🌱 Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty + How To Help Her Family

Charlotte NC

23 December, 2021

12:02 AM

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Charlotte experienced a terrible tragedy on Wednesday, so the digest is dedicated to what happened and how to help the family of a fallen police officer. My heart goes out to Officer Goodwin's loved ones. First, today's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 51 Low: 35. Here are the top stories in Charlotte today: Councilman Creates GoFundMe For Fallen CMPD Officer's Family (Charlotte Patch) Fallen CMPD Officer Mia Goodwin Leaves Behind 3 Children (Charlotte Patch) CMPD Officer Dies After 18-Wheeler Hits Police Vehicles (Charlotte Patch) Crash Shuts Down I-85, Involves Police Vehicle And 18-Wheeler (Charlotte Patch)NC health care systems are fighting a nursing shortage (Spectrum News) Today's Charlotte Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Charlotte: My Kinda Kwanzaa: Virtual Learning and Art Workshop (6:00 PM) Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffett's Guitarist) - Stars & Promises Christmas Tour - Asheville (7:30 PM) From my notebook: Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC: "Our hearts are broken this morning as we learned of the tragic passing of @cmpdhq Officer Mia Goodwin. Although your watch has ended, your good deeds, warm smile and engaging personality will live on." (Facebook) Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC: "Built in 1935, @OldNo7NoDa represents the economic importance & social vitality of "NoDa," even as it has seen the area evolve from a mill town to a thriving, local historic district. It once housed both a fire company & a jail cell! @Hi..." (Facebook) ArtPop Street Gallery: "#FashionHighlight!⁠ ⁠ Meet the creative stylings of Hasan Dirton! These menswear pieces utilize the retired billboard vinyl by #ArtPopCLT artist, Kristen Van Diggelen Sloan, with⁠ models Alana Watkins and Gary Javier in our ArtPop Upcycl..." (Instagram) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department: "#HappeningNow. We are holding a live press conference. Lt. Mitchell from CMPD Special Investigation Bureau and Mary Ward from the Mcleod Center talk about fentanyl overdose death and local resources for those who need them. #CLT #CLTNEWS" (Facebook) Charlotte Fire Communications "Fire Alarm": "The men and women of ALARM, extends our hearts and our love to our Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department family. Please know that we stand with you during this sad, difficult time. #RestEasy #NeverForget" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: center for loss and grief counseling — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) ACT Master Strategies In-Person Class (December 26) Add your event Loving the Charlotte Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — Cassie Fambro About me: A Texas-native, I've spent most of my life in Alabama but have recently moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. I have an avid interest in motorsports, so this makes the Carolinas an ideal region to call home. I have a decade of experience in journalism, graduating from the University of South Alabama with honors in journalism with a double major in psychology and a minor in criminal justice. I spent roughly five years of my career in front of a camera in TV news but I have spent years in print journalism and even earned a couple of cool awards like an Edward R. Murrow award along the way. I enjoy covering stories in education, healthcare, government and most of all, stories that directly help people and improve their lives in some way. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner Matt, and our two cats, Kenly and Gotenks, going to new restaurants and hanging out at racetracks.