05.23.2024

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Charlotte Sustainability Summit returns

A crowd of people gather in an outside pavilion with trees and a tall square building in the background.

The Charlotte Sustainability Summit debuted in 2018 and was produced by Sustain Charlotte and UNC Charlotte’s Sustainability program. | Photo by Grant Baldwin Photography

Cruising through Charlotte, you don’t have to look far to spot lots of green.

Do you love strolls on The Little Sugar Creek Greenway? How about learning ways to keep our air and water supply clean? You have the chance to join these conversations during the Charlotte Sustainability Summit — organized by SHARE Charlotte and Carben Events.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 8th. The annual summit will be at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, 320 E. 9th St., Charlotte.

Agenda:

8:30-9 a.m. — Check in and networking
9-9:20 a.m. — Welcome
9:30-10:30 a.m — Block 1
- Aligning transportation choices and walkable communities
- Understanding North Carolina’s air pollution challenges and solutions
- How to be responsible with your waste in Charlotte
- How to conserve wildlife in your backyard
10:45-11:45 a.m — Block 2
- How supporting local food systems benefits your community
- Conservation and connections: pathways into a sustainable future
- Understanding and protecting your water supply
- Why public spaces are important to sustainability
12-1:30 p.m. — Keynote and lunch
1:45-2:45 p.m. — Networking and wrap-up session

Groups of people gather around tables in a large room. — One of the many workshop conversations includes how supporting local food systems benefits the Charlotte community.
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Photo by Grant Baldwin Photography via Carben Events

This full-day event will include workshops and discussions from different nonprofit organizations, city, and county leaders to highlight the impact of collaborative efforts in advancing sustainability in Charlotte.

“Wanting to get involved can be a little overwhelming so we are connecting interested citizens with these nonprofits and community leaders so they can have a better understanding of a variety of sustainability topics and learn easy ways of how they can get involved,” said Casey Wilson, owner of Carben Events + Marketing.

A young deer grazes in a grassy field while gazing at the camera. — Conserving wildlife in your backyard is beneficial for both local biodiversity and creating a sustainable environment.
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Photo by CLTtoday

Editor’s note: CLTtoday City Editor Maria will be serving as a moderator for the breakout session: “How to Conserve Wildlife in Your Backyard.”

Tickets are on sale for $30. Students receive a discounted ticket price of $20. Tickets include access to the full-day of sessions + lunch. Volunteers for the event are also needed.

Asked

What sustainability project matters most to you?

A. Preventing air pollution
B. Keeping local water supply clean
C. Preserving natural land + conservation
D. Supporting local food sources

What are you waiting for?

Events

Thursday, May 23

South Charlotte Partners Breakfast Club | Thursday, May 23 | 8-9:30 a.m. | SpringHill Suites Charlotte Ballantyne, 12325 Johnston Rd., Charlotte | $25-$35 | Join Charlotte leaders for a discussion on navigating the complexities of return-to-office policies.
Queens of Charlotte at Alive After 5 | Thursday, May 23 | 5-8 p.m. | Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte | Free | Enjoy an evening of free live music, food trucks, and drinks at Symphony Park.
Unstoppable: A Conversation with Dee and Rick Ray of Raycom | Thursday, May 23 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Rd., Charlotte | Free | Hear from college sports broadcasters and founders of the media company, Raycom, as they discuss their newly published book.

Friday, May 24

Big Mecklenburg County Fair | Friday, May 24 | 5 p.m. | The Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte | $7.50-$35 | Experience the thrills of a Ferris wheel, rides, circus animals, and more as the fair arrives in town.
North Carolina Education Lottery 200 | Friday, May 24 | Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. S., Concord | $30-$280 | The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with 200 miles of wheel-to-wheel action.
Friday Nights at Camp: Cailtin Krisko & the Broadcast + Mackenzie Roark | Friday, May 24 | 6-9:30 p.m. | 300 Camp Rd., Charlotte | Free | Relax + enjoy music from the Asheville-based soul rock band.

Saturday, May 25

Memorial Day Trail Race | Saturday, May 25 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte | $37-$47 | Kickstart the holiday weekend blazing the forest trails of the Whitewater Center.
Caffeine and Chrome | Saturday, May 25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gateway Classic Cars of Charlotte, 7045 Aviation Blvd. NW., Concord | Free | Celebrate 25 years of classic car excellence touring 20 showrooms filled with fancy hot rods.
Crawling Loud! The Official Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl | Saturday, May 25 | 1-9 p.m. | 314 N. College St., Charlotte | $5-$10 | Start the holiday weekend in style visiting Prohibition, The Local, and Novelty House Rooftop.

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News Notes

Civic

Your input is needed on the Mecklenburg County Manager’s budget recommendation for FY2025. A public forum will be held tonight at 6 p.m. at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, Meeting Chamber, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte.

Opening

Bring your appetite. The soft opening for Alley 51 International Street Food Market launches today. The market can be found inside Pineville’s Super G Mart at 10500 Centrum Pkwy. Stalls feature foods from Vietnam, the Philippines, China, Japan and Korea.

Development

The 100-year-old Johnston Building at 212 S. Tryon St. will be redeveloped by San Francisco-based KHP Capital Partners. The investment firm plans to remake the building into a 240-room hotel — while preserving the landmark’s historic nature. (Charlotte Business Journal)

Eat

The pizza restaurant 800º Carolinas will open at The Alley at Latta Arcade in Uptown on Monday, June 3. The location will serve menu staples including specialty pizzas. Another location is scheduled to open in South End in December. (The Charlotte Observer)

Coming Soon

Priscilla Presley will reveal never-seen film clips of her wedding and home life with Elvis during an appearance in Mooresville next month. “An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley” will be Saturday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Mooresville Performing Arts Center, 161 S. Magnolia St. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets range from $35 to $55.

Film

The Independent Picture House is expanding. The non profit community theater will add a fourth auditorium with 145 seats. Construction is expected to be completed in November.

Outdoors

Tired of the buzz? The cicadas from Brood XIX are predicted to be gone by Saturday, June 1. Large swarms have been located in Ballantyne and Pineville in recent weeks. Once they’re gone, you won’t see (or hear) this brood again until 2037. (WCNC)

Ranked

Charlotte ranked as the 5th best place to live in the country, according to a new study from US News & World Report. The Queen City was recognized for its strong economy and rapid development while maintaining its Southern charm.

Charlottean

Former Carolina Panther and NFL broadcaster Greg Olsen won a second Sports Emmy award. After being named Outstanding Emerging On-Air Talent last year, Olsen was named the top Event Analyst. Olsen beat out Troy Aikman, Cris Collinsworth and others for the honor. (WCNC)

Sports

What are the expectations for Year 1 of the 2024 Draft class? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Health

Did you know? Fibroids affect 80% of US women and are the most common cause of hysterectomy surgery (accounting for as many as half of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually). The good news: Novant Health offers new treatments + minimally invasive surgeries that avoid hysterectomies and result in quick recoveries.*

Finance

Need a new couch thanks to your dogs? Had an unexpected spring cleaning injury? Said “drinks on me” too loudly at The Crunkleton? These four credit cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 18 months — aka nearly two years of no interest charges for when life piles up.*

Holiday

🇺🇸 Honoring those who served

Memorial Day ceremonies in Charlotte

An American flag is planted in the ground with headstones in a cemetery in the background.

From 1868 to 1970, Memorial Day was observed on May 30. Since 1971, the federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. | Photo via WCNC

Memorial Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial start to summer. Before you head to the lake or savor that burger at the cookout, consider attending an event to remember our fallen US military personnel.

Where you can pay your respects:

Memorial Day Ceremony 2024

Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 504 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte | Free | Gold Star wife and author Krista Rystrom Emmert will speak at this tribute honoring fallen members of the US Armed Forces + a special presentation by the CMPD Honor Guard.

Memorial Day Ceremony — Fort Mill

Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | Unity Cemetery, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill | Free | Fort Mill Mayor Guynn Savage will lead a ceremony followed by a program from American Legion Post 43 — including Posting of Colors, Laying of the Wreath, Rifle Volley, Taps, and Retirement of Colors.

Memorial Day Ceremony — Huntersville

Monday, May 27 | 11 a.m. | Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville | Free | The Town of Huntersville and American Legion Post 321 will conduct a ceremony honoring fallen members of the US Armed Forces.

The Buy

Drunk Girl Art Prints. Celebrate National Wine Day with a new piece of wall art for your bar cart.

Answered

On Wednesday, we asked “How do you prefer to travel?”

Passengers with travel bags navigate Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Charlotte Douglas International Airport anticipates more than one million travelers for the unofficial start of summer.
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Photo by CLTtoday

Despite Charlotte Douglas International Airprot anticipating record Memorial Day weekend travel, turns out most voters still prefer the skies:

53% — flying
40% — driving
6% — taking the train

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jack

From the editor:

Congratulations to Carolina Panther Greg Olsen on his Emmy win. He’s a great storyteller and I hope to see him back in the NFL booth this fall.

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