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Good morning to you Charlotte! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • CMPD moves to release body-cam video in deadly Lincoln Heights shooting
  • Why Charlotte leaders reversed course on the I-77 toll lanes now
  • Charlotte mom demands answers after autistic kindergartner wanders off CMS campus

Also on today's calendar: Charlotte BookPalooza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Petition filed to release body-cam footage of deadly shooting involving Charlotte officer (wbtv.com) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have asked a court to release body-camera footage from last week's deadly officer-involved shooting in the Lincoln Heights area, saying it will provide important context. Chief Estella Patterson emphasized transparency while noting state law requires a judge's order, as community members continue demanding answers about the death of 47-year-old Curtis Massey.
   

2. Charlotte City Council members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo vote in favor of toll lanes project, promising $300 million investment from NCDOT (wccbcharlotte.com) — Charlotte City Council has flipped back to supporting the I-77 South toll lanes, with members Malcolm Graham and Joi Mayo now backing the project after securing a promised $300 million community investment from NCDOT. Their decision, made amid vocal public anger and removals from the chamber, gives Charlotte a powerful 42% share in a crucial regional transportation vote happening Wednesday.
   

3. CMS mom says her 5-year-old non-verbal autistic child left school campus during recess, was found by stranger (wccbcharlotte.com) — A Charlotte mother says her 5-year-old nonverbal autistic son slipped away from Long Creek Elementary's playground and was found off campus by a stranger, unaccounted for about 30 minutes. She's demanding answers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, raising urgent safety concerns for families across Charlotte while officials cite a confidential investigation and have yet to respond publicly.
   

4. Our People: Chann Daily (qnotescarolinas.com) — Charlotte native Chann Daily shares how growing up here shaped his work as a queer content creator, marketer, and caterer. He talks about building his optimistic "sanguine" brand, co-hosting Qnotes' podcast, and encouraging younger Charlotteans to pursue education, stay politically engaged, and show up for their community.
   

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