CMS’ controversial new bus plan + Bryce Young isn’t fazed by mistakes at Panthers training camp

Andrew Nantais
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1. A serial killer strangled his mother. Now, he says, it’s Henry Wallace’s turn to die

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Tyrece Woods doesn’t remember his mother, Brandi Henderson. Nor does he recall her death.

On March 9, 1994, Henderson, 18, was holding her 10-month-old son when Henry Louis Wallace sexually assaulted and garroted her in her east Charlotte apartment.

Woods is one of seven Charlotte children who lost their mothers to Wallace’s killing spree.

In a new series from The Charlotte Observer, Mike Gordon spoke with Woods and others as they reflect on the killings nearly 30 years later.

2. Parents asked. Did CMS listen? 4 things to know about controversial bus stop plan

Adam Johnson, the CMS Executive Director of Transportation, exits a bus at South Mecklenburg High School on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. CMS is offering a new bus stop plan, Express Stops, being rolled out this year that is designed to cut down on two-hour ride times and costs to the district.
Adam Johnson, the CMS Executive Director of Transportation, exits a bus at South Mecklenburg High School on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. CMS is offering a new bus stop plan, Express Stops, being rolled out this year that is designed to cut down on two-hour ride times and costs to the district.

Some parents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students are still unsure how they’ll get their kids to school.

A new bus stop plan called Express Stops is being rolled out by CMS this year. It’s designed to cut down on two-hour ride times and costs to the district and impacts about 5,200 students. However, there’s a downside of the service for some.

Anna Maria Della Costa and Terry Benjamin explain.

3. Panthers training camp: Bryce Young’s leadership isn’t fazed by mistakes, turnovers

Carolina Panthers Bryce Young arrives to Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
Carolina Panthers Bryce Young arrives to Panthers Training Camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC., on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

After a strong first day of practice from No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young yesterday, he looked to build on it.

Day 2 of training camp at Wofford College didn’t go as well as the first day, but Young’s leadership isn’t fazed by his mistakes.

Mike Kaye recaps Young and co.’s day in Spartanburg, S.C.

4. Southern Living says this Charlotte steakhouse is among the best in the South

A filet with an onion ring at Beef ‘N Bottle.
A filet with an onion ring at Beef ‘N Bottle.

A new report says North Carolina is home to one of the best restaurants in the South.

Southern Living released a list of the best steakhouses in the region, and Beef ‘n Bottle Steakhouse in south Charlotte came in at No. 20 on the list.

Chyna Blackmon has more on the recognition earned by Charlotte’s oldest steakhouse.

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Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.
Drew Nantais is a Senior Growth & Engagement Producer for the Charlotte Observer.