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  2021-05-31

  Pandemic pets: Pet shops seeing more abandoned reptiles

  Pet shops in Charlotte, NC report that alongside the increased demand for exotic pets, there has been an uptick in animal abandonment as well. The pet shop in this article reported that the number of rescue calls they received doubled during the pandemic. Exotic animals abandoned outside raise environmental concerns. If some manage to survive the winter, they could pose a threat to native wildlife.
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  March 27, 2020

  From 24/7 to 24/3

  During these times of quarantine and working from home, it feels like every day is the weekend. It can be hard for some to keep track of time, unaware of what day it is. Instead of stating a specific day such as Monday or Friday etc, the creator plays with this concept and says that yesterday, today, and tomorrow is currently the way to keep track of time.Original text: Due to Corona, we officially have three days of the week 1. Yesterday 2. Today 3. Tomorrow
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  2020-04-05

  Coloring Sheet

  Coloring has been therapeutic during COVID-19. Charlotte, NC-based artist Stephen Wilson distributed a coloring book over email and social media to encourage everyone during this time.
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  05/08/2020

  Basketball Court Without Any Hoops [PRIVATE]

  This image shows how the city of Charlotte has cracked down on recreational areas. Previously, the nets on the rims had only been tied up. But people found a way to untie the nets and keep playing. This harsher action by the city shows how serious the measures are becoming to slow the spread. I took the picture.
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  2020-04-15

  My Brother Playing Beat Saber on the Oculus VR Headset

  Since COVID-19 is forcing people to stay indoors and isolate from others, I have had the opportunity to spend more time with my family. Every night, we try to eat dinner together and do something as a group, whether we watch a movie or play a game. The other evening my brother, Joshua, elected that we play a game on his Oculus VR headset. We played a game called Beat Saber. In the game different colored blocks come flying towards you and you have to hit them, following the beat of the song playing in the background. This proved to be a fun way for us to get together and hang out. I will say that if you ever elect to play this game be prepared for sore arms the next day. It is definitely a workout. Even though COVID-19 has disrupted everyone’s plans, don’t let it stop you from hanging out with loved ones (at home). I was really frustrated when I had to leave college and come back home, but I’ve actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Even though I miss being in class and seeing my friends, it is nice to finally have some time that I can spend with my family.
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  2020-03-26

  Social Distancing Powwow

  One example pulled from hundreds of how powwow dancers are dealing with the pandemic by sharing their social distancing powwow videos to stay connected. The gathering of people at powwows may be disrupted, but the chain remains unbroken. #IndigenousStories
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  03/31/2020

  Empty Uptown Charlotte

  Image shows College Street in Uptown Charlotte completely empty around 5:00 on Tuesday, March 31st. The street lacks any of the usual traffic and the sidewalks hold no people walking from destination to destination, besides the city’s transient population.
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  2020-03-27

  Hand Sanitizer or Liquid Gold?

  Artist Darion Fleming created this piece beside the Southern Tiger Collective on the Machine Shop of Charlotte's building in NoDa, Charlotte, NC, demonstrating how hand sanitizer transformed into liquid gold on the market as Coronavirus has struck the US.
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  2020-03-27

  Curbside Beer at Heist Brewery

  Heist Brewery in NoDa, Charlotte, advertises outside their brewery a sign stating “CURBSIDE PICKUP TO GO WE HAVE BEER BEER BEER BEER BEER” since all breweries, bars, and pubs have to be closed due to Coronavirus based off NC governor’s mandates. Drivers can call ahead or pull up to the brewery and have workers come out to meet them with their selection of beers.
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  2020-03-27

  Neighborhood Theatre Says "Wash Them Hands"

  The popular Neighborhood Theatre in the almost desolate North Davidson neighborhood in Charlotte, NC shut its doors until further notice. The main, front marquee says “Stay Safe CLT, Wash Them Hands”; the theatre’s right side marquee says “Back At It Soon Y’all Much Love, NT”