (Nextdoor)
• This baby girl needs a home. She arrived at our back door a few days ago. She is playful, healthy and uses a litter box. She is weaned and gets along well with our two dogs. Two family members are allergic so we cannot keep her. (Nextdoor)
• My daughter was in the garage this morning when this cat walked up to her. The cat has a collar but no name tag. She's been outside with her for about two hours and we are looking for her owner. Please message if you are the owner. (Nextdoor)
• I had a stroke which has left me with no income. Does anyone have any references to any resources in the community? I had just started a job as a health insurance agent and was an independent life insurance agent. (Nextdoor)
• Missing Dog! He ran out his front door near Commonwealth Avenue. His name is Tank. Mother's name is Sara. Call her at 704-608-2188, or call Katie at 706-308-5244. (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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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