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🌱 Primary Elections Today + Making Baseball Affordable For Kids

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Alexis Goring, Neighbor
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Morning, Charlotte! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in Charlotte today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 84 Low: 59.

Here are the top four stories in Charlotte today:

  1. North Carolina's primary elections take place today. Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for voters who will pick party nominations for Senate, House and every seat in the General Assembly. About 577,000 people already voted early or by absentee ballot in the midterm primaries. The biggest race in the May 17 primary is for the Republican nomination to Sen. Richard Burr's seat in the Senate. (Spectrum News)
  2. Miacaiah Famoh, a 2-year-old child from Charlotte was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle near a church in Lincoln County. The incident happened on May 15 near Mundy Road. The toddler wasn't directly supervised in the church parking lot and walked into the roadway on NC 16 Business. The child was struck by a 2021 Mercedes-Benz E450. (Fox 46 Charlotte)
  3. Carolinas Metro Reds are making baseball affordable for kids in West Charlotte who otherwise may not be able to play. Morris Madden started the program to introduce baseball to an underprivileged community as well as offset the high cost of baseball equipment, uniforms travel, to a population that generally is and routinely underserved. They offer them tutoring and study sessions beyond playing and learning the lessons of baseball. (WCNC.com)
  4. Gas prices are not the only rising issue causing concern throughout the Carolinas. There's a shortage of diesel fuel that could impact the cost of everything from groceries to building supplies and any other products. Most drivers don't often pay attention to the cost of diesel, but as demand has increased, many truckers are worried. (WBTW)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Spring Homeschool Day at Lineberger's Farm: "First Strawberries" Lesson is home school story time at the farm. Field trip programs are now open to home schooling families. On "First Strawberries" day, there is an educational story about a Cherokee strawberry lesson, kids do a seed exploration lesson and each participant will pick a quart of strawberries. The cost is $6 per person. Curriculum is targeted for pre-k through 5th grade. (9 a.m. to noon)
  • Creating Better Tomorrows Luncheon at Championship Field at the Queens Sports Complex in Charlotte: Enjoy our annual fundraiser to learn about the transformative work we do each day to create better tomorrows for girls, women and their families. Hosted by WSOC-TV Channel 9 News Anchor, Erica Bryant, you'll hear inspiring stories and learn about Crittenton's role in promoting success, health and equity in our community. Boxed lunches will be provided to go. If you have any questions, please contact Kamaria at 704.372.4663 or kclifton@crittentonofnc.org (11 a.m. to noon)
  • Wine Tasting with Tommy at Seaboard Taproom & Wine Bar: Come sample wines of the world with our wine director, Tommy Trull (FWS, WSET Advanced). You'll be exposed to four wines plus a ton of information about the history, region, grapes, and producers, plus tasting notes and pairing suggestions to boot. $10 per person. Must be 21. (6 to 8 p.m.)
  • Cheese & Charcuterie Workshop at King Canary Brewing in Mooresville: Join Brittany of Something Bleu Charcuterie to learn everything from choosing the best cheeses to the formula for arranging a beautiful board, along with a few favorite decorative tips and tricks for the perfect charcuterie board. Ticket price includes all materials, ingredients and class instruction. (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • CMPD Animal Care and Control: *LOST CAT* "Max" missing since May 2 in Charlotte (NC) near Sharon Road/Olde Foxcroft. 13 year old male, neutered. Black tabby, domestic short haired cat. Around 13lbs. Notched ears, cloudy right eye. Contact 704-761-8182. (Facebook)
  • Brave Step: A great reminder during Mental Health Awareness Month! (Facebook)
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte: Get out your phones and crack open a Coke! Text POPTAB to 41444 to see what you can do with that pop tab on your can! Donate it! Help us raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charlotte. (Facebook)
  • City of Charlotte Government: Collaborating with women artisans from around the world, Nicole Hawthorne started her business Jayla's Heirlooms after a search for a brown keepsake doll that looked like her daughter came up empty. (Facebook)
  • Sustain Charlotte: Planning your week? Join us for Growing our Greenways at 6:00 p.m. at Toby Creek Greenway this Thursday! It's free, family-friendly, and fun! Register today at www.sustaincharlotte.org/event... (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, North Tryon: I'm not sure how but the post that I made yesterday about the cat that has wounds that look like they came from acid for boiling water has been removed. I did not receive any email or anything. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Waterford Square: *Mother in need of household items* Happy Saturday! I currently have a client on my caseload who is moving into her own place after living in an Oxford house the past 8 months. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Kingstree: My pit pup chews through every toy she has had. What's a good brand for chew toys? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Village at Providence Glen: This cat was crying at my door and has been outside all day around here. He is a very friendly cat but doesn't have a name tag. Do you know who is the owner? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Oakdale North: While turning into the neighborhood at Oakdale Road and Radio Road, we noticed a dog laying on pillows at Malone's Nursery parking lot. He is extremely friendly and came running when I stopped. No collar but well fed. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Vernedale Glen: Any of my friends know how to fix dryers? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Amber Leigh: Looking for a experienced painter. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Sharon Woods: I just found a male dog under 20 pounds with a white/cream color. He looked like a poodle mix, Shih Tzu perhaps. Young, or adult age but not senior. He has good teeth. He was on Sharon Lakes near some apartments. I pulled him off the road. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Rea and Colony: Xander is MIA. He's an indoor cat so if he's out there he's scared! We've been out looking for him all morning (and late last night). If you're in the Elizabeth Lane area please keep an eye out. This my niece's cat. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Cameron Wood: *Dog loose* in Standing Stone. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Amity Gardens: *Lost Cat* Is this anyone's lost cat? He is very friendly and is currently inside our home with food and water. He was seen here since yesterday morning by our neighbors. He meows al lot and follows people around everywhere. (Nextdoor)
  • Kevin Hughes, Neighbor: New Home Care Coming to Charlotte BrightStar Care! The nation's leading home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 365 locally owned and operated agencies, is opening a new location in Charlotte (NC). (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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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