Good morning, QCity. Here’s a rundown of what to know today in Charlotte. From daily headlines to things to do.

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Today’s Reads • The North Carolina General Assembly passed a mini-budget bill last week with significant bipartisan support. The temporary spending plan will be sent to Gov. Josh Stein as legislative chamber leaders continue to negotiate a more comprehensive budget. • Friends and colleagues of James E. Ferguson, the late civil rights attorney, will host a public memorial and reception following his funeral service on Thursday. • Ayanna Puryear, a nurse practitioner, was at a dog-grooming appointment with Bentley, her seven-year-old shitzu-poodle, when she and the groomer began discussing the pet-styling industry. Conversati

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