🌱 Nonprofit Helps Kids With Dyslexia + Inflation Affects Life Choices

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

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 90 Low: 64.

Here are the top six stories in Charlotte today:

1. Does your child have a dyslexia diagnosis that make learning in school difficult? A nonprofit called The Fletcher School exists to help your child succeed. According to WBTV, "the Fletcher School empowers students with learning differences to realize their full potential. The school offers individuated, multisensory, college preparatory curriculum from kindergarten to 12th grade that helps every student succeed." (WBTV)
2. An accident in north Charlotte that occurred earlier this month, killed two people. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police "confirmed with Queen City News on Tuesday that David Wayne Olney, one of the victims involved in the accident, passed away several days after the crash at Atrium Main. Officers responded to calls regarding the accident on Wednesday, Aug. 10, near the 1300 block of Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in north Charlotte. Devon Kerr, 29, was found suffering from injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Olney was also found suffering from injuries and was transported to an area hospital to be treated." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
3. According to Spectrum News, "companies in North Carolina reported more than 3,000 layoffs planned for this year. ... But new job announcements and open jobs far outweigh the number of people getting laid off. The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced more than 21,000 jobs so far this year, though some of those will take a couple of years to come online. In the same time frame, the department has received notice of 3,042 layoffs from companies all over the state." (Spectrum News)
4. The 2022-23 school year has begun for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. According to WBTV, "the school district has announced a detailed plan on how it will attempt to prevent any spread of monkeypox. ... It can spread to anyone through close, often skin-to-skin, contact with a person infected. Children that are eight years old or younger, children or adults with compromised immune systems, people with skin conditions and women who are pregnant are the populations at increased risk of the illness. To minimize risk, CMS is encouraging students and staff to limit sharing of school supplies, drinks, utensils and clothing." (WBTV)
5. According to WCNC, "if you’re in the market for a new car, be prepared to burn rubber. According to iSeeCars.com, the microchip shortage continues to impact the auto industry, causing new car production to slow, and creating a dip in supply. Less supply means more competition for the vehicles that dealers are able to get on the lot. iSeeCars.com analyzed more than 224,000 new and used car sales in June 2022 and found that the average new car sells in 37.2 days." (WCNC.com)
6. Edward Jones says that "inflation and higher costs are delaying and changing major life milestones for Charlotte residents." According to a study by financial services firm Edward Jones, "in the last year, half (50%) of Charlotte residents adjusted their timelines for purchasing or selling a home, getting married, starting a family, changing careers, pursuing secondary education or retiring. They’re also feeling the impact of higher costs, rising interest rates and housing costs. While there’s been no shortage of challenges, many Charlotte residents are putting a greater focus on health, family, finances and purpose. ... and while 42% of Charlotte residents delayed their original timelines for major life events, they’ve been on par with the national average in changing these key milestones." (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Independence Branch Baby / Toddler Storytime (10 to 10:30 a.m.)
• Getting Started with Microsoft Word - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Main Branch Virtual Events (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
• Blaze Your Own Trail (noon)
• Homebuyer Workshop - Grier Heights Community Center (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
• Cameron Moore Music Live at The Casual Pint-Rivergate (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
• Katherine Blanford's performance at The Comedy Zone (7 p.m.)
• Reggie Sullivan Band performance at Middle C Jazz (7 p.m.)
• Movement for Heartbreak Workshop | For Singles in Charlotte | free Virtual event (7 to 8 p.m.)
• R&B Soundstage Reloaded at STATS Restaurant & Bar (7 to 10 p.m.)
• Dispatch and O.A.R. Summer Tour 2022 at Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre (7 to 11 p.m.)
• Toni Stone an original play by Lydia R Diamond presented by Three Bone Theatre at Wonderworld West End Studios (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• This is not where we want to be. Some of the animals humanely euthanized were aggressive and not safe for adoption. Others were severely ill and/or dying. Our kennels are over capacity and we need help. Please consider adopting fostering. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• One of the highlights of each year's parade! The Queen City Twirlers put on quite the colorful show of flags and choreography! (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
• The Shamrock Gardens Elementary School students are enjoying an art class taught by renowned local artist, Jamil Steele. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Welcome back to our incredible Company! We've missed seeing everyone over the summer and we're so glad to be back in the studios preparing to bring you an incredible 2022/2023 Season! Do you have your tickets yet? (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Today we’re taking a look at the art that will become art anew at our Upcycled Fashion Show! (Just two weeks away!) Each of these artists was selected for the ArtPop Cities Program to have their work displayed...(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• This time last week, tens of thousands of you lined Tryon Street for the Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade! You showed up! You showed out! (Charlotte Pride via Facebook)
• As we welcome many students back, we have some coming in for their very first time. We’re SO excited for their educational journeys! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Join Charlotte Ballet October 13-15 for our season opener: Fall Works. Featuring the return of two fan-favorite works along with a brand new work to Charlotte! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• CMS is now hiring custodians and offering full-time or part-time positions with benefits. Stop by the Bishop Spaugh Administration Building for an open interview on Sept. 8, 2022. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Join us on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. for Running A Business as a pre-teen! We'll meet Gabbriella, a 12-year-old entrepreneur who owns and operates her own successful baking business. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• The new school year has started and that means it's time to re-link your VIC card to Classroom Central for the 2021-22 school year! Use code 4938, and Harris Teeter will donate a portion of your purchase to our organization! (Classroom Central via Facebook)
• Deceased black and white cat on Park Road between Seneca and Cortland. I pulled it out of the road and placed it in the median. Such a beautiful cat that was hit by a car. (Nextdoor)
• Looking for recommendations for a GOOD Atrium Health pediatric doctor/office. (Nextdoor)
• Anyone know of any rentals that are fairly priced in the Steel Creek area? Must be in palisades HS zone. We also have cats and they’re family so must be allowed. We’d like to explore our options. (Nextdoor)
• Looking for a local natural hair stylist. I’d appreciate any recommendations! (Nextdoor)
• How to get an old DirectTV satellite off my roof? This satellite dish was on our roof when we bought the house and it’s not being used for anything and never will be. According to Google, DirectTV doesn’t take them off for people. (Nextdoor)

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— Alexis Goring

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