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Greetings Charlotte! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will you climb 110 floors to honor 9/11 in Charlotte?
  • How will Charlotte's new license plate readers change CMPD policing?
  • Boy critically hurt in northwest Charlotte after finding unsecured gun.

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

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm; humid, not as hot, temps: high: 84, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charlotte's top public servants reflect on 9/11 attack (wsoctv.com) — Charlotte's fire, police, MEDIC, and sheriff leaders are inviting residents to honor 9/11 victims by joining Saturday's Memorial Stair Climb at the Bank of America Corporate Center. They reflect on how the attacks reshaped their sense of duty and preparedness, and encourage the community to register online or on-site for the 110-floor tribute downtown.
   

2. City of Charlotte seeks new license plate reader system (wsoctv.com) — Charlotte is moving to replace its decade-old license plate reader system, with a new request for proposals now open for vendors to bid on a more advanced platform. The upgrade would bring better accuracy, real-time alerts, and tighter integration with CMPD and other law-enforcement databases, though the final timeline depends on which solution the city selects.
   

3. Neighbors say boy took clip out of gun before firing it and shooting himself in NW Charlotte (wccbcharlotte.com) — A young boy is in life-threatening condition after shooting himself while handling a gun Thursday afternoon on Reliance Street in northwest Charlotte. Neighbors say he believed removing the magazine made the gun safe, highlighting urgent concerns about secure firearm storage and children's access to guns in Charlotte homes.
   

4. Victoria Monét has announced a fall tour that will kick off in North Carolina with dates in Charlotte and Raleigh in October (clture.org) — Victoria Monét is bringing her new "Frequency of Love" tour to Charlotte on October 28, performing at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre the day after a Raleigh stop. Local fans get her first tour since 2023, following the album's October 2 release and several singles. Ticket presales start September 14, with general sales opening September 16.
   

5. Saturday Swing Dance: Band T-shirt themed Sept. 18 - Charlotte On The Cheap (charlotteonthecheap.com) — Charlotte dancers can head to Functional Fit on Griffith Street for a Saturday Swing Dance on September 19, featuring a fun optional band T-shirt theme. With a beginner-friendly intro lesson, free parking, and a $15 admission, it's designed to welcome newcomers and regulars alike for an evening of social dancing on the west side.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • You are always responsible for your actions, regardless of how you feel.
    Anger may explain your reaction, pain may influence your behavior, and fear may cloud your judgment—but none of them removes your responsibility… (Nextdoor Cady Lake)
  • Good afternoon, my daughter has a bunch of boy clothes sizes 4T, 5T and 6.
    If anyone is in need or knows of anyone in need, please let me know. She would like to donate to someone instead of giving to Goodwill. (Nextdoor Brawley Farms)
  • Hendrick Automotive Group posted a job opening for Valet/Porter in Charlotte. Apply here.
  • Central Piedmont Community College posted a job opening for PT Instructor, Hotel & Restaurant Management - CE in Charlotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlotte here.

Ok Charlotte! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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