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🌱 Monkeypox Vaccine Given At Charlotte Pride + NC Drive-Ins Best

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Welcome back, Charlotte! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, heavy t-storms. High: 76 Low: 68.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. People who attend the Charlotte Pride events this weekend will be able to get the vaccine for monkeypox. According to WBTV, "Mecklenburg County Public Health will be administering monkeypox vaccines this weekend at Charlotte Pride events, thanks to a program from the White House and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ... Federal partners worked with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Mecklenburg County Public Health to develop a plan to administer the vaccines during the events in Charlotte." (WBTV)
  2. The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers Informed Delivery. According to WCNC, "Once a customer's account is validated, the USPS sends a notification to an app or an email when a piece of mail or a package is set to arrive. ... It's a handy feature to keep track of incoming mail, but what if that package or letter isn't at your house when you go check? That's an issue faced by Penney Lendzian in east Charlotte. She moved into a new development in December 2021 and has had her share of postage problems." (WCNC.com)
  3. A nonprofit group that serves young adults, The Relatives, now has a new space in Uptown Charlotte because it moved its On Ramp Resources Center into a new space on Freedom Drive. According to Spectrum News, "organization leaders say [the space] is three times the size of its old space in Uptown. The resource center provides programming to serve young adults ages 16 to 24. The youth get access to counseling, GED tutoring, employment readiness and more. The new building has a kitchen, which is something the old building didn't have. With this new feature, the organization is partnering with the Community Culinary School of Charlotte (CCSC) to provide culinary classes." (Spectrum News)
  4. If you're a fan of drive-in restaurants then you're going to be happy to know that North Carolina has one of the best! According to Kiss 95.1 FM, "while many of these businesses have closed in recent years, some are still left across the country. ... Charlotte, North Carolina has one of the best drive-in restaurants in the US. This list was compiled by Cheapism. It featured 30 drive-in restaurants across the country that are still going strong." (kiss951.com)
  5. According to WCCB Charlotte, "detectives say a man was pronounced dead Wednesday morning after colliding into the rear of a CATS bus on South Tryon Street." Officers rushed to the area of South Tryon Street because someone called about a motor vehicle collision. WCCB Charlotte reported, "at the scene, officers located a green 2001 Dodge Dakota with heavy front-end damage and Charlotte Area Transit System bus No. 2128 in the roadway with rear-end damage. Police say the driver of the Dodge, Robert Compton, 37, sustained serious injuries and was not wearing a seatbelt."(WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

  • Friday Night Hangout - Time Out Youth (5 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji at Apple SouthPark (6 to 7 p.m.)
  • Matthew Ablan (solo acoustic) performance at Lower Left Brewing Co. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday Night Live at Event Masterz (7 to 10 p.m.)
  • Christopher Cross: 40th Anniversary Tour at The Fillmore Charlotte (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • We know that when a pet gets lost owners are terrified and do everything they can to find their friend. We want to help. If your pet becomes lost, check our website at https://charlottenc.gov/Animal... (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
  • We're happy to announce that the Charlotte Symphony Board of Directors has ratified a new two-year contract with the musicians of the CSO! Read about the key points in the new contract in The Charlotte Observer. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • School may still be out but not for our hardworking teachers! Teachers logged into our mobile app to place their back-to-school orders and Thursday they're driving through to pick-up supplies through our curbside program. (Classroom Central via Facebook)
  • CMPD Captain Garnes wants to deliver some tips to make 2022 a safe school year. Charlotte residents need to slow down and be aware of more traffic and students returning to schools in the coming weeks. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • CHARLOTTE PRIDE: Know before you go! This weekend is @cltpride's two day festival and parade. WHEN IS IT? Saturday, Aug. 20 from noon to 10 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 21 from noon to 6 p.m. The Parade will run from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
  • Charlotte Pride: Keep yourself and your friends safe and well! Stay hydrated. Use the Buddy System and if you "See Something, Say Something". (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
  • Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or ally of a toddler up to a teenager, having brave and honest conversations with those you care about is a critical step in preventing sexual violence. (Brave Step via Facebook)
  • Stop by the McDonald's of the Greater Carolinas tent during Charlotte Pride for a free Sweet Tea and other McDonald's menu faves. The McDonald's team will be accepting tips and donations. (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
  • Congratulations to Juan Castellanos on his promotion from Charlotte Ballet II to the main company! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
  • As many of you are sending your kids off to college, take a few minutes to listen with them to this important conversation with @nccasa's staff attorney Skye David. (Brave Step via Facebook)
  • Does anyone know of a local church or women's help group that could bring a truck for donations? I have a truck load of women's clothes bagged up in a storage building. I would like to donate them all at once. (Nextdoor)
  • Would anyone want a kitten or two? Someone keeps dropping off feral cats around and near my house and so far I have 17 kittens roaming around my neighborhood. Many rescues are full or won't take them. The older ones appear to be 8 weeks old. (Nextdoor)
  • I'm looking for someone to take out some plants and completely clear out an area approximately 20 feet by 20 feet and lay down a weed barrier and put new soil on top. Please let me know if you are interested. (Nextdoor)
  • Handyman available? Anyone good with fixing vacuum cleaners? I have a few that need to be looked at. But I just bought a brand new one like a month ago and it's not picking anything up. Need someone to come by asap! (Nextdoor)
  • Found this sweet baby wandering down Round Hill Road. Super sweet! No collar and ravaged by fleas. He had scabs all over his body. I'm not sure if someone dropped him off or what. Any information would be helpful. (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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