Urgent Silver Alert Issued For Missing Charlotte Man

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An urgent Silver Alert has just been issued in our region for a missing 78-year-old Charlotte man.

According to CMPD, David Crawford was last seen on Aug. 31st at about 6:30 pm near his home on Lasalle Street – he was last seen wearing a long-sleeved blue button-up shirt, gray sweatpants, and white sneakers. He has grey hair, walks hunched over, and was possibly last seen in the University area on September 1st.

If you see him, please call 9-1-1.

Please help spread the word.

Three Community Organizations Partner On New #GoVoteCLT Events Around Charlotte

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Three community organizations – the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County NAACP, Peace4Poverty, and The Snow Legal Group, PLLC – are partnering on a #GoVoteCLT event Friday, September 11 to raise awareness about the importance of voting and voting rights in neighborhoods that have historically had low voter turnout. All three event stops will have free food, music, and speakers.

The event will include three specific event stops in the following Charlotte communities:

  • Grier Heights Neighborhood Park (3110 Leroy Street) from 12:00 to 3:00 pm
  • Sugaw Creek Park (943 W. Sugar Creek Road), from 3:30 to 6:00 pm.
  • Intersection of Lasalle and Beatties Ford Road from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

“Voting is the most important thing we can do to make a difference in our future. It’s more than a checked box on a piece of paper. It is an opportunity to lead, to help, to transform lives in a way that will leave a mark on future generations,” says Joshua Proby, who serves as the Criminal Justice Chair for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Chapter of the NAACP. “We created this event because it’s vital for communities to understand why voting is such a critical part of building a better future for our neighborhoods and our children.”

In addition to his role at the Mecklenburg County NAACP, Proby is also the Founder of Peace4Poverty, a non-profit organization that seeks to educate and uplift young and adults and youth in underserved communities through career training and education on entrepreneurship.

The Snow Legal Group will also be on hand the day of the event to answer important questions and provide valuable legal insight into the voting process.

“The right to vote is an essential part of our democracy, but voter suppression, additional obstacles to registration, and strict voter identification requirements can make voting confusing for many of our community members,” says Attorney Kenneth D. Snow, the Firm’s Managing Partner. “We want to help get those questions answered so everyone feels comfortable and empowered casting their vote – not just for the November 2020 election, but for elections to come.”

To learn more about the event, visit https://www.peace4poverty.org

NC’s Top Real Estate Team Launching New Company Amid Pandemic – David Hoffman Group

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North Carolina’s top-selling real estate team has just announced plans to launch their own full-service real estate firm in spite of and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Charlotte’s own David Hoffman Group, formerly with Keller Williams, was ranked the #1 team in both volume and closings for 2019, as per Real Trends, and was also ranked among the INC 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in America.

“After 15-plus years with Allen Tate Company and Keller Williams Realty; being mentored by both Mr. Allen Tate and Gary Keller, and with hundreds of positive relationships formed from each firm, we are excited to take all that we have learned over the years, both in real estate, as well as service to the community,” said founder David Hoffman.

“We believe that opening our own real estate brokerage will empower our agents and success team to maximize our time, vision, and ability to focus on building those relationships to serve so many more in the Charlotte community. The authentic relationship; of meeting each client where they are; giving more than we take, is at the core of everything that we do.”

The new David Hoffman Group real estate firm will be joined by Hoffman’s recently launched Covenant First Mortgage Company as well as the group’s New Homes and Luxury Homes Divisions. The new company will also implement ‘DHG Culture Share’, where a portion of commissions is shared with members of the firm.

Over the years, the group has helped 25 current or former Panthers players buy or sell in Charlotte and they’ve donated over $2 million to local charities.

Over the next 3 years, the David Hoffman Group plans to launch a new title company, an insurance company, as well as a non-profit foundation to round out one of the most comprehensive real estate enterprises in the Carolinas.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Charlotte, check out all that the David Hoffman Group has to offer here on their website.

Governor Cooper Says He Will Sign New $1.1 Billion Relief Bill For NC Residents

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NC residents are about to see another $1.1 billion in relief thanks to the new “Coronavirus Relief Act 3.0”.

The bill was approved by the NC Senate with a vote of 44-5 and was approved by the NC House with a vote of 104-10.

This past Friday, Governor Cooper said he would be signing the new legislation.

The new legislation specifically includes $21 million for improved interconnectivity for North Carolina students, and a stimulus of $335 to anyone with a child under the age of 18, additional funds to COVID19 vaccine research, PPE, testing supplies, and an additional $50 a week to those receiving unemployment aid.

Once signed by Governor Cooper, the $335 stimulus payments would be distributed to NC residents by Dec. 15 of 2020.

What do you think about the new relief act? 

Krispy Kreme Opening The Pumpkin Spice Floodgates In The Charlotte Market

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Fall weather is finally here, and you know what that means – pumpkin spice time!

Krispy Kreme is one of the first Charlotte companies to start the annual craze everyone loves to hate.

This year, the company will include a total of 4 pumpkin spice themed creations:

  • Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut: A glazed pumpkin spice flavored doughnut.
  • Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Doughnut: A glazed pumpkin spice flavored doughnut tossed in pumpkin spice sugar blend and topped with a pumpkin spice cream cheese icing and cinnamon schmear swirl.
  • Pumpkin Spice Original Filled, Cheesecake Doughnut: A glazed pumpkin spice doughnut filled with pumpkin spice cheesecake creme.
  • Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut: A glazed old fashioned pumpkin spice cake doughnut.

All 5 Kripsy Kreme locations throughout the Charlotte region will be selling the new donut;

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Charlotte McDonald’s Raised Over $154,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

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McDonald’s restaurants will now be donating over $154,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Chapter in Charlotte.

The funds were raised during a recent Drive-Thru Challenge held by McDonald’s restaurants around the Charlotte region. Local McDonald’s restaurants engaged in a friendly competition to see who can raise the most donations for RMHC to support their local houses surpassed their goal and raised $1.23 million across the southeast markets.

As a result of COVID-19, local RMHC Chapters have suffered a significant loss in funding and donations, and this initiative aimed to offset this loss. In an effort to help families in need, local restaurants increased awareness of the “Round Up for RMHC” program though Drive-Thru orders from July 6 through August 16. Each time someone ordered through the Drive-Thru, they had the opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or choose to give $1, $3 or $5 for RMHC.

The RMHC of Charlotte provides a supportive “home-away-from-home” for families and their children who are receiving medical treatment at area hospitals. They provide guest families with all the comforts of home – plus a local support network – so they can focus on their children’s healing. This financial support is one way McDonald’s continues to support Ronald McDonald House Charities and its network of local chapters.

Mobile 3D Mammograms Coming to Old Town Rock Hill

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Early detection is key. On Friday, October 16, 2020 from 9 AM – 1 PM in the parking lot beside Wells Fargo, 101 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC, Invision Diagnostics will be on-site, performing screenings with their mobile 3D mammography coach. This event is open to the public.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Please schedule appointments in advance and complete the required forms through the Invision Diagnostics online portal available at yorkcountyarts.org/mammogram.
Those who do not have insurance and meet the Breast Cancer Screening Source of York County’s criteria may participate in this event. To learn more about the program and to apply for aid, call (803) 493-2716.
More information regarding the Breast Screening Source of York County and Invision Diagnostics’ Mobile 3D Mammogram Screenings is available at yorkcountarts.org/mammogram.

North Carolina Zoo Announces Birth of Rare Sand Cat Kitten

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Sand cats may be small but don’t let their petite size fool you. They’re wild, fearless hunters that kill venomous snakes in the desert. They’re also a rare sight  to see, which is why the North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce the birth of a sand cat on Monday, Aug. 10. The kitten, small enough to fit into a teacup, was born to mother Najma, three, and father Cosmo, five. This is the first kitten for the pair.

The mother and kitten are in a quiet, non-public viewing area of the N.C. Zoo and have minimal contact with staff and keepers. They live in the Desert habitat, which is currently closed to the public because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Only 13 facilities affiliated with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) have sand cats. Less than half, or six, have breeding pairs. Because of the limited number of zoos with sand cats, it’s a rare treat to see one born under human care. The total sand cat population in 2019 in AZA zoos was only 33.

The sand cat is one the world’s smallest feline species weighing from four to eight pounds and measuring, on average, 20 inches long. Its life expectancy under human care is 10-12 years.

Although sand cats are incredibly appealing with their big ears, big eyes and petite frame, ask any zookeeper who cares for them about their demeanor and you’ll hear:  they are wild, ferocious animals that should never be kept as pets.

Sand cats are native to the deserts of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and the only cat found predominately in deserts. Nocturnal in nature, they can easily adapt to the extreme climate of desert environments with very hot and very cold temperatures.  A solitary species, males and females are generally found together for mating purposes only.

Humans rarely see sand cats in the wild because they live in harsh landscapes, are secretive in nature, and hunt at night. That makes it difficult to study them, including getting an accurate population number.

Sand cats are well-known to North African nomadic tribes who call them “snake hunters,” they also feed on small rodents, spiders and insects.

The cats have an exceptionally keen sense of hearing, which they use to detect animals under the sand and use their excellent digging skills to quickly capture their prey.

What Are CBD Treats For Cats & What Can They Do?

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Owning a cat is a lot of fun, isn’t it? These creatures are so unpredictable sometimes that you’ll wonder whether you actually know them at all even after you’ve been living with the animal for years. This is one of their beautiful traits. They constantly keep surprising us with how smart, quirky and adorable they are. There are a lot of reasons why we love these charming little animals and you can learn more about that if you’re curious about those reasons.

As much as having a cat is fun, it is also a huge responsibility. Of course, you might argue that they need much less attention than dogs and that raising them is far easier and I would agree with you. Still, this doesn’t mean that they don’t need any care at all and that you can just let them lead their own lives in your home without watching their behavior, or sometimes even controlling and adjusting it. We all know that felines like to feel as the masters of the home and that they are pretty independent, but there are some things that the owner needs to pay attention to for everyone’s good.

One of the most important things that you will be responsible for when you get a cat is, of course, the health of your animal. Sure, felines are rather resistant and they have an amazing ability to heal on their own when certain things are in question, but you are still the one responsible for making sure that they are well and healthy at all times. If there’s any truth to the saying that cats have nine lives, then it’s your responsibility to protect all nine of those.

When you are determined to keep your kitty healthy and happy, you will definitely need to stay up to date with all the new trends on the market, deciding on the go whether some of those trends might be good for your pet. If there is a chance that you can improve your feline’s health and make it even happier than it already is, I’m pretty sure that you’d be willing to grab such a chance at once. Well, in order not to miss a chance like that, you’ll need to keep up with all the trends.

Today, we are going to take a closer look into one of the newest and most popular trends on the cat market. There is a product out there that people seem to be going crazy for and you probably cannot help but wonder if there is anything to that product and if you should be going crazy about it too. I’ll explain what it is and what it can do, but you will also find some of the info you need if you go to https://pethempcompany.com/products/cbd-cat-treats or find similar useful online sources.

What Are CBD Treats?

If you are at all familiar with the cannabis industry and its developments, then you must have heard about CBD treats. These are the products made for our animals using the compound found in the cannabis sativa plant and called Cannabidiol. More specifically, these are made from the Cannabidiol derived from hemp, which comes from the cannabis family.

The first thing that you are probably wondering is how something made from cannabis can possibly be safe for our cats. Let me quickly explain that and put your mind at ease. For starters, the concentration of THC in hemp is lower than 0.3%, meaning that the plant is not psychoactive. On top of that, the compound that these products are made of, i.e. Cannabidiol, has nothing to do with THC. In other words, THC is the psychoactive compound and Cannabidiol is the non-toxic one, which is why these products are perfectly safe.

What Can They Do?

Your next question regarding CBD treats must be connected to their particular effects and properties. Simply said, you want to know what these products can do for your cat. That’s the whole point of getting informed and staying up to date with all the new trends. Let us see why this particular trend is still going strong and why the popularity of CBD doesn’t seem to decrease even if it’s been a while since it first appeared. This popularity, of course, is the direct result of the effects of CBD treats.

Easing Pain

No matter how hard you try to protect your cat from anything and everything, the simple truth is that it will have to experience some type of pain at one point in its life. That’s where Cannabidiol comes into play. The products known as CBD treats are highly beneficial for felines, and the ability to ease pain is one of the benefits. Regardless of where the pain is located, Cannabidiol will be able to target and reduce it.

Reducing Stress

Although it might seem a bit silly to you, there’s no denying the fact that our cats can get stressed out. If you don’t want that to turn into anxiety, you should incorporate CBD treats to their diet. Even if it has already turned into anxiety, Cannabidiol can help reduce it.

Managing Seizures

Epileptic seizures are not uncommon among felines. One of the most important benefits of CBD treats is the fact that these products can help manage those seizures, i.e. reduce their frequency and make them less severe. These three are the most known effects of CBD treats, but there are a lot more benefits that come with it and a lot more are yet to be discovered.

Cam Newton Has Just Been Named The Starting Quarterback of The New England Patriots

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After a grueling training camp in New England, the decision has finally been made to officially name the new starting quarterback of the New England Patriots. According to Jim McBride with the Boston Globe, former Panthers QB Cam Newton has just been named the 2020-21 starting QB of for the Patriots.

The announcement was made yesterday during a team meeting. Coach Belichick announced that Cam Newton won the starting position after proving himself over Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.

The Patriots also announced that Newton will be one of the team captains for the upcoming season:

This afternoon, Cam Newton held a press conference to talk about the upcoming season and how he felt to be named team captain and the starting quarterback of the New England Patriots:

What do you think about the decision?