🌱 Local Couple Works To Save Tree Canopies + Coyotes In Charlotte

Hey, friends! It's Monday in Charlotte and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community, including news on:

• A shooting in north Charlotte injured two juveniles.
• Local husband and wife team up to save Charlotte's characteristic tree canopies.
• Coyote sightings across the Carolinas are on the rise.

But first, today's weather:

Morning showers. High: 68 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police says "the suspect robbed the Bojangles on E. Woodlawn Road Oct. 11 at gunpoint. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash and surveillance cameras show the suspect. If you recognize him, call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or submit an anonymous tip by phone to the P3 Tips App. There is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for any info leading to an arrest," CBS17 reports. (CBS17.com)
2. "Krysten Reilly and her husband founded NoDa Tree Save to try and save some of Charlotte's characteristic tree canopies but to also understand the city's growth. ... Reilly said the mission of her and her husband's passion project is to bring awareness to the benefits of trees in the hopes developers make wise decisions about keeping the larger urban trees," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. A shooting in north Charlotte Saturday night left two juveniles hurt and under investigation by the police. "Officers responded to the incident along Reagan Drive, just off West Sugar Creek Road where they found two juveniles shot. Both victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries," msnNOW reports. (msnNOW)
4. Pain into Purpose is holding its annual neighborhood meeting where attendees can enjoy food and fellowship. They can also experience healing for families who have lost loved ones to gun crimes. "Ebony Woods is no stranger to the pain inflicted by senseless violence. Her baby’s father was killed after being shot during a robbery years ago. ... Instead of turning her pain inward, she looked outward starting an organization to help others going through the same journey she is," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
5. "Coyote sightings across the Carolinas are on the rise, including in the Charlotte area. A wildlife consultant says it's because this is the time of year when the animals are on the move. Bill Crowder, a consultant also known as Coyote Bill, said the coyote population has increased and they are being spotted just as much in the daytime as they are at night," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)

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Today in Charlotte:

• French for Beginners Conversation Club | Virtual Event (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Avoiding Eviction: Know your rights and resources (12:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte Black Love Matchmaking & Networking at Hilton Charlotte Uptown (6:00 p.m.)
• Independence Regional English Learners Book Club via Zoom (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• The "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour at Camp North End (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
• Monday Music Bingo at Harris Teeter Riverbend Village (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
• Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings game at the Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
• Find Your Muse Open Mic at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Join the Charlotte Symphony as it plays the score to The Polar Express while the full film plays on the big screen at Belk Theater on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csopolar (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• You're going to be the talk of the town after your next party with Split Second Sound! Bid on this DJ Service with a Split Second Sound DJ/MC 3 Hour Bronze Package. Split Second Sound is the official DJ of RMHC. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• We’re back at Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church on Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.! Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees leads the CSO in an inspiring program of works by Copland, Coleridge-Taylor, Mahler, & Haydn. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Join us for Atkins Out Loud! Don't miss "Tonight Again, The Wind Brushes the Stars", choreographed by Kim Jones, Associate Professor of Dance. See you on Nov. 2 at 4:15 p.m.! (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• We believe when families are together, they cope better. We believe no family should have to deal with their child’s medical crisis alone. Have you been touched by a RMHC of GC program? (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• October's E-spotlight features an intuitive citation-based research evaluation tool designed for researchers to get a glimpse at the current state of the scholarly playing field. https://bit.ly/3S9hvw0 (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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