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OCTOBER 2015

Mary Beth Wrenn:

She Sees Colors of the Living and the Dead

Mt. Pleasant:

History With a Little Mystery

Ghostly Gold Hill

It’s Autumn!

Fall and Halloween Festivals

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Word on the Street October 2015 Volume 15 n Issue 10 President Pam Tolen

Managing Editor/Art Direction Kim Cassell Advertising Kimberly Brouillette Jason Huddle Contributing Writer Kim Cassell Contributing Photographers Michael A. Anderson Photography Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Historic Gold Hill Mary Beth Wrenn Cabarrus Magazine is published by: Comfort Publishing Inc. 296 Church Street N. Hidden Plaza Concord, NC 28025

Rachel Fesko

Publisher Jason Huddle

It’s autumn! This time of year, especially, almost everyone has a scary story to tell. Some of my fondest memories as a child are of me and my friends sitting around a campfire after dark, trying to devise the spookiest tale to ensure no one would sleep that night.

I’m not sure what it is, but most people love a good scare. This, of course, is one big reason for the resurgence of horror and suspense movies. A live adventure is even better, and both Gold Hill and Mt. Pleasant offer ghost walks and tours.

Some of Cabarrus County’s ghosts are completely made up, like the “Mad Miner” at Reed Gold Mine. But then there are legends like “The Deacon” at Old Courthouse Theatre, who many people swear they have heard, felt and even seen.

In this issue we delve into what it’s like to be a medium that sees auras all around her. Mary Beth Wrenn is well-known in the Southeast, hosting readings at churches, gatherings and one-on-one. We also visit Gold Hill – famous for its hauntings – and Mt. Pleasant, which mixes a bit of history with its ghostly folklore. And be sure to check out the Events Calendar – it lists area activities happening around Halloween.

So, during this month of All Hallows Eve, have a little fun – on us. You never know who you might encounter after the sun goes down!

Sincerely,

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This Issue...

Ghost Stories 6

Mary Beth Wrenn: She Sees Colors of the Living and the Dead

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Ghostly Gold Hill

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Give Me Shelter: Cabarrus’ Adoptable Cats

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Breaking Bread: Chef Ferguson Dishes

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History With a Little Mystery in Mt. Pleasant

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Cabarrus County Hauntings

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Cabarrus Businesses: On the Go

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What’s Happening: October Events Calendar

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By Kim Cassell

Mary Beth Wrenn: She Sees Colors of the Living and the Dead An aura is defined as “the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing or place…a supposed emanation surrounding the body of a living creature, viewed by mystics, spiritualists and some practitioners of complementary medicine as the essence of the individual, and allegedly discernible by people with special sensibilities.”

Growing up in New Jersey and a Cabarrus County resident since 1993, Mary Beth Wrenn has always seen people’s auras; she actually thought everyone saw them and that the colors she perceived in her daily life were of the norm.

“When I realized not everyone could see them (colors), I was about 19, 20 years old. But I started getting weird visions when I was 14. My psychic ability would refer to people in the third person; I knew it was my intuition talking,” Wrenn explains, adding, “I see impressionistically. I see things differently and process them differently.”

The-auras-expert.com says, “Aura colors’ meaning will vary significantly, as auras contain many different colors, change colors constantly and each shade reveals a different meaning. Your mood, what you’re doing and what you’re experiencing in life all determine the colors of your aura at any given time. Make no mistake, colors do contain meaning, but attempts to create ‘cut and dried’ color codes greatly oversimplify the matter.

“Within each color, there are many different shades and tones. Each unique shade communicates a different aura color meaning. Take a simple example: the color red. A bright shade of red that contains a lot of yellow reads very differently than a dark shade of red that contains a lot of brown. Each of these tones would express something different about your aura. A trained clairvoyant reader can look at these shades of color and interpret their unique shades of meaning.”

According to Wrenn, spirits and ghosts are simply auras without bodies. They "

Medium Mary Beth Wrenn has been able to see people’s auras her whole life. This led her to be able to communicate with those that have passed.

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can come across as moving light beams, waves, orbs, etc. Her website says, “Your aura projects your thoughts, holds your soul’s past lives’ memories, and carries your internal and external images into the future. Your soul knows the future. Your soul still projects energy once it leaves our vessel of life (the body). It’s the ego that decides which direction to take.”

Orbs: Fact or Fiction?

Orbs – or light anomalies – are probably one of the best-known pieces of evidence in the support of the paranormal. With the advent of the digital camera in the 1990s, more orbs are appearing in photos and video. Are they dust particles, insects, moisture, the result of a camera flash?

Size, color and location may vary, but ghost investigators view them as ghost lights, giving off their own energy and moving at will.

According to angelsghosts.com, “Good indications of real orbs are those that have been photographed without the camera’s flash or those that are seen with the naked eye and self-illuminated. Video recordings of these lights did not require any artificial light source. Whether moving fast, moving slow or standing still, orbs are spiritually intriguing. Orbs have been known to, sometimes, ‘hang around’ people. This would tend to cause some to believe that orbs might be angels, spirit guides or deceased relatives.

“Not surprising, orbs have been seen with psychics and mediums while they work. Sometimes, the orbs are said to be within or emanating from their auras. It is also claimed that any spiritual ritual, such as prayer, worship or healing services, can bring forth spirit orbs in photos. Accordingly, some have asked if orbs could be an indication of the presence of enlightened spirits or if orbs could be halos.

“Orbs have been reported above fields with crop circles, at funerals, 8 Cabarrus Magazine n

births, death scenes, religious services and around every facet of everyday life. Interestingly enough, orbs have been followed and even played with by animals, such as cats and dogs.

Cats seem to be particularly adept at seeing orbs, and some people claim that animal friends who visit from the other side are occasionally seen as orbs.”

Some accounts have documented being able to zoom in on a photo of an orb and see faces – human or animal, one or several – within them.

Others have reportedly seen buildings.

These spheres can move slowly or dart across a room, then quickly change direction or speed.

Paranormal.lovetoknow.com says that the various colors of orbs have different meanings. “Interpretation of the colors varies according to different beliefs,” the site explains. “However, in most cases, people interpreting orb colors and assigning a meaning do so based on spiritual beliefs about the meaning of various colors. It is important to note that these are spiritual theories only and have no basis in scientific fact.

“One theory of orbs with different colors is that spirits are manifesting in the best way they can. In these cases, the colors may have no meaning at all, or a spirit could be trying to communicate something with the color. Use your own feelings as a barometer to see what you believe the orb and its color means to you (see sidebar).” "

Definitions of Aura Colors Deep red: Grounded, strong will power, survival-oriented Dark red: Anger Clear red: Energetic, competitive, sexual, passionate Orange: Vitality, vigor, creative, stamina, courageous Orange-yellow: Scientific, detail-oriented, perfectionist Yellow: Creative, playful, identity, awareness, power, knowledge, curiosity Yellow-green: Passionate, communicative Green: Nature, growth, balance, love Dark green: Jealousy, low self-esteem, resentment Blue: Cool, calm, sensitive, expression Dark blue: Fear of self-expression Indigo: Intuitive, visionary, clear-minded Violet: Visionary, divine wisdom, enlightenment Silver: Abundance, nurturing Bright pink: Sensitive, artistic, affection, compassion, purity Dark pink: Immature, dishonest Gold: Enlightenment, wisdom, intuitive thinker White: Purity, unity, transcendent

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1990: Mary Beth Wrenn in Concord observing a female ghost

Wrenn comes from a long line of religious men on her father’s side – ministers, professional organists – and faith plays a role in her readings.

“I say The Lord’s Prayer to clear my energy. ‘Thy kingdom come, thy will be done’…that’s when I let go of me and it takes over,” she says.

So what she does in a reading, in essence, is enter the auras of both the living and the dead to see if there is a connection to be made. Sometimes there isn’t, but sometimes the results are pretty amazing.

“The very first time it happened (she started communicating for the general public), it was the years after graduation from high school,” Wrenn says. “It was my choir teacher.

She came to a party where I was

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doing readings. It was an hour-long conversation with her husband.”

Another…

“A young lady had been coming to get readings with me at the old Central Sun Storehouse (metaphysical store) in Charlotte. She had to be 5’3”, a waif of a woman. She wanted to know what was going on in her future. I use tarot cards once in a while and a woman’s energy came up really close to me. She was in a wheelchair in my mind. She stood up and said, ‘Tell her I can walk now.’ She said her name was Lily. Her energy got three inches from my face.

“I said to the young woman, ‘She said to take the Valium out of your purse, you’re not going to kill yourself today.’ She was intending on downing the 100 pills she had right after the

reading. She was taking such abuse at home, and her mother kicked her ass from the other side.

“The woman went to her minister and told him what happened. He poo-pooed the entire thing and told her that what she did was wrong. She came back the next day and said, ‘I knew you were talking to my mom.’

As a gift, she gave me a small bottle of perfume called Ghost.”

Wrenn does have one stipulation with regard to communicating with those who have passed on. “When a person comes to see me, and their loved one has just died, stop. Wait at least 45 days because the spirit is still adjusting to the energy,” she says. “The other side rules the show. I, personally, don’t like to ask questions of the living; it throws off my energy.”

Energy is key in other respects.

“Once a spirit surrenders, energy is released. They don’t stay locked into one place because they pull energy from the living…watches, people, etc.

Also, a person that’s committed suicide is still in heaven, but they’re still in the ‘food court’ of heaven…they have low energy. If you’re angry and cross over, your anger may last only five minutes because happiness is everywhere.”

Besides personal readings, Wrenn “cleans” houses. “People will feel the echo of someone, hear sounds in the house. One little girl heard footsteps; one bedroom in the house attracted other spirits on the property. In real estate, if a house is haunted by an

echo, it could sit on the market forever.

“I’ve noticed that my best subjects are the pets. The pets won’t go into certain areas of the house. When they sit down and are comfortable, I know the house is cleared.”

Wrenn also goes on-site with paranormal groups. “I did an investigation in 1999 at the Old Courthouse Theatre for WSOC,” she says. “The deacon’s energy hit my stomach and the cameraman left. He got spooked out.”

It was in that decade that Wrenn began a full-time job as psychic Mary Beth on the KISS 95.1 morning show in Charlotte. She went on to do radio shows all over the Southeast and now has an Internet talk radio show: Wrenn & Friends. She also draws large crowds to readings at churches with her Messages from the Other Side.

For more information, visit www. marybethwrenn.com.

Wrenn does have some warnings, though, both for those wanting a reading and those wanting to investigate. “I have to be super careful of people refusing to move on in life because they want to talk to the dead all the time. And if you’re going to ghost investigate, be sure you’re healthy and feeling on top of your game; don’t investigate if you have migraines. There is a demonic pull; I’m avid about The Lord’s Prayer. Place prayer at the top of your heart. Be safe, this not a game. Reality is what you make it, and make sure you make it the very best.” n

Orb Colors and Possible Meanings Clear Orbs Clear orbs may be a sign that an entity is trying to communicate with you.

The spirit may be trying to let the living know that some kind of significant event happened in that location, and that the spirit wants help to move on.

White or Silver Orbs Spiritually, white or silver is associated with spirituality and connection with a higher source. Some investigators believe orbs that are either white or silver in appearance are an indication that a spirit is trapped on this plane. It may also be a sign that the spirit is there to offer protection to the people in the area. White energy is typically perceived as highly positive in nature.

Black or Brown Orbs Spiritually, many feel that black or brown colors are associated with lower spiritual vibrations or heavy energy. Some people interpret this as evil. When black or brown orbs appear, some investigators interpret them as a sign the area may be unsafe or negative in nature. Examine such a place with caution, and if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, leave.

Red or Orange Orbs From a spiritual perspective, red and orange colors are associated with safety and security, as well as a sense of belonging. Some paranormal investigators believe that a red or orange orb is a sign that an entity has assumed the role of a protector. This could be someone who was charged in life to keep watch or be a caretaker.

Green Orbs In spiritual practice, green is associated with the heart. It is also associated with nature. Green orbs are sometimes thought to be an indication of the presence of a human spirit, as opposed to one that was never on Earth in human form. Likewise, green orbs may represent love or oneness with nature.

Blue Orbs Blue is spiritually associated with psychic energy and truth. It is a very calming color, and many people associate it with spiritual guidance. Some people feel blue orbs are are sign of a calming presence or energy, while others feel they indicate the presence of a spirit guide in that location.

Source: paranormal.lovetoknow.com

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The mining office in Gold Hill in the 1800s; opposite: Vivian Pennington-Hopkins is an author, historian, vice-president and director of education for Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, and a ghost hunter.

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By Kim Cassell

Ghostly Gold Hill Less than 30 miles east of Concord, Gold Hill was once a thriving mining community. Now a quaint country village, it’s a destination for those intrigued by the paranormal.

Author and historian Vivian Pennington-Hopkins is vice-president and director of education for Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation. She and her husband also run the E.H. Montgomery General Store, built in 1840.

Hopkins is a North Wilkesboro, NC, native whose family moved to Gold Hill when she was a teenager.

“Newspapers started researching the history of Gold Hill and I was intrigued,” she says. “So when the mining office closed, I delved into the history rooms at the library in Salisbury. This was 1970 and they were just developing the history, so we could hold and read the actual newspapers. Being new here and a teenager, I didn’t know anybody. It was my salvation.”

Hopkins familiarized herself with the rich gold (and copper) mining operations that once saw Gold Hill’s population larger than Charlotte’s. The Barnhardt and Randolph gold mines dominated the 23 mines that brought as many as 5,000 men to work them in the 1840s.

The town’s ore operations prospered until men began leaving for the California Gold Rush of 1849 and then the start of the Civil War. By 1861, the mines were almost at a standstill.

“It was such a tragic time. Mining was such a difficult job,” Hopkins explains.

Indeed. These mines were hundreds of feet deep – Barnhardt at 500 feet and Randolph at 800 feet – dug vertically into the ground with arms of horizontal tunnels extending off the main shaft. It was a cold, damp and dangerous job. "

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2005: The “Legend Hunters” film crew and the NC Paranormal research team visited the Powder House. One man jokingly said, “Come and get me” as he exited the structure. This was the result.

Employee housing was dismal, and disease killed many…if the mines didn’t.

“Gold Hill’s town pretty much caved in on itself or burned (mining office).

It’s covered in vines,” Hopkins says, referring to the years after mining operations ceased. What had once been a vibrant main street with 29 cabins, 26 saloons, six brothels and a jail was no longer recognizable. What was occurring, however, appeared to be the revisiting of some who had lost their lives in Gold Hill.

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preserving the historical structures of the town as well as with the Carolina Paranormal Society. Some sightings took place during the gold rush, but others are more recent and still happening today.

Aaron Klein and Elizabeth Moyle Pennsylvanian Aaron Klein came to Gold Hill in the 1840s to work the mines. The son of a rabbi, he was picked on by the other miners, but also met and fell in love with Elizabeth Moyle, the daughter of a mine manager. Imagine the ratio of men to women during this era, and you’ll realize the jealousy that likely arose when a woman was deemed spoken for. With their wedding planned, Stan

Cukla (“Big Stan”) – a fellow miner – let his jealousy and anger be known.

One morning, when a group of miners approached the Randolph shaft to start work, they found Klein’s puppy dead.

And Klein had simply disappeared, his body never found.

Not long after, a mysterious light began showing up near the Randolph shaft, as well as the whining of a puppy. The occurrences shook everyone, including Big Stan, who went into the mine at all hours in an apparent search for something. When miners came to work one morning, they found Big Stan at the bottom of the mine, dead on the skip (handdrawn elevator), which should have been at the top of the shaft. Was Aaron responsible for the fall?

Years later, a fisherman at the back of Gold Hill Pond was soundlessly approached by a young man and his puppy; they would have had to come from the woods. The fisherman spoke to the man but went unanswered. His buddy, fishing a little further down the bank, asked whom he was talking to.

The young man and his puppy were nowhere to be seen.

Elizabeth grieved the loss of Aaron until her death; she never married.

People have since reported seeing her in the Gold Hill Mines and Historic Park or near Gold Hill Pond, which was once used to pump water into the mines.

Gary Russell, a Gold Hill native, thinks he may have seen Elizabeth as well. Patrolling the park one Saturday

The thousands of men that came to work in the mines of Gold Hill in the 1800s found it to be a difficult, dirty and dangerous job.

in his pick-up truck, he saw a young woman by the pond. She turned around and approached Russell, and he verbally acknowledged her, but she just walked past his truck window, not saying a word and staring straight ahead. When he looked in his rearview mirror, she was nowhere to be seen.

The Powder House The Powder House is a tunnel-like brick structure built into a hillside.

“It contained dynamite and blasting materials for the mines, away from the actual tunnels so an explosion wouldn’t endanger the miners,” Hopkins shares.

It’s also known for its level of paranormal activity. This has given

rise to a number of books and documentaries, and has prompted paranormal groups to come in and conduct their own investigations.

“The sensitive (paranormal medium) that came with a paranormal group sensed an explosion and torso that had been burned in a flash fire,” Hopkins says. “That story had never been published, so when they came back and told me this in a meeting, Gary Russell knew the story of the explosion where one of the miners got impaled in the chest with a pick. That was the first I’d heard about it, so there was no way the sensitive knew the story.”

This catastrophe revolved around two miners working in the Randolph mine who’d entered the Powder "

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Gold Hill Ghost Tour in the Park Saturday, October 24, 2015 6:00pm Village of Gold Hill (Registration ends at 9:00pm) Adults: $6; children 6-10: $3; children under 6: free Vivian Hopkins was asked to coordinate this now-annual event when Gold Hill found itself receiving so much paranormal publicity.

“The trail had four wheel tracks – that was it. For five hours, we hosted 300 people. There was so much interest,” she says. “That’s what told us we were on to something. We added a second wagon the next year and had 575 to 600 people. We added more wagons over the years, but still hold it just one night. Now we have four hayrides running continuously, storytellers and a paranormal team.”

Before 2013’s ghost tour, Hopkins solicited help in cutting a trail loop around Gold Hill Pond to the Powder House. The hayride tours start at the RussellRufty shelter with the paranormal team, and also include the Miller, Earnhardt and Randolph mineshafts, as well as the jail, pond, Powder House and E.H. Montgomery General Store.

A shorter walking tour is also available, as are refreshments.

The wagons stop at various locations along the tour where visitors can get out and listen to storytellers recall haunting tales.

Be sure to bring your camera…you never know what you might see!

Visit www.historicgoldhill.com for more information.

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House to get some dynamite. While one lit the kerosene lantern at the entrance to the room, the other used his pick to open the wooden crate. He hit it so hard, the dynamite exploded, the pick flew up and became embedded in his chest, and the other miner was thrown against the door where part of the ceiling caved in. That man was the only one to survive. The miner who died is said to haunt the Powder House still.

“We had done several investigations through the years there at the Powder House. We’d get weird images in photos and readings on the K-2 (a meter that detects electromagnetic fields and utilizes LED lights for communication),” Hopkins says.

“About 12:30am, after the paranormal team left, one of our drivers parked his white truck up on the roadside and walked down (to the Powder House). We kept getting all kinds of energy with meters. It was a dark night, no moon.

The old Gold Hill jail is a stop on the ghost tour.

Then there were no crickets, no sounds at all. Then, all of a sudden, everything started back up again.

“At about 2 or 2:30 in the morning, someone outside said to come back out. All was quiet again; air totally still.

Then we saw a dark image had blocked the back end of our driver’s truck. We all saw it. One of the guys set a K-2 and a flashlight about halfway to the truck.

We asked the image to do things. After some coaxing, the flashlight started coming on, the meter came on. All six or eight of us experienced it.

“It feels like there’s a darker spirit there, from further back than the mining times. A sensitive had experienced people in the woods, lanterns, Native Americans in a circle (huge gathering). Catawbas?

Arrowheads have been found.”

Hopkins shares other sightings, like footsteps in the locked upstairs of the Russell-Rufty Shelter, a hall in the historic park. One February, Hopkins took a team from Carolina Paranormal to the shelter; it was very late.

“A man asked what was upstairs; he’d heard footsteps,” Hopkins recalls.

“No one had access upstairs, there was nothing there. The center is floored for storage and the bathroom door was locked. It happened more than once while we were there.”

And there are more… “Otis from the home show on KISS 95.5 called and said he wanted to come out to the store; we did an investigation. We’ve got audio where you can hear Otis say he saw shadows in the back right corner. Julie (an investigator from the Carolina Paranormal Society) did too, and everyone then heard a voice (caught on audio) say, ‘I’m here.’

“Coyotes are real prevalent here. We had a group outside taking pictures and a woman thought she saw a coyote. You can hear her say ‘flash’ so she doesn’t blind somebody. On the audio recording you hear a woman’s voice say, ‘fox.’

“We have story telling at the store.

We go in the back room, the lights are dimmed and a flashlight is set on the back counter. In July, I was setting up and the flashlight kept coming on and off. I asked the spirit to shut it off because we weren’t ready to start. It did, and then the light came back on.

This happened a few times.”

Each July, the Gold Hill Merchants host the Village Ghost Walk. The general public is invited to enjoy ghost stories at the village shops. Visit www.historicgoldhill.com for more details.

Whether or not you believe what goes on in Gold Hill to be the dead communicating from beyond the grave, those who have experienced incidents firsthand are staunch in their convictions. For those who are fascinated by the paranormal, this town is for you! n

Give Me Shelter THERE ARE SEVERAL ANIMAL RESCUES IN CABARRUS COUNTY, USUALLY PAST CAPACITY, FILLED WITH ADOPTABLE DOGS, CATS AND MORE!

The saying goes, “People that say money can’t buy you happiness have never paid an adoption fee.” These are the faces of the abandoned, neglected and abused, and they’re looking for that second chance. If you’re looking for a furry family member, please consider pet adoption.

GRIFFIN, two years old, is a laidback and gentle guy, neutered and up-to-date on all vaccines.

His easygoing nature makes him easily adjustable to change and he gets along very well with other cats right from the first meeting. In fact, he and Benson have quite the friendship: sleeping in the same bed, grooming each other, etc.

Griffin is a solid and muscular kitty who will certainly let you know your lap is full when he takes up residence in it. This guy will make an awesome companion for any family. Come sit with him at Princeton’s Meow.

Solomon, two years old, is a sweet, laid-back, quiet boy, but he enjoys the company of other cats and loves people. This big guy would benefit from moving away from a community food bowl and he would definitely be happiest with a feline friend to keep him company, as he loves to snuggle up with them for a nap. Solomon is neutered and up-to-date on all vaccines. Please visit him at Princeton’s Meow.

Princeton’s Meow – Cabarrus Humane Society’s Cat Facility 29 Brookwood Avenue N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-721-6369 • www.cabarrushumanesociety.org

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Cami Ferguson has a passion for food that was developed at an early age.

As a child, she watched her grandmother make homemade Italian specialties as well as her dad cooking “Southern soul food.” Between the two, she learned a lot about different culinary styles. Her horizons were further broadened and tweaked by her exposure to a large variety of global cuisines during her extensive travels. She has turned all of those experiences into one joyous profession.

As a personal chef, Ferguson performs a variety of services for individuals, couples, families and small groups. She encourages everyone to enjoy quality time over intimate dinners with family or friends without the stress of planning, shopping, preparing, pick-up or cleanup, and can design menus – from basic to elegant – to satisfy many individual tastes, needs and budgets.

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Breaking Bread cabarrus magazine is happy to feature personal CHEF CAMILLA FERGUSON. she WILL BE BRINGING ONE OF HER OWN RECIPES TO CABARRUS MAGAZINE READERS EACH MONTH, so Bon Appetit!

Spicy Italian Sausage with Carrots and Onions INGREDIENTS 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (I prefer fresh from the butcher.)

1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal 1 large red onion, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, if desired DIRECTIONS In a large, heavy, non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add all ingredients and let brown, without stirring, for approximately three to five minutes. Stir, toss and continue to cook until the onions are translucent, the sausage is cooked through and the carrots have begun to caramelize...about 15 minutes total. Add crushed red pepper flakes and serve immediately. Makes for a great fall meal with a crisp green salad on the side. Serve over pasta or rice, if desired. Serves 4.

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By Kim Cassell

History With a Little Mystery in Mt. Pleasant Gold Hill isn’t the only local municipality Boasting unusual activity involving townspeople from centuries past. Mt. Pleasant has some if its own folklore.

Information passed down through the decades chronicles Mt. Pleasant’s beginnings as the mid-1700s. Dubbed Mount Comfort, it was simply a rest stop – a camp – between Salisbury and “Charles Town” (now Charleston, SC).

As Mt. Pleasant’s population continued to grow through the mid-1800s, development brought the Western Carolina Male Academy. The name changed to North Carolina College and the Mount Pleasant Collegiate Institute (MPCI) before the doors closed for good in 1933.

One particular graduate of the Western Carolina Male Academy, Paul Barrier, had his heart set on both remaining in Mt. Pleasant and in becoming a medical doctor. His education took him to Maryland, then the Civil War took him to the battlegrounds as a surgeon, but he did eventually return to his hometown for good, as intended.

Dr. Barrier was known for his generosity, no matter the economic status of a family in need, and that didn’t sit well with his wife. He’d met and wed Mary Bangle, a woman 20 years younger and in search of a wealthy, upscale, social lifestyle in Charlotte as the wife of a prominent physician. Instead, she found herself living in Mt. Pleasant, seeing her husband accept payment in the form of livestock, eggs or vegetables…or nothing at all.

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Dr. Paul Barrier on Snowball with Mary Bangle Barrier on the porch of their Mt. Pleasant home.

After the doctor’s death, Mary had Snowball put down, and she buried him and the doctor’s medical equipment in the back yard.

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Cabarrus County Hauntings OLD Concord Middle School: Now used as a center for students who cannot participate in a normal classroom environment, staff has reported hearing footsteps in the halls at night when no one else is in the building; doors slamming shut; and strange sounds in the auditorium.

Old Courthouse Theatre: Residing in an old church, the ghost there is called The Deacon, an apparition of a man in a dark suit who doesn’t care for musicals. Footsteps, moving objects, lights going on and off, singing and the sound of jingling keys are reported here.

Piney Grove Church: An abandoned church with an adjacent cemetery, there is said to be four spirits in the church; witnesses have described strange lights, mists, shadows and photographic anomalies.

Reed Gold Mine: In 1799, Mr. Reed’s son struck gold in Meadow Creek on the family homestead. The mine is said to be haunted by Eleanor Mills, a neighbor of the Reeds in the 1800s. Eleanor and her husband Eugene were quarreling when she tripped and fell down the stairs, killing her instantly but unbeknownst to Eugene, who had just left the house. When Eugene came home, he found her body and, as legend has it, it was still screaming at him.

Frightened Eugene dumped her body down a mine shaft to quell the noise, and witnesses still heard the voices coming from the shaft for years after that.

Rocky Ridge Cemetery: Dating back to the mid-1800s, there are reports of light anomalies, shadows, and children’s and adult’s voices among the grave markers; cold spots; and being touched.

Sally’s Bridge: Off Poplar Tent Road; Sally, a high school girl, drove into the creek with her baby one rainy night. Sally could not find her baby, and they both eventually died. People have reported a frantic-looking woman on the bridge, knocking on car doors and trying to open car windows.

STONEWALL JACKSON SCHOOL: The intrigue in this abandoned boarding school rests in the fact that much of the decorations, pool tables and furniture still remain in their places, untouched. The dark past and rumors of sterilization used on troubled teens make this dark, peaceful ruin seem a bit more disturbing.

Sources: city-data.com; hauntedplaces.org; onlyinyourstate.com

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about the fact that her husband spent more time with his horse than with her, so, upon his death in 1909, she promptly dug a ditch in the back yard.

She had Snowball put to sleep and buried him and Dr. Barrier’s medical equipment in the ditch.

The story doesn’t end there, however.

People have seen what appears to be the ghost of Dr. Barrier while others have heard the sound of Snowball’s hooves clopping through town. Will they reunite beyond the grave?

Grady McAllister The McAllister name is well known in Mt. Pleasant, coming by way of Gaston County. In 1852, H.C. McAllister was a brick mason that was hired to help build the college.

He remained in the town, marrying Frances Cooke. His grandson, Grady, was born in 1916. Grady had four siblings, but was closest to his sister, Betty Kate.

Up until the day she died at 91, Betty Kate revisited the story of Grady laughing and pointing out an open top story window of their home; he was about six years old. When she asked him what he was doing, he said, “I am talking to the angel up in that tree.

Don’t you know angels stay in trees so that they can watch over us?”

Then, in 1925, while walking home from school for lunch with his sisters and friends, Grady unexpectedly ran out into Main Street. He was hit by a truck and died on the spot. The accident hit townspeople hard, right

down to the telephone operator that handled all the calls that day.

A few years later – and an incident that Betty Kate also retold – was when she came home one day to find a ladder left by a workman up against a tree in the yard. Intrigued, she started to climb, but when she looked up she saw her brother Grady in the tree. He told her, “Go back down. Betty Kate, go back down. It’s not your time and this is dangerous.”

As she stepped back down the ladder, she heard Grady say, “See? I told you angels stay in trees.”

The Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society Museum now resides in the old school building off Main Street, filled with displays set up in the dormitories and classrooms of a bygone era.

One-of-a-kind memorabilia has been donated by Mt. Pleasant’s established families to help document an interesting history of academia, agriculture, business and lifestyle.

A paranormal group has visited the museum, saying they felt activity around an antique wooden and caneseated wheelchair. Was it Dr. Barrier… or Grady McAllister? Or maybe one of the military students that lived there more than 150 years ago? You decide.

One of the stops along the Walking Tour of Haunted Mt. Pleasant in 2014

The Walking Tour of Haunted Mt. Pleasant To coincide with the town’s history, the Eastern Cabarrus Historical Society (ECHS) hosts an annual walking tour.

Held on Saturday, October 17, at 7:00pm this year, the general public is invited to meet at the museum for hot chocolate and doughnuts, then a walk or drive to various stops around Mt. Pleasant to hear some ghost stories told by those who live in the historical old homes or those who have a passion for passing on the tales from so many years ago.

Tickets to the walking tour are $5 per adult; children are welcomed for free.

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Cabarrus County CVB Announces Updates to Board of Directors

On the Go

The Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces its 2015-’16 Board of Directors Executive Committee.

Jennifer Parsley, Chairman: Current member of Concord City Council and owner of AIM Tours, Parsley served as treasurer on the Board’s Executive Committee in fiscal year 2014-’15.

Pamela S. Dubois, Treasurer: Cabarrus County Deputy County Manager Pamela Dubois joined the Cabarrus County Tourism Authority Board in fiscal year 2014-’15.

Tammy Trexler Whaley, Secretary: Manager of economic development at Duke Energy of the Carolinas, Whaley serves as secretary for the second year after being appointed to the Board in August 2013. In addition, the following serve on the Board for the 2015-’16 fiscal year: • Ray Soporowski, Concord Mills (Past Chairman) • Tim Hagler, Charlotte Motor Speedway • Mayor Scott Padgett, City of Concord • Elizabeth Poole, Cabarrus County Commissioner • Angela Brown, Great Wolf Lodge • Joel Griffin, Stafford Hospitality • Vinay Patel, SREE Hotels, LLC • Pritesh Nagarji, ABC Investments • Frank Lapsley, Cabarrus Arena & Events Center

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Town of Harrisburg Launches Improved Utility Billing System Harrisburg utility customers now have access to a wider variety of account management and payment options.

Utility bills are now easier to read and include month-to-month usage data. An online account portal – accessible through the Town of Harrisburg website at www.harrisburgnc.org – offers the option to sign up for e-billing; make bank draft, credit card draft and Visa/ Mastercard/Discover/AmEx payments; and make payments without account and log-in through Quick Pay. Customers are able to manage accounts online, securely save credit card information, and submit questions and service requests online.

Future enhancements include the ability to sign up for text, email or phone notifications about service interruptions and other critical town news, and the ability to view and print statements.

In 2016, business registrations will be done through the system, replacing the business license process no longer required by State legislation.

Call Customer Service at 704-4555614 or email customerservice@ harrisburgnc.org for more information.

MURDOCK Study Samples Help NRI Scientist with Male Fertility Study

Intimidators Announce 2016 Baseball Schedule

It took Summer Goodson, PhD, nearly a year to find six men genetically qualified to participate in a sperm function study at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) in Kannapolis.

Male fertility is still a sensitive subject, says Goodson, making it tough to rely on traditional recruitment methods. But after the NRI partnered with Duke University’s MURDOCK Study, Goodson needed only one day to identify 13 men who have Summer Goodson, PhD, the genetic variant she studies. post-doctoral research associate So far, Goodson has screened 237 anonymous at the UNC NRI MURDOCK Study samples for the genetic variation.

Once she determined which of those samples met her criteria, Duke contacted those participants to gauge their interest in joining the NRI study.

In May, Duke provided 150 anonymous DNA samples from the MURDOCK Study biorepository to Goodson. Her analysis indicated that 13 of the 150 samples – or 8.6 percent – showed the genetic variant, which is consistent with the prevalence in the general population.

After that initial success, Duke provided 87 additional MURDOCK Study samples, which yielded seven men with the genetic marker. Two MURDOCK Study participants eventually joined Goodson’s study. She now has five men enrolled and needs a total of 10.

Goodson, who works under NRI Director Steven H. Zeisel, MD, PhD, and Study Director Martin Kohlmeier, MD, PhD, is researching the hypothesis that the nutrient betaine (commonly found in foods such as beets and spinach) could improve sperm function in certain men.

Starting in 2014, Goodson began searching for men with the variant in a particular gene that helps metabolize the nutrient choline into betaine in the body. Mice that lack the gene are infertile, and men with the variant have less robust sperm motility. Goodson’s study participants take dietary supplements of betaine to see if it improves their sperm function.

Goodson’s research is a pilot project that will determine whether the NRI moves ahead with a full-scale study and hundreds of participants.

“This could mean hope for some couples having trouble conceiving naturally,” she says. “There are far too few options available to couples affected by male infertility, and this could represent a way to improve fertility using a natural, noninvasive approach.”

The Kannapolis Intimidators, Class A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, announces the schedule for the 2016 regular season, which opens on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

The Intimidators are home for 11 weekends during the season, playing their final regular season home game on Sunday, August 28, against the new Columbia Fireflies (Mets).

The Intimidators are home on Independence Day in 2016, giving fans the chance to see baseball and fireworks on July 4 in Kannapolis as the Intimidators face Hagerstown (Nationals). Kannapolis is also home on Memorial Day: Monday, May 30, against Augusta (Giants).

The 2016 season – the 22nd year of baseball in Kannapolis and the team’s 16th season as a White Sox affiliate – features 140 games with 70 at home and 70 on the road.

The Intimidators will host all 13 other South Atlantic League squads, and will make road trips to all 13 other markets in the league.

A complete 2016 schedule is available online. Season tickets are now on sale, and fans that pay in full by December 1 will receive a free parking pass for the 2016 season.

Season tickets, mini-plans, group ticket packages and single-game tickets are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at 704-932-3267 or at www.IntimidatorsBaseball.com. "

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Horseback Ride to Benefit Mt. Pleasant Food Ministry Please come ride with us at Smith Lake Farm for the fourth annual Mt. Pleasant Food Ministry Benefit.

The horseback ride will be held Saturday, October 10, at Smith Lake Farm, 6601 Smith Lake Road in Mt. Pleasant. Sign-in will begin at 9:00am and the cost is $10 per person. All of the proceeds will be given to the Mt. Pleasant Food Ministry.

Smith Lake Farm is open to the public year-round, so come out and ride for the Food Ministry Benefit and you will discover a new place to enjoy your horses.

The farm encompasses more than 1,000 acres with most of the trails in the wooded area, lakes for fishing, a picnic area with grills, and restrooms with showers.

Located in the basement of the Community Center at 8615 Park Drive, the Mt. Pleasant Food Ministry was started in May 2005 by Harry and Mary Anna Lassiter, and several local churches. It’s now supported by 16 local churches, as well as community businesses and individuals.

The ministry serves families in need living in the Mt. Pleasant School district and the community, with the number of clients steadily increasing yearly. Currently, the ministry serves approximately 150 families and 450 individuals per month.

The horseback ride is approximately 12 miles long, the route taking riders through woods, fields and around Smith Lake. Each person can ride as little or as much as they want, and the trails are easy so it’s great for children.

The Praise & Worship Sunday School class at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church will provide lunch, with all donations also going to Mt. Pleasant Food Ministry.

For more information, please contact Clyde Allmon at 704-788-9268.

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Local Author Releases New Book Kimberly Brouillette, an awardwinning author from Concord, has released her latest paranormal mystery, Devil in the Details.

Already nominated for the 2015 Paranormal Awards, it’s the second book in the Monastery Murder Series.

In 2014, Secrets in the Shallows, the first book in the series and co-authored by Karen Vance Hammond, was the Paranormal Award winner for fictional literature.

In addition to her literary Kimberly Brouillette pursuits, Brouillette serves as an account executive for Cabarrus Magazine and has more than 20 years experience in graphic design, having created her own book covers.

Brouillette’s books are available for purchase on www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com, as well as Angela’s, on Union Street in Concord.

K-9 Capers Has Moved to New Facility K-9 Capers is pleased to announce they have moved to 995 Warren C. Coleman Boulevard, in Concord (Highway 601), at the Camp Happy Hound Complex. Dogs will enjoy the five acres with fenced areas and air-conditioned buildings!

Call owner Donna Rogers at 704721-6757 or visit her website at www.k9caperstraining.com to see what types of classes will be held this fall.

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What’s Happening Piedmont Farmers Market October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 3:00-6:00pm Les Myers Park 338 Lawndale, Concord • Fresh local produce, dairy, baked goods • 704-425-5559; www.piedmont-farmersmarket.com Cocktail Crawl October 2-11 Downtown Concord • Sample custom cocktails created by downtown restaurants using locally distilled moonshine.

• Purchase your official Cocktail Crawl Fall 2015 mason jar in advance. Then use it anytime during the event.

• Enjoy a $3 taste of a specialty cocktail at Gianni’s Trattoria, Havana Carolina Cafe´, Mekong Thai Restaurant and Union Street Bistro • 704-784-4208; www.concorddowntown.com JOYFUL HEARTS GOLF TOURNAMENT October 3 • 8:30am Highland Creek Golf Club 7101 Highland Creek Pkwy., Charlotte • Benefits JoyProm and Joyful Hearts – a nonprofit devoted to making a difference in the special needs community • Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Team Prize competitions • www.joyfulheartsnc.org.

Piedmont Farmers Market October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 8:00am 518 Winecoff School Road, Concord • Open year-round. Fresh local produce, honey, free-range eggs, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, chicken and pork • 704-425-5559; www.piedmont-farmersmarket.com 28 Cabarrus Magazine n

Rotary Square Farmers Market October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 120 Union St. S., Concord • Fresh local fruits and vegetables, freerange eggs, antibiotic- and hormonefree beef, chicken and pork • 704-425-5559; www.piedmont-farmersmarket.com HARRISBURG FARMERS MARKET October 5, 12, 19, 26 • 3:00-6:00pm 6960 Robinson Church Rd., Harrisburg • Fresh local produce, free-range eggs, honey, hormone- and antibiotic-free beef, chicken and pork • 704-425-5559; www.piedmont-farmersmarket.com Bojangles Pole Night October 8 • 4:00-11:00pm Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • The stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series compete for the top starting spot for the Bank of America 500.

• 704-455-3200; www.charlottemotorspeedway.com Drive for the Cure 300 October 9 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • Features the NASCAR Nationwide Series regulars in a Friday night slugfest • 704-455-3267; 1-800-455-3267; www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

Kannapolis Arts Showcase October 9 • 7:00-9:00pm Sunshine’s Asian Cuisine 215 West A Street, Kannapolis • Artists are invited to come out with two to three pieces of their work. Share and discuss your work with other local artists. Please be ready by 7:00pm.

• mknox@modernfilminc.com; www.kannapolisarts.com 2nd Saturday Open Studios at ClearWater Artist Studios October 10 • 10:00am-4:00pm 223 Crowell Drive N.W., Concord • Several art studios on premises will be open with resident artists present to talk to, watch work, etc. The general public is invited to listen/watch.

• 704-7849535; clearwaterartists.com Bank of America 500 October 10 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • The only Saturday night race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Series championship. This 500-mile battle could make or break someone’s championship hopes.

• 704-455-3200; 1-800-455-3267; www.charlottemotorspeedway.com KANNAPOLIS CRUISE-IN October 10 • 3:30-9:30pm Downtown Kannapolis • Classic car show • 704-920-4343; www.downtownkannapolis.org

RUN kANNAPOLIS: NUTRITHON 5K October 10 • 9:00-11:00am North Carolina Research Campus Downtown Kannapolis • 704-920-4343; www.kannapolisnc.gov

at 704-786-2722 or barb1960@ windstream.net.

Sponsored by the Cabarrus Christian Women’s Connection, an affiliate of Stonecroft Ministries

The Cabarrus Quilt Guild October 12 • Doors open at 6:00pm Forest Hills Methodist Church 265 Union Street N., Concord • Guest speaker: Eileen Williams and her journey as an art quilter • Oct. 13 workshop focusing on design

North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony October 15 • 7:00-9:00pm Gem Theatre 111 West 1st Street, Kannapolis 704-934-2320; www.northcarolinamusichalloffame.org

Chamber Business After Hours October 13 • 5:30-7:00pm F&M Bank 2975 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis • Members are FREE; non-members are welcome three times per year: first visit is free, second and third visits are $10.

• Chemin Duffey: 704-260-8110; coordinator@cabarrus.biz

Birdies, Brew & BBQ October 20 • 1:00-8:00pm Cabarrus Country Club 3247 Weddington Road, Concord • Enjoy 18 holes of friendly competition followed by live music, BBQ and beer tasting from our newest local breweries.

• 704-260-8110; coordinator@cabarrus.biz

Messy Mingle October 13 • 10:00am-2:30pm 35 Union Street S., Concord • Get your hands dirty and experience downtown in an intimate way. You will receive professional artistic direction in creating something special to take home at Trashed Studio, enjoy a private lunch at Gianni’s, and end the day creating your very own pretzel at Not Just Franks. Time will be provided between every activity to allow for shopping or browsing in our variety of shops and galleries.

• 704-784-4208; www.concorddowntown.com CABARRUS CHRISTIAN Women’s Connection October 15 • 9:30am • $15 Cabarrus Country Club 3247 Weddington Road, Concord • Patti Cashwell, boutique consultant for Stein Mart, hosts a fashion show highlighting fall fashion.

• Perfect Organization For Life with guest speaker: Rhoda Byrd from Lancaster, SC. • Special Brunch Music: Libby Morrison • Complimentary nursery • For reservations (Oct. 12 deadline) and information, contact Barbara

CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH October 23-25 • 10:00am-5:00pm Cabarrus Arena & Events Center 4751 Highway 49 N., Concord • This nationally-acclaimed event is a fantastic way to ease into your holiday shopping and find that special holiday gift for that “hard-to-shop-for” friend.

• 704-847-9480; www.madeinthesouthshows.com Goodguys Southeastern Nationals October 23-25 Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord • Hot rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through ’72 • Goodguys AutoCross, vendors, swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, track cruise and All-American Sunday • 704-455-3200; www.charlottemotorspeedway.com Fall Family Festival October 24 • 4:oo-6:00pm Village Park 700 West C Street, Kannapolis • 704-920-4343; www.kannapolisnc.gov

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival and Costumed Candy Crawl October 24 • 12:00-4:00pm West Avenue, Downtown Kannapolis • 828-231-5037 • Dancers, musicians, authors, clowns, artists and more. Vendors in costume with candy for the children.

• Kid-friendly ghost stories and crafts • www.facebook.com Kannapolis Halloween Festival October 24 • 2:00-6:00pm West Avenue, Downtown Kannapolis • Costume party/ball, hayrides, ghost walk • 704-920-4343; www.kannapolisnc.gov SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY October 24 • All Day Historic Downtown Concord • Make a purchase at any participating business and enter into a drawing for $100 in Downtown Concord Dollars to be spent in participating businesses.

• 704-784-4208; www.concorddowntown.com Candy Crawl October 30 • 3:00-5:00pm Union Street, Historic Downtown Concord • Downtown merchants provide trick-or-treating and family-friendly entertainment.

• 704-784-4208; www.concorddowntown.com 12th annual sunday soup sampler November 1 • 11:30am-2:00pm The Concord Hotel 14 Union Street N., Concord • Presented by S&D Coffee & Tea, Shoe Show and Cabarrus Meals on Wheels • 20 signature soups from local restaurants, plus desserts and breads, and S&D coffee and tea • Silent auction • 704-932-3412; www.cabarrusmow.org

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At a Glance Automotive Spas/Maintenance

Splash Auto Spa/Certec Automotive Page 9 2215 Roxie Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-795-2426 • 800-264-6823 www.splashautospa.net • www.certecautomotive.com

Banking Services

Wells Fargo Page 27 400 Ashdale Court, Concord, NC 28027 1501 S. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083 50 Union Street, Concord, NC 28025 984 Concord Parkway N., Concord, NC 28027 5075 Highway 49S., Harrisburg, NC 28075 704 N. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, NC 28083 216 West Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081 868 Church Street, Concord, NC 28025 1-800-946-9524 www.wellsfargo.com

Brain Training

Learning Rx Page 30 10030 Edison Square N.W., Concord, NC 28027 704-499-8888 • 719-550-8263 www.learningrx.com/charlotte-north

Caterering Services

Fruitful Catering 704-467-3062 fruitfulcatering@cs.com www.fruitfulcatering.com

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Churches

New Hope Worship Center Page 26 452 Brookwood Ave.N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-786-0155 www.newhopewc.org

Cleaning Services – Office

Blue-J 51 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 704-589-3148

Dentists

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Ferguson & Associates, DDS 244 LePhillip Court, Concord, NC 28025 704-786-8317 www.fergusondentistry.net

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Robert Rogers, DDS 980 Lee-Ann Drive, Concord, NC 28025 704-793-1535 • 704-746-9670 fax www.drrobertrogersdds.com

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DecisionPathHR Page 2 2339 Concord Lake Road, Concord, NC 28025 704-251-4000 www.decisionpathhr.com

Events/Entertainment

Carolina Renaissance Festival Page 23 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 704-896-5544 • 877-896-5544 toll-free www.renfestinfo.com

Funeral Homes

Wilkinson Funeral Home Page 11 100 Branchview Drive N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-786-3168 www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com

General Surgeons

The Piedmont Surgical Clinic, PA Page 2 431 Copperfield Boulevard, Concord, NC 28025 704-786-1104 www.piedmontsurgical.com Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast 920 Church Street N., Concord, NC 28025 704-783-1275 • 800-575-1275 toll-free www.cme-northeast.org www.carolinashealthcare.org

Hotels

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Hilton Garden Inn Page 8 7831 Gateway Lane N.W., Concord, NC 28027 704-979-2900 • 704-979-2901 fax www.charlotteconcordhgi.com

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Community Free Clinic Page 8 528A Lake Concord Road N.E., Concord, NC 28025 704-782-0650 www.communityfreeclinic.org

Organic Grocery Stores

Peachtree Market 363 Church Street N., Suite 180 Concord, NC 28025 704-788-1423 peachtreemarketconcord@gmail.com

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Painting & Decorating

AMP Indoor/Outdoor, LLC Page 8 127 Stonecrest Circle S.E., Concord, NC 28027 704-737-5011 www.ampindooroutdoor.com

Pharmacies

Harrisburg Hometown Pharmacy 5006 Highway 49 S., Harrisburg, NC 28075 704-454-RX4U (7948) www.harrisburgpharmacy.com

Photographers

Employment Services

Hospitals

Nonprofit Healthcare Assistance

Michael A. Anderson Photography 38 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 704-701-5908 mike@michael-a-anderson.com www.michael-a-anderson.com

Political Candidates

Laura Blackwell for Concord City Council www.laurablackwell4council.com

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Brian King for Concord City Council P.O. Box 1643, Concord, NC 28026 www.electbrianking.com

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Sam Leder for Concord City Council www.facebook.com/samledernc

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Print & Technology Services

Modern Impressions Page 14 5029 West W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28269 800-840-2554 www.modernimpressions.com

Restaurants/Catering Services

Bistro Catering & Events 48 Union Street S., Concord, NC 28025 980-621-6333 www.bistrocateringandevents.com

Testing & Research

Spectrum Discovery Center 222 Oak Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081 704-250-1200 www.spectrumdiscoverycenter.com

Theatres – Live

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