🌱 Train Knocks Down Power Lines + 2022 Presidents Cup Starts Today

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Charlotte Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Charlotte:

1. A train downed power lines and shut down Interstate 77 on Monday morning. The incident occurred between Woodlawn and Tyvola roads. The downed power lines led to a power outage for thousands of Charlotte residents that lasted over an hour. The tracks are owned and maintained by Norfolk Southern. (WBTV.com)
2. Charlotte will begin hosting the 2022 Presidents Cup today at Quail Hollow Club. The city partnered with PGA TOUR to host the event. The cup runs through Sunday. City officials warn that the event will likely cause an increase in traffic around the city due to the high amount of people attending the event. (City of Charlotte)
3. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte will be closing after its "Evil Dead the Musical." The announcement was made through an email to subscribers and a note posted on the theatre's website. The closure is reportedly due to the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Charlotte Observer)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte Arts And Culture Plan At Charlotte Art League (11:00 AM)
• Community Relations Committee Meeting At 700 Parkwood Ave (5:00 PM)
• 2022 Presidents Cup At Quail Hollow Club (All Day, Through Sunday, Sep. 25)

From my notebook:

• Over the course of last week, Charlotte gas prices have fallen more than five cents. The average price in Charlotte is now $3.39 per gallon. (WBTV)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Charlotte area employers hiring for a variety of open positions, including Farther Finance and Cognizant. (Charlotte Patch)
• ArtPop Street Gallery is announcing the opening of Charlotte's #ArtPopCLT Cities Program Open Call. Click here to learn more about the program and apply. (ArtPop Street Gallery via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.