🌱 Mongolian Artist Exhibits Locally + Suspected Arson On Brawley Lane

Hello, neighbors. Alexis Goring here with your fresh copy of the Charlotte Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Including updates on...

• On Friday, Carolina Fine Art will host an international art affair. Mongolian artist Chadraabal Adiyabazar will show his work in the Carolinas for the first time.
• Officials are investigating after a house was intentionally set on fire in east Charlotte.
• The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person was stabbed to death in southwest Charlotte Sunday morning.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cool. High: 54 Low: 30.

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Here are the top five stories in Charlotte today:

1. "According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the number of anti-semitism incidents is on the rise nationwide. Back in February, a situation occurred in Boone where a man was accused of waving an anti-semitic flag with a swastika on it. Beverly Maurice, with the North Carolina Holocaust Council, said educating others about the holocaust and other instances of anti-semitism is the first step forward in working on the problem," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
2. "The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a person was stabbed to death in southwest Charlotte Sunday morning. Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at an apartment complex along Kingsford Drive, in the area near Nations Ford Road just after 5:30 a.m. A male victm was found at the scene with a stab wound, police said. The victim died from his injuries at the scene," WCNC reports. (WCNC.com)
3. "Charlotte heads into the matchup with Indiana as losers of four straight games. The Hornets are 13-34 in Eastern Conference games. Charlotte is ninth in the league with 11.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Nick Richards averaging 2.3 offensive boards. The Pacers have gone 22-21 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana is 15-25 against opponents with a winning record. The teams meet for the third time this season," The Associated Press reports. (The Associated Press)
4. "Officials are investigating after a house was intentionally set on fire in east Charlotte on Saturday morning. According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the fire was started in the 8500 block of Mansell Court, just off of Brawley Lane near Robinson Church Road. Firefighters were able to control the flames in 10 minutes. No injuries were reported, although residents of the home have been displaced," WBTV reports. (WBTV)
5. On Friday, March 24, Carolina Fine Art will throw open its doors for an international art affair. Mongolian artist Chadraabal Adiyabazar will show his work in the Carolinas for the first time in partnership with the new gallery, located in Cotswold Village. From 5-8pm, visitors can attend the Opening Reception to view his artworks, hear his story and learn more about his processes. Chadraabal is a highly decorated contemporary artist living and working in Mongolia. His upbringing in rural Mongolia was defined by the social, political and economic changes that took place there during the final decade of 70 years of Soviet communist control. As the country transformed into a vibrant, independent free market democracy, Chadraabal discovered a passion for art," WCCB Charlotte reports. (WCCB Charlotte)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Career Fair at University Career Center (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
• Monday Music Bingo at Harris Teeter Riverbend Village (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
• Charlotte Hornets vs Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
• Comedy Open Mic at Triple C Brewing Company (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
• Whale King performance at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• When you’re happy daddy got promoted, this is what it looks like. Congrats to the kids of Battalion Chief John Renner and Captain Drew Givens. (Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC via Facebook)
• 10 Must-Try Food And Drinks Across North Carolina (TheTravel)
• We’re a week away from our first Pop-Up Show of the year! Our Pop-Up Shows are free to attend and open to the public! Dining and drinks are available on-site, parking is validated, and the dress code is come as you are.⁠ (ArtPop Street Gallery via Instagram)
• Meet Central Division Officer Raymond St. John. He helped track down armed bank robbery suspects, giving chase and arresting all three. Do you want to make a difference in your community? Head to joincmpd.org. (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department via Facebook)
• The Force was strong at Belk Theater this weekend for Return of the Jedi in Concert! Thanks to our friends with the 501st Carolina Garrison for joining us again. We’re looking forward to The Force Awakens...(Charlotte Symphony via Facebook)
• We love teaching our upcoming young drivers Atrium Health Novant Health @mtac with support of Safe Kids Worldwide Impact Teen Drivers. (Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg via Facebook)
• If you are a current or interested Brave Step volunteer, we could use your help for a special Color It Blue event on April 6 from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you are available for a two-hour shift or more, please reach out. (Brave Step via Facebook)
• A sincere thank you to WellCare NC and Atrium Health for helping support #painttheplayground and to our Girl Scout painters! We hope all the kids play safe and enjoy! (Safe Kids Charlotte Mecklenburg via Facebook)
• You have questions that need answers. No problem! Search through our FAQ to get you started. 👉 https://askatkins.charlotte.ed...(UNC Charlotte Atkins Library via Facebook)
• Looking to rehome my dog. I have reached out to the Humane Society and Animal Control. Unfortunately they do not have space. I’m looking to rehome her as soon as possible. If anyone know where I can take her, please let me know. (Nextdoor)
• To all neighbors in Ballantyne Country Club: There is a small black and white dog that is lost and running around the golf course and streets. This dog answers by the name of "Coco". (Nextdoor)
• Anyone missing a dog? I found this one over at the clubhouse. (Nextdoor)

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— Alexis Goring

About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm an East Coast Girl with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com.

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