🌱 Heating Bill Issues + Officer And Inmate Fight + Lockdown

Welcome back, Charlotte! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in Charlotte.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories today in Charlotte:

1. Here's why your heating bill could be 50% higher this winter (WCNC.com)
2. Police find person not armed after report of weapon near Hopewell HS, placing school on lockdown (WBTV)
3. Officials: Man’s body washes ashore on North Carolina coast (Charlotte Observer)
4. Metal Detectors Proposed In Charlotte Schools After Gun Uptick (Charlotte Patch)
5. Officer, Inmates Fight At Mecklenburg Detention Center (Charlotte Patch)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Pre-ACT 10th Graders I-P - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual HS (2:00 AM)
• Monthly Chamber Business Luncheon - Matthews Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)
• SIT/PTSA Meeting - Rocky River High (1:00 PM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays at IRO (6:00 PM)
• Live music EVERY WEEK! (7:00 PM)

Charlotte Patch Notebook

• CMPD Animal Care and Control: "This album is dedicated to bringing the good news of daily ADOPTIONS. Click the pictures to see who was adopted." (Facebook)
• Charlotte Symphony: "Handel's stunning masterpiece, Messiah, returns this holiday season! Join the CSO, Charlotte Master Chorale, & four soloists for this enduring oratorio full of passion & exquisite beauty. Dec. 3-5 at Knight Theater. Get tickets. >> bit.l..." (Facebook)
• Charlotte Pride: "We are so proud of our continued partnership with Equality Sponsor EY whose support of Charlotte Pride and the Reel Out Charlotte film festival ensures continued visibility for our entire community! On this fifth day of #21DaysofGratitud..." (Facebook)
• Children's Theatre of Charlotte: "You may need some rest from setting the clocks back one hour so bring your kids to Mini-Camp! Our Teaching Artists will keep the students busy with fun and creative theatre activities while you take a break. Spots available Nov 11 and 24..." (Facebook)
• Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte: "We are excited to announce that tickets are SOLD OUT for our Jerseys & Jewels event for this Saturday! If you didn't score a ticket to the big event, you can still tune in LIVE on Saturday 11/13 starting at 7 PM to help fund our mission ..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

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