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🌱 Local Artist's Door Charms Help Families In Need + Woman Kidnapped
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Hey, friends. It's Wednesday in Charlotte and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community information is power!
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 92 Low: 71.
Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:
- Police need the public's help in locating a vehicle involved in a kidnapping that happened Monday on Griffith Street in south Charlotte. Someone called the officers around 6:30 p.m. on Monday because they saw a woman being kidnapped by a man who stepped out of a vehicle that had pulled up next to the woman. It was reported that he "dragged the woman inside" despite the woman trying to fight him off and screaming for help. (WBTV)
- A 4-year college degree may no longer be necessary for everyone who wants a career in media, thanks to CSB Media Art Center's alternative education. Students can complete this program in only four months. It is an audio, video and digital media production school located in Charlotte NC. Students who graduate from this program will be prepared to start working in the media industry. (WCNC.com)
- Michael Todd Hill, a 54-year-old native North Carolina resident, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced Friday for killing 23-year-old Keonna Graham who was reported missing on July 20, 2020. She was later found dead in a hotel, suffering from a gunshot wound. Hill confessed to killing Graham. (WCNC.com)
- Police are investigating a social media threat made against a local elementary school over the weekend. Law enforcement was on the campus of Clear Creek Elementary on Tuesday because of the threat. No suspect has been identified at this time. (WBTV)
- You may notice "door charms" on the doors while you're driving around Charlotte. These charms may be in the shape of a heart or a seasonal piece such as a watermelon for summer. But it's more than pretty decoration — there is a special meaning behind these door charms created by local artist Heather Opal. She creates this special collection of paintings and donates the proceeds to help a family in need. She calls it the Heart Fund. (Spectrum News)
Today in Charlotte:
- Women Building Wealth (free event) at Consolidated Planning (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
- Online Job Help Drop-In hosted by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (noon to 12:30 p.m.)
- Job Search Assistance hosted by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (1 to 2 p.m.)
- One-on-One Tutoring and Enrichment - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (4 to 5 p.m.)
- Young Adult Bible Study: Virtual Event (4 to 5 p.m.)
- Happy Hour Networking Event in Downtown Matthews (4 to 6 p.m.)
- Parents Night Out hosted by Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Girls Night Out at White Diamond Medical Clinic & Spa (5 to 9 p.m.)
- Top 10 Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them at Vesta's Charlotte, NC Hub (6:30 p.m.)
- Wednesday General Knowledge Trivia at Harris Teeter Riverbend Village (6:30 p.m.)
- Comedy Open Mic at the Common Market Southend (7 p.m.)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele at Myers Park Presbyterian Church (7 to 8 p.m.)
- Dollar Signs, Posture and The Grizzly in concert at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
- Bonnie Raitt in Concert at Ovens Auditorium (7:30 p.m.)
- Fiddler On The Roof at Belk Theater (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- While our shelter is their haven, your home is their heaven. Foster Today. #ACCfoster #wefoster Maddie's Fund (Facebook)
- Graduates of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools include seniors are aspiring to become writers, mechanics, aerospace engineering and more. View their stories here. (Facebook)
- In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (#AAPI) Heritage Month, enjoy this story about how two incredible teachers met at our Free Store last week. (Facebook)
- My name is Angela McMurray and I live on Lawrence Orr Road. We have lived in this neighborhood for going on 23 years. We have lots of peace and quiet all the time. (Nextdoor)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another 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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