🌱 Operation Curbs Reckless Driving + Council Votes On Housing Fund

Good morning, friends! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now. In today's Daily, we have these stories and more:

• CMPD "Street Takeover" operation targets suspects involved in racing and reckless driving.
• Learn how to avoid paying more for a product based on your location when shopping online.
• Charlotte City Council is scheduled to vote on $9.2 million in funding for affordable housing.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 52.

Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:

1. "The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced that they conducted a large ‘Street Takeover’ operation that resulted in multiple stops, charges and arrests. Police say the operation targeted suspects involved in racing and other reckless driving acts around Charlotte. On Nov. 18 and 19, officers made 27 stops and cited 32 violations. They arrested three, charged eight, seized three firearms, two vehicles, $579 and 517.5 grams of marijuana. Two suspects were charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession with intent to distribute and felony fleeing to elude," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
2. "The University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Architecture is to be renamed the David R. Ravin School of Architecture following a donation from the school’s alumnus David Ravin. The donation, whose amount has not been disclosed, will be used to support students, pay for international studies, and finance university initiatives. Ravin graduated from the school in 1994 with a BA in Architecture before attending the University of Michigan and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, he is the president and CEO of Northwood Ravin, a development, construction and property management firm,"Archinect reports. (Archinect)
3. "Shopping online has many perks. It's convenient, it's quick and it makes comparison shopping a breeze, but did you know you might be paying more for a product based on your location? According to the personal finance website, The Penny Hoarder, some online retailers vary prices depending on your location when you're shopping online and what time you're doing the shopping. To make sure you're not getting price gouged, experts suggest you go undercover by using your web browser's private mode whenever you shop," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "Charlotte city leaders are expected to vote Monday on funding allocations they hope will increase the development of affordable housing. On Monday evening, the Charlotte City Council is scheduled to vote on $9,200,000 in funding for several affordable housing projects. The money would come from the Housing Trust Fund. The fund was created more than two decades ago and is used for the building or improvement of affordable housing units. Earlier this month voters passed a $50 million bond vote to help build more affordable housing units in the city. The National Low Income Housing Coalition identified the Charlotte region as lacking over 45,000 units for extremely low-income renters," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
5. Yesterday was Cyber Monday. "In 2021, Cyber Monday sales reached a record-breaking $10.7 billion. Online sales on Black Friday this year also set a record, reaching $9 billion. Economists are taking a hard look at this year’s number to help measure the impact of inflation. According to experts, laptops, televisions and cosmetics are the top products to focus on," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Book a Librarian: Business Research (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Independence Regional English Conversation Club (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
• Technology Tutor: 1-on-1 Support Session (2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• Getting Started with Smartphone Basics (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
• Oaklore Distilling Co. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
• Taco Tuesday at Lucky Dog Bark and Brew Steele Creek (5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Art Lab for Kids: Make Your Own Emoji at Apple SouthPark (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
• The "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour at Camp North End (6:00 p.m.)
• "Top 40s Night" by David Canals at El Puro Cuban Restaurant (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
• Jagged Little Pill show at Belk Theater (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Get In The Christmas Spirit With 45 Holiday Events In The Charlotte Area This Week (Power 98)
• The Most Popular Christmas Movies in North and South Carolina (K104.7)
• Meet Isiah Miller, a clothing designer and creative director who started "Eye Miller LLC," formerly known as "Vintage Suede." Discovering his love for fashion at a young age, Isiah taught himself to sew after growing tired of not finding...(ArtPop Street Gallery via Facebook)
• Need to contact 311? Remember, many of the most requested services can be done on the CLT+ app or online. (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• Your CSO returns to First United Methodist Church for another outstanding program featuring organ! Join us for Holiday Brass & Organ, featuring organist Evan Currie. Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15! >> bit.ly/holidayorgan (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Cirque de Noël features “truly amazing choreography and acrobatic feats performed in perfect timing” (Review Vancouver) to holiday classics played by your Charlotte Symphony. Dec. 21- Dec. 23 at Knight Theater. >> bit.ly/csocirque22 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Join us for Giving Tuesday with a twist! We hope to see some new and familiar faces. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Join RMHC of GC for some brews at Divine Barrel Brewing on 11/29 at 5:30 p.m.! Wear your 2022 Sport A Shirt, bring pop tabs, or donate a wish list item and get entered for raffle prizes. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Makerspace programming focuses on exploring new technology as well as project-based learning through designing, prototyping and building ideas from start to finish. Join us on Dec. 10 at Mountain Island Library at 2:30 p.m. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Freedom School Partners' #GivingTuesdayCLT campaign is underway! We are celebrating starting today, Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 with a goal of $11,500 to help send SEVEN scholars to our Freedom School 2023 program. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• Gather the whole family for Holiday Pops with the Charlotte Symphony! Enjoy festive tunes, falling snow, fun with Santa, & so much more. Dec. 16 to Dec. 18 at Knight Theater. BOGO 50% OFF through Nov. 30! >> bit.ly/csoholidaypops (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)

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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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