🌱 Local Philanthropists Help Ukraine + USPS Needs Volunteer Santas

Hello all. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Charlotte Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• A local woman whose battle with brain cancer stole the hearts of millions, died on Tuesday.
• Charlotte philanthropists team up with nonprofit to help the people of Ukraine.
• The United States Post Office is looking for volunteers to answer letters to Santa.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 33.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. "When Emma Kenney left work to meet Mike Hanson for dinner at the Goodyear House in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood in October, she had a feeling something was up. He told her what he'd be wearing, which was out of character for him. She figured a proposal might be coming. What she did not expect, though, was for the engagement to be paired with a custom painting celebrating the restaurant that meant so much to the couple. Better yet, now they are a part of the painting," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. "Roslyn Singleton, a Charlotte woman whose battle with brain cancer stole the hearts of millions around the country, died on Tuesday, her husband Ray Singleton confirmed in an Instagram post. Singleton caught the attention of millions when Ray posted a viral video a few years ago singing to Ros, a two-time cancer survivor. From there the couple began gaining an online, eventually appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and America's Got Talent," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. "The United States Post Office is looking for volunteers to answer letters to Santa. Volunteers will look through letters children have written to Santa. When volunteers find a letter that interests them, they’ll buy a gift for the writer and send it off anonymously. The program has existed for more 100 years," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)
4. "More than two dozen California law enforcement recruits are hurt after a wrong-way driver hit them while they were training. Several are in critical condition. The recruits were a mile into their early morning run when investigators say a 22-year-old man drove into the oncoming lanes and plowed into the cadets. The driver was not drunk at the time of the crash," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)
5. "As the war in Ukraine continues, people in Charlotte are doing what they can to help. A group of philanthropists called Rise to Raise, along with their partner and nonprofit, the United Indian Community Forum, came together this past April to support the people of Ukraine. Just recently, they were associated with a fundraiser in August called Ghazal-aur-Kalaam. Organized by Dr. Harmohan Singh, Dr. Jasleen Gill and Anitha Gowtam, the event raised $50,000. From this, $25,000 was donated to the Charlotte chapter of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America last week,"Spectrum News reports. (Spectrum News)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Business of ART Workshop (10:00 a.m.)
• Holiday Pop Up Market at Ballantyne Village (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Family Day at McColl Center (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• New Local show at Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, Autograph Collection (5:00 p.m.)
• Sprouts Farmers Market (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents Pass It On: 60th Anniversary Musical Celebration at the Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• How To Handle Thanksgiving Holiday Stress (WCCB Charlotte)
• "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical" opens tomorrow! We're ringing early in the holiday season with one of our most popular shows. Get tix by visiting bit.ly/BCPE2223 (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• Our friends at QC Life came to visit today and speak with Mike Wiley about his show "Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart." (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• We are hiring! We are seeking a driven and passionate individual to join our full-time staff as a program assistant. Find out more: https://freedomschoolpartners.... #freedomschoolclt #charlottejobs #career (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• Special thank you to the Charlotte Knights for serving their community well. Our families will enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving feast with their relatives and friends at their home away from home. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Don't miss Symphonie fantastique this weekend at Beethoven Triple Concerto! The great conductor Leonard Bernstein explains the ‘idée fixe’ – a musical obsession – that repeats throughout Berlioz’s epic work...(Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• ICE HOCKEY BASEBALL Truist Field’s regulation-sized ice rink is up and running and hosting three ice hockey games over the weekend! DETAILS: Friday at 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Rush Elite team vs. the Carolina Junior Hurricanes Elite team. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
• Did you know that November is Native American Heritage Month? During November, we pay tribute to the rich history, ancestry, and traditions of Native Americans. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• The City of Charlotte Mayor’s Youth Employment Program (MYEP) celebrated its 36th year of operation this year. Over the course of the year, more than 500 Charlotte youth participated in work-based learning...(City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• The new Charlotte open air market, El Mercadito, opens TODAY (Saturday, Nov. 19), at 9:00 a.m., at 1720 Galleria Blvd. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• Ready to relive Christmas magic with Charlotte Symphony? The Polar Express in Concert stops at Belk Theater briefly, so don't miss this magical concert experience! Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. >> bit.ly/csopolar (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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