🌱 Panthers Legend Opening Local Sports Bar​ + AA On Strike At CLT

Hey, Charlotte! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Panthers legend Thomas Davis opening Uptown sports bar
• North Carolina health systems will implement new visitation policies in an effort to limit the spread of respiratory viruses
• American Airlines flight attendants picketed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and other U.S. airports Tuesday over contract disputes

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 57 Low: 33.

Here are the top four stories today in Charlotte:

1. "Panthers legend Thomas Davis is opening Uptown sports bar. ... Ten58, aptly named after the numbers Davis wore in his career — 10 at the University of Georgia and 58 with the Panthers — will host its grand opening on Thursday, Nov. 17. The sports bar is located at 430 West Fourth Street, where Taproom Social used to be. It's directly across from Truist Field at the intersection with Graham Street," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. "If you still haven't booked a flight for your holiday travel, get ready to pay a lot more than you did for tickets. The best time to book holiday travel was in September. So what does that mean if you haven't booked your trip? Simply put, you're going to pay quite a bit more. Rising fuel costs, staffing shortages and fewer scheduled flights are factors leading to more costly airfares. Just how much more? According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, airline tickets have increased 42.9% since last October. And it's only going to get more expensive the longer you wait," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. "Starting Wednesday, Nov. 16, several North Carolina health systems will implement new visitation policies in an effort to limit the spread of respiratory viruses. “Out of concern for the health and wellbeing of the community, and due to the widespread prevalence of respiratory viruses, such as RSV and flu among young children, several North Carolina health systems ask that children 12 and under not visit patients who are hospitalized,” according to a news release. Masks are still required for visitors. Anyone who is 13 years of age or older and is experiencing flu-like symptoms, including runny nose, sore throat, fever or cough, should not visit patients being treated in area hospitals," Spectrum News reports. (Spectrum News)
4. "American Airlines flight attendants picketed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and other U.S. airports Tuesday over contract disputes. It came as the country prepares for a busy holiday travel season. The flight attendants say they’re overworked and suffering a poor quality of life because of the delay in contract negotiations. According to the picketers, since the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines have bounced back, but they’re operating on a thin schedule that doesn’t provide flight attendants with enough rest or adequate pay to keep up with rising living costs," WBTV reports. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Java and Jive at Ballantyne's Backyard (9:00 a.m.)
• Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Locations in the Charlotte Area to Host On-Site Hiring Event (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• Baby Storytime at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - University City Regional (9:30 a.m.)
• Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center (10:00 a.m.)
• Young Adult Bible Study & Community Group | Virtual event (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• The Bulb Mobile Markets at the Grier Heights Community Center (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Free Wednesday Evenings at Mint Museum Uptown (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
• Pacers @ Hornets at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
• Joanne Shaw Taylor performance at the Knight Theater (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Barry Manilow is coming to Charlotte for quick early 2023 tour! (WBTV)
• Biden to pardon North Carolina turkeys for Thanksgiving (WCNC.com)
• Eastland open-air flea market to reopen Saturday (WCNC.com)
• Congratulations to Dr. Josh Fisher, director of CMPD Animal Care and Control, on his recent re-election to a 3rd term as president of the National Animal Care & Control Association! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Don't mind us, just sharing this sweet father and daughter reading moment captured at North County Regional Library on your timeline! What are some of your favorite books to read with the little one in your life? (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Just four more days until "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical" opens! Who's excited? Get your tickets for this weekend by visiting ctcharlotte.org (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• I am excited to work with a powerhouse trio. … You really don’t want to miss this! Guest conductor Erina Yashima invites you to experience Beethoven’s Triple Concerto this weekend at Belk Theater. FLASH SALE: Saturday tickets just $19! (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Explore Charlotte’s newest greenway on Nov. 19 AND get a Trek Bikes of Charlotte coupon! Join us at 2:00 p.m. Saturday for an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at Phase 1 of Long Creek Greenway in north Charlotte! (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• National Family Literacy month is recognized each November, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library plans to celebrate with a systemwide, in-person, “Out of this World” Family Literacy Night on Nov. 30 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Looking for post-Thanksgiving plans? Gather the whole family for The Polar Express in Concert! Enjoy the classic holiday film on the big screen while the CSO performs the score live, Nov. 25 & Nov. 26 at Belk Theater. >> bit.ly/csopolar (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Want to stay connected with Freedom School Partners year round? Now you can through our quarterly newsletter. Building Brighter Futures. Our fall edition is out and full of all things Freedom School. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• From snack and lunch bags to getting rooms ready, Truist worked incredibly hard during their House Takeover! Spending quality time with their teams and making a big difference for families from all over the world staying with us. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Divine. Passionate. Wondrous. Handel’s Messiah has captured the hearts of audiences since 1745. Experience this inspiring work performed by the Charlotte Symphony, Dec. 2 - Dec. 4 at Knight Theater. Get tickets >> bit.ly/csomessiah22 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Check out these great photos from Session 2 of our Impact 704 Academy! ICYMI: Our topic of the night was transportation in the Queen City. We heard from Jason Lawrence with Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)...(Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• Over the weekend, Brave Step was interviewed by WBTV News about why survivors don't typically press charges. Take a listen here: https://www.wbtv.com/2022/11/13/sexual-assault-survivors-often-dont-press-charges-against-their-perpetrators...(Brave Step via Facebook)
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs unite! Drop your products/ services and info below. (Nextdoor)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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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