🌱 Governor Tours Elementary School + Micro-Transit System Trial

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Follow along for the most important things happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 82 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. Charlotte gas prices fell this week. The average price of gas in Charlotte is now $3.42 per gallon — eight cents lower compared to last week. The gas price in Charlotte has declined for the last 13 weeks. California Gasoline supply issues are causing forecasts to be unreliable, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.(WBTV)
2. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper toured Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Allenbrook Elementary School on Monday. During the tour, the governor distributed school supplies collected through the Governor's School Supply Drive. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten joined the tour. (Governor's Office)
3. The Charlotte Area Transit System will be piloting an on-demand micro-transit service in 2023. Customers will be able to hail a ride in five different zones throughout the area. The service will be requested through an app. The system has not selected the company that will be supplying the drivers and vehicles. (Axios Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Book A Librarian: Business Research At Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (11:00 AM)
• Virtual Care Group For Couples With Joni & Friends Charlotte (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Charlotte area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Charlotte Patch)
• The Charlotte Fire Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday. The event is meant to educate potential recruits on the hiring process. The event will be at 500 Dalton Ave. at 10:00 a.m. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• The Charlotte Symphony will be hosting a free tribute concert at Comporium Amphitheater on Sep. 25 at 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.