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Greetings Charlotte! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Not sure where your old Christmas tree goes? Charlotte has options.
  • How a quick shopping trip at SouthPark turned into a police case
  • How to turn this weekend into a Charlotte adventure you’ll remember

Also on today's calendar: Noon Year's Eve and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 50, low: 36.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where to take your old Christmas tree in the Charlotte area (wsoctv.com) — If you’ve got a drying Christmas tree in the Charlotte area, most local waste services will pick it up curbside on your regular yard waste day as long as decorations are removed. Charlotte, Concord, Waxhaw, Rock Hill, Hickory, and Mecklenburg County all offer specific pickup or drop-off options starting around Jan. 1, giving you several easy ways to recycle your tree.
   

2. Charlotte woman secretly recorded while in changing room at SouthPark Mall (wbtv.com) — A Charlotte woman says she was secretly recorded while changing in an H&M fitting room at SouthPark Mall, prompting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police investigation. She’s urging shoppers to be more cautious and wants retailers to install taller dressing-room doors to prevent similar invasions of privacy. Mall and store representatives have not yet responded to questions about the incident.
   

3. Your Weekend Escape Plan: Charlotte's Best Adventures for Those Who Want the Real Deal (charlotteobserver.com) — Charlotte locals get a ready-made weekend game plan built around three standout spots: the U.S. National Whitewater Center, NoDa arts district, and Freedom Park. The guide walks you through an adventurous Saturday, culture-filled Saturday night, and laid-back Sunday, all using easily accessible, distinctly Charlotte experiences instead of tourist traps or generic chains.
   

4. Queen's Grant basketball surges past West Charlotte on Monday in intense showdown (charlotteobserver.com) — Queen’s Grant’s boys pulled off a statement 67-61 win over West Charlotte in what coaches called the best Charlotte-area high school game of the season so far, highlighted by a string of dunks from sophomore Mekhi Allen. The Mike Gminski Classic at Marvin Ridge also showcased strong performances from Myers Park, East Meck, Carmel Christian and others, plus set up an Ardrey Kell–Butler tournament final.
   

5. K9 ends foot chase quickly in Monroe (thecharlotteweekly.com) — Police in nearby Monroe say a K9 quickly ended a Christmas Eve foot chase after a traffic stop revealed suspected drugs, leading to the arrest of a 26-year-old man from Charlotte. The suspect faces multiple drug and vehicle-registration charges and was booked into the Union County Detention Center after hospital treatment. Charlotte residents may notice increased regional cooperation on such cases.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scrappy is home safe!
    Thank you to everyone who had shared his post and helped in any kind of way! We are so glad he is back home and in our arms again! (Nextdoor SouthPark)
  • I just want to publicly thank Mikhail for showing up for me when I really needed it.
    Two flat tires and my stress level was through the roof, and you came through like you were truly sent by God. Not only did you help me get back on… (Nextdoor Lansdowne)
  • IT'S HERE!! THE FINAL SHOWDOWN OF OFFICER GOOD BOI: AIRPORT EDITION! Time to vote to crown our champion! Who will be named Officer Good Boi of 2025?... (X: CMPD)
  • What Dave Canales said after the Carolina Panthers’ loss to the Seahawks... (X: theobserver)
  • PSA Airlines posted a job opening for Director of Flight Operations in Charlotte. Apply here.
  • Home Depot posted a job opening for Warehouse Maintenance Associate in Charlotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlotte here.

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