Fundraiser opens for mother of Concord fire victims + Will Charlotte get a social district soon?

Andrew Nantais
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Hey, everyone! Drew here.

Here’s your news for today.

1. Fundraiser opens for mom who lost 3 children in NC house fire

A family friend created a GoFundMe for the Kueviakoe family, who lost three children in a Concord fire that caught in home owned and maintained by the city at about 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 GoFundMe
A family friend created a GoFundMe for the Kueviakoe family, who lost three children in a Concord fire that caught in home owned and maintained by the city at about 1 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 GoFundMe

Following the Concord house fire that killed three siblings, a family friend has set up a GoFundMe page.

Latresha Robinson launched the fundraiser on Monday writing “please help this mother bury her children.”

Julia Coin has more on the fundraiser and vigil for the victims planned for Friday.

2. Opinion: Will NC’s gender-affirming care ban hold up in court? Look at other states

Advocates for LGBTQ+ equality march around the North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 to rally in opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ bills moving through the General Assembly. The legislative package includes HB808, a bill which would prohibit access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth in North Carolina as of August 1. Anna Connors/aconnors@newsobserver.com
Advocates for LGBTQ+ equality march around the North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 to rally in opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ bills moving through the General Assembly. The legislative package includes HB808, a bill which would prohibit access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth in North Carolina as of August 1. Anna Connors/aconnors@newsobserver.com

A veto override last week made North Carolina the 22nd state in the country to enact legislation restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

But will the new laws hold up in court?

The Editorial Board looks to similar laws in other states and their legal challenges.

3. Many NC cities allow carrying alcohol outside. Charlotte doesn’t. but that may change soon

Bars and restaurants must provide social district labeled cups under state law, like the one seen here in the Kannapolis district. Khadejeh Nikouyeh/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com
Bars and restaurants must provide social district labeled cups under state law, like the one seen here in the Kannapolis district. Khadejeh Nikouyeh/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

Social districts are all the rage across North Carolina these days, so why doesn’t Charlotte have one yet?

Over 30 cities and towns in the state have established social districts since North Carolina legalized the open container areas in 2021.

Audrey Elsberry shares why that might change soon in the Queen City.

4. Review: Smashing Pumpkins throw a bit of everything into stacked, diverse Charlotte show

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan performs at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on Tuesday night. Benjamin Robson
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan performs at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on Tuesday night. Benjamin Robson

Smashing Pumpkins stopped by PNC Music Pavilion for the first time since 2019 last night.

Featuring two opening acts (and some pre-show pro-wrestling matches) it was an entertaining night for all in attendance.

Read Courtney Devores’ full review.

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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.

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