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Good morning Charlotte! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why one CMPD officer kept his job after serious abuse allegations
  • Why a confrontation near a Charlotte day care turned deadly
  • Charlotte community reflects on the life and legacy of Cristina Biffle

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  • Monday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Most Charlotte police officers who face criminal charges lose their jobs — but not all (wbtv.com) — Charlotte residents are learning how CMPD handles officers who face criminal charges, as a WBTV investigation found one officer remains employed and on unpaid leave despite serious abuse allegations and a judge’s findings. The story compares his treatment with other arrested officers, raising questions about internal discipline, transparency, and how the new police chief may approach policy changes and accountability.
   

2. Husband shot to death outside Charlotte day care after confronting alleged killers, records say (wbtv.com) — Charlotte police say a man was fatally shot outside a 24-hour day care on Sharon Amity Road after earlier confronting two suspects he believed were stealing a catalytic converter. Officers have since arrested two people on murder charges, and investigators report no children or staff inside the day care were injured.
   

3. ‘Carry her spirit forward': Cristina Biffle remembered as a force for good (wsoctv.com) — Charlotte friends and colleagues are mourning realtor and humanitarian Cristina Biffle, remembered for heroic Hurricane Helene rescues and years of quiet service across the community. Loved ones describe her as a tireless giver, from organizing massive charity drives to staying closely connected with clients and friends, and urge neighbors to honor her by serving others in everyday moments.
   

4. Charlotte map collector preserves North Carolina's mapping history (wbtv.com) — A Charlotte map enthusiast is painstakingly digitizing thousands of historic North Carolina maps from his home, including rare early views of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. His collection, some dating back to the 1600s, reveals how local towns, farms, and even vanished communities once appeared, while also showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of hand-drawn county and soil maps.
   

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