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🌱 NC's First On-the-Go Dunkin’ Opens Today + Body Scanners In School

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hello again, friends. It's Saturday in Charlotte and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 92 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

  1. North Carolina's first On-the-Go Dunkin' store will open in Conover on 112 Thornburg Drive today. According to WBTV, "The first 100 people in line will receive a free glazed donut. A Free Coffee for a Year giveaway, VIP cards to the store and additional celebrations will follow at a later date." (WBTV)
  2. According to WCNC, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to add body scanners to 49 of its middle and K-8 schools in the upcoming school year. Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh sent a letter to CMS families and staff members, saying the district intends to install scanners like those in 21 CMS high schools. Hattabaugh made this decision due to the "increase in gun sales nationwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as record numbers of weapons at CMS schools last year, including four firearms at middle and K-8 schools in the district." (WCNC.com)
  3. A cybersecurity awareness campaign designed to educate private sector businesses and organizations in North Carolina about the increasing threat of a cyberattack, was recently launched by The FBI Charlotte Field Office. According to the FBI, "the awareness campaign runs through September 2022 and will include media engagements, social media posts and presentations to local businesses. FBI special agents will educate our partners about the following top cyber threats." (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
  4. Trena Peed, a 46-year-old woman who was from North Carolina, died after being attacked by two pit bulls that she was dog-sitting on Thursday. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, "Peed was dog-sitting for two pit bulls when she let them out of the backyard of her home. ... Moments after Peed let the dogs outside of the home, neighbors heard her crying loudly for help and then saw the attack." Shock and horror at the attack was evident in 911 calls. (Fox 46 Charlotte)
  5. The NC Department of Health and Human Services officials said that limited doses of the monkeypox vaccine are available in North Carolina. According to WCNC, "the federal government has allocated North Carolina 444 doses of Jynneos, a vaccine that can prevent illness or lead to less severe symptoms if given within two weeks after someone is exposed to monkeypox. Because of limited supply, vaccination is currently only being offered to individuals with known or suspected exposure to monkeypox."(WCNC.com)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Resume Reviews - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (All Day)
  • Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Uptown Charlotte! (9 a.m.)
  • Girl Scouts Discovery Day at Reedy Creek Park (10 a.m. to noon)
  • Read Like A Star Book Club - Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (10 a.m.)
  • Independence Regional Spanish Basics (noon to 1 p.m.)
  • Social Justice Book Club hosted via Virtual Programming (2 to 3:30 p.m.)
  • Myers Park Branch Story Explorers | Virtual Event (3 to 4 p.m.)
  • Reproductive Rights Protest (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • We're gearing up for National Night Out celebrations across Mecklenburg County! During these annual community-building events, our staff hit the streets to meet with residents and talk about our work in court. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office via Facebook)
  • Open dinner dates for July! Our weekends are in need of volunteers! Thank you to all our current meal team volunteers and Kitchen Crusaders! Contact Darrell McGill to sign up for one of these dates. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Pre-K Matters! Submit your 2022 Application Now>> https://bit.ly/3zXElkF ¡𝗤𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻̃𝗼𝘀 𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲! Llene la aplicación para el preescolar>> https://bit.ly/3zXElkF" (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Brave Step is sharing knowledge as it relates to sexual violence. We can all be Changemakers by leaning in to learn. (Brave Step via Facebook)
  • Charlotte City Elections - Vote this month! A low turnout is expected so your vote counts much more. The mayor and city council are up for election. In city council district 2, Mary Barnett is running against Malcolm Graham. (Nextdoor)
  • Stolen dog, gone since May 25. (Nextdoor)
  • This dog was found in SouthPark Mall. Does anyone recognize this pup? (Nextdoor)
  • My dog got out of my yard. Her name is Baby. She has a pink striped collar. She is very afraid, please don't chase her. (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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