Hello all. I’m here right on time with your fresh copy of the Charlotte Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today’s issue, we’ll cover these stories and more…

  • The 2022 Charlotte Fire Firefighters of the Year
  • Charlotte-area man who immigrated to the U.S. 25 years ago is now in limbo
  • CMPD dispels rumors about a serial killer targeting women in Charlotte

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  1. “Battalion Chief Jeffrey Richardson and Engineer Rob Griffin were selected as the 2022 Charlotte Fire Firefighters of the Year…The award is presented to individuals who have given selflessly of themselves in support of the mission of Charlotte Fire, the fire service and the community. Richardson has been with Charlotte Fire for 25 years, and has been a leader, instructor and mentor to many firefighters. Along with a multitude of duties, Richardson also teaches at the Charlotte Fire Training Academy, instructs for the North Carolina office of the State Fire Marshal,” City of Charlotte Government reports. (charlottenc.gov)
  2. “A Charlotte-area man who immigrated to the United States legally nearly 25 years ago is now in limbo. The man, who WBTV agreed not to identify due to the current uncertainty surrounding his legal status, has spent a decade waiting for his permanent resident status to be re-approved. Documents show the man hired Charlotte immigration attorney George N. Miller in 2011 to help him apply for legal permanent resident status in the US. At the time, the man says, he had already lived in the US legally for more than a decade. Instead of obtaining permanent resident status, though, the man’s application was denied,” WBTV reports. (WBTV)
  3. “In the recently released 2023 Times Higher Education World University rankings, Charlotte climbed 33 spots among U.S. universities. The results are regarded as one of the leading national and international university rankings focused on research and academic excellence. Times Higher Education ranks UNC Charlotte third among North Carolina public universities and 114 among all U.S. institutions. Charlotte’s citation score, which captures the number of times a university’s published work is cited by scholars globally, is now second among participating UNC System institutions and among the top 30% of institutions globally,” Inside UNC Charlotte reports. (Inside UNC Charlotte)
  4. “A brand new mini-pitch has been installed at Nations Ford Elementary by Charlotte FC and The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation. This new pitch, unveiled Tuesday, was part of an initiative from the Club’s Pitches for Progress which plans to install 22 mini-pitches in the Charlotte area and across the Carolinas. These pitches are meant to provide both kids and adults with a safe way to play soccer,” WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
  5. “Social media posts are going around claiming there might be a serial killer targeting women in Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) is dispelling those rumors. On Tuesday, CMPD tweeted there is “no evidence” linking any of the recent deaths referenced in the social media posts,” WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)

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Today in Charlotte:

  • Wednesday Night Live: Andrew Finn Magill’s “The History of Bluegrass” at the Mint Museum Uptown (6:00 p.m.)
  • Wednesday Night Live-Dialogue Dinners at Faith Memorial Baptist Church (7:00 p.m.)
  • Bob James performance at Middle C Jazz (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
  • Stephen Kellogg performance at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • CMPD just placed 3rd in the 1st Responder Division of the Special Olympics NC plane pull in Raleigh. We finished 4th overall out of 36 teams! The best part: $127,000 was raised for the Special Olympics. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
  • Olde Providence Elementary PTA was awarded “Best Elementary School” by The Charlotte Observer and celebrated by decking the school out in gold Tuesday! Principal Patricia Johanson ushered in students and staff with a dance party…(Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • VIP tickets are selling quickly! Join your CSO for An Evening with Rhiannon Giddens and then join the after-party with cocktails, desserts, and live music by Port City Shakedown. Get your VIP ticket today >> bit.ly/csorhiannon (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • The Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade returns to light up Tryon St. on Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m.! Bring your friends and family. (Charlotte Center City via Facebook)
  • Charlotte FC and The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation unveiled a new mini-pitch at Nations Ford Elementary School! Students took to the pitch to play together for the very first time today. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Harmony is heading home! The staff and volunteers have bonded with her family so much over 10 nights. What a remarkable young lady who is bound to do amazing things! RMHC of GC is always here for you. (Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Charlotte via Facebook)
  • Happy Native American Heritage Month! CMS is proud to have 14 Native American tribes represented within the district: Catawba Nation, Cherokee Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma…(Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools via Facebook)
  • Looking for a fun activity for your students and a way to integrate arts into your classroom? We have the perfect program! Invite our dancers or teaching artists to your school for a Dance A Story Workshop! (Charlotte Ballet via Facebook)
  • Happy November! We’re excited to celebrate STEM and STEAM education programs this month with the help of our Free Store and Curbside Pick-Up sponsor Duke Energy Piedmont Natural Gas! (Classroom Central via Facebook)
  • Are you ready for EpicFest this weekend at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center? We are! In addition to all of the great activities going on for kids, we have an amazing YA author workshop for teens too. (Charlotte Mecklenburg Library via Facebook)
  • Need to study and care for your children? We have Family Friendly Library Rooms! Students with children ages 0-16 must register in advance of their first visit to the room. For more information 👉 (UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
  • What’s your favorite ABBA song? Experience their iconic songs accentuated by the lush sounds of the CSO at The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA. Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at Knight Theater. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • Join us on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 at Belk Theater for The Polar Express in Concert and see if you believe! >> bit.ly/csopolar (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
  • Does anyone need or know anyone that’s looking for a laptop and/or TV? I’m trying to sell on Facebook Marketplace but it’s really almost impossible with the amount of scammers. (Nextdoor)

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— Alexis Goring

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