The zoo staff was heartbroken by the loss of Jabari, who was known for “hopping” around his habitat when he got excited.

“Smuckers Goober Grape came to us last fall with nine other dogs after their family was displaced by Hurricane Helene ,” Deschamps wrote. “They’d lost everything in the storm, including their home, ...

Immediate Family” playwright Paul Oakley Stovall has strong ties to Charlotte, as does Phylicia Rashad. The show debuts July 29.