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🌱 Local Road Projects Cost Increases + No Swimming Advisory For Cove
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Hello, Charlotte. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.
First, today's weather:
Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 82 Low: 68.
Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:
- One person died after being hit by a car in Statesville late Saturday night. Officers responded to the collision along Taylorsville Highway. Iredell County EMS performed life-saving measures. However, according to WCNC, "the victim, 49-year-old Stephen Thomas Hart of Stony Point, died from his injuries at the scene." (WCNC.com)
- A "No Swimming" advisory was issued recently for a cove on Lake Cornelius. According to the city government, this advisory was issued due to "an estimated 515 gallons of sewage was spilled into Lake Cornelius on the night of July 8. The spill was caused by debris clogging a pump and resulting in an overflow. The discharge has been stopped by Charlotte Water staff. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services staff will monitor water quality in the area until bacteria levels are determined to be suitable for human contact." (charlottenc.gov)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police recently made an arrest from a case in June when a man was found dead in a south Charlotte home. According to WBTV, "officers were called to a home on Heathstead Place on June 20 for a death investigation. They say when they arrived, they found 50-year-old Kimberly Mackey at the scene in need of medical treatment. She was taken to an area hospital. They also found Bradford Womack, 35, inside and pronounced him dead at the scene. Officials with the medical examiner's office determined this was a murder and detectives got an arrest warrant for Mackey for concealment of a death." (WBTV)
- A man died after a collision led him over the I-485 bridge on July 8. According to WCCB Charlotte, "state troopers responded to a collision involving a man, identified as Derrick Maxwell Jr. who was driving a Kia Passenger traveling Interstate 485 near exit 23. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Troopers say upon crashing, Maxwell's vehicle ran off the road, struck a fence and dropped from the interstate. During the fall, the car overturned in the air and collided with the below railroad tracks." (WCCB Charlotte)
- People who drive on Independence Boulevard between Interstates 277 and 485, may have seen several road projects happening there. Lately, the cost to get that job done is steadily increasing. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, "the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization said that the $400 million project is now estimated at being over $1 billion. … It's a problem across North Carolina. The costs have to do with a lot of the things seen in any other field, labor costs have gone up, along with materials costs." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
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Today in Charlotte:
- Baby Storytime: Sing & Sign - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10:30 a.m.)
- French for Beginners Conversation Club | Virtual Event (11 a.m. to noon)
- Virtual Toastmasters Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (noon)
From my notebook:
- My car was stolen! I got up this morning and happened to look out my bedroom windows to see my car was missing. As soon as Ally opened up I called them to find out why they took my car, that was the only logical explanation. (Nextdoor)
- Found dog. Will put him in our backyard for now. Is he yours? (Nextdoor)
- Does anyone have experience with Carolina Veterinary Specialist (CVS) or Skyline Veterinary Specialists? More specifically, their internal medicine vets? My service dog is in kidney failure. (Nextdoor)
- My grandmother and I are about to move into our own place on Monday. This is my first time moving out and her first time on her own again in years. We're looking for some furniture. (Nextdoor)
- I have a few designer shoes available for sale and would like to get rid of them this weekend! All will be sold with boxes. Message me for pricing! (Nextdoor)
- LOST CAT! Her name is Stella. She likes going outside but is always coming home at a reasonable time. She's microchipped so if you find her, please call the number attached to the microchip! (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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