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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 69.

Here are the top seven stories in Charlotte today:

1. Heather Malo, a local woman, won the $388,927 jackpot in NC lottery! She "had an exciting Saturday morning after her $1 Cash 5 ticket turned into a $388,927 win, the North Carolina Lottery announced. After she realized she hit the jackpot, she said she hugged and kissed her husband. Malo bought her Quick Pick ticket for last Friday’s drawing using Online Play on the lottery’s website, her preferred way to play. She arrived at lottery headquarters Thursday to collect her prize and ... took home $276,177," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. Monkeypox has arrived in Stanly County with its first confirmed case. "The Stanly County Health Department is working to identify close contacts to the individual while protecting the individual’s privacy. The North Carolina Department of Health reported the first case of monkeypox in North Carolina in June," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
3. "Over 4,000 CMS students will be housing insecure this school year, that's thousands of students living with other family members, in a hotel or in a car. To tackle the problem, a local organization called Charlotte Family Housing is looking to empower working families experiencing homelessness. Charlotte Family Housing is a shelter-to-housing program, the organization mainly works with homeless CMS families," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. Read this story for details on a $7.9 Million Mediterranean home that is the most expensive in Charlotte. It is owned by Michael Kahn who is a businessman and owner of the professional ice hockey team the Charlotte Checkers. The home "hit the market Wednesday for $7.9 million, making it the most expensive home on the Charlotte market. Sitting on more than 5.4 acres in the gated community of Greenwood, the residence has 12,718 square feet of living space with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms," Mansion Global reports. (Mansion Global)
5. Matt Wohlfarth, owner of Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, posted a sign outside his business six months ago saying, “free party for the road crew if finished by 9/1/22". However, the crew did not finish their work. "The ongoing storm drainage improvement project along East Morehead Street costs taxpayers an estimated $41.5 million. The latest update has pushed back its completion date to early 2023. ... The frustration isn’t just for business owners but for everyone, including pedestrians who are trying to cross the street without a crosswalk," WGHP FOX8 Greensboro reports. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
6. "The 100th anniversary of N.C. A&T playing N.C. Central in football is getting special treatment this weekend. Today’s season opener, the Aggie-Eagle Classic, is being hosted by the Charlotte Sports Foundation as the Duke's Mayo Classic in Bank of America Stadium, home to the NFL's Carolina Panthers and Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC," according to Greensboro News & Record. (Greensboro News & Record)
7. "Be There Dad" is a Charlotte-based nonprofit that is working hard to help Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools launch an initiative that will bring more male volunteers and mentors to all of its campuses this school year. "Usher has worked with CMS for 10 years to establish "Be There Dad" groups on campuses. In the past, the groups have coordinated field days, service days, grounds clean-ups and tutoring sessions," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Labor Day Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center (8 a.m.)
• Cars and Coffee Charlotte at Bojangles Coliseum (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Family Fun Day with Joni & Friends Charlotte at Wonder Valley (9 a.m. to noon)
• Back to School Teen Driver Safety Clinic at AutoNation USA Charlotte (10 a.m.)
• 2nd Annual Carolina Haitian Food Festival at International House (3 to 8 p.m.)
• Labor Day Weekend: Sipping Seniors at Traveling Hands Inc. (6 to 9 p.m.)
• African American Film Festival at Belk Theater (7 p.m.)
• Labor Day Labor of Love at Sofie’s Steakhouse (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hello September! This month is going to fly by with all of the incredible events, Inspiration Projects and artwork in store! You can follow along with us all month long. But mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• The City of Charlotte is developing a plan to sustain and grow arts and culture in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Take the survey to share your priorities for the local creative sector and to tell us how you participate in culture. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• Allenbrook Elementary School Principal Kimberly Vaught is proud of the positive turnaround at her school and the entire CMS community based on last school year’s performance results. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Returning for the first time since its premiere in 2019, award-winning Choreographer Helen Pickett’s IN Cognito is returning to Charlotte on the Knight Theater stage. Inspired by the writings of North Carolina author, Tom Robbins. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest clinical intern, Olivia Haven. Olivia is a MSW student at @unccharlotte, and she has experience serving the community with a focus on children and adults affected by trauma. (Brave Step via Facebook)
• Jeff McAdams is our Engineering Library. Access his Research Guides with the link https://bit.ly/393JpZI (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• Join the library in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College for a 10-week learning circle exploring what psychological science says about the 'good life.' This program will be held in-person. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Do you want to help the tree canopy in your neighborhood? Apply for this year's tree care grant! Eligible organizations citywide can apply for matching grants of up to $3,000 for tree care initiatives. (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• My wife and I are having a yard sale this Saturday. It will be on Enfield Road. We'll have plenty of furniture, some small appliances, and other household odds and ends. (Nextdoor)
• I just opened a new salon next to Hip Hop Smoothies. Thanks for welcoming us to the neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you soon. (Nextdoor)
• Parents, warn your kids again about this colorful drug: rainbow fentanyl that’s made to look like candy! One looks like taffy and one looks like those big sticks of sidewalk chalk. (Nextdoor)
• Do anyone know who drives this vehicle or seen it in the neighborhood? This vehicle hit my son's car and kept going. Do the right thing and come handle this properly. (Nextdoor)
• Manny was last seen yesterday morning near the First Ward Park. Please call me at 310-490-6126 with any information. I'm offering a $1,000 reward. (Nextdoor)
• My dog is missing. Has anyone seen him? (Nextdoor)
• I need someone that can repair what would be called "the siding" on my roof? I'm not sure of the actual name. I'm looking for someone to repair it for me. (Nextdoor)

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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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