🌱 Local Firefighter Saves Life In VA + CMS Receives Finance Grant

Hello, everybody! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. Duty away from work called a Charlotte firefighter who jumped into action to save a life while he was on vacation with his family at a beach out of state. "A man drowning in Virginia Beach, Virginia was rescued by a Charlotte fire firefighter who was there on vacation. The incident happened at a beach when off-duty Charlotte fire firefighter Demario House was spending the Labor Day weekend with his two young sons," the Charlotte city government reported. (charlottenc.gov)
2. "North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper wants the General Assembly to pass legislation exempting individuals from state income tax on the student loan forgiveness announced by President Joe Biden last month. The White House has said the value of that forgiveness — up to $20,000 for some — is exempt from federal income tax, citing language in the 2021 American Rescue Plan law. But North Carolina appears to be one of a half-dozen states where amounts would be subject to state tax without a change," WFAE reports. (WFAE)
3. A cement truck caused a parking deck in Charlotte to buckle which resulted in it being closed. "The Charlotte Fire Department, building inspectors and other crews worked to ensure the integrity of a parking deck along East Morehead Street after a "partial failure" on the deck's top floor. The top level of the parking deck partially failed under the back wheels of a loaded, dry mix concrete truck. ... Crews inspected the integrity of the rest of the deck to see how they could get the truck out. Firefighters have placed temporary supports to hold up the parking deck floor," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. Little artists from more than 30 local elementary schools helped to design and paint curbs for Bank of America ROVAL 400! In preparation for the 5th annual Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Oct. 9, the speedway hosted this event that allowed the school children to express themselves in art. "Speedway leaders say it was back in 2018 when Dale Earnhardt Jr. first referred to the curbs as “turtles” and the name stuck. Six fifth-grade classes were selected to participate and show off their creativity as they decorated a “turtle” with a literary theme. The painted “turtles” will be placed along the course and featured throughout the race weekend," WCBD News 2 reports. (WCBD News 2)
5. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is set to receive access to a financial course from Michael Jordan (NBA legend) and the Jordan Brand. "The Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) grant will help almost 500,000 students in 639 high schools. The one-time grant is modeled after the NGPF’s Financial Equity and Empowerment (FEE) Grant program, which began in 2020 as part of the organization’s commitment to increase access to financial education within school districts serving majority Black and Hispanic students." WBTV reports. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Write Like You Mean It - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10 a.m.)
• Book a Librarian: Business Research (11 a.m. to noon)
• Charlotte Career Fair at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
• 11th Annual Alphabet Soup Event: The ABC’s of Networking at Byron's South End (5:30 p.m.)
• Matthews Young Professionals: Give Back to the Community featuring Bright Blessings (5:30 to 7 p.m.)
• Night Of 1,000 Laughs at The Comedy Zone (7 p.m.)
• Speed Dating at All American Pub (7 to 9 p.m.)
• The Woman King (movie screening) at Ayrsley Grand Cinema (7 to 10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• CMPD’s College Cadets Program is now accepting candidates! Cadets work alongside officers, getting hands-on experience to prepare them for a career in law enforcement. Cadets must be full-time college students. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to travel from Pineville to Cordelia Park north of uptown Charlotte when the new segment is complete. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• The CMS Learning Community Principals of the Year have all been announced. The impact they have made on their staff, students and community is incredible! Stay tuned for the CMS Principal of the Year announcement in October. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Choreographer Helen Pickett, native of San Diego (CA), has created over 60 ballets in the U.S., U.K. and Europe. The Crucible, which premiered at Edinburgh International Festival in 2019. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• CMPD Detective Campbell wants to make sure you do not become a target of larceny or auto theft. Here are a few simple tips to make sure your day doesn't involve a meeting an officer to fill out a police report. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Let your creativity shine! We are proud of the many artistic talents displayed throughout our district. Happy Arts in Education Week! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• We want you to join us for "Show and Tell" this Thursday! It's a great chance for you to see our Free Store, learn about our mission and find out the impact you're making when you get involved with Classroom Central. (Classroom Central via Facebook)
• Fall weather may be slow to arrive, but we’re excited for some time outdoors! Especially if we’re getting to relax at this gorgeously painted biergarten table by Travis Johnson for this weekend’s Charlotte International Arts Festival! (ArtPop Street Gallery via Facebook)
• The City of Charlotte is developing a comprehensive plan that will sustain and grow arts and culture in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. Register for the next virtual community meeting today from 6 - 7:30 p.m., to share your perspective. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)

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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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