🌱 TAG Heuer Opens In SouthPark Mall + PAW Patrol Live! In Charlotte

Good morning, hello. It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. In today's issue of the Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Queens University men's basketball coach suspended after being charged with DWI.
• REEDS Jewelers is opening a TAG Heuer showroom in SouthPark Mall.
• PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” is coming to Charlotte.

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy with a shower. High: 75 Low: 63.

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Here are the top four stories today in Charlotte:

1. "Queens University men's basketball coach Grant Leonard is suspended for the team's first five games of the season following his arrest for DWI, ... Leonard was charged with DWI last week. ... His suspension is pending further review by the school. ... University officials said in a statement they will not make further comment on Leonard's arrest and will follow school policies for any other Queens employee," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
2. "REEDS Jewelers is opening a TAG Heuer showroom in SouthPark Mall, an upscale shopping destination in Charlotte. ... TAG Heuer has a pecking order for allocating its most desirable watches: internal boutiques first, franchised boutiques like this store run by REEDS, second and multi-brand authorized dealer showrooms third. REEDS says the SouthPark Mall boutique will offer an immersive experience and an expanded selection of TAG Heuer watches," WatchPro USA reports. (WatchPro USA)
3. "PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” is coming to Charlotte. PAW Patrol’s Ryder and Chase stopped by the QC Life studios to talk about the upcoming performance of PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.” ... Kids are allowed to sing and dance along with the show, which will be interactive. And there will be a guest appearance by a special pup. You’ll have to see the show to find out who! PAW Patrol Live shows may contain flashing lights and spotlights, as well as confetti toward the end of the show," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
4. "North Carolina AG Josh Stein is trying to get rid of a nearly 100-year-old election law that almost left him with a class two misdemeanor. In his most recent brief filed with a Federal Court of Appeals, Stein is arguing that a 1930s election law “threatens to chill speech at the heart of our democratic process.” This general statute, 163-274 (a)(9) essentially says it’s a class two misdemeanor if someone knowingly publishes or circulates information about a candidate they know to be false," CBS17 reports. (CBS17.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Regional Farmers Market (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• SWEAT for Safe Spaces at Midnight Mulligan Brewing (11:00 a.m.)
• OutPour Fest with Project Outpour at NoDa Brewing Company - North End (12:00 p.m.)
• Myers Park Library Story Explorers: Fun With Nouns! (3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
• The Duke Ellington Orchestra (4:30 p.m.)
• DRINKS + DEMOS WITH MYLES CALVERT - McColl Center for Art + Innovation (7:00 p.m.)
• Almost Broadway at Stage Door Theater (7:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
• An Evening with Rhiannon Giddens at Stage Door Theater (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Charlotte: How to get a free ride to the polls on Election Day (WBTV)
• What's New in Charlotte, North Carolina this Fall (PR Newswire)
• Recruit Class 193 joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Training Academy on Oct. 24. We’ll spend the next 25 weeks with them as we follow their “Journey to the Badge.” Join us as we go behind the scenes for this series. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• Today: Rhiannon Giddens joins the Charlotte Symphony for our annual Gala Concert! Don’t miss this special one-night-only event featuring the Grammy-winning musician. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• You can join in on the celebrations of the day by seeing live streams of company classes from around the globe, sneak peeks of upcoming performances and the beauty of the art form of dance. (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
• Friendly Reminder: Daylight Saving Time 2022 ends this Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2:00 a.m.! Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour on the night of Saturday, Nov. 5 and enjoy that extra hour of sleep! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Experience iconic songs, like “Waterloo,” “The Winner Takes It All” and more performed by the world’s top ABBA tribute band at The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• In partnership with the CMS Indian Education Parent Committee and the Metrolina Native American Association, CMS is hosting a student poster contest. Join today! This contest is open to all CMS students. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Take a journey to the North Pole with the Charlotte Symphony! The Polar Express in Concert arrives at Belk Theater on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. Get tickets today >> bit.ly/csopolar (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• FSP's November Supply Drive is Nov. 17. Show your love for FSP by supporting our scholars and helping us prepare for summer 2023! Check it out: http://ow.ly/lkkm50Lsr1V (Charlotte Freedom School Partners via Facebook)
• Need to study and care for your children? We have Family Friendly Library Rooms! Students with children ages 0-16 must register in advance of their first visit to the room. For more information 👉 https://bit.ly/3gOH0FQ (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• Did you know that CMS has Varsity Esports and a STEM League? On Nov. 2, 12 high schools participated in the first varsity-level high school esports and STEM league in the district’s history! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— 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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