🌱 Local Coat Drive Keeps People Warm + Changes At Charlotte Airport

Hi all. It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Including updates on:

• Local coat drive helps people in need stay warm this fall and winter.
• A Charlotte native becomes part of a campaign with Nike that highlights HBCUs.
• The Charlotte airport partially reopens its upper-level roadway.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 72 Low: 62.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. The Charlotte Hornets say All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball had an MRI on Tuesday on his injured left ankle. Ball left Monday night’s game with what the team called a left ankle sprain after his foot was stepped on by Washington’s Anthony Gill as he was driving toward the basket. Ball collapsed to the floor and remained there for several minutes before getting up, limping to the foul line and shooting two free throws. He then exited the game and headed to the locker room. Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said after practice that Ball and injured center Mason Plumlee (foot) will not travel with the team to Philadelphia for tonight’s preseason finale," WNYT News Channel 13 reports. (WNYT NewsChannel 13)
2. Would you like to help people in need? If so, consider participating in the 704 Coat Drive! "The 704 Coat Drive is presented by Charlotte Mechanical and benefits the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte. The annual two-month campaign recruits fellow Charlotte organizations to place coat donation barrels at their businesses/offices. The 12th annual drive in 2022, runs through Nov. 11. Charlotteans are encouraged to drop off coats at specially marked barrels or make monetary donations online. All coats collected will be distributed to the Salvation Army and it will distribute to those in need," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. A songbird that was "trapped in a structural pipe standing vertically as part of a newly constructed home patio" of a local family's home, was rescued by the North Carolina-based Carolina Waterfowl Rescue. This story was shared on Facebook," CBS17 reports. (CBS17.com)
4. The Charlotte airport partially reopened its upper-level roadway on Tuesday. It’s been closed since the end of September for construction, causing massive delays and backups. While the initial phase of the project is complete, airport officials are encouraging customers to continue to arrive early and expect periodic delays on the roadways, WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
5. "A Charlotte native is a part of a campaign with Nike that highlights HBCUs like North Carolina A&T. Nike released four styles of sneakers to highlight HBCUs through its YardRunners 2.0 campaign, created to celebrate the rich heritage, history and contributions of HBCUs and their alums on the global culture. N.C. A&T multimedia journalism student, Arial Robinson, was chosen as one of the creative directors for this project," CBS17 reports. (CBS17.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Job Fair at University Career Center (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Food Truck Lunch in Southpark at Fairview Plaza (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• The Bulb Mobile Markets at Grier Heights Community Center (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Wednesday Night Live (5:00 p.m.)
• Wednesday Night Live at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art (5:00 p.m.)
• Babies & Bumps Charlotte in Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley (5:30 p.m.)
• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Salud Cerveceria (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Cultivando Talento / Cultivating Talent (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Open Mic Night at Madison Perk Coffee Bar (6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Jim Breuer Live at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
• R&B Soundstage Reloaded at STATS Restaurant & Bar (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Thanks to @subaru_south_blvd and @aspca for the Bark box that Apu's family received! Thanks to them, fees are still waived through the rest of October with a monetary donation. See all our adoptables at animals.cmpd.org (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department wrapped up National Faith & Blue Weekend events at First Baptist Church West in uptown Sunday. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Over the weekend, the CMPD’s Dragon Boat Team brought home the gold in the Charlotte Dragon Boat Race at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius. Both sworn and non-sworn, retired, and CMPD family members participated. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• We love our adopters! Little Lizzo, Missy, and Apu. Shout out to our #ACCfosters for opening their doors to bring these pups home and taking the time to care for and help them find new homes! @vanessaruffes (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Join your CSO for An Evening with Rhiannon Giddens, then enjoy drinks and desserts while mingling with CSO musicians at the post-concert reception. Get your $200 VIP concert & after-party ticket today >> bit.ly/csorhiannon (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Here’s the official route for Biketoberfest with two options: a longer route that’s roughly 11 miles and a shorter 4-mile route that’s perfect for walking. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• Pianist Gabriela Martinez performs Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain with the Charlotte Symphony. Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• CMPD officers respond to mental-health-related calls for service frequently, including 111 just this past week. In 2019, the Department created an entire team just dedicated to mental health crises. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Have you registered yet for Nature at Night on Oct. 15? Time's running out! Included in your ticket price are games, s'mores, popcorn, hayride, hikes, face painting, a glow in the dark cup and goody bags! (Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Nature Centers via Facebook)
• Jersey raffle tickets are NOW ON SALE! Grab yours and score a touchdown for #KeepingFamiliesClose. This is your chance to win an autographed Carolina Panthers Luke Kuechly jersey! (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• The Greater Charlotte Hope Line is a 24/7 resource for those experiencing domestic violence in Mecklenburg County. Callers speak with trained advocates who can connect them with critical services. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
• Amazon.com has lots of early Black Friday sales right now! It's the second Prime Day of the year. Be sure to shop Amazon Smile (smile.amazon.com) and get a percentage of your purchases donated to RMHC of GC. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Join us on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. for the Feminist Book Club! The Feminist Book Club meets monthly to discuss books written by women, for women and about women. All people are welcome. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Join us on Oct. 13 in Student Union 340 at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion with Scott Ellsworth author of "The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice." Here's the link for more info: http://bit.ly/EllsworthCLT (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)

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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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