Today in Charlotte (Jan. 22)

Happy Wednesday, QCity.

It’s cold outside and some government functions, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and the county courthouse, will be closed today due to last night’s dusting of snow. The National Weather Service is warning of hazardous conditions.

Today’s weather: Sunny with an altitude of almost 32.

Morning reading

• Elmore and Marie celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary today. Their union is a testament to the strength of resilience and camaraderie.
• Charlotte’s Historic West End has a new mural honoring three nationally acclaimed singers who were born in North Carolina.
• Despite previous attempts that failed, Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly are pushing once again to change how election boards are appointed. This time they can succeed.

Today in the municipal council

• The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, which will include an initial public hearing on the 2025-26 budget. You can meet in person at the Government Center or watch it online.
• The Public Art Commission meets to oversee a selection of art for the public art program. You can watch here.
• The health committee holds its monthly meeting. You can see meeting material here.
• The Committee for Economic Development will have its regular meeting. You can see materials here or watch online via Zoom.

Things to do today

Enjoy free access to Mint Museum Uptown and catch a glimpse of exhibitions such asInvented in the South” and Earnie Barnes’ iconic painting “The Sugar Shack.”

Head to the Barrell Room at Triple C Brewing for a night of neo-soul classics like “Purple Rain,” “Ex-Factor,” “Smooth Operator” and more.

Get offers on three-course meals at 100-plus restaurants during Charlotte Restaurant Week.

QCity News Scramble

Try to solve today’s anagram: VALUABLE WHIP

Hint: This newly constructed apartment building at Camp North End will soon house several locally owned businesses, including a black-owned hair salon and barbershop.

Email us if you know the answer. We’ll pick a winner tomorrow.

Yesterday’s answer: The Black Notes Project is the two-day music festival returning to Charlotte this weekend. Congratulations to Marcus Looney who knew the correct answer.