Man recaptured after cutting off ankle monitor + What do CMS students want in new superintendent?

Hey, everyone! Drew here. Hope you started your week off on a good note!

Here’s your news for today.

1. NC man who cut off his ankle monitor on the morning of his murder trial is recaptured

A Charlotte man who cut off his ankle monitor and fled has been recaptured, police say.

33-year-old Willie Devon James disappeared the morning of his murder trial on Feb. 28. James is accused of fatally shooting Matthew Duke Gibbons, 25, who was discovered in the front yard of a home in northwest Charlotte on Feb. 1, 2018.

Michael Gordon shares more on James’ capture.

2. A Charlotte food delivery service is making a shift to match restaurant meals

A farm-to-table meal service is making a shift to restaurant meals.

Your Farms Your Table, a food delivery program created by chef Sam Diminich, will pause March 25 and reopen April 5 as Constance @ Home.

The pre-order meal delivery service’s new format will offer meals from Restaurant Constance.

Heidi Finley runs down what you can expect from the change.

3. What do CMS students want in the district’s new superintendent? Here’s what they say.

Parents, teachers and administrators alike are all voicing their desires for what they want in a new CMS superintendent, but what about the students?

BWP and Associates conducted 27 community engagement sessions across two days this month, featuring input from dozens of high school students. They say they want a student-centered leader with a willingness to engage with them “honestly and eagerly — transparency is very important... ” according to a report.

Anna Maria Della Costa highlights other takeaways from the report.

4. Well-known Charlotte chef killed in deadly crash on Central Avenue

A well-known executive chef from Charlotte died in a Plaza Midwood car crash on Central Avenue Saturday.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, Kendall Ross died at the scene after a speeding and impaired driver collided with his vehicle and pushed him off the road.

Lillian Hennes, Ross’ wife, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Julia Coin has more.

5. Some more stories to read

• Panthers GM Scott Fitterer dishes on trade for top draft pick, rookie QBs and free agency

• Will you be required to pay to use social media? NC digital experts weigh in

• Gaston County Schools had $13K in student lunch debt. Here’s how one church paid it off.

• Charlotte has one of the highest STD rates in the US, study says. See where it ranked

• Hornets’ LaMelo Ball attacking rehab, still enjoying time in Charlotte: ‘I love it here’

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