🌱 Women's Golf To Host Tournament + Rowan County Farm Draws Crowds

Morning, everybody! It's me, Alexis Goring, your host of the Charlotte Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including news about...

• Charlotte women's golf will host its first-ever tournament with the Charlotte Invitational being held at the Cabarrus Country Club Monday and Tuesday.
• Will Healy has been fired as the University of North Carolina at Charlotte head football coach.
• Rowan County farm draws huge crowds to experience the pumpkin patch and corn maze.

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Partly sunny. High: 77 Low: 48.

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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. "For the first time in the program's short history, Charlotte women's golf will host its first-ever tournament with the Charlotte Invitational being held at the Cabarrus Country Club on Monday and Tuesday. The tournament is free and open to the public. Head Coach Ryan Ashburn said he is asking you to "cheer on your Niners at home for the first time ever. Your support means the world to us," Charlotte Athletics reports. (Charlotte Athletics)
2. "Will Healy has been fired as the University of North Carolina at Charlotte head football coach after a dismal 1-7 start to the season, sources confirmed on Sunday. The latest 34-15 loss at home on homecoming to Florida International University (3-4) sealed Healy’s fate. Pete Rossomando has been named the interim head coach. Healy compiled an overall record of 14-19 in four seasons and at the time of his hiring was the second youngest head coach in Division I college football," WBTW reports. (WBTW)
3. "The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide that took place in east Charlotte. Police responded to the scene around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday near Snow Lane. When officers arrived, a victim was discovered with one gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
4. Huge crowds are being drawn to the Rowan County farm to experience the pumpkin patch and corn maze. "Michelle Patterson, the director of fun at Patterson Farm, said agriculture is a big industry in Rowan County. The farm offers educational tours that let people see exactly where their food comes from. A team of around 70 people has been busy for weeks giving tours at the farm. Fall is their busiest time of year, and those seasonal activities are giving a big boost to the bottom line for the local economy," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
5. "Two-thirds of a home was consumed in a fire on Friday night in west Charlotte. The fire happened in the 3600 block of Morris Field Drive, near Westerly Hills Park. ... The cause of the fire is still undetermined due to the lack of remaining physical evidence. Firefighters estimated that the incident caused $134,000 in damage," WBTV reports. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

• French for Beginners Conversation Club | Virtual Event (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Charlotte Job Fair at NCWorks Career Center- Charlotte (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• SouthPark Toastmasters Club | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (12:00 p.m.)
• Sip, Shop, & Network with a Purpose at BraveWorks (5:30 p.m.)
• Reading for Change: The Sum of Us | Virtual Programming (5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• Active Reading Training | Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Programming (6:00 p.m.)
• Steps to Financial Freedom, Foundations (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• "Where Should We Vegan?" Dinner Tour at Camp North End (6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: Oct. 26 is an Early Release Day for CMS. School will dismiss three hours earlier than designated bell schedule end times. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Members of the Harding University High School band performed during a LIVE TV special on WBTV News Thursday night! They volunteered their time to help support, St. Jude. Kudos to these awesome Harding students! (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
• Congratulations to Andre Fuller on his promotion to captain. He is and We Are Charlotte Fire! (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• Live music is in full swing at the Charlotte Symphony! Don’t miss out on your favorite concerts at 25% off. Choose six or eight concerts by Nov. 11 to Create Your Own concert experience with ultimate savings! >> bit.ly/cyo25 (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• We're prepping for the holidays at RMHC of GC. Help us provide our guest families with a truly one-of-a-kind experience to brighten their smiles and spread the holiday spirit. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)

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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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