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🌱 Opera Carolina Seeks Young Talent + Krispy Kreme Salutes Hero

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Charlotte. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

  • Opera Carolina announced a new partnership with AsLiCo, the oldest opera contest, seeking to find young and emerging talent.
  • Salute to Heroes Charlotte partnership with Krispy Kreme will help raise funds for the family of Officer Dean Lauber.
  • Police are investigating a deadly crash that was the result of a police pursuit.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 25.

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Here are the top four stories in Charlotte today:

  1. "Opera Carolina is proud to announce a new partnership with AsLiCo, the oldest opera contest - that seeks to find young and emerging talent. This year, the competition's 74th year, AsLiCo will cross European borders for the first time ever and hold a pre-selection event right here in Charlotte. ... Opera Carolina performs in Charlotte's premiere venues: the Belk and Knight Theaters," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  2. "Buying donuts as a morning breakfast treat can also help support the family of a Charlotte police officer through the end of the year. Salute to Heroes Charlotte announced on Tuesday its partnership with Krispy Kreme will help them raise funds for the family of Officer Dean Lauber, who passed away last week after a medical emergency," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  3. "Police are investigating a deadly crash that was the result of a police pursuit on a west Charlotte road. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police confirmed the crash happened Tuesday morning on West Boulevard, between Clanton Road and Ross Road. CMPD Deputy Chief Jacquelyn Hulsey said just after 8:30 a.m., police were alerted by a license-plate reader to a car that was associated with a reported armed robbery and carjacking. Hulsey said the victim told police he was robbed at gunpoint and his car was stolen," WSOC-TV reports. (WSOC-TV)
  4. "Flight delays and cancellations are still rolling in after a deadly winter storm struck the east coast of the United States. ... Before the day even started, Flight Aware said Southwest Airlines canceled about 60 percent of the day's flights. The app also showed 20 flight cancellations and 15 delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport alone. Across the country, the numbers are much higher. We've seen a little over 400 total delayed flights and nearly 3,000 canceled flights," WBTV reports. (WBTV)

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Today in Charlotte:

From my notebook:

  • The 20 best golf courses in North Carolina (2022/2023) (Golf.com)
  • A Library card: the gift that keeps on giving! (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
  • Happy Kwanzaa! We wish warmth and togetherness for all of our Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families that are celebrating Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African-American culture! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • A huge, heartfelt thank you to every sponsor, client and donor that supported ArtPop Street Gallery from the very beginning, in 2022, and to all of those in the works for 2023! Through your collaboration with our organization with our...(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
  • Still need plans for New Year's Eve? The countdown is on! ONLY 5 DAYS UNTIL CLT NYE, presented by Ally. Festivities begin at 8:00 p.m. on South Tryon Street at Levine Avenue of the Arts! Expect live music. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
  • As you are setting your New Year's resolutions, add Brave Step's Virtual Walk/Run (April 1-8) to the list. In addition to Uwharrie Bank , we are thrilled to welcome our newest presenting partner, Illuminate Salon Charlotte, to the family. (Brave Step via Facebook)
  • Make live music part of the new year! Give yourself or loved ones the experience of three Classical or Pops concerts to keep the music playing on. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • It's time for another look back at 2022! This year, we launched Impact 704 Academy! This advocacy-focused series at Camp North End brought together people who want to make a difference in OUR community and learn about sustainable. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
  • I lost my black and white chihuahua dog near Morris Field Drive and Billy Graham in Charlotte. Please help me find him. Call me at this number: 980-322-4755. (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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