🌱 Movies To Be Made In Charlotte + CMS Names Principal Of The Year

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Charlotte Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

• Filmmakers are coming to the Charlotte area to produce two feature films
• Paw Creek Elementary School principal named the 2022-2023 CMS principal of the year
• The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame honored some of North Carolina’s own

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Nice with plenty of sun. High: 72 Low: 44.

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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. Charlotte Firefighters recently performed a high-angle rescue "in the 12000 block of Bluestem Lane near the North Carolina-South Carolina border just west of Johnston Road. According to Charlotte Fire, one person was stuck in a bucket truck. As of 3:45 p.m. the person was successfully rescued. It is unknown at this time how the person got stuck in the bucket truck," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. Filmmakers are coming to the Charlotte area to produce two feature films thanks to approval from the North Carolina Department of Commerce. An independent feature film called "Mother Couch! started filming this week in the area after it was "approved for a rebate up to $1.75 million. The Department of Commerce estimates that these projects combined will generate direct in-state spending of about $30 million and create more than 1,500 jobs," WGHP FOX8 Greensboro reports. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
3. Charlotte police arrested three people who were part of a string of car break-ins dating back to June. "Officers say they were called to Spindletop Place just before 3 a.m. for three people breaking into cars. Nazir Lucky, Ezyaah Ward and Adalberto De La Cruz were found at the scene in a white Honda HR-V that was reported stolen in June," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
4. "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised Danielle Belton, the Paw Creek Elementary School principal, with being named the 2022-2023 CMS principal of the year. Many students, staff and even the CMS interim superintendent came out to honor Belton on Friday morning. ... Belton has been with CMS for nine years, and since then, she has built trust and formed relationships within the community," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
5. "The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame honored some of North Carolina’s own Thursday night in Kannapolis. Banjo player and singer, Charlie Poole who was born in Statesville was honored for his recordings that sold over 100,000 copies. Nneena Freelon is the award-winning jazz singer. She was a favorite of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Co-founding member of Chic, Bernard Edwards, was also honored. He was born in Greenville and went on to make a mark in the music industry. Janet Paschal grew up in Reidsville before embarking on her gospel music career. R&B legend, Stephanie Mills who was born in New York but makes her home in Charlotte was also inducted," WCCB Charlotte reports (WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Mandisa in person at Steele Creek Church of Charlotte-Berewick Campus (8:00 a.m.)
• Charlotte Community Gospel Music Workshop & Concert at C N Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church (9:00 a.m.)
• Fall Fest at Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• 6th Annual Fall University City Wine Festival at Armored Cow Brewing Co. (2:00 p.m.)
• Family Friendly Improv Comedy Show at Acting Out Studio (6:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.)
• Ray LaMontagne: The Monovision Tour at Belk Theater (8:00 p.m.)
• Stevie Nicks in concert at PNC Music Pavilion (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: Oct. 26 is an Early Release Day for CMS. School will dismiss three hours earlier than designated bell schedule end times. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• An intentionally set fire is a danger to everyone. Thankfully, neither the residents of this home or your firefighters were injured. Charlotte Fire crews rescued the family puppy from the burning building. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Another successful Kops and Kids event for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department last week! CMPD’s Kops and Kids is a community program for the whole family. It allows our officers and the Latino community to come together...(Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Please join us in congratulating Danielle Belton, principal at Paw Creek Elementary, for being named the 2022-2023 CMS Principal of the Year! "Leadership is never about being the best, it's about making those around you better. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Andre Fuller on his promotion to Captain. We Are Charlotte Fire! (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend for Fall Works! We loved being back on the Knight Theater stage to kick off our 2022/2023 Season. Here’s one last behind-the-scenes video from Christopher Stuart’s “Under of Lights.” (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• National Principals Month is an opportunity to celebrate our principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for their students, staff and community. Our South Learning Community. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC Firefighter Michael Cunningham received the department's Medal of Valor for exhibiting exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in an attempt to save and protect others during an active. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• Pub 49 is back at it again! This is why they are one of our top 10 pop tab teams! This donation was a little unique and was boosted significantly with a donation of 100+ pounds of tabs from the Beaver family of Harrisburg, NC. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• National Principals Month is an opportunity to celebrate our principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for their students, staff and community. See how our CMS District POY Danielle Belton...(Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi join the CSO to perform songs from their Grammy Award-winning folk album, They’re Calling Me Home, and more. Nov. 5 at Belk Theater. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csorhiannon (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Thank you to all those who came to our Scholar Society Reception last week to celebrate the impact of Freedom School. We enjoyed connecting and hearing from a few Freedom School family. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• We want to hear from you! Join us on Oct. 26 at Harding University High School for our Comprehensive Review session focused on “CMS programs, boundaries and facilities. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Meet Kim Looby, Instruction and Information Literacy Librarian. Access some of her Research Guides ➡️ https://bit.ly/3mvUKop (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• Our dog got out a few minutes ago. His name is Moose. If you see him, please contact me at 704-516-8137. (Nextdoor)

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— Alexis Goring

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