🌱 NC Receives 30 New Laws + Carolina Panthers Welcome New Member

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Enjoy...

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First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 96 Low: 75.

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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. Officer Derric Entwistle, a CMPD officer, was arrested for Driving While Impaired in Jacksonville (NC). According to WCCB Charlotte, this arrest "happened after Onslow County Sheriff's Office deputies initiated a traffic stop while the officer was off duty. CMPD says Entwistle is being placed on administrative assignment pending an investigation into this incident." (WCCB Charlotte)
2. Carolina Panthers welcomed a new member, as the team recently traded for the 2018 No. 1 overall pick. Baker Mayfield is his name. According to WCNC, "The Panthers will send a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Mayfield, who enters the final year of his rookie contract. Mayfield was due to make $18.5 million but agreed to a $3.5 million pay cut to make the trade happen." (WCNC.com)
3. The south Charlotte area was the setting for a police chase that ended in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. The chase lasted more than an hour. According to WBTV, this chase "started as a breaking-and-entering call where a Jeep was stolen. Since then, the suspect had stolen three additional vehicles and drove erratically through the area. The chase ended when what appeared to be a stolen black SUV crashed into another vehicle." (WBTV)
4. According to WCCB Charlotte, "Roughly 30 new laws are in effect in North Carolina as of July 1. They touch on everything from the DMV, education, public employee pay, high school athletics and liquor laws." People will have to pay more for their driver's license, their vehicle registration or copy of their driving record. State employees and state law enforcement officers are entitled to a 2.5% salary increase. All students should be able to read by the third grade. Teachers will receive an additional $350 bonus in addition to their raises. (WCCB Charlotte)
5. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, "Four people were injured when a suspect stabbed and slashed them in north Charlotte early Wednesday morning." The incident happened in the 4200 block of Statesville Road on July 6. (Fox 46 Charlotte)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Conversations and Coffee with Ambitious & Driven Individuals at Not Just Coffee (8:30 a.m.)
• Pop Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night at Kilborne District Park (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• SouthPark Family Storytime at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - SouthPark Regional (10:15 to 10:45 a.m.)
• ImaginOn Family Storytime at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center (11:30 a.m.)
• Crossroads Cinema (free outdoor movie series): Top Gun (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Charlotte Area Pets Who Need A Home: Meet Lemonade, Kobe and more. (Charlotte Patch)
• MISSING DOG! Her name is Venus. She is a 1-year-old chocolate merle pit mix. Venus was wearing a purple and pink striped collar with ID tags. Last seen location was around the North Davidson/36th Street area. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Does your child ride the bus? If yes, then please fill out the Intent to Ride form to save a seat on the bus. All 2022-23 families who need student bus transportation on the first day of school, Aug. 29, must register by July. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• For many, the opportunity to own a home has been a cherished ideal and a source of pride, accomplishment, social stability and peace of mind. It is one of the most important and influential ways for individuals to pass along wealth. (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• We are in URGENT need of kid-friendly drinks! Our kiddos love juice boxes and Capri Suns! Visit our #Amazon link in our bio to help or drop off donations at the House seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• I saw a medium size brindle dog running down north Davidson. No collar. Boxer or pit (couldn't tell, too fast). (Nextdoor)
• Any poodle lovers willing to step up and foster one or both of these sweet boys? They like to be together but they are not bonded so they can be separated. Both are 3-year-old males and weigh about 15 pounds. (Nextdoor)
• We lost our puppies due to fireworks tonight. They took off in opposite directions. If you see them, please call 980-423-8434. They are both chipped! (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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