🌱 SouthPark Mall Embezzlement + New Homes In Charlotte

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Charlotte Daily.

First, today's weather:

A severe afternoon t-storm. High: 82 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. An employee at the SouthPark Mall Nordstrom has been accused of diverting more than $10,000 worth of online orders to her home. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department received reports of the alleged larceny on Apr. 19. The employee, Keisha Richardson, was arrested and charged with felony larceny. (WBTW)
2. Are you on the hunt for a new home in Charlotte? Patch and Redfin have teamed up with buyers to find their ideal home. Visit Patch to see the complete listing of available homes in your area. (Charlotte Patch)
3. Kiss 95.1 FM has shared its seven favorite places to have an adventure in Charlotte. Among the list of places is The Quarry at Carrigan Farms, Divine Llama Vineyard, and Lavender Oak Farms. If you're looking for something fun to do this summer, check out the list at the link! (kiss951.com)

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Today in Charlotte:

• Crave Charlotte Food & Wine Fest At Beef X Bourbon (6:00 PM)
• 26th Annual Twilight 5K - Right Moves for Youth At Wells Fargo Atrium & Plaza (7:00 PM)
• ACMS Presents David Finckel and Wu Han At UU Congregation of Asheville (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congrats to Imee Idjao, a third-grade teacher at Villa Heights Elementary School, who was named the 2022 CMS Teacher of the Year, and Dotha Howell, a teacher assistant at Reid Park Academy, who was named the 2022 CMS Teacher Assistant of the Year. (Facebook)
• The Arts and Culture Advisory Board has selected Lord Cultural Resources to help create a cultural plan for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County! (Facebook)
• Charlotte Pride is turning its screening room into a drag brunch extravaganza for the "Serving Cinema Sunday" Drag Brunch! Tickets include brunch-style hors d'oeuvres, two mimosa drinks, a cash bar, and entry to the 3 p.m. film screening on May 15! Learn more here. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.