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🌱 Local Doctor Writes Plant-Based Book + Pastor Runs For School Board

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Hello, hello! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 85 Low: 63.

Here are the top four stories in Charlotte today:

  1. Dr. Monique May, a Charlotte-based doctor, subscribed to a plant-based diet two years ago. She then decided to write a book in hopes of making it easier for others to change their diet to plant-based. According to Spectrum News, Dr. May "loves to spend time in the kitchen, and her cooking doesn't involve animal products. However, she admits she's not fully vegan, eating honey, fish and chicken ocassionally. May, a family medicine doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience, has been passionate about healthy eating for a while." (Spectrum News)
  2. Hamani Fisher, a pastor at Life Center International in Charlotte, is joining the race for school board. According to WCCB Charlotte, he is "running in District 1, the seat being vacated by long-time board member Rhonda Cheek. ... He says he's running to bring confidence, accountability and transparency to CMS." (WCCB Charlotte)
  3. StarMed Healthcare is offering testing and treatment to combat the spread of monkeypox virus. Testing is available for patients on location of StarMed's two family and urgent care clinics in Charlotte (FreeMore Clinic and Eastland Clinic). According to WCCB Charlotte, "Health officials say test results will be available usually in 24-72 hours. Through August 10, officials say there have been 10,392 cases of monkeypox in the United States, including 122 cases in North Carolina." (WCCB Charlotte)
  4. Charlotte Pride Festivities will start this weekend with the annual Interfaith Service. A week from now, the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade will return to uptown as an in-person event. According to WCCB Charlotte, "Officials say celebrations will begin with the in-person return of the annual Charlotte Pride Interfaith Service on Sunday, August 14 at 4 p.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 1600 Norris Avenue. This unique event welcomes all LGBTQ people and allies to celebrate their shared interfaith communities." (WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

  • Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
  • Table & Twine delivers festive flavors with its Labor Day package. (9 a.m.)
  • Table & Twine Offers Back To School Special With Buy One Get One Family Meals (9 a.m.)
  • Unseen Oceans (Exhibition) at Discovery Place Science (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Before You Go World Tour 2022 at The Fillmore Charlotte (6 p.m.)
  • Keith Urban: The Speed of Now World Tour at PNC Music Pavilion (7 p.m.)
  • Bill Bellamy - Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (7 to 8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • We are proud to announce our newest school principals and executive director of Title IX! We wish them all the best on their goals. To learn more about their backgrounds, read this: bit.ly/cmsboardupdate81022 (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • We are in DESPERATE need of newspapers! They can be dropped off any time at 8315 Byrum Drive. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • Charlotte firefighters are helping prepare students for the upcoming school year by collecting school supplies for students in need. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
  • Fee waived adoptions (with monetary donation) continues during NBC's #ClearTheShelters. And, as always, seniors can adopt for free and receive a free supply of flea/tick/heartworm prevention thanks to Pets for the Elderly. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • The community is invited to the annual Independence Festival on August 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1830 Galleria Boulevard in Charlotte. Free food, games and a backpack giveaway from your friends at the CMPD Independence Division. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • Our next rabies and microchip clinic is this Saturday. Don't miss it! (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • FOUND CAT on site of the Waverly Shopping Center. If this cat belongs to you, call 704-777-4014. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • This announcement from Optimist Hall is the talk of the town right now. Our take: We hope this encourages more people to take advantage of transit, walking, or biking to this popular food hall and other locations in Charlotte. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Charlotte Mecklenburg Library wishes you a Happy National Book Lovers Day! Looking for a great way to celebrate? Put away your smartphones, find a cozy spot, and read the day away with this list of titles chosen by a true bibliophile! (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
  • I think this photo says it all...Our students love Summer Camp! #SummerCamp #Theatre #Education #TheatreEducation" (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
  • At Brave Step, pennies have an impact. We were reminded of the importance of that when several bags of coins were donated recently. (Brave Step via Facebook)
  • This is the final week of Summer Break and we have read 7.7 million minutes as a community so far! Remember to claim your prizes too from now until August 20. There's still a few days to log your reading time to help us...(Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
  • Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is trying to figure out which projects will be funded in its next five-year investment plan. And they want you to weigh in! (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • I have furniture to give away: a small kitchen table, dresser, and night stand, a leather couch a recliner, and more! Message me for details. (Nextdoor)
  • Looking for a good vehicle inspection place that won't "tinker or mess with" your car to get you back in for repairs. Anyone have any recommendations? (Nextdoor)
  • I'm a veteran who is struggling with depression, anxiety and PTSD. My apartment is in crisis. It's not just dirty, chaotic and adding to my mental health issues. I need help! (Nextdoor)

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— 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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