🌱 Local Polling Station Fire + Artists Work To Improve Litter Control

Hello, friends. Alexis Goring here with your Wednesday edition of the Charlotte Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• A local polling location was temporarily evacuated after officials say a fire broke out.
• Someone in NC won $1 million in the record-breaking Powerball drawing.
• A local artist helps businesses see a piece of their home and feel more connected.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. "A Charlotte polling location was temporarily evacuated after officials say a fire broke out.
   Election officials told WBTV five people were in the process of voting at Good Shepherd Church when a ‘momentary fire’ broke out. The voters remained on site and were able to finish casting their ballots," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
2. "Someone in NC won $1 million in record-breaking Powerball drawing. It took a bit longer than lottery officials wanted, but the winning numbers for the record $2 billion Powerball drawing were released Tuesday morning. … That wasn't the only big win, though, as 22 others matched all five white balls for $1 million. Those winners included ticket holders in North Carolina and South Carolina," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. "Andrew Winke is a local Charlotte artist hoping to help businesses alongside part of Central Avenue see a piece of their home and feel more connected to the community. He is one of several artists who has joined CharlotteEast's Central Avenue beautification project to improve litter control and develop business and residential collaboration. As part of this initiative, Andrew and his girlfriend have been diligently painting a trash can with 72 flags, highlighting different regions represented by businesses in the area. ... Artists' designs, like Andrews, are helping CharlotteEast merge Central Avenue businesses with Eastside communities," City of Charlotte Government reports. (charlottenc.gov)
4. "Carvent Webb of Charlotte tried his luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $3 million prize. Webb bought his lucky Fabulous Fortune ticket from the 7-Eleven on Mallard Creek Road. When Webb arrived at lottery headquarters Monday to collect his prize, he had a decision to make: He could choose to receive the prize as an annuity of $150,000 over 20 years or a lump sum of $1.8 million," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
5. "A driver died after crashing in South Charlotte. The crash happened around 11:17 a.m. in the 14100 block of Johnston Road. Police say they found Ernest Walter, 78, unresponsive behind the wheel of his Jeep Cherokee. MEDIC transported him to Atrium Pineville where he was pronounced dead. Investigators believe Walter veered off the side of the road and struck several trees before overturning," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Sprouts Farmers Market (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• The Bulb Mobile Markets at Grier Heights Community Center (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Women of Color Conversations at Popp Martin Student Union | Virtual (5:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte Black Love Matchmaking & Networking at Invitation Homes Carolinas (6:00 p.m.)
• The "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour at Camp North End (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department would like to thank local artist, Jamie Franki, for his art creation given to the University City Division Team Office to honor CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the graduates of the Citizen Fire Academy. The crew from Firehouse 38 hosted the final stop on our 9-week academy with a special ride on Fireboat 38. The Citizen Fire Academy is a FREE program for Charlotte residents. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• November is always a time when we like to pause and express our gratitude to the businesses joining us here at ArtPop Street Gallery in supporting local art. These partners help to bring local art to public spaces 365 days a year.(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• Violinist Tai Murray, cellist Julie Albers and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott join your CSO to perform Beethoven’s inventive Triple Concerto, led by guest conductor Erina Yashima, Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 at Belk Theater. Tickets start at $10! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• A world-renowned interpretation of The Messiah comes to Charlotte. Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green returns to the Charlotte stage to conduct Handel's masterpiece, Dec. 2 - Dec. 4 at Knight Theater. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csomessiah22 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Congratulations, Jesse, Hollis and Carter Isley for doing an amazing job on our Week 1 challenge and representing Matthews Elementary! Does your family have what it takes to win our competition? (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• We have supporters collecting pop tabs all over the world. Working with our friend United Scrap Metal we recycle the tabs and receive monetary donations for our families! (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• The holidays are approaching, and our friends from Clear Blue Insurance Group had a gift-wrapping party recently to help stock presents for The Winter Wonderland Shop. Registration opened today! Have you secured your spot? (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• The Charlotte Symphony brings The Polar Express in Concert to Belk Theater with the full score performed live as the film plays! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Watch movies on the big screen as the score is performed LIVE by the Charlotte Symphony! Get tickets to all four Movie Series concerts this season and SAVE! Learn more about the benefits of subscribing >> bit.ly/csomovieseries (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Do you want to know where and who you come from? Join us on Nov. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at University City Library. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Keep Charlotte Beautiful is accepting Letters of Intent for its Beautification Grant, an annual opportunity that awards up to $5,000 for community beautification projects. (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• Join us, the Charlotte Department of Transportation, and others as we mark this solemn and important day on Nov. 20 at First Ward Park. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• Area 49 invites you to a workshop on podcasting with Joni Deutsch. Learn about podcast fundamentals and resources (like our EZ Video Studios) that can help you launch your podcast dreams. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Tftc55 (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library 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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