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Good morning Charlotte! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Charlotte drivers should know about the new gas tax break
  • Man charged after alleged assault, gun found at Charlotte Lab School
  • What really happened behind Sycamore's collapse and Club West's rise?

Also on today's calendar: The TGB Foundation Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Charlotte gas prices begin to fall following passing of NC gas tax break (myfox8.com) — Drivers in Charlotte are already seeing gas prices edge down as North Carolina's new gas tax suspension, cutting 41 cents per gallon, takes effect. Economists say the savings may be modest and slow to appear, while the state could lose more than $350 million for road projects during the temporary measure.
   

2. Man faces charges after allegedly assaulting ex in Charlotte charter school parking lot (qcnews.com) — Charlotte residents should know that a man has been jailed after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and bringing a gun onto the Charlotte Lab School campus. Court records say the incident happened Friday in the school's parking lot, and the suspect now faces multiple charges and a first court appearance scheduled for today.
   

3. Justin Brigham: Sycamore Brewing Fallout & Club West 2026 (tycoonstory.com) — Charlotte beer drinkers have watched Sycamore Brewing's South End taproom close and reopen as Club West Brewing after serious criminal allegations against co‑founder Justin Brigham. This detailed piece walks through the legal timeline, collapsing sales, lost airport and Cotswold plans, rebranding, layoffs, and Club West's ongoing effort to rebuild trust and focus on its Hawkins Street taproom.
   

4. 22 Charlotte firefighters stand by to help western North Carolina amid Isaias flooding (wbtv.com) — Charlotte firefighters are on standby with specialized rescue gear to assist western North Carolina communities facing flooding and storm damage from Hurricane Isaias' remnants. Based out of Huntersville, the 22-member Task Force 3 can handle water rescues, mudslides, and collapsed structures, while the Charlotte-area Red Cross supports shelters, food, and cleanup for affected residents.
   

5. Orange County family seeks answers after son detained by ICE (abc11.com) — A young man was detained by immigration agents during what his family describes as a routine asylum-related appointment in Charlotte, raising questions they're still struggling to get answered. Relatives and friends say he has long supported his household, has no criminal record, and is now being held in Georgia while they work to hire an attorney and seek his release.
   

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Ok Charlotte! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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