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100 people who helped shape the 2010s • By Justin Vick
What a difference a decade makes. The 2010s started cautiously as Matthews, Mint Hill and Mecklenburg County tried to get through the remnants of the Great Recession. The county was looking at cutting library branches, while Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was ready to eliminate middle school sports. Fast forward 10 years and the towns are trying to maintain their small-town feel amid of a steady flow of newcomers. In 2009, John Higdon finished last among seven candidates vying for six seats on the Matthews Board of Commissions. Ten years later, he had the savvy to give Mayor Paul Bailey a rare political defeat. Other political titans, such as Ted Biggers, Jim Taylor and Bill James are no longer in office. Harris Teeter and Family Dollar used to be thought of as big fish in a small pond, but those Matthews companies were swallowed by even bigger fish. Downtown Matthews went from dead to having a craft beer scene. The community celebrated the opening of Rocky River High School, Matthews Sportsplex and Mint Hill Town Hall. But it was the people that made the decade memorable. Here's a look at the 100 biggest newsmakers from the past decade:
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Among those making major news during the past decade were (clockwise from top): Clayton Wilcox, Brad Simmons and Bob Rucho.
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INDEX Crime................................................................................ 5A Classifieds..............................................................5B Dining Scores..................................................2B Calendar....................................................................4B Home Sales........................................................ 3A Government....................................................... 4A Loud&Live.............................................................4B Puzzles.........................................................................4B
Sandy Barnett: Left Mint Hill chamber in 2017 after 10+ years as leader. Kelly Barnhardt: Led Matthews chamber for nearly four years. Roland Bibeau: Longtime Matthews hospital exec maintains ties to town. John Bly: Aprio partner flexed expertise in fast growth through mergers. Thomas Dickson: Harris Teeter CEO retired after Kroger acquired them. Joy Greear: Oversaw 2018 opening of Mint Hill hospital. Rob Jacik: Helped changed vibe of downtown Matthews through beer. Howard Levine: Family Dollar CEO retired after Dollar Tree bought firm. Alain Lillie: Ex-newspaper owner sought bonds for baseball stadium. Paige McKinney: Succeeded Sandy Barnett as Mint Hill Chamber leader. Tina Whitley: Grew Matthews chamber in 13-year run that ended in 2016.
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Ann Clark: CMS leader championed 2017 school bond referendum. John LeGrand: Strengthened Butler High after school shooting. Mary McCray: Chaired CMS school board for most of decade. Jerry McGee: Moved Wingate campus from Matthews to Ballantyne. Sean Strain: School board rep
clashed at times with establishment. Tracey Harrill: Stayed as Providence High's principal all decade. Christy Morrin: Steered ship of two charter schools during decade. Mark Nixon: Opened Rocky River High School as principal in 2010. Kimberly Tuttle: CMS named her Teacher of the Year in 2019. Clayton Wilcox: Upgraded CMS security after Butler High shooting.
June Bayless: Playhouse founder put spotlight on community theater. Amy Carr: Free medical clinic director collaborated with other groups. Amy Cervantes: Passed reins of Bright Blessings after 13 years. Becky Griffin: Worked to enhance Mint Hill Historical Village. Nate Huggins: Blessed Assurance CEO served on chamber boards. Dahn Jenkins: She's directed the Levine Senior Center all decade. Paula Lester: Opening of heritage museum was among top achievements. John Munro: Opened life center & celebrated 80 years of Calvary Church. Lee Anne Moore: Organizes the behemoth Matthews Alive festival. Kim Rhodarmer: Two assistance-based nonprofits thrived under her lead. Natisha Rivera-Patrick: Habitat boss urged affordable housing & diversity. Sue Sproat: COSKids expanded see DECADE, Page 6A
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MINT HILL – Michael Rosenbrock, of Mint Hill, won $250,000 from a winning scratch-off ticket just before Christmas. Rosenbrock told officials with the N.C. Education Lottery that he may use the $176,876 after taxes to start a nonprofit. “There are so many things that we take for granted,� Rosenbrock told officials. “Clean water, food to eat, a roof over our head. Doing nonprofit work is something I’ve always wanted to do.� He won one of three top prizes in the 20X The Cash scratch-off ticket.
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CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County residents have until 8 a.m. Jan. 13 to participate in the Fiscal Year 2021 Resident Budget Priority Survey. The survey features a list of questions that allows residents to indicate their budget priorities and how they would allocate money for different services. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. More than 2,300 residents have participated so far. The survey may be found on the County’s website, www.MeckNC.gov.
Area hospitals restrict access to avoid spread of flu WINSTON-SALEM – Novant Health is asking the community to keep visitors age 12 and under out of all acute care facilities due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus throughout the community. People 13 and older who are experiencing
Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Dec. 6-Jan. 1:
• Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St., Matthews – 90.5 Violations include: Certified person wasn't available; gallon bucket of clam chowder wasn't cooled within parameters; foods in flip-top unit on cook line weren't cold enough; two spray bottles in server area didn't have labels; and box of raw chicken was stored on floor under shelf in walk-in cooler. • New Asian Cuisine, 7114 Brighton Park Drive, Mint Hill – 89 Violations include: Employees needed to wash hands more; raw chicken wings were in uncovered container above a batch of spring rolls in walk-in cooler; egg rolls on speed rack and raw chicken on prep counter weren't cold enough; and staff plating food needed hair restraints.
• Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St. – 90.5 • Bojangles, 11137 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • Genghis Grill, 9727 E. Independence Blvd. – 91.5 • Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House, 157 N. Trade St. – 95.5 • Harris Teeter produce, 3100 Weddington Road – 97 • Pepero Oriental Foods, 10920 Monroe Road – 94 • Sabor Al Paladar, 11329 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 • Yafa Halal Market, 10046 E. Independence Blvd. – 92
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216-lot housing development proposed for Lawyers Road MINT HILL – Mint Hill commissioners will hold public hearing Jan. 9 for a rezoning that would allow a residential development with 216 lots on Lawyers Road. Streetscape Land Partners has submitted an application that calls for 125 lots ranging in widths from 40 to 70 feet and another 70 lots as townhomes. It falls within the downtown code of six units per acre. The project would be hemmed in between Lawyers Road, Bain School Road and N.C. 51. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Mint Hill Town Hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane.
Mint Hill • Food Lion deli, 8118 Blair Road – 97 • Food Lion market, 8118 Blair Road – 99 • Food Lion produce, 8118 Blair Road – 98.5 • Food Lion deli, 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 99 • Food Lion meat & seafood, 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 99 • Food Lion produce, 6275 Wilson Grove Road – 98.5 • New Asian Cuisine, 7114 Brighton Park Drive – 89 • Publix deli & cheese, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98 • Publix meat market, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98 • Publix produce, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98.5 • Publix seafood, 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 100 • Stooges Pub & Grub, 13230 Albemarle Road – 93.5
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runny nose, sore throat, fever or cough are also encouraged not to visit patients being treated at Novant Health facilities, including hospitals in Matthews and Mint Hill. “The flu virus can be extremely dangerous to people who have compromised immune systems, cancer, kidney disease and other chronic conditions,� said Dr. Eric Eskioglu, executive vice president and chief medical officer, Novant Health.
• Big Al's Pub & Grubberia, 9306 Albemarle Road – 94.5 • Fortune Cookie III, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 • KFC/Taco Bell, 9030 Lawyers Road – 93.5 • Little Caesar's, 9009 Albemarle Road – 95.5 Charlotte (28270) • Community Culinary School, 9315 Monroe Road – 96.5 • Roppongi Ramen Bar, 9626 Monroe Road – 97
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In the new decade, North Carolina can finally bridge the urban-rural divide by Lt. Gov. Dan Forest Contributor
Over the past decade, conservative policies have led to unprecedented growth in many parts of North Carolina. Our urban areas are doing well. But for every tower-crane dotting the skyline of Raleigh and Charlotte, there’s an empty storefront on Main Street in a small town. And for every job seeking a person in our cities, there is a person seeking a job in our rural areas. In the coming decade, we will unleash the innovative spirit of North Carolina leaders to bring new prosperity to rural North Carolina. Our urban and rural areas have their own unique value, and they need each other to succeed in a modern economy. Here’s what I see in 2020 and beyond: Our cities will continue to thrive as we pursue new market-maker innovations that will transform higher education, job opportunities and create new high-paying careers for our people. Our cities will begin to attract Fortune 500 CEOs seeking to provide a better quality of life for their employees and a better tax environment for their shareholders. Our rural communities will expand upon their agricultural strength to grow and process more food to feed the world. Our pursuit of innovative new markets will establish cutting-edge research and incubator start-ups from our universities.
Smart investments in infrastructure will provide the connectivity that will make it just as easy to do business in Wilkes County as in Wake. We live in the greatest state in America. With continued conservative policies leading the way, and with the right vision, plan and team, we will make North Carolina even better and will finally bridge the urban-rural divide. Dan Forest is the lieutenant governor of North Carolina and a Republican candidate for governor.
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December 2019
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com
Home Sales ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
SALE PRICE
28105 Benton Woods 9333 Sardis Glen Drive Dec. 23
$512,500
Brightmoor 2822 Carriage Crossing Drive Dec. 27 $262,000 3307 Mara Court Dec. 16 $325,000 Callaway Forest 3238 Longspur Drive Dec. 5 Castle Cliff 8602 Castle Cliff Drive Dec. 20 9002 Crusaders Court Dec. 18 8516 Castle Cliff Drive Dec. 5 Coachman Ridge 9208 Hunting Court Dec. 20 9301 Joines Drive Dec. 6 Country Place 520 Arborlea Court Dec. 9 Crestdale Crossing 319 Amir Circle Dec. 9 Drexel Glen 3913 Windsorwood Ct. Dec. 19 Eden Hall 1108 Greenbridge Drive Dec. 23 617 Marion Drive Dec. 12 Elizabeth Place 412 Willow Brook Drive Dec. 20 Elizabeth Woods 1030 Elizabeth Manor Ct. Dec. 4 Fairfax Woods 3633 Straussburg Woods Lane Dec. 9 Forest Brook Estates 3401 Oscar Drive Dec. 6 Fullwood Station 2020 Massy Clark Drive Dec. 23 Glen Devon 1028 Holleybank Drive Dec. 16
DATE SOLD
ADDRESS
Matthews Grove 7607 Carrington Forest Lane Dec. 19 1716 Candlewood Ridge Lane Dec. 10
SALE PRICE
ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
Wood Hollow 922 Lightwood Drive Dec. 11
$305,900
Wynchase 2702 Ballade Drive Dec. 3 28227 Applegate 5229 Jewelflower Road Dec. 13
$280,000
SALE PRICE
DATE SOLD
SALE PRICE
$240,000
Marlwood Acres 1925 Marlwood Circle Dec. 17
$190,000
$272,000
McAlpine Woods 5948 Scots Bluff Drive Dec. 13
$160,000
Mint Hill Commons 6719 Alta Lane Dec. 17
$357,160
Mintwood Place 5244 Mintridge Road Dec. 30
$357,500
Morris Farms 7353 Morris Pond Drive Dec. 3
$158,000
Olde Sycamore 7006 Olde Sycamore Dr. Dec. 5
$405,000
Pritchard Farms 5520 Mallard Drive Dec. 10
$240,000 $318,000
Matthews Plantation 4801 Hickory Lake Ln. Dec. 4
$363,000
Millstone Ridge 13036 Phillips Road Dec. 27
$365,000
Pine Forest 209 Newburg Lane
Arlington Forest 14701 Beckenham Dr. Dec. 5
$259,000
$225,000
Pleasant Ridge 1921 Kings Manor Court Dec. 9 2507 Hamlet Court Dec. 4
Belle Glade 15125 Ockeechobee Ct. Dec. 30
$323,380
$510,000 $474,000
$387,500 $315,000
Reverdy End 315 Wellingshire Court Dec. 5
Brighton Park 4418 Patriots Hill Road Dec. 10 6323 Willow Branch Rd. Dec. 5
$293,000 $275,000
$853,000
$570,000
$248,400
Saddlebrook 3043 Winding Trail Dec. 16 $235,000
Casabella 4936 Magglucci Place Dec. 12 Chestnut Lake 7216 Lea Wood Lane Dec. 11
Ravencroft 8110 Goodall Court
$197,000
Clear Creek 11309 Coble Road
Ravenscroft 9411 Stoney Glen Drive Dec. 2
$299,900
$234,000
Danbrooke Park 9246 Aylesbury Lane Dec. 17
Robinhood Station 7900 Littlejohn Court Dec. 12
$206,000
$230,000
Eastwoods 6310 Dwightware Blvd. Dec. 27
Rolling Oaks 5028 Rolling Oak Lane Dec. 4
$182,000
$178,000
Fairfield Park 8348 Barncliff Road Dec. 13
Stonebridge 8425 Carly Lane Dec. 18 $490,000
$185,000
Farmwood 5609 Wildflower Court Dec. 23 7605 Timber Ridge Dr. Dec. 20 5640 Birchhill Road Dec. 16 5637 Lebanon Road Dec. 11 6520 Gold Wagon Lane Dec. 5
$285,000 $290,000 $334,500 $330,000 $508,000
Summerwood 8834 Raven Top Drive Dec. 19 $504,369 8807 Raven Top Drive Dec. 16 $444,788
Glencroft 8941 Dartmoor Place Dec. 18
$324,000
Hartford Village 8419 Sunflower Road Dec. 4
$147,500
$188,000 $240,000 $235,000 $303,000
$188,100 $243,000 $472,834 $441,741 $530,000 $600,000
$287,500 $500,000 $525,000 $329,900
Dec. 16
Sagewood 4620 Sagewood Park Road Dec. 27 $478,000 2721 Walker Road Dec. 6 $490,000 Sardis Grove 341 Bubbling Well Rd. Dec. 13
$498,214
Sardis Pointe 120 Sardis Pointe Road Dec. 29
$385,000
Somersby 1031 Thornsby Lane
$296,000
Dec. 30
Southwoods 3009 Firewood Drive Dec. 27 $262,000 Weddington Ridge 2212 Big Pine Drive Dec. 11 2525 Hampton Glen Ct. Dec. 6 Williams Crossing 2620 Windsor Chase Dr. Dec. 3
$289,000 $399,900 $272,000
Dec. 3
$255,000
Williams Station 2807 Williams Station Road Dec. 13
$248,000
Heathergate 9940 Heathergate Ln. Dec. 30 $375,000
$269,000 $260,000
Hickory Ridge 6600 Accrington Court Dec. 10 6730 Woodwedge Dr. Dec. 10
$140,000 $137,750
Greylock 1119 Williamstown Rd. Dec. 19
$372,000
Windrow Estates 14001 Hackamore Drive Dec. 4 13215 Saddletree Court Dec. 4
Habersham 11123 Berkley Square Ln. Dec. 2
$226,100
Windsor Chase 3026 Windsor Chase Dr. Dec. 6
$265,000
$177,000
$730,000
Windsor Hall 12505 Hashanli Place Dec. 10
Hillshire 7217 Meadow Glen Dr. Dec. 9
$476,000
Lawyers Station 10124 Santa Fe Lane Dec. 3
$200,000
Manchester 1208 Manchester Lane Dec. 20
$214,000
Mallory Manor 600 Barington Place Dec. 23
ADDRESS
Marshbrooke 9426 Marshbrooke Rd. Dec. 23 $174,500 9411 Marshbrooke Rd. Dec. 13 $242,000
Winterbrooke 2430 Winterbrooke Dr. Dec. 5 $395,000
Sycamore Grove 7050 Sycamore Grove Court Dec. 13
$182,500
Telfair 4100 Deer Track Court Dec. 13
$473,000
The Oaks at Oxfordshire 6500 Loyola Court Dec. 4
$413,500
Timber Creek 9608 Hannon Road Dec. 19
$215,000
Versage 7612 Brookwood Valley Lane Dec. 27 $274,000 Woodbury 8838 Balsam Bay Road Dec. 18 $285,000 12408 Bending Branch Road Dec. 12 $210,000 9124 Gray Willow Road Dec. 11 $220,000 7520 Spring Spruce Ln. Dec. 6 $241,000 8523 Lamina Court Dec. 6 $273,000 9206 Cotton Gum Road Dec. 6 $215,000 9923 Paper Tree Road Dec. 5 $250,000
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMMISSIONER RACE
Altman wants to make impact through collaboration by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Leigh Altman has spent her legal career advocating for various groups of people, from families being discriminated against in housing to adults with disabilities. Still, she didn’t feel it was enough. “I loved those jobs and felt really proud of the work I did, but I often felt like I hadn’t moved the needle for people as much as I thought the situation really required,” Altman said. “That was frustrating. I just wanted to be able to do more.” Altman began learning more about the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. Altman felt she could make an even bigger difference on the county at the policy level, so she entered the at-large commissioner race last month. In addition to her work as a lawyer, Altman is also a mother of two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students. “Because of both of my commitments at a lawyer and as a mother, the work of the board is very personal,” Altman said. If elected, Altman’s top priorities will be the economic empowerment and health of families.
“We all are so focused on the fact that Charlotte came 50th out of 50 in upward economic mobility and I see a real opportunity to move the needle in that arena,” Altman said. Altman would like to collaborate with CMS and other areas of local government to establish a pipeline that allows students to enter the workforce shortly after graduation. She said almost one-quarter of CMS students do not graduate or attend college after graduating, but there are many jobs in the county’s tech, health and construction sectors that do not require a fouryear degree. As a commissioner, she wants to spearhead efforts to make those jobs more accessible and available to students. “With the construction boom in Charlotte, there’s a lot of great opportunities for good-paying jobs and I think the county needs to scale up already great efforts happening out in the community for developing that pipeline,” Altman said. She is also passionate about mental health, access to female reproductive health, access to pre-K for all 4-year-olds and decreasing gun violence. Through her work, she has seen a significant unmet need for mental health services in the county,
especially in schools. She believes the number of mental health professionals in CMS schools is inadequate and would like to partner with the district to change that. “That was true regardless of zip code, race or neighborhood,” Altman said. “There is a great deal of suffering that results from people not being able to get the basic care and support that they need.” She also hopes to find creative ways to approach growing gun violence. She thinks partnering with the sheriff’s office and safe storage could help resolve the issue. Altman also wants government officials, educators and those in law enforcement to understand the role “toxic stress brought on by poverty and racism can play a role in the lives of our residents” to refine their approaches to discipline and criminal justice. Altman believes she has the energy and commitment to serve the entire county and hearing all residents’ concerns. She is concerned with overcrowding in Matthews and south Charlotte schools and recognizes residents’ concerns of obtaining adequate resources. Altman calls herself a “bridge builder” and likes to work collaboratively and form relationships. She believes this will be a strength
Leigh Altman wants to bring a collaborative approach to managing Mecklenburg County.
when dealing with different issues around the county. “The first part is to show up and the second is to build those relationships and to listen and learn from the residents about what their priorities are,” Altman said. Altman believes her priorities and her existing positive relationships with commissioners, city council members and school board members set her apart from other candidates.
“We can’t do our work effectively for our residents without having strong overlapping programs and community services that are provided by the county commission, city council and the school board,” Altman said. She believes her involvement in the community sets her apart. Altman serves on the Habitat for Humanity Revitalization committee and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
McKinnon doesn't want leaders to forget county's most vulnerable by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Though the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is comprised entirely of his party affiliation, Democrat Ray McKinnon believes he can bring a unique perspective to the board. McKinnon, who is running for an atlarge seat on the commission, is a pastor at South Tryon Community United Methodist Church and a commissioner on the Charlotte Housing Authority. He believes these experiences separate him as a candidate and would give him an advantage on the board. “I believe that the board needs to continue to have perspectives of people who will be most impacted by our policies,” McKinnon said. “I know the impact policymakers make on the day-to-day lives of the most vulnerable folks in our community. I want to bring my experience as a policymaker, but also the perspective of a person working every day with the most vulnerable and the most often forgotten.” McKinnon is also part of the North Carolina Democratic Party’s State Executive Council and Democratic National Committee, as well as a board member for the Leading on Opportunity Council. McKinnon serves on the Leading on Opportunity Council with Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio. McKinnon said this is just one of the connections he has around the county. He has developed professional relationships with elected officials throughout the county, both on the commission and in towns like Matthews, Pineville and Huntersville. He believes having connections would put him at a strong starting point on the board,
Ray McKinnon aims to bring a new perspective to the county board of commissioners.
allowing him to work with officials who already know him. Because he has connections with council members in other towns, McKinnon said he understands the challenges they face. “The challenges are unique in how they manifest, but all of us living in Mecklenburg County share similar challenges around affordable housing, upward mobility, connectivity and the rapid growth we are experiencing,” McKinnon said. McKinnon said he wants to ensure the county commission's decisions benefit “the many, not just the few.” This includes small
towns, he said. He wants to keep up with the county’s growing population and infrastructure while preserving the elements that make Mecklenburg unique. He also wants to approach transportation from a regional standpoint, looking at how greenways can be connected and how people can travel throughout the county without their cars. Other issues he is passionate about are public education and mental health. McKinnon said he is the spouse of a public school educator and the father of students who went to public schools, so he feels a unique
connection to the school system. Additionally, because he works in an area that benefits from county commissioners’ policies, he wants to advocate for more mental health services around the county. McKinnon plans to tackle these countywide challenges by asking tough questions. He does not want to approach issues in an accusatory manner, but he wants to make sure the board operates in the best way possible. While there will be a learning curve if elected, he believes his fresh perspective will allow him to tackle challenges. “What I won’t bring is all of the answers, but I will bring a cooperative perspective and one that challenges to ask the questions of the staff and of our team to ask, ‘does this center many of our folks instead of just a few?’ and, ‘does this get us there in a way that is sustainable and a way that we can all be proud of?’” McKinnon said. He believes the current board has done a good job at listening to citizens’ concerns, but he thinks they are not as nimble and responsive as citizens would like. He hopes to change this if he can. Though the county has faced challenges, he thinks it has many strengths. “The people of Mecklenburg County are beautiful people who are committed to being more hopeful, loving and inclusive people,” he said. McKinnon said he is not running for selfish motives but rather to serve the community. “I’m not doing this for any type of clout or notoriety,” he said. “I am one to serve because I believe that Mecklenburg County should be a county where folks are seen, known and loved. I want them to see themselves in their representatives.”
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Cotham asks tough questions on county's most complex issues
EASY ACCESS MEANS EASY LIVING.
by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Pat Cotham has been the top vote-getter among at-large candidates for Mecklenburg County commissioner since 2012. As she campaigns for a fourth term, she hopes citizens continue to reward her with their votes. “I have a very strong voice,” Cotham said. “I stand up when others don’t. I ask tough questions. I do not mind being by myself on issues and I stay close to the people… I think it’s important to be a voice for them on the board.” As an advocate for the people, Cotham said she does not have a personal agenda. Rather, her “agenda” is based on citizens’ concerns. She said the top issue in the county, according to data, is affordable housing. “We have to keep pressure on to help the city and work collaboratively with the city and the towns to create more affordable housing and transportation that goes with it,” Cotham said. But she knows she can’t do it alone. Cotham said she is proud the commission has made an effort to look into the issue and try to understand it better, as well as partner with the city. She wants to continue to do this. The issues of affordable housing, homelessness, crime and other concerns in the county are all complex and interconnected. She has taken the time to research as much as she can on the issues. “Until we as a community understand the complexity and interconnectedness of these things, we’re never going to get them solved,” Cotham said. “You can’t just build homeless shelters and put people in there and say, ‘we’re done.’ It’s much more complex than that. I continue to study the issues and try to see things first hand.” Her desire to research and understand the context of a situation to move forward comes from her background in journalism, in which she has a bachelor’s degree. “I go deep into asking questions and trying to figure out how we got here,” Cotham said. “What happened and how do we move to another place? That perspective really helps me analyze and research issues. I’m very curious. I’m always wondering why and how things happened.” Cotham plans to continue to ask these questions to resolve issues throughout the county, like recent crimes at the Arboretum in the south Charlotte area, which she said residents have called her about. She has attended swearing-in ceremonies of elected officials in the northern and south-
County Commissioner Pat Cotham often attends town council meetings in Matthews and Mint Hill to stay updated on local issues.
ern parts of the county and has started to form relationships with those officials. “I hope to work with them and attend their meetings to better understand issues that they’re dealing with and see how the county can support them,” Cotham said. Cotham’s passion for advocating for the people started when she worked at a nonprofit. At the time, she had gotten divorced and dissolved her business and felt lost. By trusting her faith, she was led to an opportunity in which she helped formerly incarcerated people find jobs. Though this job, she saw issues people faced first hand. “I saw the struggles of so many people who were trying to do the right thing, yet they continued to get rejected,” Cotham said. “They did not know how to cope with issues and they did not have anybody in their family or their community who they could go to and point them in the right direction. These were human issues and that was what the county handled.” Despite being passionate about helping people, Cotham said she never saw herself running for office. Cotham’s daughter, Tricia Cotham, served on the North Carolina House of Representatives, which made her think there could not be two legislators in the family. However, when Cotham spoke to her daughter about it, her daughter encouraged her to run. Since getting elected, Cotham said she has been visible in the community and a voice for the people. She wants to continue to do that if she is reelected. “I have a strong track record,” Cotham said. “I will stand up for the people, even if I stand alone. I have done that numerous times. I am fearless and I am available.”
CRIME SCENE The Mint Hill Police Department reported these incidents Dec. 2-29: Alcohol • 7000 block of Brighton Park Drive: DWI. Dec. 24 • 5900 block of Brightstar Valley Road: DWI & Careless driving. Dec. 28 Assault/Threats • 2400 block of Fox Hollow Road: Communicating threats. Dec. 26 • 3300 block of Winter Health Way: Communicating threats. Dec. 28 • 9200 block of Chislehurst Road: Assault on female & communicating threats. Dec. 2 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Communicating threats. Dec. 3 • Morgan Glen Drive: Simple assault and assault by pointing a gun. Dec. 12 Break-Ins • 4700 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Burglary & willful/wanton injury to real property. Dec. 13 • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Breaking and entering. Dec. 13 Break-Ins, Vehicles • 9100 block of Lawyers Road: Theft from vehicle & damage to
property. Dec. 7 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Theft from vehicle. Dec. 23 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Theft from vehicle. Dec. 25 (2 cases) • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Theft from vehicle. Dec. 27 Drugs • 6800 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance. Dec. 23 Fraud • 3900 block of Martele Drive: Obtaining by false pretenses. Dec. 13 • 9100 block of Echo Lane: Identity theft. Dec. 6 • 9100 block of Lawyers Road: Defrauding an innkeeper. Dec. 10 Property Damage • 4600 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Injury to real property. Dec. 24 • 8000 block of Truelight Church Road: Damage to property. Dec. 4 • 9800 block of Central Drive: Destruction/damage/vandalism of property. Dec. 12 Thefts • 4900 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Larceny. Dec. 9 • 6400 block of Hove Road: Larceny. Dec. 3
• 9200 block of Lawyers Road: Larceny. Dec. 23 • 9500 block of Stoney Glen Drive: Larceny. Dec. 4 • 10200 block of Grand Junction Road: Theft of registration plate. Dec. 2 • 10800 block of Arlington Church Road: Larceny. Dec. 6 Thefts, Vehicle • 3600 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road: Motor vehicle theft. Dec. 2 • 7400 block of Happy Hollow Drive: Motor vehicle theft. Dec. 5 • I-485 (inner on-ramp at N.C. 218): Motor vehicle theft. Dec. 28 Weapons • 14400 block of Idlewild Road: Carrying concealed gun. Dec. 28 Other • 5900 block of Oak Drive: Recovered stolen property & hit/run. Dec. 13 • 8200 block of Wilson Woods Drive: Dog bite. Dec. 29 • 10900 block of Pine Grove Avenue: Illegal dumping. Dec. 12 • 12600 block of Telfair Meadow Drive: Tampering with vehicle & consuming under 21. Dec. 8 • Kool Springs Drive: Littering. Dec. 10
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enrollment under her leadership. Barbara Taylor: Researched origins of Tank Town for heritage museum. Chuck Wilson: Pastor sought to bridge racial divides via Matthews UMC.
Government
Hazen Blodgett: Manager oversaw key projects & hires in Matthews. Charles Buckley: Matthews named a street after longtime town attorney. Dena Diorio: County manager sought to expand services to towns. Dennis Green: Oversaw major growth as Matthews fire & EMS chief. Rob Hunter: Retired in 2017 after 24 years as Matthews police chief. Kathi Ingrish: Oversaw development of long-term plans in Mathews. Harry Jones: Led county amid recession; fired in 2013 & died in 2017. Rob Kinniburgh: Has lead Matthews Fire & EMS since 2016. David Leath: Integrating Mint Hill Fire Department under town. John Lewis: CATS CEO got ball rolling on area light rail planning. Tim Ledford: Served as Mint Hill police chief for entire decade. Clark Pennington: Succeeded Rob Hunter as Matthews police chief. Brian Welch: Manager opened a new town hall in Mint Hill.
Politics (Matthews)
Paul Bailey: Served as commissioner, mayor & school board rep. Dave Bland: Returned to commission after 26-year absence in 2019. Barbara Dement: Jumped from planning board to commissioner in 2017. George Fossett: Appointed to fulfill rest of Joe Pata's term in 2015. Renee Garner: Before 2019
election win, fought John Street widening. Suzanne Gulley: Died six years after finishing fifth board term in 2013. John Higdon: Three-term commissioner became mayor in 2019. Nancy LaFond Moore: Finished third & final term on board in 2013. Chris Melton: Three-term commissioner steered many nonprofits. Jeff Miller: Only Matthews commissioner to serve entire decade. Joe Pata: Mayor pro-tem resigned in 2015 after arrested on assault charge. Kress Query: Former mayor elected three times as commissioner. John Ross: Joined commission in 2013 & re-elected in 2015. Jim Taylor: Mayor earned Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2017. John Urban: Elected as commissioner four times during decade. Larry Whitley: First African American elected as commissioner in 2015.
Politics (Mint Hill)
Lloyd Austin: Longtime commissioner lost reelection bid after 2014 arrest. Ted Biggers: Ended 20-year rein as Mint Hill mayor in 2019. Mike Cochrane: Elected as a commissioner in 2017 & 2019. Dale Dalton: Won his third term on the board in 2019. Carl Ellington: After sendoff, he returned to finish Tina Ross's term. Patrick Holton: Easily the youngest face to join the board this decade. Brenda McRae: Finished up eight years on the board in 2013. Tony Long: Longtime chamber leader joined commission in 2019. Richard “Fig” Newton: Ran for mayor after three terms as commissioner. Tina Ross: Served as commissioner from 2003 until her death in 2018. Brad Simmons: Won three-candidate race for mayor in 2019.
Ted Biggers takes the oath of Mint Hill mayor as town commissioners Carl Ellington and Brenda McRae look on.
Politics (Beyond towns)
Dan Bishop: State senator went onto become congressman in 2019. Bill Brawley: Legislator helped changed state's road funding model. Pat Cotham: At-large commissioner stays connected to towns. Tricia Cotham: Matthews resident served in N.C. House until 2016. Rachel Hunt: Defeated Bill Brawley in 2018 to win House 103 seat. Bill James: Outspoken commissioner went silent after his 2018 loss. Susan Rodriguez McDowell: Beat Bill James to become county commissioner. Bob Rucho: The Matthews dentist served in state senate through 2016. Chipp Bailey: The Matthews resident ended tenure as sheriff in 2014.
Sports
Joe Badgett: Celebrated two state titles with Carmel Christian hoops. Sarah Billiard: The most decorated athlete in Covenant Day history. Cierra Burdick: Played in WNBA after graduating from Butler in 2011. Stephanie Butler: She coached
Rachel Hunt, who represents Matthews and Mint Hill in the N.C. House, chats with other state legislators in Charlotte. MMHW file photos
Butler girls to a state hoops title in 2010. Casey Carr & Chris Graham: Brought Stumptown Athletic to region. Preston Davis: Led alma mater Independence to hoops title in 2018. Brian Hales: His nine years as Butler football coach includes 2012 title. Jim McPhilliamy: His USL club played home games at sportsplex. Mike Newsome: Coached Butler to second undefeated football title in 2010. Hakeem Nicks: Independence alum twice had 1,000-yard NFL
seasons. Mark Sanders: Shaped student-athletes in three sports at Butler High.
Other
Brooklyn Decker: The Butler grad's career took off with TV & film roles. Sharon Decker: Fought for cleaner drinking water in Mint Hill. Carol Hull: She helped to save library branches from closing. Jordan Lloyd: The reality TV star was on "Big Brother" & "Amazing Race.”
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Independence senior Nygell Verdier has been one of the Southwestern 4A’s most improved players and a big reason why the Patriots are winners of six straight and atop the league standings heading into 2020. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
Hoops primer heading into 2020 by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
The rush of the holidays from Thanksgiving through the new year always seems to fly by and especially so with young children and my family’s annual road trips to (not-so) sunny Syracuse, N.Y. It’s the same way for many of our hoops teams, who played in tournaments over the holidays. Some were local, but many others were held from Florida to Georgia and everywhere in between. As we close the book on 2019, here’s a rundown of where we stood on the hardwood before games re-tipped this week.
Boys
NCISAA Biggest surprise: Covenant Day. The Lions (10-4) are led by super freshman Aiden Holloway (15.6 points, 3.8 assists) and a strong supporting cast. Covenant Day is one of three teams in the league who have double-digit wins this season, but the Lions’ schedule hasn’t been the toughest. Conference play began Jan. 7 with a loss to Providence Day. Watch out for: Providence Day. The Chargers have lost close games to Christ School, Ravenscroft and Greensboro Day and have big wins over Collins Hill (Ga.), West Forsyth and Wesleyan Christian. The Chargers are just starting to take form. Breakout star: Knoah Carver, Country Day. An Ardrey Kell transfer, Carver has starred in coach Dwayne Cherry’s offense and is averaging 19.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. He’s scored in double figures every game this season, and is averaging 24.4 points over his past five games. Standings: Charlotte Latin (11-4) Catholic Coach Mike King shows senior Jack Dortch how to react to Butler’s shooter during the Cougars’ 5554 win over the Bulldogs. Andrew Stark/ MMHW photo
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Randy Johnson, David Faulkner, Grayson Clemments, Bennett Smith, Harry Grams and Brad Hull have been key to Charlotte Latin’s success. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
Cannon (13-5) Covenant Day (10-4) Charlotte Christian (7-4) Providence Day (7-7) Country Day (7-7) So.Meck 7 Biggest surprise: Harding. The Rams have some big wins over West Charlotte, Rocky River and Huss and have played a tough schedule to this point. They lost four of five last month, but have now won three straight. Harding went 11-15 last season. Watch out for: Ardrey Kell. The Knights have always been a contender to win the conference, and sit in the top spot again heading into 2020. Coach Mike Craft gets the most out of his players every season, and he’s got a trio of stars to lean on this year to make the see HOOPS, Page 3B
Preston Davis coached the Independence boys basketball team to a 31-1 overall record and a state championship in 2018. Can the Patriots or another area team put together a run? MMHW file photo
s word started to spread that Charlotte Media Group was launching two new weekly newspapers in Union County, I received some feedback from folks wondering what exactly would go on the front page of a Waxhaw newspaper. Some genuinely wanted to know what the issues are in Waxhaw. Others wondered if the town could generate enough news to fill a newspaper. It’s easy for people to think that if the news they consume comes solely from large metropolitan newspapers or television stations in Charlotte. The recent opening of the ALDI store in Waxhaw or the work Olya and Leon Banchik do to help people fighting breast cancer may not lead the evening newscasts, but they are everything to to the people in that community. Growing up, I wanted to become a daily newspaper reporter. I never really gave much thought to working for a weekly newspaper until my job laying out newspapers was relocated to a design center in a city I didn’t want to live. Fortunately, I found a job close to home writing for weekly newspapers in the Lake Norman area. Readers were much more invested in these newspapers and I found the work to be extremely satisfying. The best experience of my career was launching a weekly newspaper 10 years ago in Mooresville. I really enjoyed building something from the ground up. I’m really looking forward to developing these newspapers in Indian Trail and Waxhaw, but I’m also looking forward to creating a better publication in Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. We resolve to strengthen connections that residents have with the towns. We intend on following the people, places and events that shape these communities. Want to get involved? You can send me submissions or story ideas at justin@ cmgweekly.com. You can also follow us at @mmhweekly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. We’ll pop up on more platforms, too. Connecting older adults Charlotte Media Group is registering people and vendors for our next Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo, which is scheduled for the morning of March 20 at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. The expo is an opportunity for residents to connect with companies, nonprofits and agencies that serve older adults in Mecklenburg and Union counties. In addition to dozens of booths, we’ll have breakout sessions in which seniors can get more in-depth information about topics such as finances, health or travel. We have attendees register for the free event so we can order enough food for breakfast and lunch. We like to feed expo-goers. Email rjensen@cmgweekly or call 704-849-2261 to register. We’ll publish a special edition on the same day as the expo with content focused on older adult issues. Email adri an@cmgweekly.com if your company or organization would like to advertise in that edition or have an expo booth. Celebrating business A few issues ago, we profiled several finalists from our company’s 2019 Small Business Person of the Year campaign. We’ll be selecting a winner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Hampton Inn and Suites - SouthPark at Phillips Place in Charlotte. The public is invited to attend the informal celebration. Tickets are still available at http://cmgweekly.com/store/.
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How business leaders can help communities in 2020
Queen’s Feast roster includes favorites such as Bonefish Grill
MATTHEWS – Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns Jan. 17 to 26 with more than 140 restaurants, including Bonefish Grill and Santé, offering threecourse dinners for $30 or $35 per person. Bonefish Grill will give diners their choice of entrees, including eight-ounce Filet Mignon, Ahi Tuna Bellair, Salmon Spinach Bacon Blue and Lily’s Chicken, which includes goat cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts and lemon basil sauce. Diners can also select a soup or salad, as well as desserts, such as Macadamia Nut Brownie and Jen’s Jamaican Coconut Pie. Santé’s entree menu will include Grilled NY Strip Steak, Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Fillet, Braised Lamb Shank, Bacon-Wrapped NC Trout and Potato Gnocchi Pasta. An appetizer and dessert will be included. Since 2008, the semi-annual promotion has helped introduce foodies to restaurants across the region, including establishments in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Lincoln, Gaston, Catawba, Lancaster and York counties. Charlotte Restaurant Week is designed to drive trial business at mid- to high-end restaurants by extending a good value to diners as
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In August, the New York Times ran an article on the Business Roundtable's new statement on the purpose of a corporation. The point of this official statement – signed by leaders of companies like Amazon, Walmart, Pepsi, and Apple – was that corporations shouldn't just advance shareholder interests. They should also commit to investing in employees, dealing fairly and ethically with suppliers, supporting the communities in which they work, and so forth. As someone who works to revitalize communities across the U.S., I applaud these leaders for their desire to redefine the role of business in the community. Their statement supports what I've felt for years: When business leaders play a pivotal role in shaping their communities, everyone wins. Corporate leaders and CEOs are well positioned to make a huge impact on the future of their communities. Not only do they have the financial wherewithal to drive progress, they have the influence, the social capital, the expertise, and the smarts to do so. They are the people Gallup
Area restaurants showcase elevated dishes during the Queen's Feast promotion. Photos courtesy of Hensley Fontana
incentive to experience their menus. The 10-day promotion helps the restaurant industry during normally slower periods. Other restaurants include: • Indian Trail: The Trail House. • Sardis Woods: Rios Brazilian Steakhouse. • SouthPark/Foxcroft: 131 Main, Aqua e Vino, BAKU, Bar Marcel, Bulla Gastrobar, Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Dogwood Southern Table & Bar and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Diners can visit www.CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants.
Why you should cut empty ‘brain calories’ in 2020 Filling up on "noise" – Joe McCormack's word for all forms of digital distraction – won't add to post-holiday "puffiness," but it will rob you of your most valuable resource: your attention. Here's a list of digital distractions to avoid and a plan to help you detox in 2020. If you're like most of us, you overindulged a bit too much in 2019. No, not on calories (well, maybe those too!), but on “noise.” That's Joe McCormack's name for the diz-
zying onslaught of information from work emails, app notifications, the 24/7 news cycle, social media updates and other forms of screen time that leaves us unable to focus, listen or do deep work. A smidgen of noise now and again is OK, he says (We all have our guilty pleasures). But consuming it mindlessly, all day long, is as bad as keeping a bag of chips, a monster-size soda, and a can of frosting at our desk and reaching for them every few minutes. "Too many empty brain calories won't make you fat but they will make you mentally anemic," says McCormack, the author
Chairman and CEO Jim Clifton calls "tribal leaders." They know how to get things done. And we really need them to work shoulder to shoulder with government leaders, employees and citizens to create vibrant communities where people want to live, work, and play. Right now, many communities are struggling with a leadership void. In part, it's because their "pillars" – institutions like banks, hospitals and businesses – used to be locally owned. Now, many have been bought by larger corporations. This means the leaders who run these organizations may be in the community for only a short period of time. It's no longer a given that they'll retire there. And this creates a vacuum in longterm leadership planning. That's why it is good to see these CEOs sign the new Business Roundtable statement. It speaks to the need for local business leaders to step up to the challenge and fill that void. Drawing on my experience in community revitalization, if you're a corporate leader, there are several places I believe we could use your help:
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of “NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus.” "Noise keeps you in a constant state of distraction. And like actual junk food, a high-noise digital diet is addictive, yet it never satisfies or nourishes you." The real problem with giving into noise temptation isn't what you're doing; it's what you're not doing. You're tuning out what really matters. You're skimming the surface. When you're scrolling Facebook, for instance, you aren't learning a new language, refining that career-changing presentation, or engaging with your kids in a meaningful way.
see LEADERS, Page 3B
McCormack says the new year is the perfect time to put yourself on a noise diet. About the Author Joseph McCormack is the author of “NOISE: Living and Leading When Nobody Can Focus.” He is passionate about helping people gain clarity when there is so much competing for our attention. He is a marketer, entrepreneur and author. His first book, “BRIEF: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less,” sets the standard for concise communication. Visit www.noisethebook. com for details.
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Knights dangerous again. Breakout Star: Davidson Hubbard, Ardrey Kell. On a senior-heavy team last year, Hubbard averaged 2.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. This season, as a full-time starter, the 6-5 senior is flourishing as he averages 14.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and over a block per game. Standings: Ardrey Kell (11-3, 3-0) Berry (6-4, 2-0) Olympic (8-4, 2-1) West Meck (8-5, 1-1) South Meck (4-8, 1-2) Harding (9-4, 0-2) Providence (2-8, 0-3) Southwestern 4A Biggest surprise: The conference’s strength. This league has always been highly competitive at the top, but this year, six teams enter 2020 with winning records. That’s going to make the battle to see who finishes top four in the league and secures a playoff berth something exciting to watch as we roll into 2020. Watch out for: Butler. The Bulldogs don’t have all of that sparkly of a record at 6-6 overall, but they’ve lost all of those games by eight points or fewer and had a stretch of three straight games they lost by one point on buzzer-beaters. Coach Myron Lowery has won 20 or more games in each of his five seasons at Butler to this point. Breakout star: Nygell Verdier, Independence. Verdier averaged 2.6 points per game as a role player on last season’s team that started five seniors. Getting more of a chance to play this year, the 6-5 senior wing is making the most of it by averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Patriots, who enter 2020 winners of six straight. Standings: Independence (8-4, 3-0) Myers Park (8-3, 2-1) Butler (6-6, 2-1)
Hickory Ridge (8-3, 1-1) Rocky River (5-4, 1-1) Porter Ridge (7-6, 1-2) East Meck (2-11, 1-2) Garinger (0-13, 0-3)
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NCISAA Biggest Surprise: Country Day. The Bucs showed promise last season, but seemed to fizzle out as conference play begins. With a talented sophomore class and freshman Laila Hankerson (15.4 points, 3.5 steals) and the return of Kennedy Greier (11.3 points, 3.5 steals), this team looks to compete for its first league title of the 2000’s. Watch out for: Charlotte Christian. The Knights have suffered through three losing seasons in a row, but they close 2019 with a winning record. Even more, junior Breya Busby (16.4 points) is a star and her supporting cast is young and talented. Breakout star: Hankerson. The Bucs are off to a great start, and their freshman guard has been in the middle of it all. She’s struggled some in all three of the losses, but Hankerson opened her high school career with 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and has rarely been slowed in any phase of her game. Standings: Country Day (10-3) Providence Day (9-6) Cannon (7-6) Charlotte Christian (7-6, 1-0) Covenant Day (6-6) Charlotte Latin (6-6, 0-1) So. Meck 7 Biggest surprise: Providence. Coach Jennifer Bean has had the Panthers on the rise since she got there, but this year has been something special. Led by star junior point guard Nyla McGill, Providence is one of the top teams in the state and will be a major factor come playoff time. Watch out for: South Meck. There’s been a healthy three-team race developing over the years with Providence, South Meck
and Ardrey Kell. The Sabres are on the outside looking in after losses to AK and Providence already this season, but they aren’t out of anything just yet. Breakout star: Jaclyn Feit, South Meck. Feit had an impact playing inside last season, but this year the 6-3 senior center has upped her averages across the board with averages of 9.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 1.8 steals per game. Standings: Providence (12-0, 3-0) Ardrey Kell (9-5, 3-0) Olympic (9-3, 2-1) South Meck (9-3, 1-2) Berry (6-6, 0-2) West Meck (6-8, 0-2) Harding (0-9, 0-2) Southwestern 4A Biggest surprise: Independence. Coach Lauren Galvani deserves a ton of credit for taking over a team that hadn’t won a game in two seasons. She went 1-22 in her first season, but Galvani has literally built the program from the ground up since. The Patriots have already equaled last season’s win total, and will be looking for their first playoff berth since the 2010-11 season. Watch out for: Butler. The Bulldogs have struggled so far in a season much was expected of them. It didn’t help losing Michaela Funderburk (8.0 points, 2.4 rebounds) to season-ending surgery, but this team is too talented not to bounce back. Breakout star: Trinity Thompson, Independence. Thompson is averaging 13.6 points per game and fills up the stat sheet on a nightly basis. Her addition to this team has the Patriots sitting atop the conference as they head into 2020. Standings: Independence: (10-2, 3-0) Myers Park (7-4, 3-0) Butler (5-6, 2-1) Hickory Ridge (4-6, 1-1) Porter Ridge (4-8, 1-2) East Meck (2-10, 1-2) Rocky River (2-6, 0-2) Garinger (1-9, 0-3)
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Be a hybrid investor. We all know what pure philanthropy is: funding a new foundation, sponsoring a piece of public art, or giving financially in some other way. This is always deeply appreciated. However, hybrid philanthropy is another great option that pays off for the investor and the community. This means making a local investment that does yield a return—just not as much of a return as you might get with other investments. A hybrid investor might build a residential complex downtown; contribute to a co-op space; or invest in a new, local company in their community. When you make the first move, it's a confidence-builder. Things start to pop. It also helps gets wealth off the sidelines. And it sends a powerful message that it's OK to take a smaller financial return when the real ROI is a better community for everyone. Support an entrepreneurial ecosystem. A strong small business presence is the economic engine that drives most communities. You can strengthen this ecosystem in many ways. For example, you might join other leaders in town to fund a new business challenge. You might help a promising entrepreneur pay startup costs or offer a lease with rent that moves up and down with revenue. Even simple things like buying from a new local business or sending strong job candidates their way can help. Mostly, you can use your social capital to bring small business owners together and help them form meaningful connections and collaborate on issues that impact everyone (like tackling the talent drain, how best to create a vibrant downtown, how to create opportunity for young people, etc.). What you're doing is helping galvanize the army of citizens who happen to be small business owners with the purpose of working toward revitalization. Share your skills and expertise with other leaders (especially small business owners). Helping new ventures to get off the ground is only the start. Thriving communities are ones
in which local businesses can be successful long-term. That means they need to offer plenty of opportunities to teach leadership fundamentals and other vital business skills. If your chamber offers training and development sessions, get involved. Lead a workshop or share company resources. Open up your corporate training to local small businesses. Or be a mentor: In The Coming Jobs War, Jim Clifton writes, "The heroes America needs for this moment in history will come from those who guide, advise, encourage and mentor small business to success." Get involved in raising civic IQ. Informed citizens are the "boots on the ground" that make things happen. But until they understand what's going on and how they will benefit, they'll never get on board with revitalization plans. Civic education helps people understand the why behind growth initiatives. It gets more people to buy in until, eventually, a community achieves the critical mass that allows progress to happen faster. The easiest way to educate is to bring in speakers. In Pensacola,d we do this via our CivicCon series, which regularly brings in experts in community-building. There are many ways business leaders can help. For example, sponsor a speaking event, offer up a venue, or share your company's resources (IT talent or social media staff). These are only a few suggestions. There are many others. Take stock of your gifts and resources. Think about what you might have to offer. Then, reach out to local community leaders and ask what you can do to help. We all need strong, vital, vibrant communities that work well for everyone, and we can all play a role in building them. If there is a way we can help, we have a human responsibility to make it happen. Quint Studer is author of “Building a Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America” and Wall Street Journal bestseller “The Busy Leader's Handbook: How to Lead People and Places That Thrive.” Visit www.thebusyleader shandbook.com, www.vibrantcommu nityblueprint.com and www.studeri. org for details.
NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO WIDEN N.C. 73 FROM DAVIDSON-CONCORD TO U.S. 29 IN MECKLENBURG / CABARRUS COUNTIES
STIP Project No. R-5706 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed widening of N.C. 73 from Davidson-Concord Road (S.R. 2693) to U.S. 29 (Concord Parkway North) in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. The primary purpose of this project is to increase mobility between DavidsonConcord Road and I-85 and between U.S. 29 and I-85, reduce congestion at the intersections, improve traffic along N.C. 73, and provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A public meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at Connect Christian Church, 3101 Davidson Hwy in Concord. The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather input on the proposed design. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT public meeting webpage: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/nc-73-mecklenburg-cabarrus/Pages/default.aspx. Maps and information on R-5721/U-5765 (N.C. 73 Improvements from N.C. 16 to Northcross Drive) will also be available at this meeting. The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be done by phone, email, or mail by Feb. 10, 2020. For additional information, contact NCDOT Project Management Unit Project Manager Theresa Ellerby, at 1595 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 276991595, (919) 707-6020 or tellerby@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, (919) 7076069 or magallagher@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.
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THINGS TO DO Jan. 10
Cool Vibes Sidecar Social Club performs jazz during the Town of Matthews' Cool Vibes Concert Series at Matthews Community Center. The concert will be preceded at 5:30 p.m. by a social hour with hors d'oeuvres. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Concerts are for ages 21 & older. Find tickets at www.eventbrite.com. 7-9:30 p.m.; 100 McDowell St., Matthews Card Gaming Your Local Game Store hosts a
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Pet Adoption Rover's Rescue & Retreat participates in a Dog & Puppy Adoption Event at Woof 'N Hoof. 704-545-7387 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7710 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
Magic The Gathering: Booster Draft on Fridays. Players build decks through boosterpacks. Entry costs $15. 704-729-4547 7-11 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill
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Job Seminar The Matthews Library presents a program, Job Seeking: Rock Your Resume, for older adults. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 2-3:30 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
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Book Club The Pocket-Size Book Club discusses Tommy Orange's “There There” in the Matthews Library's community room. The club is for adults. Register in advance. 704-416-5000 1-2 p.m.; 230 Matthews Station St., Matthews
Whiskey Club Grace O'Malley's explores Rua Cherry Cask during its first Whisk[e] y Club meeting. Tickets cost $10. Get them at www.eventbrite.com or buy them at the event. 6:30-8:30 p.m.; 157 N. Trade St., Matthews
Food Truck Cousins Maine Lobster rolls into Pour 64. 980-585-1051 5-9 p.m.; 4410 Mint Hill Village, Mint Hill
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Catholic’s Hayes starts wrestling season unbeaten by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – This is it for Charlotte Catholic senior wrestler Kurt Hayes. Grappling in college isn’t something that he’s all that interested in, but he’s also having a senior season to remember and it’s not by coincidence. Hayes, whose brother Chase was a 2012 state champion with the Cougars, is honest about his aspirations. He is a high school senior who’s ready to get to college and is taking all of the right steps socially. He’s also dominating on the mat, already a champion of the prestigious Jim Hayes Invitational last month and off to a 17-0 start to begin the year, a mark that puts him among the best of any southern Mecklenburg County wrestler. “Both of my brothers wrestled and my dad did it, too, so it’s in the family,” he said. “I’ve been drilling with my brother a lot. He gives me a lot of one-on-one help. He’s super knowledgeable and a great partner to work with. We’re always looking at tape of college wrestlers and trying to incorporate into the practices.” They concentrate on working out of the neutral position, with repetition serving as the key. The training has worked. But at 195 pounds, Hayes has his work cut out for him. Last season, he placed seventh in the state last year and third in the region after posting a 30-6 record. Now, with his last hurrah, Hayes
is hoping to significantly improve those standings before he walks away from the mat for good. “My goal is to win states,” he said. “There is one really good kid who is my competition from Weddington (Joe Zovistoski, who is 11-1 at 182 pounds this season). We’re pretty neck and neck so we’ll see. “I have to give it everything that I’ve got at this point. I’m not going to have too many more chances. There really hasn’t been any pressure up to this point because there’s always been next year. Well, this is next year. This is it, and I’m more motivated for my senior year.” Hayes is one of the area’s top wrestlers and a legitimate threat to win the 3A title. Below is a schoolby-school look at who else is off to a great start. Editor’s note: All records were posted through Jan. 3 according to Track wrestling.com. • Ardrey Kell is led by senior Anthony Farrand, who is 14-2 at 145 pounds, but the Knights have gotten strong seasons from Cameron Parker (16-7 at 113), Cooper Marshall (14-8 at 138) and Gaetano Verni (13-5 at 120). • Butler freshman Jordan Strayhorn has opened his season with a 10-1 mark at 106 pounds to lead the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, John Radey (12-5 at 170 pounds), Mason Jaeger (11-5 at 285), Alexis Galicia-Reyes (13-6 at 182) and Anteieu Rmuah (11-7 at 145) have started the season well in their own right. • Charlotte Catholic’s Kurt Hayes is off to an unbeaten 17-0 start at 195 pounds to lead the Cougars,
Charlotte Catholic senior Kurt Hayes has begun the wrestling season with a 17-0 record at 195 pounds. Hayes is one of the top wrestlers in southern Mecklenburg County this season and a threat to compete for 3A postseason titles. Andrew Stark/MMHW photo
who are also getting solid matches from Joseph Baisley (10-1 at 113), Jacob Fitzgerald (10-6 at 170) and Kai Stuppnig (7-1 at 285). • Andrew Barnett (27-4 at 152 pounds) is leading the way for Charlotte Christian, but he has plenty of help with Gunnar Betzold (21-7, 120 pounds); Sam Smitherman (18-8 at 132); Hudson Jones (16-2 at 285); and Zane Rutledge (16-8 at 145) also starting the season well. • Country Day is led by freshman Dillon Kercher, who has posted a 20-1 record at 126 pounds. Will Kercher has posted a 17-2 record at
126 pounds while freshmen Myers Gaskin, Sailor Whitehead and Derrick Boskie all have double figures in wins already. • Myers Park hasn’t wrestled many matches, but 220-pound senior Aaron Redfearn is 12-1 and the top guy. Patrick Schellpfeffer, Taylor Fleeman, William Lowery and Eduard Bagarean each have five or more wins so far. • Junior William Cline leads Providence in wins with his 16-3 record at 126 pounds, but the Panthers have freshman Noah Luna (15-3 at 113), Amin Bakhtiari (156 at 126), Matthew Timmerman
(12-9 at 158) and Noah Rupp (9-2 at 170) also having great beginnings. • Providence Day has gotten strong starts from Ford Burkholder (10-2 at 182 pounds) and Jackson Concannon (8-2 at 285) to lead the way. The Chargers have also gotten nice starts from freshman Pearce Phillips (13-4 at 113), Nathaniel Insko (13-6 at 145) and Caden Hagler (11-4 at 120). • South Meck has a very small sampling size, but has good starts from Joey Gonzalez (3-0 at 220 pounds), Kyle Sanders (4-1 at 126) and Benjamin Foesch (4-2 at 182).
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