🌱 The People's Market Relocated + NC May Receive Medicaid Expansion

Hello, everybody! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• The People's Market is thriving in its new location!
• North Carolina could soon see an expansion of Medicaid.
• CMPD is sticking with its policy on regulatory traffic stops.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 79 Low: 51.

Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. The People's Market, known for its "special kind of energy," is thriving in its new location! "If you close your eyes and just listen, what you hear is the sound of community. It's hard to believe that a little over two-and-a-half years ago, it all went silent when the original People's Market in Dilworth closed suddenly. While there are a few differences between the original spot in Dilworth and the new Elizabeth location, Duran said the one thing that will never change is the foundation on which The People's Market was built: to be a gathering spot for all people, no matter who they are," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. "North Carolina could soon see an expansion of Medicaid thanks to a proposal from the North Carolina Healthcare Association that may finally get the ball rolling in the state. North Carolina is one of just 12 states in the U.S. that didn't expand Medicaid since the Affordable Care Act Medicaid Expansion became effective in 2014. Legal advocates in the state have been pushing for North Carolina to expand Medicaid for a while, saying there's a coverage gap that leaves thousands of people without health insurance," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. Charlotte-based artist Katrina Sánchez makes special meaning and purpose with noodles. She "weaves together two multicolored knitted "noodles," working each one over and under the other to produce a vibrant grid of sorts. Each noodle has been knit with care and then stuffed before the weaving begins. Each of Sánchez's weavings — which have been featured in galleries and displays in the Carolinas and beyond — is a labor of love," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
4. "The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says it is sticking with its policy on regulatory traffic stops. In a news release, CMPD said it does not intend to end regulatory traffic stops. CMPD said they are a crucial investigative tool for vehicle safety and crime management. CMPD said the overall number of traffic stops performed by officers over the past five years has declined with the exception of speeding enforcement," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)
5. On Oct. 4, "officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service at the Fox & Hound restaurant in the 9300 block of Center Lake Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded and transported the victim to Atrium Main with life-threatening injuries. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. The initial investigation revealed that a physical altercation took place inside the restaurant before the shooting occurred outside. ... The investigation into this case is active and ongoing," according to City of Charlotte Government. (City of Charlotte Government)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Annie (show) at Children's Theatre of Charlotte (10:00 a.m.)
• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on October 6th at the Dillard's in Northlake Mall (10:00 a.m.)
• Fall Plant Sale - Member and Campus Early Access Day (12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
• The "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
• Moms and Women Caregiver's Care Group (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Launch into Adulthood with Joni & Friends Charlotte (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
• Sip & See at Real African Art Gallery (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• We are 40 kennels over capacity and need fosters and adopters NOW. Please consider adopting (fees are waived!) fostering. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
• Bank of America Stadium will be used as an early voting site this fall. The stadium will host 17 days of early voting, from Oct. 20, to Nov. 5. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
• CMPD is asking for the public’s help to find a missing girl. According to police, Jennifer Velasquez-Cruz, 11, ran away from her home on Oak Valley Lane in East Charlotte on Sept. 30. If you have any information, call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. (WCCB Charlotte)
• Coming up on Oct. 10: Don’t miss a free performance by CSO musicians! Enjoy original works by CSO cellist Jeremy Lamb, Scott Joplin, Weezer and Shostakovich at the Barn at MoRA. Sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• Everything is better with art even golf! Six #ArtPopCLT Cities Program artists took the stage at the 2022 Presidents Cup (@presidentscup) hosted in Charlotte, NC at Quail Hollow Club. ⁠(ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• Servant Leader Intern applications are now open for Freedom School 2023! We are looking forward to another fantastic summer with opportunities for interns to grow as leaders and acquire networking opportunities geared. (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• Accomplished (Herald-Tribune) guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger returns to Charlotte to lead Beethoven's "Pastoral," bringing to life rolling thunder and the calling of a shepherd's pipes. Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• We are in urgent need of cookie mix! We always have freshly baked cookies for our families, even when we don't have volunteer cookie teams. Visit our #Amazon link below to help or drop off donations at the house seven days a week. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
• Calling all Book Club Madness players! Book Clubs who score at least 55 points this week will be entered into a drawing for a deluxe book club kit: 10 autographed copies of "Child" by Judy Goldman plus ten $10 gift cards. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• Whether you golf or not, Tee It Up for Brave Step is a great way to support a worthy cause. For non golfers, sit back, relax and socialize in our reserved patio space. There will be games for kids as well as a full-course brunch to keep. (Brave Step via Facebook)
• Be brave enough to lean in and learn. We can all be changemakers and have a positive impact. (Brave Step via Facebook)
• Book Club Madness Question of the Week! What book made you laugh out loud? And what book made you cry? (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
• From Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” to Gladys Knight’s “The Best,” your CSO welcomes 3 vocalists to help pay tribute to the greats of soul music at Queens of Soul. Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• It’s National Customer Service Week! We are thankful for our hardworking customer service representatives at CharMeck 311! Did you know CharMeck311 answered 985,366 calls in 2022? (City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services via Facebook)
• In case you haven't heard, the Charlotte Transportation Center in uptown could be getting a major overhaul. The city is weighing several design options now and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is seeking public input this month. (Sustain Charlotte via Facebook)
• Lost pet! His name is Quence McKinney. He is sweet natured. He went missing from 1411 Herrin Avenue. Please contact me if you see Quence and leave a message at this number: 704-231-3132 or send an email to jimmckinney351@gmail.com. Thank you! (Nextdoor)

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— 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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