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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners asked Town Manager Hazen Blodgett to look for almost $1 million in cuts from his Bailey proposed 2019-20 budget at a special board meeting on May 20.
But Blodgett said finding those cuts would be painful and not beneficial for the town. A public hearing on the proposed budget is slated for May 28 at 7 p.m. The board could vote on the budget that night or wait until its June 10 meeting. Blodgett first presented town leaders with a $25,640,229 fiscal year 2019-20 budget at a workshop on May 13. The budget is up from the current amended budget of $24,883,772, an increase of
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Legion remembers American Legion Post 235 has organized Memorial Day ceremonies in the past, but members are going above and beyond this year with a weekend's worth of activities: • May 24 & 25: Town hall memorial display, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 232 Matthews Station St. • May 26: Ceremonies at Mt. Moriah Baptist cemetery (11 a.m.) & Old Matthews Cemetery (noon). • May 27: Matthews Memorial Day Ceremony with statue unveiling, 11 a.m., at Stumptown Park (South Trade Street). Visit www.matthews post235.org for details.
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CHARLOTTE – You don’t have to drive all the way to Louisiana, or even out of the county, to get a taste of the bayou. Popeyes just opened a new location on the border of Charlotte and Matthews, meaning jambalaya, shrimp po’boys and hand-battered bone-in chicken are closer than ever. The restaurant, located at 1729 Sardis Road N., is owned by Emilio Busoli and Joseph Marin of Leblon Franchising Holdings LLC, a Popeye's franchisee with exclusive development rights in areas of the Carolinas. This is their 11th Popeyes in the region.
“We know there’s huge traffic here on the road and we saw an opportunity to have a good restaurant in the community and there’s no chicken concept here,” Busoli said. Sardis Road North runs from Sardis Road to Monroe Road to East Independence Boulevard and is home to a variety of fast-casual food chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Cook Out, Taco Bell, Steak ‘n Shake and Smoothie King. There’s also a Zaxby’s and Bojangles’ nearby that sell fried chicken, but according to Popeyes see POPEYES, Page 3A
Top: Emilio Busoli and Joseph Marin recently opened Popeyes in a building on Sardis Road North that was once home to Burger King. Karie Simmons/MMHW photos
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MATTHEWS – Jason Niec is making a clean start of sorts at the Black Chicken Market, which had its grand opening May 8. Niec has been in the same spot for nearly a decade operating the 500-square-foot Black Chicken Wine Cellar while also co-owning and running Black Chicken in Waxhaw for the past four and a half years. He and his partner and co-owner recently sold their Waxhaw location, which Niec is helping to transition into a Cork and Ale with the new owners soon. Niec’s wine shop had been next to the Subway that closed at 1311B Matthews Station St. When it did, he went all in and completed construction on the new Black Chicken Market on March 4. So what’s changed? Everything. The market now has eight beers
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on tap and 35 to 40 more selections of bottles. The taps change every time they run out, but Kronenbourg is Niec’s favorite beer and always on tap. There is wine from wall to wall in a large section of the store. There are around 12 by-the-glass selections, but Niec will allow customers to open any bottle on his shelves. Niec is very knowledgeable, but most of his reviews
MATTHEWS – Debbie Foster, who chairs the town's appearance and tree advisory committee, presented a preliminary plan May 13 to town commissioners about sprucing up Matthews in advance of the 2020 Republican National Convention. The RNC takes place Aug. 24 to 27 in Charlotte. The event is expected to attract thousands of people to the region as delegates and other convention attendees are expected to fill hotels in town. Mayor Paul Bailey told the board he is lobbying convention organizers to have one of the major networks do a live broadcast from the downtown area during the convention. “That is one of the things I want to talk with them (RNC committee) face-to-face about,” Bailey said. “We
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Carmel Christian holds commencement on May 24 CHARLOTTE – Carmel Christian School Class of 2019 will graduate at 7 p.m. May 24 in the Carmel Baptist Church Worship Center. Alex Kennedy, senior pastor at Carmel Baptist Church since 2012, will serve as guest speaker at commencement. The Class of 2019 consists of 69 graduates. Everyone in the class has been accepted to the colleges and universities of their choice. Graduates were offered a total of $4.1 million in scholarships as of May 13. Graduates have been accepted into the likes of Clemson University, Duke University, N.C. State University, Pennsylvania State University, The Ohio State University, The University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of California- Irvine, University of Glasgow, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, University of Virginia and Wake Forest University.
Dalton: Chick-fil-A squawking is premature MINT HILL – Is Chick-fil-A going to open a location in downtown Mint Hill? Maybe, maybe not. Earlier this year it was reported that preliminary plans for the popular restaurant had been presented to the town. But since then, there has been no movement. “There are a lot of rumors going about the Chick-fil-A,� said Commissioner Dale Dalton May 9 at the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners meeting. “I want to make it public. Chick-fil-A has not made a request to the town. We have not approved it. We have not disapproved it. They haven’t even filed the paperwork. I would like to put that to rest for a little while.’’
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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department arrested two people suspected of making fraudulent purchases with a stolen credit card thanks to tips from citiBullock zens. The crime occurred May 9 at the Circle K located at 100 E. John St. Detectives arrested Michlein Andrew Bullock, 28, and Jessica Monteen Vestal, Vestal 27, for outstanding warrants on May 16, after locating them in the 800 block of East Charles Street.
Home dedicated in memory of late Habitat employee MATTHEWS – Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its third home built in memory of Sandy Marano. Marano served as the nonprofit's family services coordinator. She lost her battle with breast cancer in October 2016. The dedication starts at 10 a.m. June 1 at 3519 Dion Drive. It will include a ceremony to thank community partners and volunteers who helped build the home as well as new homeowners Gabriel and Pauline. Homeowners pay back a no-interest, affordable mortgage and volunteer over 400 hours of “sweat equity,� half of which must be on the construction of their home. This will be the 108th home built by the Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.greatermatthewshabitat.org for details.
Providence High School wins Blumey Award CHARLOTTE – Providence High earned recognition during the Blumenthal Performing Arts High School Musical Theater Awards on May 19 at Belk Theater. The school's production of “Newsies� won the Blumey Award for best set construction. Butler, Carmel Christian, Covenant Day and Independence were among schools in Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's coverage area participating in the Blumey Awards. Danielle Vanasse, of Independence High, won a $2,500 scholarship. Danielle will attend UNC Greensboro in the fall.
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Shred event helps soldiers MATTHEWS – Shred 360 will hold a free shred day of sensitive and personal information at Ridge Church to benefit American Fallen Soldiers Project in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Monetary donations will be accepted for the American Fallen Soldiers Project. The group memorializes American military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for the
nation and comforts their mourning families. The event takes place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 at Ridge Church, 1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Limit five boxes or bags of paper per vehicle. Call 704-248-7581 or visit www. shred360.com for details.
CPCC gives out educational advancement award CHARLOTTE – Central Piedmont Community College has recognized Adam Brooks, senior manager of learning and development for Charter Communications, with the 2019 Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award. Brooks graduated from Central Piedmont in 2004 with an associate degree in business administration. He has worked in various fields, including instructional technologies, training management, new media communications and marketing. He volunteers in numerous boards for nonprofits and economic development teams, including the Matthews Economic Development Advisory Committee, The Red Brick Partnership, and The Armed Forces Museum and Archives of the Carolinas.
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Suspect left store with $250 in stolen stuff MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is looking for the identity of a man suspected of walking out of a Lowe's Home Improvement store with $250 worth of stolen merchandise. The incident occurred at 1:12 p.m. May 10 at the store at 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy. Police describe the suspect as a black male standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds with a medium build. He may have left in a white or silver 2015 Chevy Malibu with a N.C. registration plate number of FES-2018. Contact Officer Nick Helms at nhelms@ matthewsnc.gov or 704-841-6764 if you know the suspect's identity or have any information about the case.
Novant's hospital-associated infection rates go down WINSTON-SALEM – The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that evaluates the safety, quality and patient experience provided by hospitals, released its spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grades on May 15. Novant Health showed improvement in its safety and quality scores. The Leapfrog Group assigned its acute care facilities nine A’s and three B’s to Novant Health hospitals, including an A at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. “We have reduced our hospital-associated infection rates to historic lows and remain vigilant to providing safe, quality care to our patients,� said Dr. Eric Eskioglu, executive vice president and chief medical officer, Novant Health. “Patient safety and quality is our top priority, and we continue to pivot toward new strategies and technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to improve quality and safety.�
Teen served warrants related to stolen vehicle MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department responded at 12:21 p.m. April 25 to the Matthews Barber Shop II, located at 1600 Matthews Mint-Hill Road, regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim told officers she had parked her car in the parking lot earlier and it was gone when she returned. Officers identified the suspect from video surveillance as James Lowory Yarboro, 16, of Matthews. Arrest warrants were issued Yarboro for Yarboro for breaking and/ or entering a vehicle and larceny of a vehicle. The warrants were served on Yarboro on May 6 at the Mecklenburg County Jail, where he was held on other charges. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers found the stolen vehicle April 27 in the 7400 block of Fowler Springs Lane.
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Reader seeks advice for interacting with ex-wife Dear Attorney, My ex-wife and I recently went through a bitter custody battle that took place over a long period of time. I was awarded visitation with my children, which begins soon. I'm concerned about visitation because I know it means interacting with my ex-wife. Do you have suggestions for making visits go smoothly? My children do not need more conflict and I want peace. – Desperate for Détente
Popeyes, located at 1729 Sardis Road N., is roughly 3,000 square feet and features a drive-thru and dining room that seats 60 people. Karie Simmons/MMHW photo
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head of operations Raltacha Miller, they’re not the same. For starters, she said, Popeyes chicken is never frozen. It’s marinated for at least 12 hours, then hand-battered and breaded right in the kitchen. The menu includes po’boy sandwiches, “bonafide” chicken (bone-in) and tenders that come mild, spicy or blackened (batter-free and non-breaded), boneless wings and popcorn shrimp. Most orders come with a hot buttery biscuit and signature side like corn on the cob, red beans and rice, Cajun fries, green beans, jambalaya or mash potatoes with Cajun gravy. Customers can dip their chicken or seafood in a variety of sauces that go beyond the typical ketchup and mustard. Popeyes has its own “Bayou Buffalo,” “Mardi Gras Mustard” “BoldBQ” and “Sweet Heat,” which is a sweet honey dipping sauce kicked up with Louisiana hot sauce, vinegar and a special blend of peppers. “The thing about Louisiana is it’s a melting pot of different flavors, so we’re bringing that to Charlotte,” said Miller, who has been with the Popeyes brand for more than 20 years. “It’s not really fast food,” Marin added. “It’s real food made quickly. It’s home cooking.” There are only a handful of Popeyes in
Mecklenburg and Union counties, but they’re spread out. For most Matthews and Mint Hill residents, the closest locations are on Albemarle Road in Charlotte and on East Independence Boulevard in Indian Trail. Busoli and Marin said they want Popeyes to have a bigger presence in the community so it’s more convenient for customers to stop by. “We don’t want people to have to drive far to find us,” Busoli said. The building was originally a Burger King, but has been vacant ever since the fast food chain closed a few years ago. Marin said crews kept the same footprint, but completely gutted the inside and refinished the façade over a 90-day period. At roughly 3,000 square feet, Marin said it’s bigger than the average Popeyes and “greener,” too, thanks to all the LED lighting. The dining room seats 60 people and features a long community-style table in the center with outlets for laptops. There’s also free Wi-Fi throughout the restaurant. Popeyes on Sardis Road North is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week and even offers delivery through apps like DoorDash and GrubHub. They don’t have a breakfast menu, but Marin said the chicken alone is enough to get people out of bed. “We’ve seen it at our other restaurants,” he said. “People will be lining up at 10 a.m. to get their chicken.”
Dear Desperate for Détente, Unfortunately, visitation exchanges can be a time of hostility between separated/ divorced parents. After all, now both parents have to follow schedules and rules about who gets to see the child(ren), how, and when. Sharing a child or children is not easy, but there are some tips both parents can implement to reduce the risk of increased conflict surrounding such a sensitive topic. 1. Be polite. Watch what you say, and what you do, in front of the other parent keeping in mind the less said the better. Saying something unkind to the other parent may be a satisfying way to vent frustration or anger. However, doing this, especially in front of the child(ren), almost certainly never helps your case and most definitely harms your child(ren). Not only are you likely to hear something about it from the other attorney, the judge will probably learn about it as well. If you're tempted to unleash on the other parent, stay calm and hold your tongue. 2. Similarly, you should not use the exchange time to try to resolve difficulties with the other parent even if the two of you can be civil. Plus, if you're the visiting parent, you only have so much time with your child. Why waste it trying to litigate your case? 3. To minimize the risk of miscommunication about exchange dates and times, use a mutual calendar like Google. Use of a joint online calendar that contains the information on the dates, times, and locations for visits is ideal since it places the information in a black and white context. It also limits the exchange of anything other than the necessary details, unlike text messages. The joint online calendar can also be used for scheduling child appointments, vacation / out town information, school dates, and so forth further reducing miscommunications
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and errors in scheduling. 4. At the end of visitation, send a short email update to the other parent summarizing the visit’s pertinent details about anything you as a parent would want to know. Did someone not feel well? Is the homework completed? These types of updates are helpful to show transparency and a willingness to share information, which can help lessen hostilities between the two of you. Typically, the worse the custody case the longer it takes to achieve peace. But with patience and determination, it is a distinct possibility. The best way to stay calm is remind yourself that what you are doing is not just for you, but for your children. Good luck! Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Jennifer L. Fleet or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com
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Carmel Christian School celebrates silver milestone CHARLOTTE – Carmel Christian School celebrated 25 years of transformational education May 4 at its Silver Anniversary Gala. The gala included dinner, music, a silent auction and a challenge to continue to support the school for the next 25 years. “The CCS story reflects a passion for intentional discipleship,” Head of School Jay Hancock said. “God started a very good work 25 years ago. We celebrate that He faithfully continues it today and trust He will continue to for the next 25 years and beyond.” Guests were asked to add their story to a timeline noting how they have been impacted by the school. In 1993, a group of Carmel Wee School families expressed a desire to continue their children’s education at Carmel beyond the preschool years. With the prayerful obedience of Wee School Director Debbie Vanhoy, Carmel Christian School opened its doors with four teachers and 29 kindergartners. A new grade level was added each year from 1993 to 2001. The high school opened in 2010 with seven pioneer students. Eight
years later, over 330 students are in the high school. In 25 years, Carmel Christian School has grown from 29 kindergarten students to a K-12 college preparatory school impacting close to 1,000 students daily.
“While our space, methods and materials have changed, our mission has remained the same,” Hancock said. “Carmel Christian School exists to provide an excellent education, built on biblical truth, which equips students to reflect Christ to the world.”
The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents May 6 to 12: Assaults/Threats • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Assault on a female. May 8 • 5100 block of Stoney Pond Lane: Assault on a female. May 12 • 6300 block of Wilson Grove Road: Assault on a government official, resist/delay and failure to display proper registration plate. May 11 • 8500 block of Willhill Road: Simple assault. May 10 • 9800 block of Markus Drive: Simple assault. May 8 • 10700 block of Arlington Church Road: Communicating threats. May 8 Drugs • 8800 block of Idlewild Road: Simple possession of marijuana. May 11 • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Aggravated possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. May 10 • 9600 block of Stoney Glen Drive; Simple possession of marijuana and schedule IV controlled substance. May 8 Fraud • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Financial card fraud and larceny. May 7 • 13700 block of Thompson Place: Identity theft. May 10 Property Damage • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road: Destruction/damage/vandalism of property. May 8 • 8400 block of Wilson Woods Drive: Resist/delay and injury to real property. May 10 Robbery • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Armed robbery and assault by pointing a firearm. May 12 Thefts • 5000 block of Foxcrest Drive: Larceny of mail. May 6 • 9700 block of Buckskin lane: Theft of trailer. May 10 Weapons • 9500 block of Springfield Drive: Discharging weapon in city limits, assault on a government employee, resist/delay and communicating threats. May 8 Other • 7100 block of Ravenglass Lane: Warrant service. May 11 • 7700 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Warrant service. May 9 • 8900 block of Driftwood Commons Court: Warrant service. May 11 • 11500 block of Lawyers Road: Order for arrest. May 10
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on Yelp.com paint him as friendly and not pushy. The market has an expanded selection of fine and imported cheeses, but also a fully staffed kitchen that serves food from 11 a.m. to close. “It’s more of a deli/daily market and a place to get a quick lunch of high quality and a place to come have a glass or bottle of wine and some good draft beer,” Niec said. “There is something for everyone.” Black Chicken Market serves cheese and charcuterie boards and salads like a chef with ham, turkey, swiss, cheddar, tomatoes and egg or a popular smoked salmon salad that comes with avocado, arugula, spinach, red onion, d’anjou pear, walnuts and a house made lemon vinaigrette. Niec said some of the most popular sandwiches, which range in price from $5 to $9, include the smoked salmon that’s served with goat cheese, tomato, red onion, capers, dill, ground black pepper, greens; the Italian loaded with salami, mortadella, capicola, provolone, greens, tomato, red onion, banana peppers and Duke’s Mayo; or the Italian Caprese topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, pesto, olive oil and a drizzle of balsamic. There’s also choices like egg salad, reuben, pimento cheese, roast beef and cheddar melt and about a half-dozen more selections. The old space had just three patio tables, but now there are at least seven. Inside, there is a 10-person bar and a few more tables to sit
and relax in the casual environment. There are also the specials. Wednesday nights are half-priced draft beer evenings with any of the eight selections. On Thursdays, there are wine tastings from 5 to 7 p.m. They cost $10 and Niec and his staff will choose an ever-rotating group of four bottles from a certain winery and region to be sampled. If guests buy a bottle of the four selections, the $10 fee is waived. The atmosphere is relaxed, the vibe is calm, the prices are right and the quality is outstanding. It’s all done on purpose. Niec got to watch as downtown Waxhaw grew from a sleepy town to a thriving area with restaurants, shops and people out having a good time. “It was neat to watch it boom,” he said. “I took that place away from Southsiders as soon as they closed down. I was having brunch across the street and when the “for lease” sign went up and I walked over and said, ‘You can take the sign down because I’m going to take that spot.’ “I loved it there. My old partner and I are still great friends, but now it’s time for me to focus just on this and put everything into it.” Niec hopes to be in Matthews for another 10 years as it continues with the same type of changes he witnessed in Waxhaw. And he’s very happy to be a part of it. “I started here in 2010 and there was nothing down here,” he said. “There has been a lot of change. I’ve seen all of this come in and it’s nice to see it grow. This feels more like home to me. I used to live in Matthews, but I live closer to Waxhaw now but this is where my heart is. This is where I want to be.”
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Growing community pauses for one-year anniversary MATTHEWS – Windsor Run celebrated its first anniversary May 15, but growth is on the horizon. Beech Hollow, a new independent living building, will open in June to meet demand. It will feature 101 new residences in a variety of floor plans. Construction on the continuing care neighborhood will begin this year. “Our pioneer residents and employees laid the foundation for Windsor Run to blossom into a caring, mission-oriented community serving seniors in the Charlotte area,” said George Comfort, executive director of the retirement community developed and managed by Erickson Living. “In the years to come, we will continue to welcome new residents and staff members, but we will always owe these pioneers our gratitude.” The one-year celebration included a morning walk around the campus, a cookout with entertainment by Jim Terrell and a mid-afternoon cake-cutting. The culinary team prepared menus with favorites, such as pulled barbecue and grilled chicken for lunch and prime rib and stuffed chicken breasts for dinner. Residents danced that
Residents and employees celebrate May 15 the one-year anniversary of Windsor Run, a retirement community managed by Erickson Living. Photo courtesy of George Cherian
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evening to entertainer Jim Ruth. The independent living neighborhood provides a vibrant lifestyle to residents with amenities, activities and services, complemented with integrated healthcare and wellness. The 60-acre property includes an all-season aquatics and fitness center, two restaurants, Tavern 1879, a medical center and movie theater. “Last May, we made the commitment to serve our residents in a way that brings life to all who pass through our doors, one experience at a time,” Comfort said. “Since then, it has been rewarding to form new relationships, inspire each other and create the lifestyle for residents that we envisioned together. I am proud of everyone who has made Windsor Run a great place to live and work in our inaugural year.” Want to work there? Windsor Run employs 110 full-and parttime employees in a variety of senior living careers. Apply for available positions at https://jobs.ericksonliving.com.
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Offices, homes proposed next to Butler High by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – A multi-use project proposed next to Butler High School ran into some roadblocks during a May 13 public hearing at the Matthews Board of Commissioners meeting. The proposed project, which would sit on a narrow 10-acre parcel, would include two office buildings on 2026 Matthews-Mint Hill Road and up to 22 single-family homes on both sides of a single street. The total office space for general and professional offices would be 15,000 square feet, possibly smaller if a medical office was built as the building would need additional parking. “A medical office has a higher parking ratio,” interim planning director Jay Camp said. “It (building) would be closer to 10,000 feet if it is developed as a medical office.” The two office buildings would front Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Only about half of the property would be developed, as a creek crosses the property in the rear of the parcel and some parts of the site is designated open space. The site is currently wooded and the tree save would be 24%. The property has been for sale for a num-
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‘More than just a team’ Cougars roar to four in boys tennis by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – There’s sort of a rallying cry around the Carmel Christian boys tennis program that stems from their first season when the Cougars were snubbed by the NCISAA tournament seeding committee. The Cougars thought they were good enough to compete. The state did not. So, for the past three seasons coming into 2019, Carmel Christian has made sure to win the state title each season in dominating fashion. But what would this year bring with the loss of UNC Wilmington freshman Dillon Gooch, the team’s leader the past four seasons? It turns out, everything fell right into place. Senior Alec Strause returned from injury late last season and took over the No.1 spot that Gooch had vacated. This season, the Christopher Newport commit lost just one match, a tiebreaker to Charlotte Country Day’s No. 1. At No. 2 was Matthew Gooch, a junior and Dillon’s brother. Matthew Gooch and Strause also played No. 1 doubles for the Cougars and were a strength all season long. “Matthew’s serve has gotten stronger and stronger,” coach Kellie Kayton said. “He’s 6-5 now, and he has an amazing kick-serve. The’s even more consistent than last year from the baseline. He’s a smart, smart player. And Alec has been consistently good all year for us.” Before the season, the No. 3 spot was up for grabs but seventh-grader Gabe Avram grabbed hold of it early and held it throughout the year. “He was an anchor at that spot. Just amazing,” Kayton said. “He stepped up in the tournament. I’m sure he was very nervous when he first started in doubles, but he settled right down and just played his game. He’s a very smart player because he’s playing kids older and stronger, but he’s very good at dissecting his opponents’ game and what he has to do to win.” The 4-6 spots in the lineup remained intact and relatively young with senior Rob Gruber, eighth-grader Sam Halverson and freshman Reed Hilton rounding out the regular rotation and giving the Cougars another support to lean on as they rolled through their season. “Rob, Sam Halvorsen and Reed Hilton got to play the same positions that they did last season,” Kayton said. “And that helped solidify us and gave us strength throughout
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The Providence Day girls track and field team won their seventh straight NCISAA title in dominating fashion. Photo courtesy of Ed Prisco
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The Carmel Christian tennis team went 17-2 against a schedule filled with tough teams and won their fourth straight NCISAA Division II title. Photo courtesy of Carmel Christian athletics
our lineup. They had another year of experience, so that helped us, too. They were great all year.” That group led the Cougars to close wins over Division 1 powers Providence Day (5-4), Charlotte Latin (5-4) and 3A heavyweights Marvin Ridge (5-4 on the road) and Weddington (6-3). Their only losses were to Division I finalists Country Day (9-0) and Greensboro Day, (5-4) who clipped the Cougars in their regular-season finale. In all, the Cougars went 17-2, got the NCISAA Division II’s No. 1 seed and blitzed through the season with a 109-29 match record. In the opening rounds of the playoffs, Carmel Christian rolled through Carolina Day and Asheville School in 5-0 wins before meeting 13-3 No. 2-seed Cape Fear in the finals. The Cougars gave up one match, but prevailed with a relatively easy 5-1 win and
their fourth consecutive title. “I’m so happy for them,” Kayton said. “All of our players have something in common in that they will all gut out a match and stay out there as long as it takes and whatever it takes to win a match. These guys have more heart than anyone could imagine. They encourage each other and it’s truly more than just a team.” Kayton and her team are settling in and enjoying this one for a while, but she has to be thinking about what the future could hold for a team already with four titles and bringing four of six singles players back after the graduation of Strause and Gruber. But the future is still strong for next year with even more reinforcements on their way. “This year proved that God gives you immeasurably more than you ask for, and we were able to win our fourth,” she said. “We will lose Alec and Rob this year, but we have a lot of young, good kids. We’re excited for the future.”
All of our players have something in common in that they will all gut out a match and stay out there as long as it takes and whatever it takes to win a match.”
The Providence Day girls team put up a dominating performance to win its seventh consecutive NCISAA track and field championship while the boys finished as runner-ups for the second consecutive season after winning each of the previous four titles. But, after a protest, the Chargers were found to have tied Christ School. The protest arose as a scoring issue. Originally, the Chargers were said to have scored 142.50 to Christ School’s 150.5. But with a new rule just put in place this season, teams can now place as many runners as they can get into the top eight in any event. It used to just be the top three for any one team. The Chargers placed Christian Landis first, Jason Krell second, Colter Nichols fifth, Andrew Riolo seventh and Adam Habas eighth in the 3,200-meter run. With the scoring adjusted, the Chargers tied Christ School at 147.5 points and were named co-champions. The Charger boys led the way with five championships. Adam Roupas won the 300 hurdles, Spencer Wood took first in the triple jump, Landis won the 3,200 title and Krell held off a strong field to take the 1,600. In addition, Roupas, Kelechi Eziri, Olufemi Cole and Ben Joyner combined to win the 4x100 relay. Metrolina Christian had three individual state champions, including Jadus Davis (100), Lance Penegar (shot put) and Jed Wooten (110 hurdles). Country Day got wins from Marcus Woods (200) and Jack Stajos (discus). In addition, Charlotte Christian’s Henry Rutledge won the long jump. Overall, Christ School and Providence
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Knights rise back to top as baseball champions by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – It’s sort of an unlikely source of motivation, but certainly some of the determination for the Charlotte Christian baseball team’s rise back to the top after a three-season hiatus can be traced to the pane of a window. The Knights had won four straight NCISAA titles from 2012 to 2015, making it 15 for the program as a whole and a whopping 13 titles coming during a 17-year span of dominance. But things weren’t looking great now. Covenant Day had beaten Christian in the regular season finale and the Knights were again playing Wesleyan Christian in the finals. Since the Knights' last state title in 2015, Wesleyan Christian had become the state’s power. They won titles in 2016, 2017 and 2018, with the last two coming against the Knights. And now they were set to meet again.
The Knights display conference and state championship banners on the outfield wall of the pristinely manicured Charlotte Christian baseball field. There is also a year plate for each of their previous championships afixed the clubhouse window in all spots except for one. With the lack of state titles since 2015,the clubhouse had one blank spot with room for one more banner. And something this team became almost obsessive over, according to coach Greg Simmons, the orchestrator of all of the Knights’ vast success. “You can see all of the state championships, but from this one window it’s not filled in with banners,” he said. “Those guys started saying, ‘OK, it’s our job to fill in the window.’ It got to be so intense that we started having our team meetings and before-practice meetings under that window and make guys look at it. “The last two or three weeks, they played see BASEBALL, Page 2B
Charlotte Christian beat Wesleyan Christian and won their first title in four years with a 2-0 sweep in the title series. Photos courtesy of Charlotte Christian
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at a totally different level. They brought that same intensity the last three weeks, and sometimes with kids it’s hard to keep them that focused. But, boy that was fun to watch.” In the last practice of the season, Simmons said he wrote down what he wanted to accomplish, and when they did it all, they could leave. Drills that normally took 10 minutes took two or three. Simmons said they left super early and focused going into the state finals. To get there, the Knights had pounded Country Day 7-1 and snuck past Christ School 4-3 on a walkoff. “They were focused,” Simmons said. “We’ve been there the last two years and came up short the last two years. The seniors weren’t going to let that happen again. This senior class was impressive. They were focused from the first workout we had in the fall and they bought in. They were phenomenal.” In the first game of the best-of-
The Knights celebrate after becoming the 2019 NCISAA champions. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Christian
three championship series against Wesleyan, the Knights got on the board to go up 1-0 after three innings. In the bottom of the fourth, Wesleyan got four runs to take a three-run lead, but Charlotte Christian added four runs in the
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Day split the titles with 1,447.5 points each. They were followed by Country Day (63, third), Metrolina Christian (52, fourth), Charlotte Latin (46.5, fifth), Charlotte Christian (42.5, sixth) and Covenant Day (34.5, eighth). The Charger girls put up 156 points altogether, which was 31 better than runner-up Country Day. Freshman standout Falon Spearman led the Chargers by winning both the 100- and 300-meter hurdles to get Providence Day off on the right foot. Spearman would later help a pair of Charger relay teams win as she teamed with Myah Gabriel, Olivia Hee and Camryn Taylor in the 4x100 and Taylor, Reagan Peterson and Leah Horwitz in the 4x400. Hee was also victorious in the long jump and placed second in both the 100 and 200. Eliza Cardwell won the 800, was second in
top of the fifth inning and never looked back. “Every time they scored, it seemed we came back,” Simmons said. “That was awesome.” JB Awolowo homered and Brett Adams, Matthew Sliverling and JD Suarez had two hits in the game.
the 100 and 300 hurdles and placed fourth in the long jump. Molly Firr won the 800 to round out the Chargers’ individual winners, but they also took gold in the 4x200 team of Peterson, Gabriel, Camille Hough and Taylor. Zoe Weatherington and Kaia Putnam both claimed two events each to lead Country Day to a second-place finish. Weatherington won gold in the shot put and discus while Putnam won the 100 and 200 sprint races. Clarkson Graham won the 400 while Sophie Spada won the 1,600. The Bucs also won the 4x800 with Linda Fonville, Graham, Kathryn Leighty and Spada combining on the win. Metrolina Christian had two individual winners on the girls side of the track as Daphne Bogert topped the pole vault and Taylor Pogues won the long jump. Charlotte Latin’s Madeleine Pease took first in the high jump. Charlotte Christian’s Abby Goad won the triple jump.
Overall, the Chargers won with 156 points and were followed by Country Day (125, second), Charlotte Latin (73, third), Charlotte Christian (57, fifth), Metrolina Christian (37, eighth) and Covenant Day (34, ninth) in the 13-team field. Panther girls second in NCHSAA 4A Providence finished second overall to lead all area teams at the NCHSAA 4A track and field championship, which concluded May 19 at the Irvin Bell Track in Greensboro. The Panthers were led by standout junior Ella Mainwaring Foster, who won an individual gold medal in the 400-meter race. She also teamed with Nimeesha Coleman, Amanda Watson and Ariana Rivera to win the 4x400 relay. The Panthers also placed second in the 4x200 (Coleman, Holly Klug, Mainwaring Foster and Rivera). Other top-five performers for the Panthers included Coleman (second in 300 hurdles), Rivera (third in 300 hurdles) and Watson (fourth in the 800).
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So too did JT Killen, the Coastal Carolina commit who also drove in a run. This season, Killen was an allstate pitcher once again but also was dominant at the plate. He hit .475 with 42 RBIs, eight home runs, 10 doubles and an on-base
percentage of .530. “My goodness,” Simmons said. “He figured it out and turned into a really, really good hitter. I think he has a chance to hit at Coastal. The kid is going to be pretty special.” Killen started the finale on May 18, but gave up two runs in the top of the first inning. “JT pitched and in the first inning he struggled,” Simmons said. “After that, he kind of settled in and was really impressive.” The Knights answered right back with three runs in the bottom of the first and held the lead until the fourth when Silverling’s sacrifice fly made the score 4-2. In the fifth, Silverling struck again with a double that scored Killen and led to the game’s finals 5-2 score after Matt Mayers pitched two scoreless innings of relief and struck out the side in the seventh, setting off a large celebration. “That was special,” Simmons said. “We’ve been really blessed to have really good players and win it a lot, but after a few years, you kind of start thinking, ‘OK, well maybe the run is over.’ So it was good for the guys to bounce back.”
Rocky River’s Jirah Sidberry was the Ravens only girls champion as the senior N.C. State commit won the long jump. Myers Park’s 4x800 team of Brenda Gray, Sofia Christofaro, Beasley Gordon and Cora Cooke rounded out the area girls winners. Panther Creek won the girls race with 56.5 points. They were followed by Providence (second, 47 points), Myers Park (fourth, 36), Ardrey Kell (14th, 19), Butler T-24th, 10), Rocky River Southern Mecklenburg produced two state champions in South Meck’s Jabari Dalton and Rocky River’s Christopher Alexander. Dalton took gold in the 300 hurdles while Alexander, an N.C. State commit, won the triple jump. Cary won the boys event with 46 points, 12 more than runner-up East Meck. Other south Charlotte teams included Rocky River (11th, 22 points), Myers Park (21st, 12.5), Ardrey Kell (T-12, 12), South Meck (T-24th, 11) and Providence (T-40th, five).
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Run Club Mark Kauffman leads a weekly run club at the The Pizza Peel. Runs include 3.5 or six miles through downtown. 704-814-0231 6:30-8 p.m.; 110 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Book Club The Southern Voices Book Club discusses Therese Anne Fowler's “A Well Behaved Woman” at Mint Hill Library. 704-416-5200 5:30-6;30 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Run Club Carolina Beer Temple's run club takes on 1, 3 or 5 mile routes throughout downtown and meets back for beer. 704-847-2337 6:45 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews Community Sing Charlotte Community Singers present an eclectic mix of songs from many styles and cultures at Community Sing. You don’t need to read music or have any experience singing in a choir. Just come out and experience the joy of singing in community. 6:45-7:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Overseas Dance The Second Hand Gypsies dance to Middle Eastern music at Pita Kabab Grill. 704-847-1100 6:30-9:30 p.m.; 131 E. John St., Matthews
Paws to Read Children, ages 5-11, read to a certified therapy dog at the Matthews Library. 704-416-5000, ext. 2 10:30 a.m.-noon; 230 Matthews Station Matthews The New York Times Times Syndication Syndication Sales Sales Corporation Corporation TheSt.,New York In 620 Eighth Avenue, Avenue, New NewCruise York, N.Y. of 10018 620 Eighth York, N.Y. 10018 Classic Cruisers Monroe holds Madness Festival For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 its 1-800-972-3550 Matthews North End Cruise In. Mint Hill For Madness includes aCall: Information p.m.; 9302018 Park Center Drive, Release Thursday, May 31, 2018 football skillsFor competition (1 p.m.), For Release Monday,1-3:30 June 18, Matthews Gal Friday Band (4 p.m.), DJ T'Nice
Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft on Fridays. Players build their decks
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Veterans Special Carolina Beer Temple offers beer discounts and free hot dogs starting at 2 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day. 704-847-2337 Noon-11 p.m.; 131 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Downtown Mobility The Town of Matthews kicks off public input of its Downtown Matthews Mobility Plan with a meeting at Matthews Town Hall. 704-8474411 6-8 p.m.; 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews Bike Night Kristopher's Sports Bar & Restaurant holds Biker Night with drink specials and DJ. 704- 845-6200 7-9:30 p.m.; 250 N. Trade St., Matthews
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Park Storytime The Matthews Library holds Storytime in the Park at Squirrel Lake Park. 704-416-5000 11 a.m.-noon; 1631 Pleasant Plains Road, Matthews Genealogy 101 The Matthews Library hosts Genealogy 101: Discovering Your Roots with Ancestry.com. Register in ad-
vance. 704-416-5021 1-3 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Geek Club The Teen Geek Club discusses fractured fairy tales at Mint Hill Library. Register in advance. 704-4165200 4-4:45 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Tank Town The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a panel discussion, “Voices of Tank Town,” in conjunction with the current museum exhibit, “Tank Town: A Good Place to Live.” Four current and former residents of Tank Town will participate at the Matthews Library. 704-708-4996 6 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews Cheese 101 The Loyalist Market explains the seven types of cheese and provides two glasses of wine. The class costs $39. Buy them in advance. 704-8149866 6:30-8 p.m.; 435 N. Trade St., Matthews
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LOUD&LIVE May 24 • Evening Muse: Gareth Asher/Jason Adamo; Roshambeaux • House That Rocks: Tyris • Knight Theater: The Fast Lane • Mac’s Speed: Phil Lomac • Machu Picchu: Wanda Lopez • Moochies: Ryan Trotti • Queens South: DJ Matt • Stooges Pub: U-Phonik • Sweet Union: Matt & John • Trail House: Irrashional • Visulite: Coddle Creek w/ The Local Boys • DreamChaser’s: Stella Rising • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Monty Mak • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Mary O’Neill’s: Creekside • Moochies: Taplow; Soaking Wet • Pineville Tavern: Johnny Suspect & Bad Generation • Steady Eddy’s: Jason Brigner • Stooges Pub: Shotgun Saints • Stumptown Station: Mark & Brian • Treehouse Vineyards: Local Honey Band • Underground: Gasolina • Unwind Tea: Humbled Ground
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Area teams bow out just short of playoffs by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – All eight of the remaining southern Mecklenburg County teams bowed out of the playoffs on May 17 or 18 in soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball. Baseball had three teams still in the NCHSAA fourth round action and one playing for a state title in the NCISAA Division II. In 4A ball, No. 2 seed Providence fell 5-4 to Mooresville, an 11 seed. The Blue Devils jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Panthers would get one run in the fifth when Sam Kagan drove home Patrick Bloomingburg to cut the lead to 3-1. Mooresville would expand the lead to 5-1 going into the seventh. The Panthers scored three runs on just one hit by taking advantage of a pair of walks and a hit batsman, but the Panthers season ended with the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh inning with a pop out to the Mooresville catcher. The Panthers finished 25-4. In 1A baseball, Queens Grant advanced to the fourth round of the playoffs for the first time in school history. After a first-round bye, the Stallions opened with a harrowing 5-4 win in 11 in-
The Providence baseball team was the No. 2 seed and had already won regular season and conference tournament titles, but the Panthers dropped to 25-4 after a seventh inning rally falls just short in the fourth round. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
nings over Lincoln Charter and continued with a 10-1 win over Mount Airy. Their season was cut short by Uwharrie Charter Academy, who ended the Stallions’ season with a 10-5 win on April 17. Queens Grant finished 19-8. In NCISAA 3A finals, Carmel Christian
made a run to the title game but fell to a very good High Point Christian team, which finished 24-4. The Cougars received a first round bye, and defeated SouthLake Christian 11-10 to advance past the second round. In the semifinals, the Cougars beat Christ School 5-3. In the best-of-three championship, High Point Christian swept the series with a 5-2 win on April 17 and a 9-1 win the following afternoon. Carmel Christian finished 11-11. The Providence softball team was still alive in 4A ball, but fell 11-3 to South Caldwell on April 17. The Panthers took leads of 1-0 and 2-1, but South Caldwell blew open a close game with six runs in the sixth inning. Senior Lili Bowen had two hits for the
Panthers and led the regular starters in most offensive categories including batting average (.543), home runs (8), RBIs, (40), runs scored (34), doubles (7) and triples (7). Providence finished 18-6. In NCHSAA 4A lacrosse, Ardrey Kell wrapped up a dream season with a trip to the title game and a young roster ready to build up this season when the Knights went 20-3. The Knights knocked off Grimsley (19-0), Reagan (17-5), Myers Park (12-11) and Page (11-5) to reach the championship game. The Knights trailed just 3-2 after one quarter, but Bishop McGuinness put up five goals in the second and three in the third to pull away for the 12-5 win. In NCISAA boys lacrosse, Country Day made living dangerously the norm, but in the end fell one goal short of a state championship. The Bucs had defeated Durham Academy (10-6) and Providence Day (10-9) in the semifinals, but couldn’t continue their magic against Christ School, who escaped with a 7-6 win. The Bucs fell to 19-6 on the season. In 1A/2A/3A girls lacrosse, Charlotte Catholic advanced to the final only to fall 17-10 to Cardinal Gibbons. The Cougars had gotten past Hickory (27-13), Myers Park (19-10), Lake Norman (21-5) and Marvin Ridge (19-7) to reach the finals. The teams were tied at 6 at the break, but the Cougars couldn’t keep up in the second half. They fell to 17-5 on the season. Finally, in girls soccer, it was Charlotte Catholic again. The Cougars had won 10 of 11, but a double overtime 2-1 loss to Cuthbertson ended their season in the third round on May 16 at 16-4-3.
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FOR RENT: 3 bed/1 ½ bath home in Mint Hill on cul-de-sac with fireplace, new vinyl in kitchen & bath and fresh paint. $995 per month and one year minimum lease agreement with $1990 security deposit. Please call Patty at 704846-8453.
Developer in Charlotte, NC: Develop, create and modify general computer applications for MyLendingTree.com. Apply theories and principles of computer science to estimate, design and develop customer software applications, as well as define, design, code, test, build and debug complex object oriented components of multi-tier distributed software application. Requires: (1) Masters + 3 yrs exp. OR (2) Bachelors + 5 yrs exp. Mail resume to: LendingTree, LLC, 11115 Rushmore Drive, Charlotte, NC 28277, Attn: HR.
PART TIME NEWSPAPER DRIVERS NEEDED - Candidates must have a clean driving record, proof of auto insurance and be able to lift 50-75 lbs. Additionally, the ideal candidate can work Thursday, Friday, or both and can make a long-term commitment to grow their workload and earnings. Must be able to pass DMV background check. For more information, please contact: adsales@cmgweekly.com
MERCHANDISE WANTED WANTED; Vinyl LP’s, Comics, Coins, Jewelry, Military Items, Musical Instruments, Antiques, Collectibles, & More. Stop by Precious Restorations 315 W. John St. Tues-Sat 10-4. 704-9650074
• Custom Water Features • Landscape Lighting • Tree/Plant Installation • Grading/Drainage Solutions
HEALTH & MEDICAL With Medicare, shopping around is key. Compare FREE Quotes from A-Rated Carriers to Save on a Medigap Plan Today! Get Covered and Save!! Call 855-3999915 Have a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? Get replacement FDA approved CPAP machine parts and supplies at little or no cost! Free sleep guide included! 855-8080483! Suffering from an ADDICTION to Alcohol, Opiates, Prescription PainKillers or other DRUGS? There is hope! Call Today to speak with someone who cares. Call NOW 1-877-753-4281 Attention: Oxygen Users! Gain freedom with a Portable Oxygen Concentrator! No more heavy tanks and refills! Guaranteed Lowest Prices! Call the Oxygen Concentrator Store: 855-338-5462 Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed. Call 1-866-7953684 or email cancer@ breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit.
LOST & FOUND MISSING DOG: brown, female chihuahua, is microchipped. Lost in Callonwood area in Matthews. REWARD. Please call 252-4231227.
CEMETARY LOTS FOR SALE: 2 cemetery lots with 2 vaults in Sunset Memory Gardens, Lawyers Road in Mint Hill. Located in the Veterans section but open to anyone. $2000 plus small transfer fee. Contact 704-393-7574.
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION DISTRICT COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA HOKE COUNTY FILE NUMBER 19 CVD 150 IN THE MATTER OF: TONY TOWNSEND AND OPHELIA TOWNSEND, PLAINTIFF(S) -VS SHAKEYLA TOWNSEND Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: CHILD CUSTODY You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than July 3, 2019. and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 24th day of May, 2019 Angela Carter Jones Attorney for the Plaintiff Carter Law, PLLC PO Box 399 Raeford, North Carolina 28376
EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)724-5403
Your Best “STOP” For A Drip From a drip to a leak, turn to the Weekly Classifieds to turn those headaches off. Call to advertise
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YARD SALE Large Annual Church Yard Sale (No clothes but lots of everything else!): Saturday, June 1st, 8AM-Noon, St. Michaels Anglican Church, 2211 Margaret Wallace Rd. 28104, 704-5777777.
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