🌱 NASCAR Owner's Son Died + YMCA Offers Diabetes Prevention Program

Hey, friends! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• Two Charlotte 49ers women's soccer players were named to the 2022 Conference USA Championships All-Tournament Team.
• The son of NASCAR owner and Super Bowl-winning head coach Joe Gibbs passed away.
• YMCA offers its Diabetes Prevention Program to help people prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Very warm. High: 82 Low: 58.

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Here are the top six stories today in Charlotte:

1. "Charlotte 49ers women's soccer players Haley Shand and Macey Bader were named to the 2022 Conference USA Championships All-Tournament Team after the event concluded on Sunday afternoon. Bader led the Niners with six points in CLT's two matches in the tournament, including a career-best five points against Rice. She scored the second brace of her career in the quarterfinals against Rice and setup Shand for the 49ers' fourth and final goal against the regular season champions. Bader found Shand again in the semifinal against UTSA to Charlotte's only goal in the match," Charlotte Athletics reports. (Charlotte Athletics)
2. "Coy Gibbs, the son of NASCAR owner and Super Bowl-winning head coach Joe Gibbs, passed away overnight, Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed on Sunday. The younger Gibbs was just 49 years old and was part owner of his father’s race team. He passed away in his sleep," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
3. "Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have identified and arrested the suspect in what they described as a ‘brutal sexual assault’ Friday night near Tuckaseegee Road in northwest Charlotte. CMPD’s Sexual Assault Unit said Octavius Wayne Wilson, 29, has been charged with kidnapping, sexual battery, first-degree rape, first-degree attempted sexual offense, and assault on a female. During a briefing on Saturday, Nov. 5, investigators said the attack occurred around 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, near 3800 Glenwood Drive. The woman was walking and during her walk, she was approached by an unknown man, who struck up a conversation with her," CBS17 reports. (CBS17.com)
4. "November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and a time for all North Carolina residents to assess their risk for developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. More than 96 million adults in America have prediabetes, while eight in 10 people don’t know they have prediabetes. What’s more, in North Carolina, 166 adults develop diabetes each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...While there is no cure for diabetes, prediabetes can be reversed. The YMCA offers its Diabetes Prevention Program to help people with prediabetes lose weight, increase their physical activity and eat healthier through this CDC-approved curriculum and a supportive, small group led by trained YMCA staff. The program helps people potentially prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes," South Charlotte Weekly reports.(South Charlotte Weekly)
5. "More than 2 million people participated in the early voting process in North Carolina. Now, polls are closed and the next time you can cast your ballot in person is on Tuesday. Meanwhile, get-out-the-vote campaigns continue across the region. Some local organizations are working to mobilize Latino voters and get them to the polls," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
6. "The Charlotte flag football club A team won the Queen City Classic on Oct. 15. The club, split into two teams, is up and coming. While the team doesn't have an official coach, John Fraello acts as a leader and coach. Team A won 20-6 in the finals against North Carolina State University, putting them at 6-0. Team B had their first win in club history in round two against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,"Niner Times reports. (Niner Times)

Today in Charlotte:

• Sprouts Farmers Market (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• French for Beginners Conversation Club (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• SouthPark Toastmasters Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (12:00 p.m.)
• English Conversation Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (3:00 p.m.)
• Coppin State Eagles vs Charlotte 49ers at Dale F. Halton Arena (6:00 p.m.)
• Monday Music Bingo at Harris Teeter Riverbend Village (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Awesome job by two Central Division officers who reunited a sweet husky with his owner! Officers Ashton Wince and Christopher Smith came across the husky that befriended two homeless individuals in Uptown. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• From art commissions, community murals, activation spaces, creative corporate gifts, project consulting and more, discover the work of ArtPop Inspiration Projects. (ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• WINTER IS COMING: Even in 70 degree weather, the Knights are hard at work, transforming Truist Field into a winter wonderland! This year the stadium will be complete with snow tubing and a regulation-size ice skating rink. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
• Edelweiss Vogel, a visual artist and art educator grew up in the Philippines and moved to the United States of America when she was 18. She has a BFA degree in studio arts with a concentration in illustration and K-12 Art Education...(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• On Veterans Day, Charlotte Fire honors our Veterans service, dedication, and valor and is forever grateful for their sacrifice. Today, Charlotte Fire led the annual Veterans Day parade to honor the generations of Americans...(Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Fall Works has come and gone, but there's still time to ensure you never miss a performance...We are excited to announce a brand new flexible subscription package: Pointe & Flex! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Experience iconic songs, like “Waterloo,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and more performed by the world’s top ABBA tribute band at The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Who said you need to be quiet in a library? EpicFest is a fun and spirited read-aloud party thrown by our wonderful librarians for anyone who loves children’s books...(Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• It's about the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of all family members experiencing a child's medical journey. RMHC of GC is here to care for families who need it most. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Does your family have what it takes to win our competition? Join the CMS #FamilyChallenge for a chance to win a prize! Our Week 2 challenge winner will be announced Nov. 13, 2022. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• We're looking to find a new home for this puppy. This is my girlfriend's dog. His name is Jack. We are unable to keep him anymore due to our living situation and me being allergic to him. (Nextdoor)
• All I want is a good hotdog. Please can anyone recommend where I can go to get the hotdog. All I want on it is chili and slaw. I don’t care if it’s a hole in the wall place. (Nextdoor)
• Anyone want a kitten? I found this guy as I was walking my foster dog I can keep him for a little while but I already have another cat and I don't have a lot of room here. (Nextdoor)
• Stray dog. Sweet female beagle mix dog. Sighted near 1215 McLaughlin Drive. (Nextdoor)
• Has anyone tried Schwan's food delivery? I’m older and don’t cook much anymore. My appetite is poor so I don’t eat a lot. I have been ordering Door Dash a few times per week but it’s gotten too expensive. (Nextdoor)
• Charlotte NC Memory Care facility found two kittens dumped in a foster home safe. Shy at first but definitely will warm up can you provide a loving home. Will be fully vetted this week. One Tortie Honey Bell and Tabby boy Willow. (Nextdoor)
• Is anyone missing this cat? Sweet little kitty is definitely loved by someone. It's very friendly. Showed up on my deck this afternoon. (Nextdoor)
• Found a cat that is a brown and white tuxedo, about three months old. (Nextdoor)
• Looking for the owners of a husky type male dog. It's young, friendly and well taken care of. No collar. Safely in my yard with food and water. Please respond. I do not want to turn over to animal control. (Nextdoor)

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