🌱 Charlotte Woman Bitten By Snake + Free Meals, Exercise For Seniors

Morning, people of Charlotte! Dan Casarella here with the latest issue of the Charlotte Daily.

First, today's weather:

Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 72 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. A Charlotte woman was bitten by a venomous snake on Thursday night while taking out the trash. The woman is reportedly suffering from minor swelling in her foot and is expected to be fine after her encounter with the 22-inch copperhead. The copperhead is the most common venomous snake in North Carolina, accounting for over 90 percent of snake bites statewide. (Fox 46 Charlotte)
2. Older adults in eastern Mecklenburg County will soon have a new place to enjoy free, healthy meals and activities. On May 10, Mecklenburg County's Senior Citizens Nutrition Program will host an information and registration session at its new congregate meal site at Albemarle Road Recreation Center in Charlotte. The site will officially open a week later on May 17, at which time it will begin offering free meals, activities, and exercise to county adults aged 60 and older. (Mecklenburg County)
3. The Humane Society of Charlotte will celebrate its grand opening at its new facility on May 19. Days before the ribbon-cutting event, the shelter will be hosting the Pet Palooza Fundraising Walk and Community Festival at 11:00 a.m. on May 14. Visit humanecharlotte.org for more information on Pet Palooza and the new HSC location. (WCNC.com)

Today in Charlotte:

• Seltzerland At Paradise Valley Golf Club (11:00 AM)
• Crave Charlotte Food & Wine Festival At Romare Bearden Park (1:00 PM)
• Mom's Yoga And Mindfulness At Harvey B. Gantt Center For African-American Arts + Culture (2:30 PM)
• Soul Of A Woman - Just Fine: Mary J. Blige Tribute Band At Black Box Theater (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• North Carolina is the fifth highest state in the country for solar power production, according to Climate Central's report on 2021 production. (Spectrum News)
• Teachers and staff members at Whitewater Academy in northwest Charlotte say they're having to use buckets to flush toilets for students after a burst water pipe interrupted service to the building. (WCNC.com)
• Haven't solidified your Mother's Day plans yet? Celebrate Mom right here in Charlotte with one of these local events. (WCNC.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox Monday with a new update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.