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🌱 Journalist Anna Kooiman To Host Local Lifestyle Show + Cannabis Law
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Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Charlotte Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny and not as hot. High: 83 Low: 64.
Here are the top seven stories today in Charlotte:
- Jacob Lawlor, an 18-year-old student was arrested on June 1 for making threats via text message against Bradford Preparatory School a few days before graduation. Lawlor was released less than six hours later on a $2,500 bond then brought back into custody on June 2. Since being taken back into custody yesterday, he has appeared in court. (WBTV)
- According to WCCB Charlotte, "Harris Teeter is opening Davis Lake Fuel Center as the company celebrates its grand opening June 3 – June 5 with a $0.40 off per gallon fuel promotion. The Fuel Center will offer customers $0.03 off per gallon every day with the use of a VIC card." Shoppers can pump gas during the grand opening and redeem Harris Teeter fuel points at the fuel pump of any Harris Teeter Fuel Center or BP station. (WCCB Charlotte)
- As school ends for summer vacation to start, some families are worried about how to feed their children. "Schools are such an important nutrition hub for a lot of communities and families that losing access to those meals or having them a little less available can be tough on families," Andrew Harrell, program and communications manager with No Kid Hungry NC, said. (WCNC.com)
- German-based manufacturer, perma USA, will open a new US Headquarters in Charlotte. This manufacturer of single point lubrication systems, recently announced that it is expanding its corporate footprint and manufacturing operations in Charlotte. This move will create more than 24 new positions. The headquarters will enable perma USA to cater to more customers in the US. (charlottenc.gov)
- A new legislation could help people facing "more than a dozen different unbearable medical conditions" for which their doctor recommends a cannabis treatment because the health benefits of smoking or consuming cannabis outweigh the risks. The main sponsors of this legislation want to give relief to patients who are terminally ill and suffering unbearable pain, while preventing them from having to act illegally. (WFAE)
- Anna Kooiman, broadcast journalist, is returning to Charlotte to take a job that's the perfect fit. She left WCCB Charlotte in 2010 for New York to host Fox News' weekend show. Now that she's returned home, she will host a lifestyle show for women titled, "Your Day with Anna Kooiman," on the Bahakel Communications station. Kooiman, a graduate of Myers Park High School and UNC-Wilmington, says she'll look to continue empowering women with her new show. She calls this move back to Charlotte "a dream come true. (Durham Herald Sun)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport is working with an on-demand service to help blind and low-vision travelers navigate the concourses and terminals within. It is using Aira to offer "on-demand visual interpreters to ensure passengers who need help getting to their flights know where to go." Visually impaired passengers who use this app will have the "eyes" of an agent who will view the environment around the traveler through the smartphone's camera to tell the person what's going on and provide directions on where to go. (WCNC.com)
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Today in Charlotte:
- HydraFacial GLOWvolution Tour: Spa On Wheels (10 a.m.)
- Weekend Live Music and Food Trucks hosted by Blue Blaze Brewing (noon)
- Spring South End Wine & Hops Fest at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. (6 p.m.)
- Jonathan Butler performance at Middle C Jazz (6 p.m.)
- Color of Jazz Music Series at Albemarle Road Recreation Center (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
- Summer Fun: A Comedy Showcase at Common Market SouthEnd (7 p.m.)
- First Friday: MoSoul 90's Doo Wop & Soul at Studio 229 on Brevard (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- This Pride Month, Charlotte Fire recognizes the valuable contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals across America and here in our community. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
- Congratulations to the Providence baseball team! They will play in the 4A State Championship June 3 to June 4 at the Burlington Athletic Stadium. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
- ArtPop Street Gallery's next #ArtPopCLT Pop-Up event is just around the corner! Five Charlotte area artists will be showcasing their work, ready for engaging conversation and with works available for you to take home! (ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
- St. Paul Baptist Church is one of several churches and other faith-based groups that have connected with developers to build affordable housing with support from the City of Charlotte's Housing Trust Fund. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
- The Charlotte Symphony's annual Celebrate America concert returns to Truist Field! Featuring an all-star lineup of works by Sousa, John Williams, Duke Ellington, and more on June 22 at 8:30 p.m. Get tickets today! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
- Experience Jurassic Park's iconic score performed LIVE by the Charlotte Symphony! Spielberg's epic film of man vs. nature makes a roaring return the big screen at Ovens Auditorium on June 25. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
- Charlotte Symphony is proud to partner with Sphinx Organization, a group dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. With their help, we're diversifying our musician database! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
- Year after year in Classroom Central's work with the most underserved schools around the country, pencils are the #1 requested item by teachers. Will you make a #postforpencils? It's so easy to make a big difference in the lives of students. (Classroom Central via Facebook)
- Children's Theatre of Charlotte says "Congratulations" to our friend, Ian Sullivan, for receiving the 2022 Inspiring Teacher Award at the Jimmy Awards. He and Kristin Winchester are being recognized for their timeless efforts in guiding their students with theatre training! (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
- Just showing my older neighbors that if you get something like this, it is in fact a scam. It's called a "notice of parcel on hold" scam. They're just trying to phish some info off you or even try to get a "fee" out of you. (Nextdoor)
- My baby girl is still missing since April 27. I have heard she was taken by someone and just dropped somewhere. I am so beyond heart broken. Please help me find her. She has a microchip so I'm hoping someone brings her to a shelter. (Nextdoor)
- *Scam Awareness: Gift Cards* Please take a moment to review the attached information on how criminals will use gift cards to get your money and know what you can do to avoid this. (Nextdoor)
- *Lost Cat* My cat Salem didn't come home two nights ago. He's a friendly cat who'd follow anyone home! If you see him, call me at this #:704-877-8724 (Nextdoor)
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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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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