🌱 NC White House Tree + Thanksgiving Eve Parade + Repayment

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 52 Low: 25.

Here are the top stories today in Charlotte:

1. Former N. Carolina school superintendent to repay district (Charlotte Observer)
2. Find out how Fifth Third Bank is helping small businesses (WCNC.com)
3. Roads Closing In Charlotte Monday And Tuesday For Parade Prep (Charlotte Patch)
4. North Carolina's White House Christmas tree arrives (WCNC.com)
5. 9 Things To Know About Charlotte's Thanksgiving Eve Parade (Charlotte Patch)

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Today in Charlotte:

Charlotte Patch Notebook

• Charlotte Ballet: "“This family, this friendship - in the studios and out of the studios - we are always doing things together. It’s truly what I love the most about here.” Introducing our next #spotlightseries dancer: @humberto_ramazzina ! (Facebook)
• City of Charlotte Government: "The committee reviews and recommends policies to implement a comprehensive mobility network and advances strategies to create a livable and connected City that embodies our environmental sustainability and resiliency goals." (Facebook)
• CMPD Animal Care and Control: "We love to hear from our adopters about how their #ACCalumni pets are doing! Each picture has a caption." (Facebook)
• Charlotte Symphony: "Give the gift of music! On sale now: 3 performances for just $99, featuring exciting concerts like Beethoven’s Ninth, The Music of the Eagles, Home Alone in Concert, & more. Learn more >> bit.ly/cso3for99" (Facebook)
• Charlotte Pride: "On this 18th day of #21DaysofGratitude, we say thank you sponsor Saylor Management Group, Inc. dba McDonald's! Thank you for all your support!" (Facebook)

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— 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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