🌱 Missing Woman + Carowinds Riders Get Stuck + Real Estate Roundup

Up and at 'em, Charlotte! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Charlotte.

First, today's weather:

Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 88 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. Police in Charlotte are currently looking for a missing woman. Stephanie Snipes was last seen on March 27th, leaving her home in her black 2013 Chevrolet Impala. She has not made contact with family or friends since that date. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. (WBTV)
2. It has been revealed that last Friday, park-goers at Carowinds were stuck on a roller coaster for an extended period of time. A full car of riders was stuck on the "Flying Cobras" ride for 45 minutes before returning to the ride station. Riders were given two fast pass vouchers for their inconvenience. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
3. Are you looking for a new home in Charlotte? Patch and Redfin have compiled a list of all the available homes that are currently on the market in the Charlotte area. If you're looking for your first or a new home, visit Patch for the complete roundup. (Charlotte Patch)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Crave Charlotte Food & Wine Fest At Roots Cafe (6:00 PM)
• Shop & Learn At Betty by Moxie (6:00 PM)
• Waitress At McGlohon Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Multi-award-winning Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Kany Garcia is coming to Charlotte in August. (WCCB Charlotte)
• Charlotte's Solid Waste Services will host its third sanitation equipment operator open interview event on Tuesday, May 10. Pay starts at $20.49 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Learn more here. (Facebook)
• The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is partnering with Second Harvest Food Pantry to distribute free groceries today at The Park Church from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, while supplies last. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.