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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 86 Low: 64.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. Thanks to the True Cost of Washington Tour, a gas station in Charlotte will be offering significantly lower prices for a limited time. According to WBTV, "the event, hosted by Americans for Prosperity-North Carolina, will offer gas prices as low as $2.38 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Shell Station at 4936 Albemarle Road. The discounts will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, and no RVs or gas cans will be eligible." (WBTV)
  2. There's been an increase of criminals breaking into cars in most neighborhoods across the Carolinas. CMPD is working to end this trend. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, "early Tuesday morning, a would-be thief was caught on surveillance video going from car to car to trying to break into the parking lot of the Beverly Apartments in the Ballantyne neighborhood. CMPD is stepping efforts to combat the spike in thefts by promoting an awareness campaign for people lock their car doors." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
  3. Despite recommendation from investigators, the prosecution of North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein proceeded. According to WBTV, "the Wake County District Attorney's office pursued a criminal investigation into North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein despite a recommendation that the case be closed, according to a memo obtained by WBTV. The memo, written by a North Carolina State Board of Elections attorney, is the latest revelation in an unprecedented case involving the sitting attorney general over a 2020 campaign ad. Though the agency determined the ad was not a "clear violation" of the law, the DA's office, led by Democrat Lorrin Freeman, took the extraordinary step of investigating and ultimately pursuing an indictment against the state's sitting attorney general anyway." (WBTV)
  4. According to WBTV, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers "took three juvenile suspects into custody after they allegedly stole a vehicle on University City Boulevard. According to CMPD, the incident happened just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday at a 7-Eleven. Police say the victim was robbed at gunpoint and then the suspects took the victim's car. Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on the stolen car, but the driver did not stop, leading to a chase that ended in Belmont." (WBTV)
  5. The district attorney recently announced that Mark Carver, the man who was convicted of killing UNC Charlotte student Ira Yarmolenko in 2008, had those charges against him dropped. According to WCNC, "Carver spent ten years in prison for Yarmolenko's death before he was released when a judge ordered a retrial. Yarmolenko's body was found along the banks of the Catawba River in Mount Holly with her car nearby. Prosecutors said his DNA was on her car and he was convicted. Carver maintained his innocence throughout the highly publicized trial, claiming he'd never seen Yarmolenko before in his life." (WCNC)

Today in Charlotte:

  • North Mecklenburg Farmers Market (7 a.m. to noon)
  • Center City Green Market (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
  • Read Like A Star Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10 a.m.)
  • Edible Hosts Grand Reopening Celebration in Hickory, NC, with Free Edible For A Year Giveaways! (10 a.m.)
  • Women's Equality Day 2022: Celebrating Women in Mecklenburg County | Hosted by Valerie C. Woodard Center (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
  • Bhramari Brewing Company Grand Opening Party (noon)
  • Latin Food Truck Festival (noon to 5 p.m.)
  • Social Justice Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (2 p.m.)
  • "Selfies and Self-Love," Brown Girl Guidebook Tour (2 to 5 p.m.)
  • I Started Comedy During a Pandemic | Show hosted by The Comedy Zone (3 p.m.)
  • Myers Park Branch Story Explorers: Back to School! (3 to 4 p.m.)
  • Food Trucks on Market - TruGrits and Holy Cookie Dough (5 p.m.)
  • KIDZ BOP at PNC Music Pavilion (6 p.m.)
  • Paleface performance at Southern Strain Plaza Midwood (7 p.m.)
  • Speed Dating Charlotte at Novelty House (7 to 9 p.m.)
  • Red Dress Amy at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
  • Improv Comedy Doubleheader at Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte (7:30 to 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • With 22 years of experience at CMS, we are proud to announce that Orlando Robinson has been named principal of West Charlotte High School. Congratulations! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Fee waived adoptions (with monetary donation) continues during NBC's #ClearTheShelters. 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)
  • 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)
  • We're 10 days away from the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade taking place Aug. 20-21! Get all of the event details: https://charlottepride.org. (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
  • A social media challenge is drastically increasing the amount of stolen vehicles across the country. CMPD is providing extra patrols to combat this problem. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • We have several career fields at Charlotte Fire. Right now, we have positions available in the Fire Marshal's office and with our Communications team. Apply here: http://ow.ly/QOV150KijCY (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
  • At the CMS Athletics Leadership Symposium, coaches networked, trained and learned to support and engage the whole student-athlete. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Indications are that the LYNX Red Line could be poised for a renewed push, Lake Norman Citizen reports. "I think we're closer than we have been for a long time," Sustain Charlotte founder Shannon Binns said. (Sustain Charlotte 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)
  • Did you know that you can register your pet with Petco Love Lost? They help reunite pets with their owners with just one click. Register your pets today! https://lost.petcolove.org/ (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • Katie has been working with education this summer and is a rock star in all she does. She'll be back with Front of House and finishing her first EP! (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Kittens looking for a home. I need them out by next week. (Nextdoor)
  • Need a puppy play date for my dog Louie. He's a 4-month-old golden retriever. He needs a friend in the area to run around and wrestle with so he will stop trying to wrestle me! Let me know if anyone has a similar sized/aged pup. (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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