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In today's newsletter:

  • Will South Charlotte's abandoned school be saved or finally demolished?
  • Why Discovery Place's big debt could change Charlotte's new nature museum
  • What could federal probes into CMS spending mean for Charlotte families?

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Some want abandoned south Charlotte school preserved, while others want demolition (wbtv.com) — An abandoned Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools building in south Charlotte is sparking a tug-of-war between wildlife advocates who want to save its bird-filled chimney and Collinswood parents who see the vacant campus as a safety risk. Conservation groups are hosting "swift watch" gatherings while families push CMS to demolish the structure, worried district leadership changes could stall long-promised action.
   

2. Discovery Place makes fundraising plea day after $14.6 million debt unsurfaced for new-look Charlotte Nature Museum (qcnews.com) — Discovery Place's new Charlotte Museum of Nature in Myers Park is carrying $14.6 million in unexpected debt, prompting Mecklenburg County to consider declaring the organization in default and taking over the project. As the Oct. 27 payment deadline approaches, museum leaders are urgently asking Charlotte and county residents for donations to help open the Freedom Park-adjacent facility and keep it under Discovery Place's control.
   

3. Federal and state authorities investigating spending in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (wccbcharlotte.com) — Federal and state agencies are scrutinizing how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spent millions in funding, while the school board works to rebuild public trust and search for a new superintendent. Local parents and taxpayers are watching closely as questions about contracts, spending decisions, and potential consequences for the district's finances and student services remain unresolved.
   

4. Teen robbed at gunpoint while selling designer shoes in Charlotte (wbtv.com) — A Charlotte teenager was robbed at gunpoint on Statesville Avenue while trying to sell high-end designer shoes, prompting fresh safety reminders for in-person sales. Police and experts urge residents to favor busy, well-lit locations with cameras or use verified online marketplaces to reduce risk. Officers stress that no sale is worth risking your safety if a meetup feels wrong.
   

5. 311 now offers 'digital navigators' for local help with cybercrimes (wccbcharlotte.com) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents can now call 311 to reach new "digital navigators," trained helpers who guide victims of hacking, stalking, or online abuse in safely securing their devices and accounts. CMPD and Queens University are also offering a free cybersecurity workshop on October 27 at the Valerie C. Woodard Center, giving locals practical tools to protect themselves during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
   

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