CMS student injured in hit-and-run at bus stop + Johnston YMCA won’t close at end of 2023

Andrew Nantais

September 21, 2023 at 3:05 p.m.·2 min read

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1. CMS student injured by hit-and-run driver while boarding Carmel Middle School bus

A student suffered injuries that are not life-threatening after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday morning.

A Carmel Middle School student was struck by a car this morning while crossing the street.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says the driver fled the scene. The student was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to a note to families from Principal Andre Plaisance.

Anna Maria Della Costa continues to update this story.

2. Change in plans: Johnston YMCA won’t close at end of year after deal falls through

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced that the Johnston branch in NoDa will no longer close at the end of 2023. The Y is seeking a new buyer for the property.

The Johnston YMCA is staying open. Well, at least for the time being.

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced today the NoDa branch will remain open past the end of the year after a deal to sell the property to a developer fell through.

Jodie Valade with the latest.

3. With Bryce Young injured, Panthers will look to use Andy Dalton one way or another

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton drops back to pass to a receiver during second quarter action against the Detroit Lions on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.

For the second straight day, rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not practice for the Carolina Panthers.

That means veteran quarterback Andy Dalton could play a major role in the team’s offense and maybe even start on Sunday in Seattle if Young is held out due to his ankle injury.

Mike Kaye has more on Dalton ready to step in for Young.

4. Momentum builds for East Coast debut of The Avett Brothers musical ‘Swept Away’

The four leads of “Swept Away” have been with the show since its 2022 world premiere in California. From left: Adrian Blake Enscoe (Little Brother); John Gallagher, Jr. (Mate); Stark Sands (Big Brother); and Wayne Duvall (Captain).

There’s plenty of momentum surging for The Avett Brothers’ first musical.

The shipwreck survival tale “Swept Away” will make its East Coast debut this fall at Wasington, D.C.’s Arena Stage. Ticket sales for the show remain robust with orders coming in from most states and even as far away as the U.K., Japan and South Korea.

Adam Bell shares more on the show ahead of its debut.

5. Some more stories to read

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