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Good morning to you Charlotte! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Mecklenburg commissioners respond to the CMS audit findings?
  • How could new license plate readers change policing in Charlotte?
  • Charlotte man charged after 4-year-old killed in Grassy Patch Lane shooting

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 63.
  • Friday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Board of County Commissioners watching closely to see outcome of state audit into CMS (wccbcharlotte.com) — Mecklenburg County commissioners say they're closely watching the state audit and SBI investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' finances, stressing their responsibility over the $730 million the county contributes to CMS's budget. Board Chair Mark Jerrell wants county and school leaders to meet early for a transparent discussion on expectations, oversight, and how taxpayer money is being spent.
   

2. Residents push back on license plate readers as Charlotte-Mecklenburg police seeks vendor contract (wbtv.com) — Charlotte residents are pushing back against automated license plate readers as CMPD searches for a long-term vendor, with applications due October 5. At a meeting at Harding University High, neighbors raised privacy and misuse concerns, while Flock Safety defended its safeguards and monitoring tools for identifying potential abuse by law enforcement users.
   

3. 22-year-old Charlotte man charged in connection with death of 4-year-old boy, arrest records show (wbtv.com) — Charlotte police have charged a 22-year-old local man with accessory after the fact to murder in the shooting death of 4-year-old Caleb Flax, killed when gunfire struck multiple homes on Grassy Patch Lane. Investigators say he allegedly helped someone avoid arrest and assisted in selling a stolen vehicle tied to the crime, while multiple suspects remain unidentified.
   

4. Charlotte Wells Fargo employee accused in Cornell sexual assault loses job: TMZ (myfox8.com) — A Wells Fargo employee who worked at a Charlotte branch is no longer with the bank after being named in a high-profile Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit, according to TMZ. Local legal experts explain how the civil case and a possible criminal investigation differ, while Cornell faces questions over its handling of fraternity-related safety and oversight.
   

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