🌱 Body Cam Footage Released + COVID Record + Testing In Schools

Up and at 'em, Charlotte! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 55 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Charlotte:

1. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to Release Court Petitioned Body Worn Camera Footage (charlottenc.gov)
2. Here's Where To Watch The Betty White Movie Near Charlotte (Charlotte Patch)
3. 10M COVID Tests Monthly To U.S. Schools: What It Means In NC (Charlotte Patch)
4. NC sets COVID-19 hospitalization record with 4,098 patients statewide (WCNC.com)
5. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Charlotte Area (Charlotte Patch)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Is Starting a Business Right for You? (12:45 PM)
• SIT/PTSA Meeting - Rocky River High (1:00 PM)
• Business After Hours @ ISI Elite Training - Matthews (5:00 PM)
• Mythology and Depth Psychology: A Crash Course for Writers (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• ArtPop Street Gallery: "This stunning portrait, created by artist Kalin Devone, is on display at Lowe's Home Improvement in South End as a part of our ongoing #InspirationProject in partnership with Lowe’s Home Improvement! (@loweshomeimprovement)⁠ ⁠ Kalin Devo..." (Instagram)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: "Congratulations to Dawsey 'Darryl' Conner Jr. who was appointed as the new principal of Alexander Graham Middle School. Conner has been leading and serving students at CMS since 2015. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3FkTprJ #WeareCMS" (Facebook)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: "Congratulations to Tanya Branham who was named the new principal of Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. She has been leading and teaching students at CMS since 1997. Learn more about Ms. Branham: https://bit.ly/3FkTprJ #WeareCMS" (Facebook)
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: "Congratulations! Frederick "Rick" Mohrien was named principal of the new southeast relief elementary school. Serving as the principal at Winget Park Elementary School - School Site since 2017, Mohrien has been leading and teaching studen..." (Facebook)
• CMPD Animal Care and Control: "Each picture has more info. Adoptable at 8315 Byrum Dr. Charlotte unless otherwise noted. There's always more adoptable small pets listed at http://cltgov.me/petadoption #ACCsmallPets #ACCadopt" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Cassie Fambro

About me: A Texas-native, I've spent most of my life in Alabama but have recently moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I have an avid interest in motorsports, so this makes the Carolinas an ideal region to call home. I have a decade of experience in journalism, graduating from the University of South Alabama with honors in journalism with a double major in psychology and a minor in criminal justice. I spent roughly five years of my career in front of a camera in TV news but I have spent years in print journalism and even earned a couple of cool awards like an Edward R. Murrow award along the way. I enjoy covering stories in education, healthcare, government and most of all, stories that directly help people and improve their lives in some way. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner Matt, and our two cats, Kenly and Gotenks, going to new restaurants and hanging out at racetracks.