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Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.
First, today's weather:
A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 72.
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Here are the top five stories today in Charlotte:
- Market trends show that if you've purchased a house recently, you may have overspent by more than $100,000. Data from the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) business school reveals that the "average home in Charlotte is selling for about 55% more than its expected amount." WBTV reports, "In April 2022, the average expected price of a home here was $239,803, according to FAU's study. Instead, the average house was selling for $372,300 — about a 55% difference. This has been great news for sellers in Charlotte." (WBTV)
- Blaze Pizza locations in Charlotte and Asheville will donate a portion of sales from select pizzas designated as "Hero Pies" to the Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation, from June 20 through July 20. According to WCCB Charlotte, "Salute to Heroes Charlotte Foundation is partnering with Blaze to promote the specialty pies in an effort to support six first responder families. ... During the fundraising period, officials say Blaze's Meat Eater and Red Vine pizzas will be designated as 'Hero Pies.'" (WCCB Charlotte)
- Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, recently announced that Yesenia Rodriguez who a resident of Charlotte, "pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud for fraudulently obtaining over $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds." According to filed court documents, "Rodriguez engaged in a conspiracy to defraud the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) by, among other things, obtaining an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) based on false information." (Department of Justice)
- We are approaching one of the busiest travel times of the year. AAA predicted that this "Independence Day will be the second busiest since 2000 as travel volumes continue to trend up. ... About 1.4 million North Carolinians are expected to travel 50 miles or more this holiday." According to Spectrum News, "Gas prices are top of mind for everyone driving for the Fourth of July, but people who are flying are not without their concerns either as thousands of flights have been canceled in recent weeks." (Spectrum News)
- Black Bourbon Society's 2nd Annual Open Door Tour will be in Charlotte all weekend long! According to WCCB Charlotte, "Black Bourbon Society will hold events for those of legal drinking age kicking off the 2nd Annual Open Door Tour. The tour will highlight Black-owned bars and restaurants that serve as cultural pillars in their respective communities." (WCCB Charlotte)
Today in Charlotte:
- Resume Reviews | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (All Day)
- We're Bringing Culver's to Charlotte at NASCAR Hall of Fame (noon to 4 p.m.)
- Charlotte Happy Hour in Dilworth Tasting Room South Park (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
- Ballantyne Live Music Series at Ballantyne Village (6 to 9 p.m.)
- Dave Attell performance at The Comedy Zone (7 p.m.)
- Shut Up & Write!™ Charlotte - South Charlotte / South Park (7 to 9 p.m.)
- Crossroads Cinema (free outdoor movie series): Purple Rain (8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Charlotte Area Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Judd, Skylar, Cosmo and more. (Charlotte Patch)
- Today we celebrated a life-saving donation from Petco Love at the Petco in Huntersville. We thank Petco Love for all its continued support! (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
- Please join us in welcoming Shayla Cannady as the new Chief Communications Officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Cannady has been assistant director-public relations for Orange County Public Schools in Florida since 2021. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
- Novant Health and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announce $1 million investment and community well-being partnership. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
- We will be closed on July 4, so take advantage of a three day weekend and take a pup home for an #ACCstaycation. (CMPD Animal Care and Control via Facebook)
- Tonight we closed out our On Tap series for the season with a triumphant return to Triple C Brewing Company! Paired with their excellent craft beers, we heard works by Mozart, Saint-Georges, & more in the Barrel Room. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
- We've unveiled our 2022/2023 Season! Now it's time to guarantee you don't miss a performance! Become a Charlotte Ballet subscriber today to receive benefits like the best seats! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
- With nearly 3.7 million customer trips taken and a dynamic pricing model for operators, Charlotte has become a nationwide leader in electric scooters. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)
- I have a neighbor who left their cat after being evicted. I'm trying to find her a home or possibly free vet care to make sure she's properly vaccinated and has flea and tick prevention until I do. (Nextdoor)
- While walking our dogs on Lawing School Road near Emily Hope Road, this sweet little kitten came out of the weeds by herself. Some nearby neighbors said they had seen her with her mom, but the mom was nowhere to be found. (Nextdoor)
- If you need a reliable and professional painter, call Alex at this number: 602-410-7830. He painted our entire house! (Nextdoor)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you soon!
— 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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