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🌱 NC Bill Protects Parents' Rights + Carowinds Reopens Friday!
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Hello, everybody. It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Let's have at it.
First, today's weather:
A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 68.
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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:
- If a new legislation proposed by North Carolina Republicans is approved, it would prohibit teaching on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. It would require parental notice when students in any grade question their sexual identity in school. "Parents' Bill of Rights" also known as "House Bill 755," would create new rules. Some rules would directly address sexual orientation and gender identity. (WCNC.com)
- A volunteer group made some much-needed repairs to the home of elderly sisters who live in Charlotte. But they didn't stop there — these volunteers with Canopy Realtor Association fixed up 15 homes and community centers throughout the Charlotte metro area for Realtors Care Day. This project, completed once-a-year, is an initiative to preserve affordable housing in the region. (Spectrum News)
- Mecklenburg County Jail mistakenly released Quay Davis, an inmate by mistake on May 9, after his court information was entered incorrectly and omitted a writ hold. Deputies have been searching for Davis since they were notified of the error. He has now been found and returned to custody since Tuesday. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
- Friday, May 27, Carowinds' premier water park will reopen! According to WCCB Charlotte, guests can "celebrate the culture of the Carolina coast and enjoy more than 28 attractions for families and thrill-seekers, as well as resort-style amenities with the luxury of a reserved cabana, and Carolina cuisine." This park offers something fun for everyone of all ages! Guests can enjoy attractions like the Boogie Board Racer (the longest mat-racing water slide in the southeast) and they can float down the 1,000-foot long Coastal Currents lazy river. (WCCB Charlotte)
- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is recovering from a minor stroke. He announced what happened in a tweet via Twitter on Tuesday. Stein said he had stroke-like symptoms Monday night and was taken to the hospital. The expectation is that he will have to stay in the hospital for a few more days. (WCCB Charlotte)
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Today in Charlotte:
- Charlotte Regional Farmers Market on 1801 Yorkmont Road (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Uptown Live at D9 Brewing Uptown Charlotte: music, food trucks and shops! (5 p.m.)
- Laughs On Tap: Free Night of Stand Up Comedy at Heist Brewery (7 p.m.)
- Aaron Burdett performance at Whitewater Center (7 p.m.)
- Film- Top Gun: Maverick at Discovery Place Science (7 p.m.)
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay at The Big Chill (7 to 8 p.m.)
- Men's Caregivers Care Group (virtual event) (8 to 9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- CMPD Animal Care and Control does everything in its power to save as many animals as it can. This album was created specifically for animals that need greater attention than the rest of the population at the shelter. (Facebook)
- Shout out to these kids for selling lemonade and popcorn in the Providence Crossing neighborhood! They raised money to purchase blankets from our Amazon wish list for our shelter kitties. Thank you! (Facebook)
- Introducing the newly-named CMS principals in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Kim King - Berewick Elementary: King has been principal at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual Elementary since 2021 and was director of Virtual Learning and Media Services. Dr. Kristen Lanier - J.M. Alexander Middle: Lanier has been assistant principal at Turning Point Academy since 2015 and at Julius L. Chambers High, from 2013-2015. She also was a teacher at Myers Park High. Michael Jerrell - McClintock Middle: Jerrell has been principal at Bain Elementary since 2018 and was assistant principal at Beverly Woods Elementary. (Facebook)
- Bravo, Maestro of Charlotte Symphony! This weekend's performances of Beethoven's 9th were the perfect finale to an outstanding 12 years as music director. We're so grateful for Maestro Warren-Green's inspirational leadership. (Facebook)
- Our golden retriever is missing. She bolted in Eastover when the thunderstorm freaked her out. Her name is Milo, but she is not wearing a collar. If you see her, please call 704-301-8021. (Nextdoor)
- I'm having knee surgery soon and need a reliable company that I can hire for someone to stay with me for two or three days. Who do you recommend? (Nextdoor)
- I'm looking for swimming classes for my child. Do you have any recommendations? (Nextdoor)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.
— 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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