"Wooden Robot Brewery Temporarily Closes Both Locations After Co-Owner's Tragic Death"
Charlotte's Wooden Robot Brewery announced the temporary closure of both its locations following the death of co-owner and founder Dan Wade, who reportedly died from a fall at the brewery's original location in South End. The brewery's social media post requested privacy for Wade's loved ones and expressed shock over the tragic incident. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police's crime scene unit and officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration were observed at the scene. The Charlotte brewing community has been offering condolences to the Wooden Robot family, and the situation is still developing.