CMS teachers receive trauma kits for school shootings + How Panthers’ Bryce Young grew into a leader

Andrew Nantais

September 5, 2023 at 3:34 p.m.·2 min read

Hey, everyone! Drew here. Happy Tuesday! Hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend.

Let’s get right to the news.

1. CMS gives teachers a somber school supply: trauma kits for potential school shootings

Thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teachers received Go Bags last week at the start of school. The bags, pictured here, say “More Prepared” on the yellow tag that accompanies them. They include medical equipment to treat wounds, including to stop bleeding, a doorstop and a glass-breaking tool.

School started last week and this year, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teachers received some different school supplies.

Trauma kits to help educators treat students if they’re stuck in a classroom during an active shooter or other violent situation were given to teachers. Over 11,000 bags were handed out in every full-time classroom.

Anna Maria Della Costa has more on the story.

2. Two new storms are forming in the Atlantic. Here’s what forecasters know for the Carolinas

The National Hurricane Center is watching two low-pressure systems in the Atlantic, one of which could become Hurricane Lee later this week.

Hurricane Idalia just passed through last week and there’s still more activity from tropical systems.

The National Hurricane Center is watching two low-pressure systems in the Atlantic, one of which could become a hurricane later this week.

Martha Quillin lets you know if the systems will affect North Carolina.

3. How Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has grown into a leader anyone can follow

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young following the team’s joint practice with the New York Jets on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.

The Bryce Young era in the Carolinas kicks off in just a few days.

The No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft will take the field Sunday to make his regular season debut for the Carolina Panthers.

Mike Kaye takes a closer look at Young ahead of his debut.

4. The Yiasou Greek Festival in Charlotte is this weekend. What you need to know.

The annual Yiasou Greek Festival is back in Charlotte.

A great weekend’s in store for you Charlotteans.

The Yiasou Greek Festival begins later this week and runs through Sunday. I have fond memories of taking field trips to the festival in middle school, love me some good baklava!

Heidi Finley shares everything you need to know about the festival.

5. Some more stories to read

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1. CMS gives teachers a somber school supply: trauma kits for potential school shootings

2. Two new storms are forming in the Atlantic. Here’s what forecasters know for the Carolinas

3. How Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has grown into a leader anyone can follow

4. The Yiasou Greek Festival in Charlotte is this weekend. What you need to know.

5. Some more stories to read

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