Good morning Qcity! The weatherman is calling for a beautiful start to the work week. We’ll see a few clouds this morning, which will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. It’s going to be a warm day with highs in the mid 80s. Tonight’s lows will be around 55°. 

Here’s what’s brewing in the news:

3 of Long’s accusers need a new lawyer

Now that Bishop Eddie Long is seeking to recoup his settlement money from three of his five accusers, their lawyer BJ Bernstein say she can no longer represent them because continuing to do so was “a potential conflict of interest.”

Long is demanding to recover damages from Jamal Paris, Spencer LaGrande and Centino Kemp, claiming the three men violated their confidentiality agreement in the sexual misconduct lawsuit. Long’s legal team filed notification with the American Arbitration association that they are seeking to recover “not less than $900,000,” — $300,000 per violation.

The men are said to have violated the agreement in media interviews and on Twitter.

Watch & discuss.
 

***

Meet the candidates

With 12 candidates in the running for at-large seats and no incumbents, it’s easy to see why some voters may have a hard time deciding on whom to cast their ballots for on November 8. Tonight the community will have the opportunity to connect with candidates in the first-ever community candidate forum presented by the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The forum, which will be held at West Charlotte High School at 6 p.m., will be moderated Brigida Mack of WBTV. The event will allow the community to be one-on-one with those seeking office. Confirmed candidates include: Larry Bumgarner, Ericka Ellis- Stewart, Ken Nelson, Hans Plotseneder, Darrin Rankin, Jeff Wise, and Mary McCray.

Some see the election as a chance to advance progress, as the national spotlight shines on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - with the district being awarded with the 2011 Broad Prize and the 2012 Democratic National Convention quickly approaching. While others, see it as an opportunity to correct mistakes that resulted in recent school closings, street protests and low teacher morale.

During their four year terms, the three new board members will play a leading role in shaping Mecklenburg County's future. A few of the major tasks they will be charged with include working to close the student achievement gap and choosing the next CMS superintendent to name a few. (Read more)

Got news to share with Qcity readers? Email us at editor@qcitymetro.com.
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter below

Sign up for our Weekly Email Newsletter Email: For Email Marketing you can trust

Other Ways to Share Twitter Del.icio.us MySpace

Discussions and Submission Agreement