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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:

  • Which Charlotte restaurants scored the lowest on August health inspections?
  • How Charlotte plans to crack down on late-night scooter takeovers
  • What the superintendent's cleared investigation means for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Immediate suspension, dead pests: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in August (charlotteobserver.com) — Several Charlotte restaurants, including spots in Ballantyne, University City, and along Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, received B sanitation grades in August, with one briefly facing immediate suspension. The report details specific violations like improper food storage, pests, and handwashing issues, and notes which locations have improved on reinspection so you can better judge where to dine locally.
   

2. Viral social media videos show 'e-scooter meet-ups' in Uptown Charlotte (wbtv.com) — City leaders and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are responding to large late-night e-scooter and e-bike "takeovers" rolling through Uptown streets and blocking intersections. Council members are weighing tighter rules and enforcement after a sharp rise in e-bike accidents, while companies like Lime say they're coordinating with the city to promote safer riding and limit risky behavior.
   

3. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Superintendent Crystal Hill says investigation cleared her of wrongdoing (wbtv.com) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill says an internal investigation into allegations about her leadership found no wrongdoing, clearing the way for her return just before the new school year. The school board plans to release the investigation's findings by the end of September, after spending about $380,000 on the probe that drew scrutiny from county leaders and the state auditor.
   

4. Charlotte could extend data center moratorium under new proposal (charlotteobserver.com) — Charlotte leaders are weighing whether to extend the current pause on new data center construction, which neighbors fear could affect noise, water use, and power bills. A City Council committee backs more time so staff and a community task force can refine rules on cooling systems, grid capacity, and environmental protections before large facilities move forward.
   

5. 'Special bond': Charlotte Symphony Orchestra director signs four-year extension (qcnews.com) — Charlotte music lovers can expect continued stability at the Charlotte Symphony, as director Kwamé Ryan has signed a four-year extension through the orchestra's 100th anniversary season. Since arriving in 2024, he's boosted national attention, launched new artistic initiatives, and will open the 2026–27 Classical Series in October with a high-profile program downtown.
   

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