🌱 Just Her Ride Share Protects Women + Mental Health Needs Addressed

Hello again, everybody. Alexis Goring here with your Thursday edition of the Charlotte Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. A woman who survived an attempted rape was taken to the hospital after she was sexually assaulted on Wednesday in southeast Charlotte. "The incident happened around 11:13 a.m. near McAlpine Creek Park, between Independence Boulevard and Margaret Wallace Road, police said. Police said the suspect forced the victim to the ground and attempted to rape her. The victim fought with the suspect," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
2. A health program in North Carolina connects people with behavioral health needs with those in recovery. "In response to rising mental health needs, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced another resource available to behavioral health patients at emergency departments across the state. NC DHHS announced a Connection to Care Peer Services grant award for peer support services in emergency departments," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. I Am Queen: CHARLOTTE is produced by Epoch Tribe in partnership with Blumenthal Performing Arts as part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival. You may attend the stage performance of this show on Oct. 1. The Black Wall Street Times reports, "The show was originally produced as part of Queen Charlotte Week, a city-wide celebration in March 2022. In preparation of the upcoming show, writer and creator Hannah Hasan understands the assignment well, “every emotion that one has in creating and presenting art, I feel on a daily basis.”... The yin to her yang, show producer Shardae Hasan, echoed those very sentiments, saying, “it’s more high stakes, it’s a testament of the artistry and creativity of Black women. It’s not pressure that I feel, it’s more of the desire to operate in excellence at all times knowing that whether or not we deliver decides a lot for us." (The Black Wall Street Times)
4. A K9 sniffed out more than 60 pounds of controlled substances concealed by two men at Charlotte Douglas International Airport coming in from Los Angeles. "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police K9 Cali was taken to sniff a suitcase lineup and hit on two pink suitcases. The suitcases were taken to passenger claim and police say a suspect identified as Kirk Yomarcus picked up one and Jaquavi Washington the other. Police say they told both men about Cali’s alert and asked to look through the suitcases," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
5. Women can now be protected by a new ride-sharing service in Charlotte. "It's called Just Her Ride Share. Kimberly Evans, the founder of Just Her Rideshare, said she started Just Her Ride Share to provide a safe and stress-free alternative for women...To really make the best experience for riders, Evans participated in a customer discovery program at UNC Charlotte. She determined most women felt uncomfortable with male drivers and ultimately preferred female drivers. ... Evans said she is passionate about protecting women in the industry which is why Just Her Ride Share was born," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Write Like You Mean It - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10 a.m.)
• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on September 8th at the Belk in Eastridge Mall (10 a.m.)
• The Job Fair of the Carolinas at Carowinds (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
• Trivia Night at Picture Project CLT Selfie Museum (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
• Grapes, Grains, and Conversations at The Dunhill Hotel (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
• Southern Accents: An Evening of Music with Andrew Finn Magill at Levine Museum of the New South (6 p.m.)
• Virtual Family Fun Night with Joni & Friends Charlotte (7 p.m.)
• Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds at Truist Field (7 p.m.)
• Alex Isley: Marigold Tour at The Comedy Zone (7 p.m.)
• Thursday Night "Sip & See" at the Real African Art Gallery (7 to 9 p.m.)
• The Temptations & The Four Tops at Ovens Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)
• Thursday Night Lights at Bikesource Charlotte (7:30 to 10 p.m.)
• Crossroads Cinema (free outdoor movie series): E.T. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for this event: On Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Charlotte Fire will hold a firefighter application signup at Charlotte Fire Headquarters. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Allenbrook Elementary School celebrates Principal Kimberly Vaught as she has been named the CMS West Learning Community Principal of the Year! Her proud mother was able to celebrate her birthday during the special announcement. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• What does CMPD do to de-escalate and provide help for those in a mental health crisis? Meet our Community Policing Crisis Response Team. Twelve officers make up the team. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• If you haven’t met #ArtPopCLT artist—and new Board Member—Kevin Harris, allow us to introduce you! (@kevharrisart) Kevin sat down with @cltgov to talk about his artwork and his time in the ArtPop Cities Program. (ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• Exciting news for Charlotte! Next week, Sept. 14 to Sept. 17, Charlotte Ballet in partnership with UNC Charlotte is thrilled to bring American ballet icon and former principal dancer with Houston Ballet, Lauren Anderson to the Queen City! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Mint Hill Middle School celebrates Principal Steve Drye as he has been named the CMS Southeast Learning Community Principal of the Year! His proud wife surprised him during the special announcement. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Welcome to the family, Alex Doxey! She is a Furman University graduate that comes to us from Theatre Forward, an NYC nonprofit organization raising and distributing funds to 19 regional theatres across the US. (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• North Academy of World Languages celebrates Principal Lydia Fergison as she has been named the CMS North Learning Community Principal of the Year! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• ICYMI: Mayor Vi Lyles and all 11 members of Charlotte City Council were sworn in on Tuesday night at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Braxton Winston was chosen by colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in a unanimous vote. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green returns to Charlotte to celebrate the American Guild of Organists’ 75th anniversary with Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony. Attend on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at First United Methodist Church. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Can anyone recommend a good family doctor in the area? I need one who doesn’t have a year long wait list. (Nextdoor)
• Feel free to contact Hernandez Construction for any questions you may have by calling 832-209-9633. We are specialty on concrete work, stamp concrete, house slabs, sidewalk, background patio, fire pits...a little bit of everything! (Nextdoor)
• Any suggestions for a lawn service? My husband is going to need back surgery so I'm going to need to hire some help. (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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