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🌱 Juneteenth Road Closures + Councilman's Assault Charges Dropped

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Charlotte Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Sunny, breezy and not as hot. High: 89 Low: 62.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. Juneteenth events happening across Charlotte this weekend will most likely draw big crowds. Therefore, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department decided to close some roads this weekend in order to prepare and keep people safe. Here are a few places that will be closed: Commonwealth Avenue will be closed from The Plaza to Pecan Street and Thomas Avenue will be closed from Commonwealth Avenue to the entrance of the public parking lot on Thomas Avenue. (WCNC.com)
  2. Earlier this year, Charlotte City Councilman Braxton Winston was accused of assault. After an in-depth review of the evidence obtained from an investigation, the charge of assault was dismissed against Winston because it was decided that no evidence supported the claim that he committed that offense against a female. (WBTV)
  3. Mary J. Blige, known as the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, is bringing her Good Morning Gorgeous Tour to Charlotte's Spectrum Center on Sept. 21! Tickets to see Mary J. Blige were went on sale Friday. Blige will perform in 23 cities and will be joined by special guest artists Ella Mai and Queen Naija. (WCCB Charlotte)
  4. Four of North Carolina's largest health care systems sent sensitive patient information to Facebook. This action implicated Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, Novant Health and WakeMed. According to WCNC, "Potential information Facebook could have received includes patients' health conditions, allergies and sexual orientations."(WCNC.com)
  5. According to WCNC, over 200 flights were canceled or delayed out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport Thursday and Friday, resulting in long lines and overcrowded concourses. Some people spent five hours being on hold by customer service as they tried to schedule a new flight. The cause of the widespread cancellations is not known but is said to not be weather-related. (WCNC.com)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Resume Reviews | Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (All Day)
  • Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Freedom Park! (9 a.m.)
  • Charlotte, NC: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run (9 a.m.)
  • Palmetto Moon Charlotte Grand Opening Celebration (10 a.m.)
  • Independence Regional Spanish Basics (noon)
  • 2022 North Carolina Juneteenth Festival (1 to 5 p.m.)
  • Black Joy | a Celebration of Black Freedom, Culture, and Creativity (1 to 5 p.m.)
  • Marc Maron: The May Be The Last Time Tour (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Please join us in welcoming Kiesha Pride as the new principal of Westerly Hills Academy! Pride has been a principal at David Cox Elementary, a Math teacher at Spaugh Middle School, and more. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • We are in need of doggie treats. We use these for training but also for our Kongs. If you are able/willing, please send the Nutro or Pup-Peroni treats direct off our Amazon Wish List. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • Gather family and friends to see the Charlotte Symphony performing patriotic music you know and love, followed by a fireworks finale against the city skyline. This event will happen on June 22 at Truist Field. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • Please help me find my baby! She answers to "Khloe." She was last seen on June 11 near Acura on Independence. She has really bad anxiety so if you find her, please be gentle. (Nextdoor)
  • Has anyone been to Tropical Smoothie Café yet? How was it? Looks like they have flatbread sandwiches, wraps, quesadillas and sides. Any favorites? (Nextdoor)
  • Any doggy daycare recommendations? I just got two complaints from my neighbors about my puppy whining and the LAST thing I want to do is give him up. (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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