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Greetings Charlotte! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why CMS spent nearly $380,000 investigating its superintendent this summer
  • What equity-focused research was just showcased at Charlotte's ASEE conference?
  • How one Charlotte cleaner is transforming homes for families in crisis

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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nearly $380K spent on investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent, invoices show (wbtv.com) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spent nearly $380,000 on a third-party investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, according to newly released invoices. Hill was placed on paid leave in June and later reinstated, with the review identifying unspecified leadership and operational issues. The school board has voted to release a detailed report by the end of September, a key development for Charlotte families watching district leadership closely.
   

• Ph.D. candidate presents ethics and equity in engineering work to ASEE - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (colostate.edu) — Charlotte recently hosted the 2026 American Society of Engineering Education conference, where Ph.D. candidate Chika Winnifred Agha presented research on ethics and equity in engineering. Her work examines early-career engineers' experiences and how to embed those insights into engineering education, and she says presenting here strengthened her network and commitment to the field.
   

• Charlotte woman offers free house cleanings to families facing hardship (wsoctv.com) — A Charlotte cleaning business owner is offering free house cleanings to local families dealing with mental health struggles, illness, addiction recovery, and other hardships. Drawing on her own experiences, she aims to make homes more livable and emotionally uplifting. Residents can apply for a free cleaning, volunteer, or donate supplies to support her efforts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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