🌱 Knights Delivered Turkeys To Local Nonprofits + Auto Fair In Uptown

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• Charlotte Knights delivered dozens of turkeys to area non-profits for Thanksgiving.
• CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot will take place at SouthPark Mall with 8,000 runners.
• The latest in automotive technology will be on display at the 2022 Charlotte Auto Show this weekend in Uptown.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 30.

Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. "The Charlotte Knights delivered dozens of turkeys to area nonprofits, just in time for Thanksgiving. This is the ninth year that the entire Charlotte Knights family, complete with Homer the Dragon, came together to deliver the turkey and the trimmings to local organizations around Charlotte that are helping those in their time of need. They made about seven stops, including at the Ronald McDonald House, the Salvation Army Center of Hope, Roof Above and more," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
2. "This Thanksgiving the 34th annual CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot will take place at SouthPark Mall. About 8,000 runners are expected to participate in 8K, 5K, 1 Mile and Tot Trot events. ...This makes the Charlotte North Carolina version of the Turkey Trot the largest community running event in the state," K104.7 reports. (K104.7)
3. "The latest in automotive technology will be on display at the 2022 Charlotte Auto Show this weekend in Uptown. The Charlotte Auto Fair, which is presented by the Greater Charlotte Automobile Dealers Association, runs from Thursday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The Charlotte Auto Show will give shoppers the perfect environment to compare the latest models before heading to a dealership for a test drive or purchase. Electric vehicles will be on full display as part of the Electric Avenue display," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "The City of Charlotte's Arts and Culture Advisory Board on Tuesday awarded more than $264,000 in grants to 16 projects by local artists and groups. The awards come from a portion of the Infusion Fund known as the Opportunity Fund, which supports local arts and culture projects, programs and initiatives that may fall outside existing grant cycles or structures in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area or that need supplemental support. Opportunity Fund grants have been available on a rolling basis through an open call and awarded monthly," City of Charlotte Government reports. (charlottenc.gov)
5. "The current site of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, which sits right in between Uptown and South End, will be on the market by 2023. Speculation has swirled that it could be the new home for Carolina Panthers. CBRE, a national commercial real estate firm, confirmed with WCNC Charlotte it is in the process of finding a buyer for the spot. Many Charlotteans have said they hope the site would be used for a new stadium. They said it would bring in a lot of people and help grow the city overall," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Community Cafe: Dahlia Grove at St Stephen United Methodist Church (11:45 a.m.)
• Charlotte International Auto Show at the Charlotte Convention Center (12:00 p.m.)
• Live Conversation with René Marie at Belk Theater (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• The "Where Should We Vegan?" (Dinner Tour) at Camp North End (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
• Movies On The Green at Kingdom Christian Church (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for post-Thanksgiving plans? Gather the whole family for The Polar Express in Concert! Enjoy the classic holiday film on the big screen while the CSO performs the score live, Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 at Belk Theater. >> bit.ly/csopolar (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• 'Bluey' tour is coming to Charlotte next year. (WCNC.com)
• Explore Charlotte’s newest greenway on Nov. 19 and get a Trek Bikes of Charlotte coupon! Join us at 2:00 p.m. Saturday for an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at Phase 1 of Long Creek Greenway in north Charlotte! (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• We are hiring! We are seeking a driven and passionate individual to join our full-time staff as a program assistant. Find out more: https://freedomschoolpartners....(Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• Experience the shimmering sounds of brass alongside the resplendent tones of a 3,500-pipe organ at Holiday Brass & Organ, Nov. 29 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets are just $15! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• We’re two weeks away from announcing our #ArtPopCLT Class of 2023! This will be our 10th Anniversary of the ArtPop Cities Program in Charlotte! Since we’re so excited, we’re #throwbackthursday -ing it back to last year’s Reveal. (ArtPop Street Gallery via Facebook)
• Let's talk about #MentalHealth! Tune in to our latest Hello CMS podcast episode at hellocms.podbean.com to listen in on the discussion. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• We are COMPLETELY OUT of gallon-sized zip-top bags! These bags help us separate large donations of supplies, allowing teachers to quickly get the quantities they need while shopping. Can you help? Drop off donations at Classroom Central. (Classroom Central via Facebook)
• Need to study and care for your children? We have family-friendly library rooms! Students with children ages 0-16 must register in advance of their first visit to the room. For more information 👉 https://bit.ly/3gOH0FQ (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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