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Monday, February 15, 2016

News Lunch Break (2/15/16): CMS closes schools in preparation for winter storm, and not even the fun kind

Posted By on Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM


Charlotte kids woke up to good news this morning as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools decided to cancel school just before sunrise, sending bus drivers home as they arrived to work. The cancellation was in preparation for the freezing rain expected to begin any time now. Although no snow is expected here in Charlotte, about one to four inches is expected to fall in the foothills and mountains. (Fox46 Staff) 

Lynx Blue Line construction will affect traffic on North Tryon Street for the next two weeks, as crews will be forced to shut down part of the intersection at Orr Road, according to reports. Beginning today, motorists on North Tryon will not be able to take left turns or U-turns at Orr Road, and drivers coming from Orr Road will only be able to turn right onto North Tryon Street. The construction is expected to last two weeks, with the full intersection reopening on Feb. 29 (Editor's note: we'll see about that). The northern leg of the Blue Line extension is expected to open in August 2017. (Charlotte Observer via WBTV) 

At last night's NBA All Star Game, officials unveiled the logo for next year's event, to be held in Charlotte for the first time in 26 years. The new logo showcases the Charlotte Hornets' purple and teal color scheme and also features the Queen City crown at the top. The 2017 All Star Game is expected to bring as much as $100 million into Charlotte. (WSOC Staff) 

A Rock Hill woman won a trip to Philadelphia and the right to bypass all lines to audition for judges of the national hit singing contest show The Voice after edging out other local contestants at a car dealership in Gastonia yesterday. Jessica Hogue reportedly beat out dozens of other local contestants who had been picked out of hundreds of videos that were submitted. The Philadelphia tryouts, to be held this coming Saturday and Sunday, will be the last leg of open auditions for The Voice. (WCNC Staff) 

The popular local raw and organic restaurant Luna's Living Kitchen has announced an upcoming new location in Raleigh. Luna's has been a staple in South End since opening in Atherton Mill in 2010. The new location will reportedly be in the Charter Square building on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh. A spokesperson said there are plans for expansion in Charlotte, but nothing specific yet. (Katherine Peralta, Charlotte Observer) 

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