🌱 Knights Will Host 75 Home Games In 2023 + Novant Health Gives $25M

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 92 Low: 70.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. According to WCNC, "the Charlotte Knights have announced the team’s 2023 full schedule of games and opponents Monday. Truist Field, the home of the Charlotte Knights since 2014, will also celebrate its 10th year in existence in 2023 and ninth season of Knights Baseball. The team announced that the 2023 Triple-A schedule will feature 150 games and the Knights will once again host 75 home games in Uptown Charlotte." (WCNC.com)
2. Black-owned restaurants were hit hard during pandemic. According to University of Washington, "during the first year of the pandemic and amid protests for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd, tech companies such as Google, Yelp and DoorDash started “Black-owned” labelling campaigns to encourage customer support for restaurants and other businesses. But new research, using cellphone location data, shows that visits to restaurants that identify as Black-owned, compared to those without a label, dropped off after some initial spikes and were inconsistent across 20 U.S cities." (University of Washington)
3. Did you know that if you don't safely pack your children's lunch, it can do more harm than good? According to WBTV, "Don Brizes is an associate professor at Johnson & Wales University. He laid out ways to pack a safe lunch for children. For instance, use fresh food purchased or made within five to seven days, including deli meat and leftovers. Old food kept past seven days can cause food-borne illness." (WBTV)
4. According to PR Newswire, "Novant Health and Novant Health Foundation have invested $25.5 million in community impact and health equity initiatives across North Carolina, made possible by funding, clinical expertise and a range of strategic programs. Together, these initiatives are designed to improve the key drivers of health, including access to care, food, housing, transportation, technology and workforce training and development." Novant Health believes in "improving the health of our communities, one person at a time, by improving access to care, investing in the community and supporting economic mobility." (PR Newswire)
5. Students across the Charlotte area returned to school Monday. Parents have something else to balance now: finding the time to be present for school activities. According to WCNC, "a trending Facebook post says there could be a legal allowance. The post claims that North Carolina workers can legally take four hours of unpaid leave from work to attend a school activity or participate at their child's school." (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Bingo at CenterWell Senior Primary Care Gastonia (10 a.m.)
• Reclaimed Memories Exhibition at Ross Gallery (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (11 a.m.)
• Entry-Level Charlotte Virtual Job Fair (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• Impact - Young Adults Group - Joni & Friends Charlotte (3:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
• Smart Native Landscaping with Ed Davis (6 p.m.)
• "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour at Camp North End (6 p.m.)
• Book Talk with Tyrone McKinley Freeman, PhD at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting and Networking at Wine Vault (6 to 9 p.m.)
• Big Green Egg Basics at Chef Alyssa's Kitchen (6 to 9 p.m.)
• Blue Blaze Trail Talk: Open Forum at Blue Blaze Brewing (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
• Tipsy Terrarium Tuesday at PlantHouse (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
• Music Trivia Night at Free Range Brewing (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
• Tuesday Night Urban Ride at The Bike Gallery (6:55 to 8:55 p.m.)
• Instruments of Love Concert at Christ Episcopal Church — Dahlia Grove (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Tuesdays at Hi-Wire Brewing Charlotte (7 to 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke at Wild Wing Café (7 to 11 p.m.)
• Original Jazz Featuring: Ron Brendle Quartet (7:30 p.m.)
• Comedy Open Mic at Starlight on 22nd (7:30 to 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Shamrock Gardens Elementary School students are enjoying an art class taught by renowned local artist, Jamil Steele. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Local Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Charlotte Area (Charlotte Patch)
• Welcome back to our incredible Company! We've missed seeing everyone over the summer and we're so glad to be back in the studios preparing to bring you an incredible 2022/2023 Season! Do you have your tickets yet? (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Your CSO is performing in the world premiere of BLACKSTAR SYMPHONY: The Music of David Bowie with guest artist John Cameron Mitchell! Part of the Charlotte International Arts Festival, Sept. 16 and Sept. 17 at Belk Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• A fun first day back at JM Alexander Middle School! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• RMHC of GC wishes all returning students a great 2022-2023 school year full of successes and accomplishments. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Welcome back to school! We wish you all the success in the world! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• We can’t wait to host the Aggies and Eagles in the Queen City! (Charlotte Sports Foundation via Facebook)
• Hey Niners, Dr. Melanie Sorrell is our Science Librarian. Browse her Research Guides https://bit.ly/3xdSFmg (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• Does anyone have a good sized tent that I could borrow? There is a homeless couple and three dogs that are living under a tarp. It rained last night and they are concerned that the tarp will not last. (Nextdoor)
• Anyone looking for excellent lawn care? I highly recommend Perkins Property Services. The team was very detailed oriented and professional. Jonch was accommodating and communicated throughout the work. (Nextdoor)
• Please lookout for my cat that got out today. His name is Gucci Mustard. He's non-aggressive and doesn't come up to people typically. He was last seen wearing a Sushi color. If anyone sees him, please let me know. (Nextdoor)
• I am looking for a Marilyn Stephan. I received a card addressed to you in my mailbox. I would like to get it back to you! (Nextdoor)
• I need help with finding bathroom floor tile. (Nextdoor)
• I found two dogs with no collars walking around some houses down the street together. They were seeking shade, they were very hot, thirsty and hungry. Currently giving them shelter and food. Text me if you know the owners of these dogs. (Nextdoor)
• I'm looking for someone to clean, declutter and suggest and implement ways to organize the house. Can anyone suggest someone that they have used in the past? (Nextdoor)
• Any recommendations for landscaping company here in Charlotte? I’m looking to take out trees get a retainer wall and fencing. Basically a backyard makeover! (Nextdoor)
• I'm looking for recommendations for a good Atrium Health pediatric doctor. (Nextdoor)

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