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ANIMALS & PETS Best Dog Trainer: Queen City K9 Services Best Groomer: Tiffany's Pet Salon Best Pet Friendly Bar: Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill Best Pet Store: Backyard Birds Best Veterinarian: Miller Animal Hospital BEAUTY Best Day Spa: Massage Heights Best Hair Salon: Monte Bella Salon Best Hair Stylist: Marisa Grooms Best Nail Salon: Cute Nails Best Tattoo Shop: Divine Arts Tattoo

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Best Dog Trainer: Queen City K9 Services Ted Vande Woude and his team prepare dogs for police training, military work or being obedient members of the family. Ted's years of experience assure dog owners that they're not barking up the wrong tree. Best Veterinarian: Miller Animal Hospital Dr. Jack Miller has been taking care of fur babies, including the occasional deer visiting the office for a snack, since 2003. The hospital offers medical, surgical and dentistry services as well as preventive care.

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Best Day Spa: Massage Heights Massage therapists and lifestyle consultants help clients get the most out of their visits. A key piece of the company's branding focuses on elevating people's lives. It's a great place to get a facial or massage. Best Private School: Carmel Christian School The school recently celebrated 78 high school graduates. Its mission is “to provide an excellent education, built on biblical truth, which equips students to reflect Christ to the world.” Carmel Christian also won in South Charlotte. Best Tutoring Center: Kumon Math and Reading Center Hina Patel operates the franchise within the Plantation Market Shopping Center. Her staff creates individualized plans for clients that not only improve math and reading knowledge but also enhance study skills.

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The Weekly • July 2, 2021 • Page 3A continued from page 1A Best Historical Site: Carl J. McEwen Historic Village Best Influencer: LaMelo Ball Best Live Music Venue: Stooges Pub & Grub Best Podcast: Inside Matthews with Jim Taylor Best Museum: Matthews Heritage Museum Best TV Personality: Derek James HEALTH Best Chiropractor: Matthews Family Chiropractic Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Premier Plastic Surgery Center Best COVID-19 Community Support: StarMed Best Dentist: Craft Smiles: Modern Family Dentistry Best Dermatologist: Charlotte Dermatology Best Eye Care Provider: Metrolina Eye Associates Best Home Health: BAYADA Best Massage Therapy: Fire & Ice Therapeutic Massage Best Orthodontist: Star Orthodontics Best Over 55 Community: Matthews Glen Best Supplement Store: Get Me Some Green Best Weightloss Facility: Carolinas Natural Health Center Best Women’s Health Care: The Women's Center at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center HOME IMPROVEMENT Best Custom Home Builder: Goodwin Custom Homes Best Flooring Store: M&M Hardwood Flooring Best General Contractor: KB Home Improvement Best Hardware Store: Renfrow Hardware & General Merchandise Best Heating & Cooling: McClintock Heating & Cooling Best Interior Design: Stage It! Charlotte Best Landscaping Company: CSI Lawn Care Services Best Pest Control: Tactical Pest and Termite Solutions Best Plumber: E.R. Plumbing Services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Best Attorney: Laura Budd Best Real Estate Agent: Connie Massetti Best Moving Company: Reign Moving Solutions Best Wedding Planner: Eliza Paige Weddings & Events Best Bank: Truist Best Event Planner: The Southern Gourmet Best Tax Preparation: Davies, Goldstein & Associates Best Cleaning Service: MH Cleaning Services Best Florist: Mint Hill Flower Market Best Funeral Home: Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home Best Insurance Agent: Dawn Leavesley Best Mortgage Company: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Best Organizational Service: Sage Organizing and Estate Clearing Best Photographer: Photographic Elegance Best Travel Agency: Cupcake Castles Travel Company SHOPPING Best Boutique: Sardis Marketplace Best Consignment Store: Sardis Marketplace Best Home Decor: Sardis Marketplace Best Gift Shop: The Gift Workshop Best Antiques: Antique Alley Best Jewelry Store: Kings Jewelry

Best Pest Control: Tactical Pest and Termite Solutions Ants, fleas, mice, mosquitoes, termites, ticks and other pests are no match for these guys. The firm utilizes experience in the construction industry to perfect treatments in residential and commercial spaces. Best Boutique, Best Consignment Store and Best Home Decor: Sardis Marketplace Sardis Marketplace describes itself as a one-stop shop for personal and gift items. More than 60 vendors are inside the 20,000-square-foot store and there are outdoor pop-up events with even more vendors. It's a great place to shop for furniture, décor and gifts, and to get ideas for your own home. The store hires staff with an eye for design and showcasing merchandise. Sardis Marketplace also won Best Home Decor, Best Consignment Store and Best Jewelry Store in south Charlotte.

Best Massage Therapy: Fire & Ice Therapeutic Massage Owner Ashley Dwyer is a massage therapist who teaches other massage therapists. Her staff uses a slew of techniques to get clients feeling more relaxed, less pain and healthier. The firm has also raised awareness about human trafficking.

Best Dance Studio: Mint Hill Dance Center Owner Whitleigh Cook is having a great 2021, having won the Tina Ross Leadership Award for Community Involvement from the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. She instills confidence in youth through a series of classes and competitions.

Best Heating & Cooling: McClintock Heating & Cooling Rob McClintock and his HVAC technicians have gained a reputation for quality work in and beyond Matthews. McClintock serves as president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association of North Carolina. Best Custom Home Builder: Goodwin Custom Homes Charlotte native Chris Goodwin helps families move into the home of their dreams. Goodwin Custom Homes is a family business as wife Susan Goodwin helps with social media, staging and other behind the scenes tasks. The company also won in Union County.

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South Charlotte ANIMALS & PETS Best Dog Trainer: Off Leash Dog Training Best Groomer: Modern Pet Salon Best Pet Friendly Bar: Lucky Dog Bark & Brew Best Pet Store: Pet Supplies Plus Best Veterinarian: Piper Glen Animal Hospital

BEAUTY Best Day Spa: The Spa at Ballantyne Best Hair Salon: Brush’d Salon Best Nail Salon: Aloha Nails – Blakeney Best Stylist: Nikki Bourgeault (Brush’d Salon) Best Tattoo Shop: Made to Last Tattoo EDUCATION Best College Preparation Service: Klaar College Consulting Best Day Care: Kiddie Academy of Charlotte-Blakeney Best Private School: Carmel Christian School Best Summer Camp: Carmel Christian School Best Tutoring Center: Mathnasium ENTERTAINMENT Best Community Theater: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Best Girls Night Out: AR Workshop Pineville Best Historical Site: President James K. Polk State Historic Site Best Influencer: Hoppy Hayes Best Live Music Venue: Bradshaw Social House Best Museum: NASCAR Hall of Fame Best Podcast: Colleen Odegaard (Wake Up To Your Life) Best TV Personality: Brad Panovich Best Wedding/Event Venue: South Charlotte Banquet Center HEALTH Best Chiropractor: Carolina Sports Clinic Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Providence Plastic Surgery & Skin Center Best COVID-19 Community Support: Atrium Health Best Dentist: Leo Uicker DDS Best Dermatologist: Charlotte Dermatology Best Eye Care Provider: Horizon Eye Care Best Home Health Care: Seniors Helping Seniors Best Massage Therapy: Naturally Connected Massage Therapy and Wellness Best Orthodontist: Hull & Coleman Orthodontics Best Over 55 Community: Waltonwood Providence Best Supplement Store: Blue Flowers Best Weightloss Facility: Carolina Functional Nutrition Best Women’s Health Care: Charlotte Radiology HOME IMPROVEMENT Best Custom Home Builder: Pulte Homes Best Flooring Store: M&M Hardwood Flooring Best General Contractor: Paragon Specialty Contracting Best Hardware Store: Blackhawk Hardware Best Heating & Cooling: Morris-Jenkins Best Interior Design: Queen City Home Staging and Design Best Landscaping Company: Carolina Landscape and Design Best Pest Control: Queen Bee Mosquito Control Best Plumber: Ward Plumbing

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SHOPPING Best Antiques: Sleepy Poet Antique Mall Best Boutique: Mainstream Boutique Best Consignment Store: Sardis Marketplace Best Gift Shop: Paper Skyscraper Best Home Decor: Sardis Marketplace Best Jewelry Store: Sardis Marketplace

Best Hair Stylist: Nikki Bourgeault (Brush’d) After years of doing hair and makeup for incredible venues like New York Fashion Week, television and an NFL team, Nikki Bourgeault pursued her dream of opening a hair salon. Bourgeault has won multiple awards for her work at Brush'd, including in Union County.

SPORTS Best Dance Studio: Connick School of Irish Dance Best Golf Course: Quail Hollow Club Best Gym: Life Time Athletic Best Sports Activity: Pineville Ice House

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Best Nail Salon: Aloha Nails – Blakeney The pandemic prompted a lot of businesses to scale back, but Amie Ha and her husband, Tony, gave back to the community by donating face shields and masks. They are also in the process of expanding Aloha Nails Blakeney.

Best Photographer: Carolyn Ann Ryan Photography Carolyn Ann Ryan is popular among clients and among her industry. The National Association of Professional Child Photographers recognized her as Photographer of the Year and used one of her images in a Times Square billboard.

Best College Preparation Service: Klaar College Consulting Charlotte Klaar has been helping students connect with the right colleges for nearly 30 years. Staying up on the ever-evolving college admissions process is the key to her longevity in the industry.

Best Travel Agency: Jen Cron (Dream Vacations) Jen Cron became a travel agent at the suggestion of her husband. Boatloads of people owe him gratitude, for Cron has helped connect them with fantastic cruises, vacations and trips. Best Boutique: Mainstream Boutique Dawn Talley opened this multi-generational boutique in August 2017 within the Waverly shopping center. It features reasonably priced clothes and accessories that help “love, strengthen and celebrate” women.

Best Tutoring Center: Mathnasium Krista Adams owns and directs Mathnasium of South Charlotte, which assesses children's needs, creates customized learning plans and connects them with trained instructors to excel in elementary, middle and high school math. Best Weightloss Facility: Carolina Functional Nutrition Rhya Pachin, a registered dietitian and functional nutritionist, helps people improve their health holistically, not just addressing a symptom. Some of her services include nutrition coaching, meal plans and lab tests to gauge food sensitivity. Best Bank: Uwharrie Bank Uwharrie Bank has two Charlotte locations: 5231 Piper Station Drive and 141 Providence Road. The bank has services related to personal and business banking, wealth management, home loans and insurance.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Best Attorney: Kate Kliebert (Kliebert Law) Best Bank: Uwharrie Bank Best Cleaning Service: Charlotte Surface Cleaning & Waste Management Best Event Planning: Sarah Elizabeth Events Best Florist: Proper Flower

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Best Pet Store: Carolina Pet Pantry The store carries food, toys and supplies for the furry member of the family. Carolina Pet Pantry supports Bullies 2 the Rescue, a nonprofit that helps English and French bulldogs. Best Private School: ELM School of Real Estate Ericka L. McKnight helps real estate agents and entrepreneurs reach their potential at ELM School Of Real Estate. The tagline of the school is “Teaching with passion and purpose.” She motivates students to succeed.

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The Weekly • July 2, 2021 • Page 5A continued from page 4A Best Tutoring Center: Huntington Learning Center-Weddington Best College Preparation Service: EWC Consulting Best Summer Camp: Lanti Performing Arts ENTERTAINMENT Best Community Theater: Lanti Performing Arts Best Girls Night Out: Creative Share Group Best Historical Site: Museum of the Waxhaws Best Influencer: Steven Furtick Best Live Music Venue: The Trail House Best Museum: Museum of the Alphabet Best Podcast: Elevation with Steven Furtick Best TV personality: Scott Wickersham Best Wedding/Event Venue: The Carriage House

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Best Bar: Carolina Beer Temple Many have traveled from afar to the Carolina Beer Temple seeking the wisdom of craft beer aficionados and the taste of North Carolina breweries. Rob Jacik's brainchild has helped cultivate a unique vibe for downtown Matthews.

DRINKING Best Bar: Carolina Beer Temple Best Brewery: Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar Best Coffee Shop: Mint Hill Roasting Company Best Sports Bar: Kristopher’s Sports Bar & Restaurant Best Wine Bar: Matthews Wine Cellar

Best Coffee Shop: Mint Hill Roasting Company This coffee house roasts its own beans. The shop serves drinks that cater to many tastes on the java spectrum, from a basic cup of coffee to cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen. The shop supports women-centric businesses and causes.

FOOD & DINING Best Asian Food: Umami Sushi and Grill Best Bakery: Daphne’s Bakery Best Barbecue: Mac’s Speed Shop Best Breakfast: Stacks Kitchen Best Burger Joint: South 21 Best Cupcake: Daphne’s Bakery Best Date Night: The Portrait Gallery Best Food Truck: Chilaka Taco Lab Best Ice Cream: Carolina Creamery Best Italian Food: Mario’s Italian Restaurant Best Lunch Spot: East 74 Restaurant Best Mexican Food: Taxco Mexican Grill Best Outdoor Dining: The Portrait Gallery Best Pizzeria: The Pizza Peel + Tap Room Best Sandwich Shop: Picadeli’s Pub-In-Deli Best Seafood: Captain Steve’s Family Seafood Restaurant Best Steakhouse: LongHorn Steakhouse Best Sushi: New Zealand Cafe Best Vegan/Vegetarian: Nourish Charlotte Best Wings: The Hill Bar and Grill

Best Breakfast: Stacks Kitchen Stacks Kitchen specializes in serving breakfast all day using local ingredients and family recipes. Load up on bendicts, skillets, omelettes, pancakes, French toast and other morning staples. Stacks also won Best Breakfast and Best Lunch Spot in Union County.

South Charlotte DRINKING Best Bar: Dot Dot Dot Best Brewery: Legion Brewing SouthPark Best Coffee Shop: Mugs Coffee Best Sports Bar: The Lodge: A Sportsman's Grill Best Wine Bar: Foxcroft Wine Co. (SouthPark)

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Best Date Night: The Portrait Gallery There’s a lot going for this restaurant that makes it a great venue for dates. There’s the craft cocktails, boutique wines, upscale small plates and entrees, outdoor patio and overall ambiance. Best Italian Food: Mario’s Italian Restaurant The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including house specialties chicken or shrimp marsala, scallopini, piccata, parmesan and francese, in a casual environment. Customers can enjoy the same great food without the kids at John’s Place. Best Outdoor Dining: The Portrait Gallery The restaurant has a spacious enclosed patio accentuated with plants, a draped ceiling and overhead lights. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy craft cocktails, wine or fine dining options. Best Sushi: New Zealand Cafe The restaurant within the Sardis Crossing shopping center attracts people from across the region craving its award-winning sushi and cuisine. There’s a large selection of sushi rolls and combinations to order.

FOOD & DINING Best Asian Food: Wan-Fu Quality Chinese Cuisine Best Bakery: Suárez Bakery Best Barbecue: Midwood Smokehouse Best Breakfast: Another Broken Egg Cafe Best Cupcake: Gigi’s Cupcakes Best Burger Joint: The Cowfish Best Date Night: Stagioni: Four Seasons of Food Best Food Truck: Donut I Love You Best Ice Cream: The Local Scoop Best Italian Food: Portofino’s Ristorante Italiano e Pizzeria Best Lunch Spot: The Palm Best Mexican Food: Paco’s Tacos & Tequila Best Pizzeria: Inizio Pizza Napoletana Best Sandwich Shop: Rusty’s Deli & Grille Best Seafood: Clean Catch Fish Market Best Outdoor Dining: Selwyn Avenue Pub Best Steakhouse: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Best Sushi: Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar Best Vegan/Vegetarian: Fern, Flavors From The Garden Best Wings: D.D. Peckers Wing Shack

Union County DRINKING Best Bar: Waxhaw Tap House Best Brewery: The DreamChaser's Brewery Best Coffee Shop: Sospeso Coffee Roasters Best Sports Bar: Queens South Bar and Grill Best Wine Bar: Cork & Ale

FOOD & DINING Best Asian Food: Asian Grill Best Bakery: Virtuoso Breadworks Best Barbecue: The Smoke Pit Best Breakfast: Stacks Kitchen Best Burger: Broome Street Burgers Best Cupcake: Nothing Bundt Cakes (Marvin) Best Date Night: Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar, & Grill Best Food Truck: La Reina Best Ice Cream: Waxhaw Creamery Best Italian Food: Mia Famiglia Restaurant and Pizzeria Best Lunch Spot: Stacks Kitchen Best Mexican Food: La Unica (Indian Trail) Best Outdoor Dining: Franklin Court Grille Best Pizza: Johnny Tomatoes Best Sandwich Shop: East Frank Superette and Kitchen Best Seafood: Spiro’s Hilltop Fish Fare & Steakhouse Best Steakhouse: LongHorn Steakhouse Best Sushi: Red Bowl Asian Bistro Best Vegan/Vegetarian: East Frank Superette and Kitchen Best Wings: Fox’s Alley Bowling, Bar, & Grill

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• Frutta Bowls, 6461 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Grapes Wine Bar, 6461 Old Monroe Road – 100 • Jersey Mike's, 6580 Old Monroe Road – 100 • Scooter's, 5859 U.S. 74 – 96.5 • Starbucks Coffee, 6701 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 98 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 91.5 • The Trail House, 6751 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 Matthews • Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St. – 85 • Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, 225 N. Trade St. – 94 • Char Bar No. 7, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 93.5 • Chen Fu Restaurant, 9623 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Chicken Salad Chick, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96.5 • Dunkin Donuts, 9005 E. Independence Blvd. – 94 • Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station St. – 97 • Poke Honolulu, 10416 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • Red Radish Catering Co, 10734 Monroe Road – 98.5 • Somi Sushi, 3104 Weddington Road – 95 • Target (Pizza Hut/Starbucks), 1900 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Zoe's Kitchen, 2309 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 94.5 Stallings • Mario's Pizza Italian Restaurant, 2925 Weddington-Matthews Road – 91 • Poppyseeds Bagels, 1311 Chestnut Lane – 98 Waxhaw • Cork & Ale, 113 E. North St. – 96.5 • Hot Wok, 5943 Weddington-Monroe Road – 97 • Nena's Market, 4824 Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road – 98.5 • Provisions Waxhaw, 107 W. S. Main St. – 97.5 • Rosati's Pizza, 9925 Rea Road – 94 • Waxhaw Rock Store BBQ, 2538 Cuthbertson Road – 96.5

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IN THE FAMILY COURT TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Docket No. 2020-DR-21-617 SUMMONS

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint here-

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(30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said Complaint. June 30, 2020 Florence, South Carolina

SMITH AMMONS HOWLE, LLC /s/ Gregory D. Ammons 614 West Palmetto Street Florence, South Carolina 29501 (843) 407-1583 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF

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