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Good morning Charlotte! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Charlotte streets should be fixed first? Add your voice.
  • Ready for Charlotte's creepiest circus night this Halloween?
  • Charlotte community rallies after police shooting, calling for more transparency.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis' (planetizen.com) — Road safety in Charlotte is being labeled a public health crisis, with hundreds killed and thousands injured in serious crashes since 2021. Local planners are asking Charlotte residents to complete a new survey pinpointing dangerous roads and intersections, helping shape quick fixes like restriping and flex posts as well as larger, long‑term safety investments across the city.
   

2. Kreepy Karnevil - A Haunted Circus Experience Oct. 30 (charlotteonthecheap.com) — Charlotte thrill‑seekers can plan ahead for Kreepy Karnevil, a haunted circus experience coming to Bloom Movement Artistry on Old Pineville Road the night of Friday, October 30, 2026. With creepy clowns, circus performances, twisted games, immersive art, themed drinks, and 2‑for‑1 ticket deals, it's designed as an adults‑only Halloween party that blends performance, nightlife, and interactive scares.
   

3. Community demands answers after Charlotte-Mecklenburg police shoot, kill Curtis Massey (wbtv.com) — Charlotte residents gathered at a LaSalle Street gas station to mourn Curtis Massey and demand transparency after he was shot and killed during a Charlotte‑Mecklenburg police encounter. Community activists are pressing for body‑camera footage and clearer communication, while the State Bureau of Investigation and medical examiner review the case ahead of another vigil planned at Reedy Creek Park.
   

4. Concert Review: The Mars Volta Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC (rockdnamag.com) — Fans in Charlotte packed Neighborhood Theatre to see The Mars Volta deliver an intense, avant‑garde set in a far more intimate space than their previous Spectrum Center stop. The reviewer highlights the band's dynamic shift from noise to beauty and notes standout songs that thrilled longtime listeners, while urging locals to catch the group live next time they return.
   

5. NC By Train launches free transit connection program for rail passengers (abc11.com) — If you ride NC By Train between Raleigh and Charlotte, a new Rail& Ride pass will soon let you hop onto local buses or light rail at corridor stops for free. By bundling transit access into your train ticket, the program aims to make it easier for Charlotte-area travelers to finish trips without driving or paying extra fares.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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