🌱 Amtrak Trains Canceled + Charlotte Motor Speedway Curbs Painted

Hello there, Charlotte! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. Some Charlotte travelers have had their Amtrak trains canceled. Amtrak has canceled all long-distance routes in preparation for a labor dispute between unions and the county's freight railroads. North Carolina's Carolinian and Piedmont trains are still running, however. Amtrack warns that those trains might be affected eventually. (Charlotte Observer)
2. Local elementary school students painted curbs at Charlotte Motor Speedway to prepare for the Bank of America Roval 400. Over 30 students painted the curbs referred to as "turtles." The winning student's turtle will be announced during the STEAM Expo on Oct. 7. The event is scheduled for Oct. 9. (WCBD News 2)
3. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested Michael Cornwell, Jr. for the murder of a popular DJ. James Freiberg was struck by a stray bullet on Mar. 5 at Horizons at Steele Creek Apartments. Cornwell has been charged with murder in the first degree. (WBTV)

Today in Charlotte:

• Matthews Young Professionals: Give Back To The Community Featuring Bright Blessings At The Temples Edge (5:30 PM)
• Trap & Paint (Hip-Hop Vs Reggae) At Safari Lux Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thrifting can be a daunting endeavor. A Charlotte native has shared some thrift store tips. Click to view the list. (Charlotte Observer)
• Here's a recent list of adoption-ready pets in the Charlotte area searching for forever homes. Click to view them all. (Charlotte Patch)
• The City of Charlotte is hosting a virtual community meeting today, Sep. 15, at 6:00 p.m. to develop a comprehensive arts and culture plan. Click to register for the community meeting. (City of Charlotte Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.