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Ann Clark and Earnest Winston were both Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employees who were eventually promoted to superintendent after predecessors left for undisclosed reasons. Winston served as Clark’s chief of staff. MMHW file photo

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Summer recap What schools did over the summer, 1B

? CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education considered launching a national search to replace Clayton Wilcox, but opted instead to offer a three-year contract to Earnest Winston to become the next superintendent. The school board suspended Wilcox on July 15 for undisclosed reasons and accepted his resignation four days later. The school board announced Winston's promotion on Aug. 2,

What can be done Readers offer ideas on ending violence

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Mass shootings over the weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio killed at least 29 people, prompting a lot of speculation into the motives of the shooters. We asked Facebook followers, “What can be done to stop violence?” Below are a few of the responses, the rest are on Page 5A.

"We need to talk about mental health and that means talking about the shooters. Not about the weapons they used, but WHY they thought this was the only way to solve a problem." - Janet Cary Bevis

citing his experience, dependability, commitment to children, collaboration and a “leadership style that puts listening first.” “We are called at this moment in our district’s history to keep moving forward confidently while providing the surety of experienced leadership,” according to a statement from the board. “In the end, we prioritized a strong, steady guiding light already here in our community, saving all of us valuable time and resources. We believe this decision reflects the

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"Stop saying the shooters name. Stop showing their faces and VOTE!" -Jackie Foxworth

"Society needs to change. Grow hearts and teach your kids to respect others even when you disagree with them. Government can not fix this. People have to fix this within themselves." - John Little

The entire mental health system in this country needs to be revamped. And parents need to start parenting and stop worrying about your kids being your friends. We are raising a generation of people that do not know how to be told no, how to fail or how to cope with people of differing views. - Ken Hoover

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Live music is just one of the reason residents flock to the festival every year. MMHW file photo

Festival fun Six key reasons to check out Matthews Alive by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – More than 125,000 people across the Charlotte region are expected to check out the 27th annual Matthews Alive, a four-day downtown festival during Labor Day weekend. Here are six reasons why you should overcome your fear of crowds to visit the festival. • Lonestar – Lonestar was on top of the world in 1999 when “Amazed” not only hit number one on the country charts, but also crossed over into mainstream pop playlists. Twenty years later, they’re headlining Matthews Alive. They’ll likely perform songs from their latest album, “Never Enders.” Catch them on the main stage at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1. • Music variety – Some of the see FESTIVAL, Page 5A

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MATTHEWS – Novant Health and GoHealth have partnered to unveil refurbished urgent care centers that not only look different, but also provide patients with more convenient customer experiences. Their network of urgent care centers has expanded to five locations in the Charlotte market, including Matthews (9600 E. Independence Blvd.) and Waverly (11840 Southmore Drive) as well as 10 more locations in North Carolina. GoHealth CEO Todd Latz said during the grand opening of the Matthews location in May that these refurbished urgent

care centers allow customers to control their own experiences. “Once they enter these doors, the entire design of the center is built around that patient,” Latz said, “taking that friction out of the experience that all of us have had over the years in healthcare, whether that’s the front end and how they approach us or whether that’s the paperless discharge piece at the end when you complete your visit.” With this new model, patients can go online to see wait times and choose a location to visit. Or they may register online, grab a coffee nearby and receive a text message when the doctor is ready see NOVANT, Page 5A

Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care centers offer same day/ walk-in visits, online check-ins and convenient services, such as onsite laboratories, X-rays and electronic medical records. Justin Vick/MMHW photo

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Celebrating 27 Years! Good Times Funding Good Works.

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MOST POPULAR STORIES • Asheville, check … crossing off my Carolina bucket list • News Briefs for Aug. 2 • Matthews organizing National Night Out More • Novant Health helps police update AEDs • NCDOT sets timeline for N.C. 51 widening

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community’s desire for stability, for calm guidance and clear focus on what matters most – our students and their teaching and learning.” Winston is the sixth superintendent to lead CMS during this decade. He’ll make $280,000 annually, the same salary as Wilcox when he was hired two years ago. Following a journalism career, Winston joined CMS in 2004 as a teacher at Vance High School. He moved to the district's

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communications department in 2006 and served as chief of staff from 2011 to 2017. He’s served as community relations director since 2017. In an interview released by CMS, Winston mentioned his experience as a non-educator as a strength because it brings a different perspective. He also brings the perspective of a parent with two children enrolled in the district. “What I will want to do is to reassure our families, our students, that CMS continues to move forward uninterrupted,” Winston said during the interview. “We're preparing for the first day of school on Aug. 26.”

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Matthews • Bonefish Grill, 10056 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • Clean Juice, 2225 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 95 • Kabob-Je Rotisserie & Grille, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 93.5 • Longhorn Steakhouse, 9950 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • Metro Diner, 10412 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • Moe's Original Bar B Que, 111 Matthews Station St. – 95 • Mr. Tokyo, 10412 E. Inde-

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CRIME SCENE The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents July 8-21: Alcohol • 9800 block of Spring Harvest Drive: Driving while impaired. July 14 • 10000 block of Albemarle Road: Driving while impaired. July 21 Assaults/Threats • 6900 block of Club Champion Lane: Communicating threats. July 10 • 7600 block of Allen Black Road: Communicating threats. July 16 • 9000 block of Lawyers Road: Communicating threats. July 10 • 11000 block of Sorrel Ridge Drive: Communicating threats. July 9 Break-Ins, Vehicle • 9400 block of Central Drive: Theft from vehicle. July 21 Drugs • 4000 block of Singletree Road: Overdose. July 8 • 6600 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Possession of drug paraphernalia. July 12 • 9100 block of Lawyers Road; Possession of drug paraphernalia. July 19 • 10000 block of Albemarle Road: Possession of schedule II controlled substance. July 16 Fraud/Forgery • 3600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Counterfeiting/forgery. July 10 Property Damage • 3000 block of Coventry Commons Drive: Damage to property. July 17 • 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Damage to property. July 8 • 7900 block of Allen Black Road: Destruc-

tion/damage/vandalism of property. • 10700 block of Woodhollow Road: Hit and run; resist, delay or obstruct; and open container. July 14 Thefts • 218 and I-485: Theft of vehicle parts and accessories. July 16 • 4700 block of Margaret Wallace Road: Larceny. July 8 • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Larceny. July 20 • 5600 block of Birchhill Road: Larceny. July 16 • 6600 block of Brighton Park Drive: Larceny. July 15 • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Larceny. July 8 • 7700 block of Kuck Road: Larceny. July 18 • 8000 block of Blair Road: Larceny. July 14 • 8500 block of Willhill Road: Theft of vehicle and larceny. July 9 • 15000 block of Millview Trace Lane: Motor vehicle theft. July 20 Other • 6200 block of Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road: Warrant service for offenses committed in another jurisdiction. July 11 • 6200 block of Wilson Grove Road; Trespassing. July 20 • 8800 block of Fairview Road: Warrant for arrest. July 9 • 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Warrant for arrest. July 18 • 11100 block of Blair Road: Failure to return hired property. July 11

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to see them. The new model also incorporates connectivity to primary care providers in terms of electronic records and referrals, according to Dr. Michael Hogan, senior physician executive with Novant Health. “For years we have partnered with our urgent care providers to deliver that seamless experience to cover the times where my clinic or my office may not be available,” Hogan said. “It’s crucial that your information seamlessly crosses those venues.” Dr. Mark Collins, physician executive of the Novant Health Community Health & Wellness Institute, described these urgent care centers as an “innovative, personalized care model” with online checkin and shorter waits. “The access-minded, patient-first approach of our partnership with GoHealth Urgent Care brings quality care to our communities when and where they need it,” Collins said.

Southeast's biggest touring acts perform during the festival. Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot and The Tams perform during Beach Night on Aug. 30. All day pop and rock performances culminate Aug. 31 with a performance by Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Of course, Lonestar will top off a day of country rock and harmonies on Sept. 1. Sept. 2 will bring indie and folk music to the main stage. Jazz and R&B can be heard on the indoor stage Saturday, Sunday and Monday. • Parade – Billed as the Southeast’s largest Labor Day parade, Matthews Alive will attract more than 100 entries, including high school marching bands, classic cars and floats. The parade starts at a new time – 9:30 a.m. Aug. 31 – with the theme “Attitude of Gratitude – What are you grateful for?” Register to be in the parade through Aug. 16. • Kid's activities – Children will love the carnival-like atmosphere with food, music and rides, but they'll also squeal with delight from a petting zoo, butterfly exhibit and train at the Kids Connection. A children's stage will showcase performers like Corky the Magic Clown, Jolly Roger the Pirate, ventriloquist Steve Brogan and comedic juggler Steve Langley. • Arts & Crafts – The festival is home to an Arts & Crafts Pavilion with more than 160 artisans. Festival-goers can mosey on to the Matthews Community Center, where they have traditionally found exhibits involving woodworking, basketweaving, quilting and even LEGOs. Ah … air conditioning. • Giving back – More than 2,200 volunteers help make the event possible. Money made from sponsorships, booths and activities is split among participating charities. Last year, nearly 40 nonprofits received shares from a record $144,062 haul. The festival has generated more than $1.7 million for charity over the years.

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Kristy Whitley Spruill: Get rid of high up that will not change gun laws!! Lilli Royter: Nothing, it's the human condition.

Jeff Herman-Smith: Finally realize that "thoughts and prayers" don't create change. Alec Michael Smith: Provide more opportunities for education and more resources for mental health. Also treat drug addiction as a health issue and not a criminal issue. Gary Montgomery: There are millions of people across the globe who have some form of mental illness, whether it be depression, anxiety or something else. But they all don’t commit horrific crimes such as mass shootings. While I agree with many of the posts here, I think we have to take in consideration how easy it is for anyone to get their hands on a weapon that could kill dozens in the matter of minutes. Bobbie Morris: Enact sensible gun reform laws. Come at me.

Jennifer Gillespie Murphy: We need to stop accepting rhetorical rants of racism. 2A needs to be tweaked to be in tune with 2019. We need to be involved with our communities. Yes, understanding mental illness and removing the stigma helps but we are seeing a rise in hate crimes, ask why? Look at those in office that are not holding our president accountable for some of the racist comments he makes. Anna-Catherine Sendgikoski: Join the Democratic Party! Tricia Capps Kerley: Relationship with God Kelly-Anthony Casabona: It starts in the home. It takes more than just loving your child. We need to teach them and discipline them. Teach: love, truth, responsibility and respect for life. Discipline:

when they stray outside the lines of the above (and they will, because they are learning how to live life). Discipline doesn’t equal abuse. It consists of teachable moments, explaining clearly why something is wrong and what the consequences can be for that action. If the action is repeated, it comes with a consequence. They won’t like the consequence when they are little, but it will sure be better than them learning it in jail as an adult Jonathan Harkey: You cant ...its called the human heart...Jeremiah 17 vs 9 . The heart is evil and no one can understand it. ...free will ..good and bad exist because of it . Only thing to stop it will be the day Jesus Christ comes back to kick Satan's butt S. David Ross: Including what others have said (respect, responsibility, care for yourself and others, education, identification and treatment of emotional issues), giving people a place to release their stress in a safe manner. An aspect of this of which I'm not aware for the general public would be a gym where people safely can punch bags rather than punching (or worse) people.

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Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com Homes sold under $167,000 were not included

Home Sales DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

28105 Alexander Ridge 1836 Danny Court 16-Jul Annecy 2415 Annecy Drive

19-Jul

Ashley Creek 2011 Shannon Bridge Ln. 1-Jul

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

$250,000 $250,000 $425,000

SALE PRICE

Poplar Forest 5213 Poplar Knoll Drive 19-Jul

$343,000

Providence Hills 1121 Over Stream Lane 22-Jul

$412,000

Reverdy End 316 Wellingshire Court 23-Jul

$921,500

Roxbury 11600 Chestnut Hill Dr. 30-Jul

$475,000

Brandywine 2025 Brandywine Drive 2-Jul

$289,000

Brightmoor 1017 Weeping Willow Ln. 25-Jul 3221 Bridgemere Terrace 24-Jul 2812 Ezra Court 11-Jul 809 Sunnyview Circle 2-Jul

$279,900 $329,000 $255,000 $330,000

Callaway Plantation 8934 Elkins Park Drive 16-Jul

$215,000

Castle Cliff 8804 Castle Cliff Drive 19-Jul

$220,000

Chase View 9731 Chase View Drive 3314 Chase Forest Ct. 9736 Chase View Drive 3330 Chase Forest Ct.

Southwoods 3011 Pinewood Hills Dr. 31-Jul $295,000

31-Jul 25-Jul 22-Jul 3-Jul

$243,000 $259,430 $260,100 $265,900

Southwoods Village 1306 Sweetgum Lane 16-Jul

Crestdale Crossing 320 Amir Circle 16-Jul

$196,500

Deerfield Creek 11004 Brush Hollow Rd. 18-Jul

$691,500

Eden Hall 930 Greenbridge Drive 25-Jul

$523,066

Sardis Forest 723 Tadlock Place 18-Jul 9624 Hinson Drive 8-Jul Sardis Plantation 623 Walnut Point Drive 31-Jul 519 Foxfield Lane 24-Jul 417 Walnut Point Drive 1-Jul South Windsor 2838 Oakglade Court 18-Jul

$309,500 $267,500 $300,000 $326,500 $399,900 $310,000

$285,500

Springwater 14214 Honeysuckle Ridge Drive 26-Jul $247,500 St Clair 9524 Old Gate Drive

10-Jul

Stevens Grove 1022 Arborfield Drive 12-Jul

Fairfax Woods 3533 Straussburg Woods Lane 12-Jul $285,900

$252,500 $1,091,253

Suburban Woods 11400 Gladewater Drive 26-Jul

$215,000

The Heathers 3600 Portpatrick Lane 18-Jul 13520 O'malley Drive 16-Jul 2626 Bathgate Lane 12-Jul 2321 Heathershire Lane 5-Jul

$295,000 $235,000 $243,000 $276,000

Forest Brook Estates 3433 Oscar Drive 12-Jul

$525,000

Fullwood Station 2027 Massy Clark Drive 26-Jul 2516 Livery Stable Drive 25-Jul

$513,826 $480,313

Thornblade 1601 Mountain Ashe Ct. 26-Jul

Fullwood Trace 707 Selma Burke Lane 16-Jul

$200,000

Weddington Meadows 4002 Banteer Road 18-Jul

Glenwood Manor 3728 Hunters Run Lane 9-Jul

$178,000

Greylock 1234 Williamstown Rd. 31-Jul

$332,500

Habersham 11011 Atrium Way

12-Jul

$220,000

Hampton Green 1008 Gateshead Lane 30-Jul

$387,500

SALE PRICE

28227 Ashe Plantation 10001 Hanging Moss Trail 26-Jul $250,000 Chestnut Lake 7600 Walnut Wood Dr. 19-Jul 4812 Shadow Moss Ct. 19-Jul 7633 Grayling Court 15-Jul

$195,000 $220,000 $172,000

Cheverton 7401 Corinth Court

17-Jul

$210,000

Davis Trace 15025 Davis Trace Drive 10-Jul

$825,000

Deerhurst 8913 Vicksburg Road

$220,000

30-Jul

Ellington Farm 7202 Mcewen Place 2-Jul

$452,900

Farmwood 3828 Singletree Road 29-Jul 5931 Beaver Dam Lane 29-Jul 5962 Gold Wagon Lane 26-Jul 5525 Lebanon Road 23-Jul 5901 Oakwielde Court 19-Jul 4632 Chuckwood Drive 15-Jul

$288,000 $325,000 $300,000 $330,000 $343,000 $292,000

Farmwood East 12013 Shady Oak Court 10-Jul 6320 Hollow Oak Drive 1-Jul

$485,000 $355,000

Glencroft 9000 Bartlett Road 8717 Scarsdale Drive

30-Jul 11-Jul

$305,000 $427,750

Grove Hall 8038 Grove Hall Ave.

26-Jul

$375,900

Heathergate 7113 Lancashire Drive 29-Jul $169,900 7318 Lancashire Drive 29-Jul $174,900

Olde Stonegate 8529 Olde Stonegate Ln. 2-Jul

SALE PRICE

$324,000

Olde Sycamore 10509 Sycamore Club Drive 2-Jul $350,000 10600 Sycamore Club Drive 1-Jul $335,000 Oxford Glen 15340 Yarmouth Road 15317 Bexley Place 15309 Bexley Place 15345 Yarmouth Road

29-Jul 12-Jul 9-Jul 2-Jul

$315,000 $264,000 $260,000 $270,000

Oxfordshire 9710 Tufts Drive 18-Jul 9628 Twin Falls Court 12-Jul

$350,000 $385,000

Pence Pond 7820 Pence Pond Lane 26-Jul 7826 Pence Pond Lane 18-Jul

$213,000 $186,600

Portofino 13136 Odell Heights Dr. 8-Jul

$614,000

Rolling Oaks 7807 Hickory Hollow Lane 26-Jul $190,000 4901 Rolling Oak Lane 26-Jul $180,000 Sherbrook 7525 Claymont Drive

19-Jul

$188,000

Sherwood Forest 7024 Friar Tuck Lane 26-Jul

$300,000

Spicewood Acres 4880 Redbud Drive 15-Jul

$355,000

Stonebridge 8109 Castlestone Drive 12-Jul $485,000 Summerwood 9211 Raven Top Drive 31-Jul 11423 Three Sisters Ln. 31-Jul 8411 Early Bird Way 29-Jul 10406 Sable Cap Road 26-Jul 8105 Early Bird Way 12-Jul 13647 Mary Crest Lane 3-Jul 13005 Pumpkin Way Dr. 2-Jul

$449,000 $490,000 $400,000 $524,000 $375,000 $449,998 $481,000

Sycamore Grove 7206 Sutter Creek Lane 17-Jul

$180,000

$188,000 $218,000

$335,700

Hillshire 7304 Hethersett Lane 3-Jul

$170,000

$439,000

Holly Hills 6205 Judas Tree Lane 31-Jul

$153,500

Weddington Ridge 3115 Huntington Ridge Court 12-Jul $310,000

Kinghurst Park 5825 Kinghurst Drive 31-Jul

$180,000

Marlwood Acres 5010 Harri Ann Drive 22-Jul 1553 Marlwood Circle 19-Jul

Telfair 12810 Telfair Meadow Drive 26-Jul $380,000 11403 Brangus Lane 18-Jul $438,000

$215,000 $195,100

The Meadows of Mint Hill 8107 Foal Court 8-Jul $559,000

Marlwood Forest 9808 Sunway Drive 26-Jul 8101 Coxwood Court 12-Jul

$190,000 $192,000 $195,000

Windrow Estates 2401 Gold Cup Court 2-Jul

$265,000

McAlpine Woods 6129 Loch Arbor Lane 31-Jul

Windrow II 14301 Pommel Lane

$230,000

Winterbrooke 2623 Oxborough Drive 31-Jul $400,000 2224 Streatley Lane 19-Jul $505,000

Mint Hill Commons 8231 Bretton Woods Drive 30-Jul $365,265 8304 Bretton Woods Drive 24-Jul $334,965

Wood Hollow 1509 Reid Harkey Road 18-Jul

$231,000

Mint Hill Estates 11734 Brief Road 12-Jul

$257,500

Jessica Park 2140 Tommy Lane 25-Jul

$302,000

Matthews Ridge 6905 Saranac Lane 30-Jul 6930 Saranac Lane 26-Jul 6740 Fieldstone Manor Dr. 17-Jul 3432 Darlington Road 12-Jul

$300,000 $293,000 $322,000 $320,000

Morningstar Acres 2828 Lakeview Circle 24-Jul

$270,000

Wynchase 11219 Harmony Court 3-Jul

$286,000

Morgan Run 10834 Bask Court 9-Jul

$361,500

Oakcroft 14511 Buckton Lane

$234,000

Yorktown 11902 Connie Court

$345,000

Morris Farms 300 Barn Stone Drive 10-Jul

$179,000

29-Jul

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

Hickory Ridge 6707 Montezuma Trail 31-Jul 6221 Trysting Road 29-Jul

Williams Crossing 2429 Alaqua Court 25-Jul $285,000 2528 Windsor Chase Drive 15-Jul $292,000 2527 Windsor Chase Drive 8-Jul $305,000

Hearthstone 3100 Quilting Road 11-Jul $401,000

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

24-Jul

18-Jul

The Oaks at Oxfordshire 9921 Blackbird Hill Lane 31-Jul

$335,000

Tibble Creek 9110 Tibble Creek Way 12-Jul

$192,000

Timber Creek 7733 Davis Road 2-Jul 9619 Barkridge Road 1-Jul

$190,000 $205,000

Woodbury 12429 Bending Branch Road 30-Jul $250,000 12610 Sitka Court 29-Jul $250,000 11723 Downy Birch Rd. 26-Jul $239,225 8831 Balsam Bay Road 26-Jul $222,000 8424 Empress Court 22-Jul $284,000 9819 Paper Tree Road 22-Jul $220,000 8807 Heartleaf Road 18-Jul $210,000 12519 Bending Branch Road 9-Jul $218,000

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Summer recap: A quick sprint through what schools did over break Feeling a little out of the loop since school let out? Don't feel guilty. A lot happened since the last day of class at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on June 4. Here's a quick review:

June 8: Ardrey Kell and Independence held graduation ceremonies at Bojangles' Coliseum. The top 25 seniors at Ardrey Kell had grade-point averages ranging from 4.5 to 4.67.

June 4: CMS named new principals: Bobby French (Pineville Elementary), Christy McCauley (Hawk Ridge Elementary) and Chuck Fortuna (Elon Park Elementary).

June 11: Graduating seniors at Rocky River, Butler and Myers Park turned their tassels and threw up their caps. The Butler ceremony capped an emotional year in which the school pulled together after a fatal shooting.

July 4: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education decided to make the K-8 school opening in 2020 at Rea Farms a partial magnet, with 70% of enrollment based on home school attendance boundary and 30% based on a school choice lottery. Above: Carmel Christian School won Best Private School. Charisma Howard/A Brew & You Left: Lenora Shipp describes what she’d like to accomplish as a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. MMHW file photo

June 12: Providence High School held graduation at Bojangles' Coliseum. The class earned 200 scholarships totaling $10.2 million. June 13: Graduation was especially meaningful for South Mecklenburg High School Principal Maureen Furr, who retired after working 27 years for CMS. June 17: Jeopardy featured Teagan O'Sullivan, a rising sophomore at Ardrey Kell High

School, in the first round of its teen tournament. Teagan won with $25,201, advancing to the semi-finals. June 17: Kimberly Tuttle, reining CMS Teacher of the Year, appeared on WFAE's “Charlotte Talks.” She described the Levine Middle College High School in Matthews as the “best kept secret in CMS.” June 18: Queens University of Charlotte alumni pledged more than $12,000 in donations to name a marketplace in the new dining center after Miss Betty, who has been working there for 57 years. June 24: Arella Flur, of Charlotte Latin, and Sayo Oni, of Central Academy of Technology & Arts, took part in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. Matthew Hinson, of the Northwest School of the Arts, was see SUMMER, Page 3B

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Start the 2019-20 school year off right As kids head back to school, it's important to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. As a parent, you can take steps to put your kids on the path toward a successful school year. To help your children put the best foot forward, consider these suggestions from The Salvation Army, which operates hundreds of low-cost after-school programs for kids of all ages in low-income neighborhoods across the country and understands the importance of setting children up for success all year. • Get back into a routine. During the summer months, family routines tend to slide, especially morning rituals and bedtime habits. A few weeks before school starts, begin transitioning your way back to a normal school schedule. A gentle progression toward earlier bed and wake-up times is easier on kids physically and mentally. Try adjusting by 15 minutes each day until you reach the optimal schedule for your family. Remember that routines aren't just about the clock, though. If there are certain steps that are part of the school year routine, such as packing lunches and laying out clothes for the next day before bed, make those part of your transition plan, too. • Set a good example. Kids learn important behavioral lessons by watching the adults in their lives. The back-to-school season provides many opportunities to demonstrate compassion and social responsibility. For example, giving back to an organization like The Salvation Army helps provide funding for programs that support the educational needs of children who otherwise may not have access to the same resources. • Research resources for homework help. Discovering your child is struggling in school can be overwhelming. You'll want to be able to pull in help as quickly as possible, so it's a good idea to research resources in your area that can help provide support outside the classroom. Your school likely has some options available, but it's a good idea to also look into tutoring programs and other community services that encourage literacy and study skills as well as

Charlotte region school directory Bain Elementary School • Address: 11540 Bain School Road, Charlotte • Principal: James Jerrell • Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-6915 • Open House: 3-5 p.m. Aug. 22 British International School of Charlotte Address: 7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte Principal: Adam Stevens Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Phone: 704-341-3236 Open house: Tours are always available Butler High School • Address: 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews • Principal: John LeGrand • Bell Schedule: 7:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-6300 • Open House: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 8 (grade 9) Clear Creek Elementary School • Address: 13501 Albemarle Road, Charlotte • Principal: Michelle Johnson • Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-6922 • Open House: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 22

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provide one-on-one assistance with homework and school assignments. • Get organized. The first few weeks of school typically bring plenty of change and adjustment. You can help manage the stress by creating some structure. Use a wall calendar to keep track of school start and dismissal times, bus pick-up and drop-off times, after school activities and other appointments. Review lunch menus and plan ahead so you're not finding out at bedtime that you need to pack a home lunch in the morning. Stock up on breakfast foods and make time to catch up on laundry before school begins so hunger and wayward socks don't derail your mornings. • Explore extra-curricular programs. With the new school year comes numerous ways to enrich your kids' social and cognitive development. Extra-curricular activities let kids continue practicing skills even after the school bell rings, but in a

fun environment so they may not even realize they're still learning and cultivating healthy, safe relationships with friends. In addition to sports and clubs, a wide array of music and art education activities may be available that focus on everything from choir, band and dancing to drawing, writing and acting. • Set goals. Begin the school year by encouraging your children to take ownership and pride in their learning. Talk about goals like reading a certain number of books each month or earning grades that reflect their highest potential. Get kids motivated by designing goal boards or charts that can serve as daily reminders and track their progress. For larger goals, consider setting milestones so they can celebrate progress along the way and stay motivated for a big finish. Learn more about educational and giving opportunities in your community at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org.

Crestdale Middle School • Address: 940 Sam Newell Road, Matthews • Principal: Jennifer Schroeder • Bell Schedule: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-5755 • Open House: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 22 Crown Point Elementary School • Address: 3335 Sam Newell Road, Matthews • Principal: Kevin Woods • Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-6535 • Open House: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 22 (Grades 1-5); 9-11 a.m. Aug. 30 (grade K) Elizabeth Lane Elementary School • Address: 121 Elizabeth Lane, Matthews • Principal: Crystal Lail • Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-5700 • Open House: 8:30-9:30 a.m. (grades 1-5 with M-Z last names); 10 -11 a.m. Aug. 22 (grades 1-5 with A-L last names); 4-5 p.m. Aug. 29 (grade K) Independence High School • Address: 1967 Patriot Drive, Charlotte • Principal: David Legrand • Bell Schedule: 7:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-6900 • Open House: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 21 (freshmen orientation); 10 a.m.noon Aug. 23 (open house) Lebanon Elementary School • Address: 7300 Lebanon Road, Charlotte • Principal: Janelle Styons

• Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-3640 • Open House: n/a Levine Middle College High School • Address: 2728 Campus Ridge Road, Matthews • Principal: Joey Burch • Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-9437 • Open House: The open house was on Aug. 7. Matthews Elementary School • Address: 200 E. McDowell St., Matthews • Principal: Jessica Blanchard • Bell Schedule: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-3940 • Open House: n/a Mint Hill Middle School • Address: 11501 Idlewild Road, Matthews • Principal: Steve Drye • Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-5439 • Open House: N/A Northeast Middle School • Address: 5960 Brickstone Drive, Charlotte • Principal: Leisa Christian • Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-6920 • Open House: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 22 Providence High • Address: 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road • Principal: Tracey Harrill • Bell Schedule: 7:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-343-5390 • Open House: n/a Queen’s Grant Community School Address: 6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Principal: Krista Tolchin Bell Schedule: 8:15 a.m. -3 p.m. (grades K-4); 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (grades 5-8) Phone: 704-573-6611 Open house: 4-8 p.m. Aug. 19 Queen’s Grant High School Address: 10323 Idlewild Road, Matthews Principal: Josh Swartzlander Bell Schedule: 7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m. Phone: 704-545-0736 Open house: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 (admissions open house); 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19 (drop-in for grades 9-12); and 6-8 p.m. Aug. 20 (drop-in for ninth grade student orientation) Rocky River High School • Address: 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive, Mint Hill • Principal: Ericia Turner • Bell Schedule: 7:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m. • Phone: 980-344-0409 • Open House: n/a

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recognized for winning the 2019 Inspiring Teacher Award. June 25: Ericka Ellis-Stewart announced she was not seeking a third term on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, guaranteeing the board will welcome at least two new members in December. June 25: CMS appointed Glenn Starnes II to replace Maureen Furr as principal at South Mecklenburg High. Starnes worked as principal in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. June 28: Charlotte Media Group recognized Best Private School winners from its readers choice awards. Carmel Christian School won for Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, Metrolina Christian Academy won for Union County Weekly and Charlotte Country Day School won for South Charlotte Weekly. June 29: CMS rolled out a new website and campaign around the theme “We are CMS.”

as officer of the year for his work at Butler High School. The Matthews Police Department credited Young for his work during the Oct. 29 school shooting. July 15: Representatives from Movement School presented plans during a Charlotte City Council rezoning hearing for a proposed charter school near the Eastland Mall site that could attract students from the Matthews and Mint Hill area. July 15: Mecklenburg County opened registration for the second year of its free Meck Pre-K program, which has sites throughout Matthews, Mint Hill and Charlotte. July 19: Superintendent Clayton Wilcox agreed to resign as CMS superintendent effective Aug. 2. The agreement stipulated Wilcox will not receive any money following his departure. July 19: By the end of candidate filing, 13 people filed to run for three at-large seats on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, including incumbent Elyse Dashew.

July 1: CMS celebrated the 59th anniversary of the merger between Charlotte City Schools and Mecklenburg County Schools with a social media post of a birthday cupcake.

July 22: Central Piedmont Community College announced that construction had finished at the Levine Campus in Matthews. This included construction of the 88,000-square-foot Levine III, which includes the Georgia Tucker Fine Arts Hall, as well as an expansion of the Joe Hendrick Center for Automotive Technology.

July 1: Daniel Lugo began his tenure as president of Queens University of Charlotte. He previously served as vice president of college advancement at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.

July 22: Queens University of Charlotte congratulated 2018 alum Todd Withers for inking a contract with the Detroit Pistons, becoming the first Royal to sign with an NBA franchise.

July 4: Ardrey Kell High School's Marine Corps JROTC marched in the Baxter Village Fourth of July parade.

July 22: Charlotte Latin School announced that it would be celebrating its 50th anniversary during the 2019-20 school year with events like a touchdown tailgate on Sept. 27 and an oyster roast on Nov. 9.

July 8: Matthews Commissioner Kress Query had a prickly exchange with CMS Superintendent Clayton Wilcox over the security of mobile units at Elizabeth Lane Elementary during a town board meeting. Wilcox said Query's safety ideas were redundant to what CMS was already doing. July 15: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education suspended Superintendent Clayton Wilcox for undisclosed reasons and named Earnest Winston as acting superintendent. July 15: The N.C. Association of School Resource Officers recognized Calvin Young

July 25: CMS held a summer graduation ceremony for more than 300 students at Bojangles' Coliseum. July 30: Phil Dubois announced he was retiring as chancellor of UNC Charlotte effective June 2020. He has led the university for 15 years. Aug. 2: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education promoted Earnest Winston as CMS superintendent, agreeing to pay the 15-year employee $280,000 annually for three years.

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Food Trucks The Party Parrot Band performs Jimmy Buffet hits at the next installment of Food Truck Fridays Concert Series at Stumptown Park. The event includes children's activities, craft beer and wine. 5-9 p.m.; South Trade Street in Matthews

Run Club Temple Mojo's run club takes on the 4 Mile Creek Greenway and meets back at the shop for coffee or breakfast. 704-246-8196 8-9 a.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews Road to Medicare Sandy Arsenault, counselor with the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program, presents The Road to Medicare at Matthews Public Library. Register in advance. 704-416-5021 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews

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Aug. 19 Knitting Group Knot Just Knitting invites anyone who knits, crochets or wants to learn on the third Thursday of the month at Mint Hill Library. 1-3 p.m.; 6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

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Venues Charlotte • Charlotte MCUA: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Firewater: 8708 JW Clay Blvd. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. Indian Trail • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Hinson’s Drive In: 2761 CPCC Lane • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 1095 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Stooges Pub: 6924 Albemarle Road Monroe • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Iron Thunder Saloon: 608 W. Roosevelt Blvd. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Stallings • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Moochies Tavern • Small Bar: 4320 Potter Road Waxhaw • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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Page 6B • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly • Aug. 9, 2019 NCDOT TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED WIDENING OF N.C. 160 (STEELE CREEK ROAD) FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA LINE TO I-485 IN CHARLOTTE

STIP PROJECT NO. U-5766 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold public meetings regarding the proposed widening of a seven-mile section of N.C. 160 (Steele Creek Road) from the South Carolina Line to I-485 in Charlotte. Two public meetings will be held to present the same information: Monday, August 19 4-7 p.m. Kennedy Middle School 4000 Gallant Lane Charlotte

Wednesday, August 21 4-7 p.m. Southwest Middle School 13624 Steele Creek Road Charlotte

At the meeting NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or by phone, email or mail no later than September 6, 2019. Information will be posted on the U-5766 project webpage as it becomes available: https://www.publicinput.com/SteeleCreek-Widening For additional information contact: Brian Query, PE, Project Manager, NCDOT Division 10, by mail at 12033 East Independence Blvd, Suite H Matthews, N.C. 28105 by phone at (980) 262-6294, or via email at tbquery@ncdot.gov or Project Consultant, Aileen Mayhew, PE, Project Manager (Mott MacDonald) by mail at P.O. Box 700, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526 by phone at (919) 552-2253 or via email at aileen.mayhew@mottmac.com NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Kayla Weber by phone at (919)707-6061 or by email at knweber@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

Persons who do not speak English,

Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés,

or have a limited ability to read, speak

o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o

or understand English, may receive

entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios

interpretive services upon request prior to

de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la

the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

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