Passenger Causes Forced Removal After Passing Gas On American Airlines Flight

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Passenger Causes Forced Removal After Passing Gas On American Airlines Flight

charlottes-first-commercial-flight-just-took-off-to-cubaSomeone forced everyone off of an American Airlines flight yesterday for “passing gas”, according to Raleigh’s WNCN.

After several passengers became ill with nausea and headaches, the pilot landed the plane early yesterday afternoon.

The flight crew then began removing the passengers. Authorities soon determined that one of the passengers had “passed gas” in such a way that every other passenger on the plane was affected.

Officials with the Raleigh-Durham International Airport have not identified the flight, where it was from or where it was headed.

This is an important lesson to us all – make sure to watch what you eat before boarding a flight, and always keep a bottle of Gas X in your carry on!

UPDATE 7/17/2017 11:17am: 

American Airlines officials announced that one of their planes did have an odor issue but denied it was because of “passed gas.”

One of their spokesmen, Ross Feinstein, released the following statement:

“We did have an aircraft from Charlotte to RDU this afternoon, that landed at 2:19 p.m. ET, and arrived the gate at 2:21 p.m. ET, that is currently out of service for an actual mechanical issue – and odor in the cabin. But It is not due to “passed gas” as mentioned.”

Why is American Airlines now trying to deny the fart?

Why won’t they admit where this “odor in the cabin” came from?

Perhaps it was one of the American Airline employees…maybe even the captain?

What are your thoughts?

Charlotte Now Ranks Among The Top 10 Most Attractive Real Estate Markets In America

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Charlotte Now Ranks Among The Top 10 Most Attractive Real Estate Markets In America

charlotte-most-attractive-real-estate-markets-in-americaAccording to a recent report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, Charlotte is now the ninth-most attractive real estate market in America.

Charlotte’s rapidly growing population, strong construction presence, and booming economy are the main factors that led to the ranking.

The report notes that, “The largest city in North Carolina has been one of the top 18-hour cities in the Emerging Trends survey over the past two years, with survey respondents attracted to employment growth that has been distributed over multiple industries. Charlotte has been growing as the financial market hub for the Southeast and is benefiting from a growing airport activity. The market has also been a leader in infill development, with the downtown area seeing an increase in residential options and more development in a number of inner-ring suburban sites.”

We now have some truly impressive developments in the works, including a new 5 million square foot building on the old Charlotte Observer site (which will become the largest building in uptown), the $350 million film studio in York County, our new 1,400 acre ‘River District’, a brand new 180 acre village in North Charlotte, and dozens of other high-rises, mid-rises, and mixed-use developments all across our region.

In the survey, ULI advised real estate investors to seek out thriving secondary markets, such as Charlotte, instead of the biggest markets (NYC, LA, Chicago, etc) in order to find more value in investments: “These secondary markets boast lower costs of living—particularly in housing—and strong growth potential.”

The Queen City’s #9 ranking easily beat out several of its rival cities; including Denver (#11), Atlanta (#15), Tampa (#20), and Charleston (#31). Austin came in at #1 and Dallas was ranked #2 on ULI’s 2017 ranking.

What do you think about Charlotte’s growth potential?

180,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spilled in Charlotte After Main Line Broke

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180,000 Gallons Of Sewage Spilled in Charlotte After Main Line Broke

Charlotte just witnessed its 3rd largest sewage spill in the cities history after a main sewer line broke and dumped over 180,000 gallons of sewage water into the Catawba River basin.

According to the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, “The Charlotte Water sewer main break spilled throughout the day near 700 Farmhurst Dr (Charlotte, close to exit 4 on I-77), entering Kings Branch, followed by Sugar Creek and the mainstem Catawba River in South Carolina soon after.”

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The Riverkeepers also recommended residents south of the spill to avoid the waterways downstream of the spill until water tests come back safe. “We recommend NOT recreating immediately downstream of Sugar Creek’s confluence with the river,” the foundation posted to Facebook. “This confluence is downstream of Rock Hill’s Riverwalk (so a Lake Wylie to Riverwalk paddle is safe), but the new Catawba Indian launch and other stretches around access points downstream (i.e., Landsford Canal, Highway 9) could be affected. These are particularly difficult situations when they occur on weekends given that bacteria sampling takes 24 hours to perform.”

It’s difficult to say when the water will be safe again, the Riverkeepers say that people should be wary for the rest of the weekend.

Over 7 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs Have Just Been Recalled Due To Bone Fragments

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Over 7 Million Pounds of Hot Dogs Have Just Been Recalled Due To Bone Fragments

7-million-pounds-of-hot-dogs-recalled-charlotteA major hot dog distributor, Marathon Enterprises Inc., has just recalled over 7 million pounds of hot dogs and sausages that may contain bone fragments, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The recalled items, including both beef, pork, and mixed hot dogs, as well as sausages have a produced date from March 17 through July 4, and an establishment number “EST. 8854” inside the USDA mark of inspection. (View Labels)

Several callers into the FSIS hotline stated that they were finding fragments of bone in their hotdogs, and one consumer sustained an oral injury from eating one of the now-recalled hot dogs.

Here is the full list of all recalled hot dogs, according to the USDA:

**PLEASE NOTE: UPC codes refer to the last three or four digits of the number in the code.

• 3-lb. package of “SABRETT NATURAL CASING BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date
between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 410.
• 3-lb. package of “SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date between
June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 414.
• 14-oz. package of “BUN SIZE SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date
between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 416.
• 14-oz. package of “SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date between
June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 417.
• 12-oz. package of “SABRETT NATURAL CASING BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date
between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 428.
• 14-oz. package of “NEW SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with
a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 437.
• 3-lb. package of “SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 438.
• 40-oz. package of “SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 439.
• 14-oz. package of “Western Beef THE MEAT SUPERMARKET BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 451.
• 16-oz. package of “SABRETT HOT SUSAGE” with a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and
Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 479.
• 14-oz. package of “Jalapeno SABRETT SPICY HOT & SPICY BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 480.
• 80-oz. package of “ABOUT 50 BEEF FRANKS SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 644.
• 48-oz. package of “ABOUT 30 BEEF FRANKS SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 732.
• 40-oz. package of “ABOUT 25 BEEF FRANKS SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 738.
• 32-oz. package of “ABOUT 20 BEEF FRANKS SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 740.
• 80-oz. package of “SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date between
June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 743.
• 32-oz. package of “SABRETT 78-82 Pieces SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS” with a use by/sell
by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 754.
• 12-oz. package of “APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS” with
a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 771.
• 12-oz. package of “APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABBRETT BRATWURST SKINLESS BEEF & PORK
COCKTAIL FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017. And UPC
code 772.
• 12-oz. packages of Sabrett brand “APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABRETT BEEF & CHEDDAR
SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6,
2017 and UPC code 773.
• 12-oz. package of “APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES SABRETT ALL NATURAL SKINLESS BEEF COCKTAIL
FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 UPC code 774.
• 48-oz. package of “SABRETT HOT SAUSAGE” with a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017
and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 779.
• 16-oz. packages of Stew Leonard’s.com brand “beef franks” with a use by/sell by date between
June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017.
• Various weights and sizes of “PAPAYA KING BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by date
between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 1420 and 1421.
• 14-oz. package of “1906 PREMIUM * BEEF FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date between June 19,
2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 1906.
• 2.5-lb. package of “1906 PREMIUM * BEEF FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date between June 19,
2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 3860.
• 12.5-oz. package of “24 PIECES SABRETT COCKTAIL FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date between
June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 761.
• 1-lb. 9-oz. package of “48 PIECES SABRETT COCKTAIL FRANKS” with a use by/sell by date
between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 762.
• Various weights and sizes of “SABRETT Exclusively for Wind Mill Natural Casing HOT DOGS” with
a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017. Institutional/HRI
• Various weights and sizes of “SABRETT NATURAL BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by
date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 with UPC codes 530, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606,
607, 666, 682, 725, 1065, 1201, 1420, 1421, 1530, 1603, 1699, and 1899.
• Various weights and sizes of “Nathan’s Private Label” with a use by/sell by date between June
19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC code 618.
• Various weights and sizes of “SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with a use by/sell by
date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 and UPC codes 400, 437, 451, 455, 480, 630, 637,
638, 639, 640, 735, 736, 745, 748, 749, 750, 753, 754, 756, 757, 758, 759, 761, 762, 768, 770,
771, 773, 774, 800, 1012, 1013, 1040, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1064, 1066, 1101, 1438, 1440, 1441,
1480, 1637, 1638, 1639, 1644, 1735, 1748, 1756, 1999,2417, and 3860.
• Various weights and sizes of “SABRETT NATURAL CASING PORK AND BEEF FRANKFURTERS” with
a use by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 with UPC codes 510, 511, 512,
514, 515, 520, 521, 550, and 2403.
• Various weights and sizes of “SABRETT SKINLESS PORK AND BEEF FRANKFURTER” with a use
by/sell by date between June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 with UPC codes 554, 590, 592, 593, 596,
772, and 1100.
• Various weights and sizes of “SABRETT HOT SAUSAGE” with a use by/sell by date between June
19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 with UPC codes 479, 778, 779, and 786.
• Various weights and sizes of “KATZ’S DELICATESSEN Salami” with a use by/sell by date between
June 19, 2017 and Oct. 6, 2017 with UPC codes 950, 951, 952, 953, and 954.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

If you have any additional questions, you can call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).

Please help spread the word! 

Today Is National Ice Cream Day – Here’s Where To Get Free Ice Cream Throughout Charlotte

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Today Is National Ice Cream Day – Here’s Where To Get Free Ice Cream Throughout Charlotte

golden cown creamery south endOne of the best days of the year is finally here – happy National Ice Cream Day Charlotte!

To celebrate, restaurants and chains throughout the Charlotte region will be giving away free and discounted ice cream. Several national restaurant chains are celebrating National Ice Cream day with deals on Sunday and beyond.

McDonald’s customers will even have the chance to win a “lifetime supply” of ice cream if they win the legendary ‘the Golden Arches Cone’ – the special cone will be given out today between 2pm-5pm at each location.

Here are the top 10 other restaurants serving free or discounted ice cream today:

Carvel: Buy any cup or cone and get a second one free.

Dippin’ Dots: Get a free mini-cup during a two-hour window on Sunday. Check with local stores for specific times

Whole Foods: 2 pints of Ben and Jerrys for $6, today only!

Sweet Frog: All-you-can fit small cups for $4.44 to this weekend (7/14-7/16).

Marble Slab Creamery: Free small cone for the first 25 people to visit each store today.

McDonalds: The chance to win a lifetime supply of ice cream today between 2-5pm.

Monkey Joe’s: Free ice cream cups for guests all day today.

PetSmart in Cotswold: Free doggie ice cream at their PetsHotel.

Your Pie: Get a free gelato today.

Wendy’s: 50 cent Frostys today through August 25.

Sink Hole Formed Under Charlotte Road

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Sink Hole Formed Under Charlotte Road

sink-hole-formed-in-charlotteYesterday in North Charlotte, a large chunk of David Cox Rd. was swallowed up by an underground sinkhole.

The sinkhole was caused by the rupture of an underground water main. Road crews are were will hopefully finish up repairs to the road by the end of the day today after the water main is repaired.

The sinkhole formed underneath the eastbound lane of David Cox Road near West Sugar Creek Road.

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Last summer, a far larger sinkhole formed underneath Independence Blvd., which shut down traffic for over a day.

As our city’s infrastructure continues to age, water main breaks and sink holes will continue to happen with greater regularity. Charlotte Water has stated that water leak repairs have already risen by 27% over the last 3 years.

At this point, they say they can only respond to underground breaks once surface water is detected.

Donnie Wahlberg From New Kids On The Block Left $2,000 Tip At Charlotte Waffle House

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Donnie Wahlberg From New Kids On The Block Left $2,000 Tip At Charlotte Waffle House

Donnie Wahlberg from the New Kids on The Block was in town this week and decided to stop by a local Waffle House for some dinner.

He was so impressed by the wait staff that he decided to leave them a 2,421% tip, adding $2,000 to his $82.60 bill. In a Facebook post, he commented, “…when I walk into a #WaffleHouse, and the staff treats me like a king, you better believe I treat them like queens!”

The post has already received over 100,000 likes and 9,000 shares;

The famed singer’s ordered included steak, eggs, and bacon, along with dinner for several of his friends.

Donnie and the rest of the New Kids on The Block gang was in town for last night’s NKOTB concert at the Spectrum Center.

Top 10 Best Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend

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Top 10 Best Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend

The weekend is finally here!

There will be tons of concerts, food trucks, lacrosse, baseball, and movies!

Here are the top 10 things happening around the Charlotte region this weekend:

#1 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I

The King and I, winner of four 2015 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical is coming to the Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center this weekend (July 14th-16th). The timeless story of Anna Leonowens and the king of Siam is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine)!

For tickets or more info click here.

#2 MercyMe & Jeremy Camp

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This coming Friday, Christian rock band MercyMe will be rocking Charlotte at the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre at the AvidXchange Music Factory with special guest Jeremy Camp.

For tickets or more information click here.

#3 Bash At The Bot – Wooden Robot Anniversary Party

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This coming Saturday, July 15th, the Wooden Robot will be hosting their second anniversary party, featuring several new beer releases throughout the day That Guy Smitty spinning from noon until 11 p.m., and Chef Rob and the Twisted Eats crew will be serving up an Exclusive Anniversary Menu by bringing back the infamous Food Truck!

For more information click here.

#4 Movie Night In The Square

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Check out a free movie in Uptown Charlotte’s Spirit Square, put on by the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

Concessions and beverages will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair!

Saturday, July 8: Breakin’ (PG)

Find out more info by clicking here.

#5 Elonzo Wesley River Jam

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Elonzo Wesley will be rocking out at The US National Whitewater Center this coming Saturday night. Elonzo Wesley began in January 2015, shortly after the breakup of Charlotte NC’s Elonzo. After moving from Atlanta in the mid 2000’s, singer-songwriter Jeremy Davis (Elonzo Wesley) formed the indie rock band, naming it after his father.

He’ll be taking the stage at 7pm.

For more info click here.

#6 Rumours – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

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This coming Saturday night, one of the greatest Fleetwood Mac tribute bands is coming to the Fillmore. The concert will start at 8pm.

For more information or tickets click here.

#7 Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves

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BB&T Ballpark has been ranked as one of the best in the nation – mostly due to it’s unforgettable view. This weekend, the Knights will be taking on the Gwinnett Braves on Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon (July 14th-16th)

Tickets are now available on TicketNetwork.com

#8 Charlotte Hounds Vs. New York Lizards

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The Charlotte Hounds (professional lacrosse) will be taking on the New York Lizards this coming Saturday night at 7:30pm at Memorial Stadium.

For more info or tickets click here.

#9 Tedeschi Trucks Band & The Wood Brothers

For the third straight year the Tedeschi Trucks Band will embark on the Wheels Of Soul Summer Tour. The 2017 iteration of the tour features the support of The Wood Brothers.

They’ll be playing in Charlotte this coming Sunday night at 6:30pm at the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre at the AvidXchange Music Factory.

For tickets or more info click here.

#10 Primus and Clutch

I know Monday isn’t technically part of “the weekend”, but Primus is such a legendary band, we had to include their concert.

They’ll be playing in Charlotte this coming Monday night at 7:30pm at the Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre at the AvidXchange Music Factory.

For tickets or more info click here.

If you think other events should be on this list or future lists, let us know – Scott@CharlotteStories.com

Charlotte’s Annual Joedance Film Festival Is Almost Here

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Charlotte’s Annual Joedance Film Festival Is Almost Here

joedance-film-festival-charlotteCharlotte’s annual Joedance Film Festival is almost here!

 

The Joedance Film Festival honors the late Joe Restaino and helps to raise awareness and funds for rare pediatric cancer research at the Levine Children’s Hospital.

It also helps to promote the local film industry by showcasing only films with a local Charlotte connection.

They are currently still seeking submissions from local filmmakers who:

*reside in Charlotte; or

*be originally from Charlotte or

*be connected to Charlotte (films, cast or crew)

There is no fee to submit a film.

Visit www.joedance.org for more film submission details.

They will announce the selected films this coming weekend at a free reception Sunday, July 16, 2017, 4-6 p.m., at Dandelion Market (118 W. 5th Street) in Uptown Charlotte. Food will be provided by Dandelion Market.

The festival itself will be held August 4-5, 2017, 8-11 p.m., in Fourth Ward’s 10th Street Townhomes Courtyard.

All proceeds and donations will go to support rare pediatric cancer research at the Levine Children’s Hospital.

CMPD Releases Bodycam Footage Showing Shooting Of Man Having ‘Psychotic Episode’

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CMPD Releases Bodycam Footage Showing Shooting Of Man Having ‘Psychotic Episode’

CMPD has just released the bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting by an officer of a 25-year-old man who they said was having a mental breakdown and was said to have aimed gun at an officer.

Mecklenburg County District Attorney R. Andrew Murray ruled last week (read the DA’s entire report here) that Officer Brian Walsh’s use of deadly force against Laroslav Mosiiuk on March 8th was “justified.”

On 8 March 2017, at approximately 1:00 pm, Walsh and Officer Michael Dezenzo responded to a suicide threat on Justice Ave.

“[According to Tabaka] Mosiiuk was acting irrationally, had not slept in days and was retrieving a rifle,” authorities noted in their statement. “She told the 911 operator that her brother was screaming that he ‘didn’t want to live.'”

On arrival, Dezenzo walked onto the porch and knocked on the door to the house, identifying himself as being with the police, but as soon as he notices a gun in Mosiiuk’s hands, he retreats and yells “Get back! Get back! He had a long gun!”

After Dezenzo yells and runs away, Walsh also runs, taking cover behind a police vehicle.

Before shots were fired, you can hear the mother saying “please don’t shoot him” (please don’t shoot him).

Walsh then shoots at Mosiiuk in the back.

He told investigators that he didn’t give Mosiiuk “a verbal warning to drop the gun” before he fired because he was “afforded no time.”

The family is now in the process of filing a wrongful death lawsuit.

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