🌱 Truck Crashes Into Building + $1 Million Prize From $30 Scratch-Off

Good morning, everybody. It's Monday in Charlotte and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Warm with sunshine. High: 88 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories in Charlotte today:

1. A pickup truck crashed into a northeast Charlotte building on Sunday. The crash occurred along Countryside Drive near West Arrowood Road. There was no indication of what led to the crash, but officials are currently investigating the incident. (WCNC.com)
2. According to the RE/MAX National Housing Report for August, Charlotte home sales are cooling down. Despite the 20 percent home sale decline, prices continue to climb. The cooling market is due to rising mortgage rates and rising home prices. Home prices in Charlotte have risen 16 percent this year. (WCNC.com)
3. Charlotte's Ronald Pierce has won $1 million with a $30 scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased on Independence Boulevard, near East Roosevelt Boulevard, from the Food Lion. Pierce chose to take the lump sum amount of $600,000 from the lottery's headquarters. He will take home $426,069 after taxes. (News Maven)

Today in Charlotte:

• Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting At Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (5:00 PM)
• Basic Knife Skills At Chef Alyssa's Kitchen (6:00 PM)
• Trivia At Madison Perk Coffee Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new dream home? Check out Patch's list of the latest Charlotte-area properties to hit the market, including one with 2 beds and 2 baths for $225,000, and another in the Mint Hill area for $650,000. (Charlotte Patch)
• Sep. 24 is Children's Theatre of Charlotte Day. Celebrate with a performance of "Annie." Get tickets here. (Children's Theatre of Charlotte via Facebook)
• Are you searching for your new best friend? The Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has plenty of adoption-ready pets available. Click the link to find your new best friend today. (City of Charlotte)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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.