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Now, today's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 74.
Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:
- Sunday, there were problems at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with over 270 flights delayed and dozens more are canceled. "About 166 of these are American Airlines flights, with another 64 of the flights being run by PSA Airlines, an American Airlines subsidiary. American Airlines told WCNC Charlotte that the delays are cancellations are due to storms expected Sunday afternoon and evening," according to WCNC. (WCNC.com)
- Five film projects are expected to take place in Charlotte this year and one of them will be made for Hallmark. "North Carolina film productions have ramped up since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. … A build-up of post-quarantine content demand combined with easygoing film conditions and a reliable workforce, plus enticing tax incentives, made North Carolina a hot destination for production companies in 2021. Industry leaders are striving to keep the momentum going. This made-for-TV Hallmark movie is shooting in and around Rowan and Mecklenburg counties," according to Axios Charlotte. (Axios Charlotte)
- "Camino Health Center, a well-known non-profit in the Charlotte area said its food pantry has been deemed unusable after being ravaged by a building fire on July 4. In a Facebook post, the non-profit said an unexpected fire at their facility caused serious damage and flooding and that the food pantry is located in the building where the fire occurred," according to WCNC. Last year, Camino Health Center's food pharmacy helped nearly 10,000 people. (WCNC.com)
- Rachel Bestman, a Charlotte resident, recently purchased a Hyundai Elantra. However, one day, she noticed that her vehicle was not where she parked it. "She was informed that her car was towed after it was found at the exit of another apartment complex a few blocks from where she lives," according to Insider. She later learned of the "Kia Challenge," which has been going viral on social media. She now believes she is a victim of a social media competition. Viral "Kia Challenge" videos posted to TikTok and YouTube have led to an increase in car thefts around the country." (Insider)
- As North Carolina prepares for the November election, advocates are planning to make sure voting is accessible for everyone. "Casting a ballot is supposed to be a smooth, easy process. However, for some, it can be quite the opposite. Bentley has cerebral palsy and votes curbside. When she pulled up to her precinct in the last election, she said a poll worker questioned whether she had a disability...incidents like these and barriers at the polls happen more often than many realize," according to WCNC. (WCNC.com)
Today in Charlotte:
- Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10:30 a.m.)
- Mountain Island Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign (10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
- French for Beginners Conversation Club (11 a.m to noon)
- Thrive With Cancer: Move Beyond Just Surviving Virtual Workshop (noon to 1 p.m.)
- English Conversation Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (3 p.m.)
- Don Garrett's Comedy Academy at The Carole Hoefener Center (6:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Nancy Bain, a music educator for Winterfield Elementary, is coaching band at an orphanage in Mfangano island in Kenya. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
- Words can't describe how PROUD we are of Harding University High School's superstar, Akala Garrett! We love to see our students cross the finish line. #WeAreCMS #HighSchoolAthletics #LoveToSeeIt (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
- I still have this beautiful beige tabby cat in my back yard. We got him to the vet and found that he has already been neutered and I found that he has been declawed too. Vet thinks he's about 2 or 3 years old. (Nextdoor)
- Free chairs great condition but need some cleaning. Come and get them today! 8608 Warwick Crest Lane in the Cambridge Neighbood. (Nextdoor)
- Meet Boogie. He is a 1.5 year old Great Dane. I'm saddened to say Boogie has become too much to handle. I originally got Boogie for my daughter but now she is a teenager and no longer wants to care for him. (Nextdoor)
- I have been focused (pun intended) on photographing the doe that visits us so much that I have not done much photography of the bucks that frequent our home. (Nextdoor)
- Due to the low turnout to rebuild the community garden this project is being postponed. If this is something your group would be interested in helping in the future please contact the Gaffney Health Services at 704-566-6332. (Nextdoor)
- Who gave permission to give Eastland Mall the name of Eastland Yards. We have never heard such a ridiculous name for such a cool place when it is done. What is wrong with Eastland Village or anything but what they have named it? (Nextdoor)
- Has anyone seen our cat? She disappeared a few days before we had to leave for our week vacation. We've been back for a couple days now. And she has been no where in site. She just doesn't know where home. I think she may be lost. (Nextdoor)
- Has anyone noticed the garbage and junk all along the falling apart wall at Eastland next to the school? It is so disgusting and we sure hope in the future that they will get it cleaned up. (Nextdoor)
- If you know Tracie Smith on Elizabeth Oaks Avenue, have her contact me. They delivered her package to me. I've been ill so I am not able to drop it by. (Nextdoor)
- To whoever needs to hear this, keep your head up and keep fighting. You only lose if you give up. (Nextdoor)
- Looking for lawn service. Used to use a guy named Brandon can't seem to find him. My husband has extra hours now and can't get to it. Leave me suggestions. (Nextdoor)
- There is a stray female dog wandering up and down Dixie River between Outlet/Courtyard and Berewick Elementary and off towards the new apartments on Shopton. White with black spots. (Nextdoor)
You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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