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Brand opening second of five area locations CHARLOTTE – Tacos 4 Life will open its second North Carolina location on Aug. 10 at the Arboretum. The fast casual restaurant is partnering with franchisees Chip and Kim Ladigo on their second of five locations in the Charlotte area. As the 17th location for the brand, Tacos 4 Life at the Arboretum will raise nearly 1,000 meals per day for starving children. The brand and its guests have raised over 14 million meals since 2014. Since Charlotte’s first Tacos 4 Life opened in April 2018 at Concord Mills mall in Cabarrus County, guests have raised over 1.2 million meals. “When we first brought Tacos 4 Life to North Carolina two years ago, our team and our mission were welcomed with open
arms and dedicated guests,” co-founder Austin Samuelson said. “I am thrilled that we were able to work with Chip and his team on another location for the Charlotte community.” The 4,250-square-foot restaurant design is airy, open and vibrant. The dining room, which has a seating capacity of 120, looks out onto the 52-seat patio. “We are excited to open at the Arboretum and show our guests
that Tacos 4 Life is dedicated to more than just making delicious tacos and food,” Chip Ladigo said. “Guests can eat locally, while making a global impact.” Want to go? Tacos 4 Life is next to Petco at 3351 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. Those interested in applying for a job should visit www.tacos4lifejobs.com. The restaurant will employ 55 people.
Veterans tribute Matthews memorial getting makeover, 1B
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Cool journey ‘Jurassic Park’ tune offers student a path, 4A
The past two weeks have been busy around here as I’m sure you could tell from our Best of the Weekly editions that showcased so many wonderful businesses in the communities we serve. Our team talks to small business owners every day, but over the course of the past month we’ve had the pleasure of speaking to more than our fair share. I always enjoy the conversations we have with the business owners in this area, but now, we are all connected by this invisible string that the COVID crisis tied around us. We are strung together by confusion, worry, anger, trepidation, courage, innovation and resilience. Small business owners are tough and they have been fighting like hell to survive since early March. Mecklenburg County was one of the first counties in the state to lock down. They did so before the official order from Gov. Roy Cooper. As a matter of fact, the guidelines were stricter than the initial order from Cooper. This created a lot of confusion specific to Mecklenburg County businesses on top of an already confusing state order. Thankfully, the county order expired some time ago and put everyone under the state order. Who would’ve thought we’d still be in Phase 2 as we move into August? I know I sure didn’t. Right now, we hear a lot of folks saying how fearful they are that we will be locked down again and how that would be the end of their businesses. A number of businesses are angry, and rightfully so in my opinion, that the government is choosing the winners and the losers in this phased approach. Which businesses will win and which ones will lose is all dependent on the category our elected officials have placed them in as to whether they are “safe” or “unsafe” to reopen. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our
INDIAN TRAIL – A huge indoor playground is expected to open off U.S. 74 sometime this fall, giving kids a new place to burn off energy and parents a chance to work or relax. Playland, located at 2700 Gray Fox Road, is as colorful as stepping into a game of Candyland. The space features a three-level soft play structure that’s over 1,700 square feet and designed for kids 3 to 12 years old. There are giant slides, ball pits, tunnels and bridges, as well as a separate area for infants and toddlers. While kids play, parents can sip
on coffee at the cafe. A grand opening for Playland was originally slated for August, but is now expected to happen in September due to COVID-19. Olga Khmelnytskyy and her husband, Dan, came up with the idea after visiting a similar concept in Portland, Oregon. “Being parents of two little active children, we are always looking for something to do with them,” Khmelnytskyy said. “We realized the Charlotte area was really lacking places like this that parents and kids can enjoy.” The Matthews couple decided to put their Playland Indoor Playground will be conveniently located off U.S. 74 in Indian Trail. Photo courtesy of Playland
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Brooks joins Ardrey Kell focused on equity by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Jamie Brooks vowed to leaders at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools that she will make Ardrey Kell High School an environment “where diversity is celebrated and not just tolerated.” CMS appointed Brooks to Ardrey Kell's principal vacancy after David Switzer was moved following complaints about the school's racial climate. “As a member of the AK community, a parent in the AK community and a leader within this communi-
ty, the last several months have been extremely heavy on my heart for so many reasons,” Brooks said during the July 21 school board meeting. “It is because of that heaviness and my commitment to equity that I sought out this position. I am fully dedicated to working together with all of you to help bring this amazing community back together as one.” Brooks said her passion for equity and inclusion have driven her work at Community House Middle. She has served as principal there since 2008. “I want you all to know that equity to me goes so much deeper than culture days and posters on walls,”
Brooks told the school board. She described equity as engaging in difficult conversations, confronting implicit biases and understanding that everyone's stories are valid. It's also about acting on what all families need to feel valued and heard, Brooks explained. She gave several examples of this, including ensuring there are higher-level class opportunities, more diverse clubs and activities, and student or parent groups that reflect the diversity of the school community. “I will work alongside all of you to see BROOKS, Page 5A
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Trump promises COVID-19 vaccine in ‘record time’ during NC visit
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RALEIGH – President Trump promised fast approval of a COVID-19 vaccine when he came to North Carolina to talk about the progress of a potential vaccine candidate. Trump visited the Triangle on July 27 to see the production of a possible coronavirus vaccine at Japanese drug manufacturer Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies’ Innovation Center in Morrisville. Fujifilm Diosynth is manufacturing the main component for the vaccine candidate in the Research Triangle Park for the biotech company Novavax. The potential vaccine aims to provoke an immune response using coronavirus proteins. Novavax landed a $1.6 billion contract to produce a coronavirus vaccine. The Maryland company won the largest deal so far from Operation Warp Speed – the federal push to make 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine available to the public by January 2021. The federal government has invested nearly $4 billion to accelerate six potential vaccines. “America will develop a vaccine very soon, we will defeat the virus, and in record time,” Trump said. “On the day … it’s approved, it’d be available to the American people immediately, and we’ll probably have a lot for other people throughout the world.” This is Trump’s first visit to North Carolina since he pulled the Republican National Convention from Charlotte. After sparring with Gov. Roy Cooper over expected capacity restrictions, Trump moved most of the convention to Florida. He later canceled part of the RNC in Jacksonville, Florida. The outcome of the national election and North Carolina’s state election will depend on how the public views Trump’s management
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of the coronavirus pandemic, says Andy Taylor, political science professor at N.C. State University. Republican leaders Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and state House Speaker Tim Moore met Trump at the airport and toured the facility with him. Trump did not wear a mask when he left Air Force One or when he spoke at a news conference. But he did strongly urge people to wear masks, practice social distancing and practice good hygiene. Novavax’s potential vaccine is already in the first phase of three clinical trials. The company hopes to move to Phase 2 study in August, and launch a Phase 3 trial in the fall. That last trial will test the vaccine on up to 30,000 subjects. Under the contract, the federal government will own 100 million doses of the potential vaccine. The deal marks a major turning point for the company. Just a year ago, Novavax was near financial ruin. One of its major vaccine candidates failed twice in three years, and its stock was trading so low that it risked being taken off the NASDAQ electronic stock exchange, reported the New York Times. In its 33 years of business, Novavax has never brought a vaccine to market, the Times reported. But experts hope Novavax offers a faster way to manufacture coronavirus vaccines. Novavax uses moth cells to create coronavirus proteins. This offers a much quicker way to churn out critical components of vaccines than the mammal cells used by normal vaccines. The visit comes as North Carolina had 114,338 confirmed cases, 92,302 recoveries, 1,169 hospitalizations and 1,790 deaths on July 27. Trump trails in most major polls. The Real Clear Politics polling average showed Trump lagging Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden by 9.3 points Monday. The
President Donald Trump, joined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, participates in a tour July 27, at the Bioprocess Innovation Center at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies in Morrisville. Shealah Craighead/Official White House Photo
president has fewer than 100 days left to form public opinion before the elections. That leaves little time to develop a vaccine and still less to distribute it to the public. “I don’t know what kind of practical effect it would have in such a short time,” Taylor told Carolina Journal. “It would be a game-changer for the country and the world, but it might be too late to be a meaningful game-changer for the elections.” Hundreds of Trump supporters and opponents lined Davis Drive before Air Force One landed at RDU International Airport. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper did not attend. Cooper said he wasn’t invited, ABC11.com reported. “The relationship with the governors has been very good,” Trump said. “We are working with every governor.” Trump said he didn’t believe the economic recovery was in danger, and said “a lot of governors” should reopen states that remain closed. He highlighted progress in developing vaccines and therapeutics. “As COVID-19 cases in North Carolina continue to rise, North Carolinians deserve better than
COVID-19 cases by zip code Mecklenburg County as of July 22: 19,036 cases 28105: 509 28134: 197 28209: 375 28210: 1,038 28211: 369 28226: 446 28227: 1,096 28270: 248 28277: 585 Union County as of July 27: 2,530 cases 28079: 293 28103: 114 28110: 752 28112: 496 28173: 484 28174: 138 28227: 5 Unknown: 2
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Dates to Remember Operation Desert Shield August 2, 1990
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday August 4, 1790
On this day in 1990, President George Herbert Walker Bush orders the organization of Operation Desert Shield in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on August 2. The order prepared American troops to become part of an international coalition in the war against Iraq that would be launched as Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. On November 29, 1990, the United Nations Security Council authorized the use of “all means necessary” to remove Hussein’s forces from Kuwait, giving Iraq the deadline of midnight on January 16, 1991, to leave or risk forcible removal. After pushing Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait, Schwarzkopf called a ceasefire on February 28; he accepted the surrender of Iraqi generals on March 3. In all, 670,000 troops would be supplied by 28 of these countries, with 425,000 from the US. The allied nations had over 290 deaths, most suffered by the US.
The United States Revenue Cutter Service, which was founded on 4 August 1790 as part of the Department of the Treasury, is considered to be the birth of the United States Coast Guard. A number of agencies merged into with the Cutter Service. The Coast Guard was officially established January 28, 1915 as a military service and a branch of the armed forces of the United States. The Coast Guard itself was moved to the Department of Transportation in 1967, and on 25 February 2003 it became part of the Department of Homeland Security. However, upon a declaration of war or when Congress so directs in the declaration, or when the President directs, the Coast Guard operates as a service in the Department of the Navy. The U.S. Coast Guard has been a vital component of the war on drugs and the war on terror and has a special place in the hearts of Americans for its role as a life saver in storms, search and rescue and other natural disasters.
Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam August 5, 1964
The Gulf of Tonkin incident, also known as the USS Maddox incident, was an international confrontation that led to the United States engaging more directly in the Vietnam War. It involved one real and one falsely claimed confrontation between ships of North Vietnam and the United States in the waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The outcome of these two incidents was the passage by US Congress of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which granted US President Lyndon B. Johnson the authority to assist any Southeast Asian country whose government was considered to be jeopardized by “communist aggression”. The resolution served as Johnson’s legal justification for deploying U.S. conventional forces and the commencement of open warfare against North Vietnam. Casualties as of 26 July 2019: 58,318 KIA | 153,303 WIA | 1,587 MIA | 778 POW
V-J Day August 14, 1945
Purple Heart Day August 7, 1782 Purple Heart Day is an observance that commemorates the creation of the Purple Heart Medal in 1782. After the end of the American War of Independence, no medals were awarded until 1932, when the medal was revived on the bicentennial anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Purple Heart Medals are awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces as a result of enemy action on or after April 5, 1917. Approximately 1.8 million Purple Hearts have been awarded since April 5, 1917.
On August 14, 1945, it was announced that Japan had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, effectively ending World War II. Since then, both August 14 and August 15 have been known as “Victory over Japan Day,” or simply “V-J Day.” The term has also been used for September 2, 1945, when Japan’s formal surrender took place aboard the USS Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay. Coming several months after the surrender of Nazi Germany, Japan’s capitulation in the Pacific brought six years of hostilities to a final and highly anticipated close. Japan’s surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, led to an immediate U.S. declaration of war the following day. The U.S. suffered with more than 100,000 killed in action. Nearly 6,000 American civilians were killed in action, the overwhelming majority of whom were members of the merchant marine.
Novant Health wants to expand future hospital’s footprint by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Novant Health is asking city leaders to allow it to expand plans for a new three-story medical facility in Ballantyne. The hospital giant is looking to build on 38 acres at the southeast intersection of Johnston Road and Providence Road West. The site was home to the Hall Family Farm. The new hospital will have 36 beds, two operating rooms and a dedicated C-section operating room. It is expected to open in late 2023. Novant Health asked Charlotte City Council on July 20 for permission to increase the allowed size of the facility from 223,000 to 262,000 square feet, a difference of 39,000 square feet. The petition also included several associated traffic improvements. Susanne Todd, an attorney representing Novant Health, said the original square footage was based on prototype community-based hospitals similar to those in Matthews and Mint Hill. “During the course of the rezoning, Novant staff provided feedback and cited areas that, based on
community demand, they really wished they had more space for,” Todd said. Those areas include women’s services, imaging, oncology infusion, logistics, storage and supply chain. Councilman Ed Driggs, who represents the Ballantyne area, voiced his support for the project and had no issue with the increase in size. “I just wanted to thank Novant for this additional investment in south Charlotte, which will add to an amenity that is going to be appreciated down here,” Driggs said. Council may decide on the request as early as August. The hospital was originally slated for a nearby property at 15825 Marvin Road belonging to Grace Christian Church. The church sold 18 acres to Novant Health early last year, before the health system bought the farm site. Novant Health has yet to announce what it plans to do with the church property. Right: Novant Health provided these concept renderings for its South Charlotte Medical Center. Photos courtesy of City of Charlotte
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I just wanted to thank Novant for this additional investment in south Charlotte, which will add to an amenity that is going to be appreciated down here." • Councilman Ed Driggs
Women’s center designed to care for unique health needs CHARLOTTE – Novant Health has opened a new comprehensive center for women’s health care needs on the fourth floor of its SouthPark Medical Plaza. The 36,000-square-foot space houses 10 specialty clinics with convenient, concierge-like amenities, including a guest services representative to greet and assist patients, appointment and referral coordinators and online scheduling with e-check in capabilities. “This center is the only place in Charlotte where you’ll find head-to-toe women’s care in one location, with experts in everything from brain, heart and ob-gyn care to pelvic and sexual health and beyond,” said Dr. Pam Oliver, executive vice president and president of the Novant Health Physician Network. “We are so proud to offer these ser-
vices, which will make it easier for women at every age to care for their complete health and well-being.” For many diseases and illnesses, women have different symptoms than men and require a different approach to diagnosis and treatment. Physicians at the Women’s Center are trained to handle women’s health needs and tailor care to each individual, including heart and vascular, pulmonology, neurology, pelvic health, sexual health and wellness, behavioral health, breastfeeding support, breast surgery and obstetrics and gynecology. “We know that women are responsible for making 80% of the household decisions when it comes to health, but they often neglect their own needs to take care of their families,” said Pat Campbell, the administra-
tive executive of the Novant Health Women & Children’s Health Institute. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever for women who to make their health a priority. This center makes it easier for women to get high quality, coordinated care so they can get back to living their lives, which includes navigating a new normal through a pandemic.” The 120,000-square-foot-space below the Women’s Center is also home to new and existing Novant Health clinics, including a variety of services to care for the whole family: senior care, memory care, pediatrics, rheumatology and infusion, uro-gynecology, family medicine, dermatology, imaging and physical therapy and rehab. “Imagine being able to see all of your physicians the same day, in the same location,”
Campbell said. “This is exactly what we are offering here. Coordinated back-to-back appointments and online scheduling are bringing unprecedented access and convenience to our female patients.” With input from a focus group of women and SouthPark community members, the Women’s Center was intentionally designed to feel more like a spa than a medical clinic, with rose-colored walls, white marble counters, painted exam rooms and decorative artwork. Waiting areas offer charging stations, comfortable seating and an iPad check-in option. Like all Novant Health clinics, in-person appointments are available should the provider determine necessary in place of a virtual visit. Visit www.NovantHealth.org/Wom ensCenterSouthPark for details.
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Playing 'Jurassic Park' on piano propelled student's leadership journey by Kamisha Kirby Contributor
MONROE – Who knew learning to play the theme song from “Jurassic Park” could spark a leadership journey? For 17-year old Elaina Reddimalla, a South Piedmont Community College and Union County Early College student, that’s where she says her leadership foundation began. She received an invitation to join South Piedmont's chapter of The National Society of Leadership & Success during her junior year. To be inducted, members are required to select a goal and work strategically to achieve it. Reddimalla chose to learn and master the theme song from “Jurassic Park” on the piano as her SMART goal. “I had promised myself that I would learn it, but had been putting it off because it was so hard. I thought what better way to help me work toward my talent and achieve something meaningful,” said Reddimalla, adding she doesn’t know that she would have been motivated enough to learn it otherwise. She's now president of South Piedmont’s NSLS chapter and was recently selected for a national presidential leadership internship with NSLS. The paid
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NEWS BRIEFS Ivybrook Academy launches private kindergarten classes WEDDINGTON – Ivybrook Academy has launched private kindergarten classes at eight of its campuses to fill a void created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The addition to the half day pre-school’s model will enable parents to provide an in-person kindergarten experience instead of only virtual teaching due to the continuing health crisis. “The first day of kindergarten is usually a pivotal point in a child’s early education, but the pandemic is painting a new kind of picture for what the first day of kindergarten will look like for children this year,” founder Jennifer McWilliams said. “We thought hard about how to help families across the country, and we’ve created a private kindergarten curriculum that we believe will provide a solution for parents worried about how COVID could limit their child’s experience.” Visit www.ivybrookacademy.com for details.
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Elaina Reddimalla serves as president of the National Society of Leadership & Success chapter at South Piedmont Community College as well as the college’s Student Government Association. Photo courtesy of SPCC
internship will develop her capacity to manage chapter operations while serving as a liaison and mentee with national NSLS staff based in New Jersey. “I knew joining NSLS was a good idea, but honestly, I had no idea the amount of work or steps it would take to get here,” Reddimalla said. She has used the steps she’s learned from NSLS to become more outspoken and disciplined. This has not only led her to become president of South Piedmont’s chapter of NSLS, but also has supported her efforts to become vice-president of the college's Student Government Association. Shawna Loftis, director
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WINGATE – The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating gunshots fired at a vehicle and home on the 1000 block of Clark Street. A nearby vehicle was also struck by possible gunshots. The sheriff's office received a call about the gunshots after 11 p.m. July 25. Crime scene investigators recovered multiple shell casings and a gun. No injuries were reported in the Clark Street shooting. Two individuals were treated for possible gunshot wounds that night but gave conflicting statements about where the injuries occurred, officials said. The sheriff's office encourages anyone with information to call 704-283-3789 or Crimestoppers at 704-283-5600.
Sheriff's office finds drugs in Monroe home MONROE – The Union County Sheriff's Office seized four guns, over 22 grams of heroin, over 33 grams of oxycodone, methamphetamine, alprazolam and money while executing a search warrant July 24 at the 1800 block of Ruben Road. Detectives arrested Jason Wayne Pendry, 43, on charges that include trafficking in heroin, possession of firearm by felon and maintaining a dwelling. They also arrested Zachary Wayne Sutton, 30, on charges of trafficking in heroin.
Charlotte man faces charges after chase INDIAN TRAIL – The Union County Sheriff's Office arrested a Charlotte man that led them on a chase July 21 from the Indian Trail Walmart to Windsor Square in Matthews and into Charlotte. A deputy saw a man who appeared to be passed out in the driver’s seat of a car with a fictitious registration. After the deputy knocked on a window, the driver sped away and travelled west on U.S. 74, accelerating to speeds over 120 miles per hour before reaching Windsor Square in Matthews, officials said.
The suspect led deputies to Sam Newell Road and through an apartment complex off of Margaret Wallace Road before he was stopped in a neighborhood off Idlewild near Crosswinds and Sunflower Drive in east Charlotte. Once stopped, he refused commands to exit the vehicle and appeared to be ingesting a white powder, officials said. Medics transported him to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center for chemical testing. Deputies arrested James Oliver Austin, 34, of Charlotte, on multiple charges and served warrants from a previous incident in Mecklenburg County. His charges are felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle, larceny of motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit felony larceny, chop shop activity, driving while impaired, reckless driving to endanger and assault with deadly weapon.
Charlotte extends deadline for small business relief CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte has extended the deadline to apply for its Access to Capital program from July 31 to Aug. 2. Through the small business recovery program, Charlotte will distribute $30 million in federal CARES Act funding to small businesses headquartered within city limits. Applications will be randomly selected via software each day for review rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. The program distributes grants of $10,000 or $25,000, depending on the number of employees. The program is a part of the City’s Open for Business Initiative.
Former Polo Ridge principal returning to CMS CHARLOTTE – Nizy John is returning to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools after being appointed to serve as principal at GraceLife Academy of Pineville, an elementary school scheduled to open in August. John will succeed Terri Cooper as principal at River Gate Elementary. She worked as principal at Polo Ridge Elementary from 2012 and 2016 and assistant principal at Ballantyne Elementary from 2020 to 2012 and David Cox Road Elementary from 2004 to 2010.
Annual Color the Park drive goes virtual CHARLOTTE – The 13th annual Color the Park School Supplies Drive benefiting Classroom Central has gone virtual, now through Aug. 14. Here's how the community can help: Donate online. Every dollar equates to $9 worth of supplies. Drop physical items off at Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne between Aug. 3 and 14. Enjoy dinner, drinks and live music at donation night at Cabo Fish Taco Ballantyne on Aug. 8, 5 to 9 p.m. A portion of proceeds benefits Color the Park. Donate $10 for a free Crayola Calligraphy class Aug. 13 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Visit www.goballantyne.com/whats-new/ color-the-park-school-supplies-drive-goesvirtual/ for details.
Self-pour wine bar plans live music, trivia CHARLOTTE – The Auto Pour, a self-serve wine bar, has opened in the Madison Corners Shopping Center off South Boulevard. TAP uses Napa Technology WineStation and PourMyBeer Technology. Customers can get a card at the entrance and swipe it at each station to pour their own drink. TAP has 64 wines on self-pour taps. Pouring options consist of one, three and six ounces or customers can buy wine by the bottle. They’ll find wines from all over the world, as well as 18 self-pour taps for beer, hard cider and hard seltzer. “We also love that we can offer a safe, casual outdoor patio and establishment to the Madison Park community to enjoy with their family and friends during this time,” said Megan Benny, co-owner and general manager. TAP’s outdoor patio is pet- and kid-friendly with a children’s area. It offers a menu of charcuterie and cheese snack trays. Outside food is allowed inside the casual industrial wine bar. Limited seating during COVID-19 is available.
“We are making plans for food truck events, live music, run and bike clubs and trivia nights,” Benny said. “We look forward to making this Madison Park’s neighborhood stop.” TAP is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 3 to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. Madison Corners is a 34,710-square-foot retail strip center and a 6,600-square-foot outparcel. It has received over $1 million in capital improvements. The renovation includes a re-designed exterior, landscaping, parking lot improvements, new roof, painting and wood features and signage. New Forum Partners is seeking tenants to complement the neighborhood such as highend and fast casual restaurants, coffee shops, yoga and fitness users, bakeries or markets. Jay Mitchener, of Thrift Commercial, is handling retail leasing. On the web: www.theautopour.com
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community and our country. They are the realized American dream. I think if you own a small business, or run one like it’s your own, you have a natural sense of fight in your spirit and that’s what has gotten you through the last several months. If you get an opportunity to talk to a business owner right now, you should really do so. I think you’ll find sources of inspiration, enthusiasm, hopefulness and perspective that we could all use right now. If we could absorb some of that energy, we’d be better off as a community and we should be thanking these people for continuing to get up every morning to live their dreams in the face of extraordinary obstacles. Adrian Garson is the publisher of Charlotte Media Group.
The main 1,700-square-foot playground inside Playland features giant slides, tunnels, bridges and a ball pit for kids up to 12 years old. Photo courtesy of Playland
need interaction. We’re going to create the safest place we can so kids can play.” (continued from page 1A) But Playland isn’t just all about the kids. Adults get free admission and there’s a cafe plan into action shortly after their second serving coffee from local roasters, sweet and child was born last year and have been work- savory crepes, snacks, refreshments and pizza ing on it ever since. from Marco’s Pizza in Indian Trail. “Our toddler was driving me crazy,” Khmelnytskyy said parents can use the faKhmelnytskyy said. “He had so much ener- cility’s free WiFi and outlets to work remotegy and it was hard to find someplace that was ly while their kids play. safe and clean to go.” “It’s going to end up being cheaper than Safety is a big deal at Playland. The open hiring a babysitter,” she said. floor plan is secured with child-safe gates so Playland has two party rooms and offers a kids can run freely between play areas with- variety of birthday party packages. Khmelout the risk of leaving the facility unaccom- nytskyy said they also plan to host events panied. Socks are required for like character visits, art classes, everyone who enters. Bible story times and parents High-touch areas and equipnight out where parents can We're going to ment will be constantly disindrop their kids off and go on fected throughout the day and create the safest a date. the entire facility will be reguOf course, the couple is nerplace we can so larly sprayed with an antimivous about opening an indoor kids can play." crobial fog treatment that kills playground in the middle of and prevents bacteria. The ball • Olga Khmelnytskyy a pandemic, but they’re also pit will be cleaned using a professional ball excited. Olga said they’ve been dreaming of washing machine that puts the balls through this concept long before the coronavirus hit a heavy wash, scrub and UVsanitization cycle. and they’re not going to let that dream fade As parents of young children, Khmel- – not when they’re so close to being done. nytskyy and her husband understand the “It’s so awesome to see everything come importance of having not only a fun space together and now we have a clearer picture of for kids, but also one that’s safe and clean. all the months and months of planning,” she She said opening Playland with high sanita- said. “We can finally see everything we did.” tion standards is the only way that’s possible, especially during a pandemic. Stay in the loop “Play is essential for kids. They need play Follow @playlandclt on Facebook and Infor their own health and development,” stagram for updates and grand opening anKhmelnytskyy said. “It’s not a luxury they nouncements. Visit www.playlandnc.com to can put off and no matter what you do, kids see hours, pricing, rules and FAQs.
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Waltonwood Cotswold has new executive director CHARLOTTE – Tammy Mullins has joined Waltonwood Cotswold as the senior living community's executive director. She brings more than 20 Mullins years of senior living experience to her new role, including executive director and regional director of senior living communities. Mullins decided to return to the community level because she missed the one-on-one relationships with associates and residents. “I was attracted to the family-owned com-
pany because of its values,” Mullins said. “The support we receive from top leaders of the company is amazing. They truly are redefining the senior living industry. The associates have been warm and welcoming, and I know when I walk into Waltonwood I am walking into a family not a job.” Mullins developed a passion for seniors at a young age. Being raised by her grandmother deepened her respect and love for helping seniors, so she made it her career. As executive director at Waltonwood Cotswold, she oversees the daily operations of the community. Her goal is to exceed
company expectations and ensure the needs of each resident in the community are met. “These are challenging times, but Waltonwood has handled the pandemic amazingly well, and everything they have done has been for the health and safety of residents and associates,” she said. “I am blessed to do what I do and honored to be working with Singh. I am here to serve and provide the best experience for seniors and team members.” Randy LeMaster, regional director of operations at Singh Senior Living, said Mullins has an excellent understanding of the senior living industry and its core values.
“We couldn’t ask for a better leader to help us continue to provide outstanding service and an unmatched quality of care to seniors in the area,” LeMaster said. “She came in during challenging times, and we appreciate how she makes everyone feel like part of the team and goes above and beyond to ensure residents and associates are safe.” Want to learn more? Waltonwood Cotswold is located at 5215 Randolph Road, Charlotte. Visit www. waltonwood.com or call 704-490-4330 to learn more.
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to life through landscape designer Lisa Tompkins and Vietnam veteran Don Estes Jr., who is a student of Eileen Schwartz with the McDowell Art Center. “We’re starting from nothing and it’s kind of a clean slate,” Tofano said. “We’re literally and figuratively redoing it from the ground up.” The memorial wall in the center rear of the park was originally contributed several years ago by the Matthews Rotary Club. That area will be transformed with the installation of paver bricks inscribed with the names of fallen veterans. It will also have new landscaping,
’m often asked, “Should I give money to someone who is panhandling?” No one wants another person to suffer. As a Christ follower, am I not called to feed, shelter and clothe my fellow man or woman? This question came up in the community group I attended. One of the members said, “When I give money to someone, it’s between them and God” to which I replied, “It’s between them and you.” I did not win friends or influence people that day with my response. During a Charlotte Rescue Mission chapel service, I challenged the men to take hold of all God called them to become. I watched one man in particular get tearyeyed. I was hoping he said “Yes God” with his heart. But the shame in his soul reared its ugly head, convincing him that God did not have great and wonderful plans for his life. Sometime later, he walked out the doors of the mission before completing the program. I lost track of him until the day I was heading to the Charlotte Rotary Club. As I came to the light by the ramp to I-277, I recognized him. He had a sign that said, “Hungry, will work for food.” I rolled down my window. I didn’t give him any money. I asked when he was going to return to the Charlotte Rescue Mission. The light turned green and I had to go. Each Tuesday I checked to see if he was there. A few weeks later, he was at the same spot, holding the same sign, panhandling for money. Again, I rolled down my window and asked him when he was going to return to the mission. Realizing I wasn’t going to give him any money, he never made eye contact with me. I told him we loved him
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Before and after photos of the memorial wall (top) and memorial garden (above) renovations planned for the veterans memorial area in Stumptown Park. Photos by Matt Pascale of Hippo Stomp
Restoration begins on veterans memorial by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – The veterans memorial area in Stumptown Park will be getting a facelift that includes new landscaping, additional monuments, a mural and other improvements to better honor the memory of our fallen heroes. The Matthews Board of Commissioners recently gave a green light to the Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 to start construction at the park. The work will be completed by late October and an unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Veterans Day. No town funds are requested for the restoration, but Post 235 will be working closely with Matthews parks and recreation, public works, town staff, elected officials and citizen advisory committees during the process. Money for the project will be supplied by the Matthews Veterans Memorial Fund and administered by Post 235. The fund is made
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up of contributions from individuals and businesses. Mark Tofano, commander of Post 235, will coordinate the project. He said the current memorial area in Stumptown Park doesn’t reflect the way residents of Matthews feel about veterans, nor does the appearance live up to the commitment of Matthews to be a veteran-friendly and supportive community. “The current state, putting it generously, was disgraceful,” Tofano said. “It just did not properly give tribute to our fallen heroes.” The overall design for the project is the combination of concepts provided by veterans themselves. Those concepts are being brought
Musicians should play at nursing homes by Andrew Bartlett Contributor
I love music. In fact, I could play the piano before I could even read. Before quarantine started, I would go to an assisted living home and play songs on a piano for them. This was eye-opening to me for many reasons. A lot of the people I met there had either dementia or just couldn’t remember much. I met a woman who was very friendly
while I was visiting the home. I told her my name had a conversation with her, but the next week when I came back, she didn’t remember who I was. Though she had forgotten me, when I played songs that were very popular and prominent during her childhood, she remembered almost every word. For this reason, I think more people who can play music should play at retirement homes. Not only is it beneficial for the people listening, it is beneficial
for the person playing the music. Before I began playing music for them, I knew about dementia, but I had never really experienced it first hand and seen the severity of it. By more and more people talking to and getting to know people with dementia, it will raise awareness, which is greatly needed. Andrew Bartlett is a sophomore at Metrolina Christian Academy.
Members of Elevation Church perform uplifting songs for older adults at Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care in Matthews. CMG file photo
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Nature artist takes a liking to alcohol ink by Lee Noles Contributor
WAXHAW – You would think growing up in the picturesque countryside of Pennsylvania initiated Eunice Warfel’s love of art and nature. But it wasn’t the case for the Waxhaw resident and artist. Living on four continents and seeing in person the mouth of the Amazon, the game parks of Kenya and the snow-capped mountains of Ecuador is what turned Warfel into a diversified artist who works in acrylic, watercolor and alcohol ink. “It has inspired me in my artwork, particularly the animals,” Warfel said. “Driving down the road in Africa and seeing a giraffe or a zebra and seeing that was very fascinating … And the people were always so very nice in different countries. And we keep in contact.” Warfel began painting in acrylics in the 1980s while living in Ecuador with her husband, Don, who worked in aviation for JAARS. Don Warfel sometimes flew to Florida and returned from one trip with a gift of brushes and tubes of paint for his wife. “I had no idea it would turn into anything,” Eunice Warfel said. “It was just about me trying to do it at first. But I had no idea it would turn into me being an artist.” There were several stop-and-go periods. Warfel got out of painting in 1990 but started back 10 years later following a move with Don to Australia. There for a mission trip, she drove a friend to a painting group at a local Catholic church and then joined to learn the nuances of watercolor. She also got her first taste of painting nature. Something that resonates with her today. “The seascapes and the ocean are what I saw when I painted,” Warfel said. “That gave me a love of painting at beaches and water, which I am not really great at, but I love doing it.” Her move to alcohol ink happened in 2014. The medium is relatively new to the art community, but Warfel took a liking to the style which manipulates dye-based paints to create free-flowing designs. “It was the fluidness of it and the playfulness of it,” Warfel said. “It is not control-
The Carolina Women’s Club showed its unwavering support for the ANSWERS Scholarship by donating $12,000 to the nonprofit. Photo courtesy of Carolina Women’s Club Eunice Warfel, of Waxhaw, enjoys painting and taking photos of nature. Photo courtesy of Eunice Warfel
lable. You can start out painting a flower and it turns into a landscape. But I like the bold bright colors. That is where I really took off.” Finding ink colors proved difficult after a chain store didn’t have the items in stock. Instead of forgetting about the inks, she asked why they weren’t being carried. Not long after, alcohol inks were on the store’s website. “I just mentioned to them they really needed this because it was going over big,” Warfel said. “I am not sure if that caused them to get it, but they do carry it now.” In just a few years, alcohol ink has grown into an online community that features YouTube videos and tutorial groups that can help people grow in the discipline. Painting isn’t the only medium for Warfel, who also practices photography. She recalls getting Don to stop while driving so she could take a picture of trees on the side of the road. “I just love beautiful things and I see in nature that other people might not see,” Warfel said. “I can’t explain it exactly. I love God’s nature. Beautiful nature.” Want to know more? See Eunice Warfel’s work at https://1eunice-warfel.pixels.com/. Her Facebook page is Eunice Warfel-GranE and she can be contacted at granesart@gmail.com.
Women’s club keeps supporting scholarship through COVID-19 CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Women’s Club has donated nearly $12,000 to ANSWER Scholarship, continuing its support of the nonprofit that sends local moms to college. ANSWER Scholarship provides college scholarships, mentoring and training to mothers in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. Most are single moms. All have children ages pre-K-12 at home so the children can learn from example and be inspired to go to college, too. The Carolina Women’s Club was unable to host its traditional in-person fundraising event this spring due to COVID-19 restrictions. But Lara Schultz, vice president of philanthropy, re-imagined Carolina Women’s Club's fundraising efforts and spearheaded its first virtual online wine pull and gift basket fundraiser. “We’re elated that our members were so generous in this time of uncertainty,” Schultz said. Along with the financial scholarship, ANSWER connects each of its scholars with a volunteer mentor through its Mentors For Mom program. Mentors provide support to scholarship recipients with the challenges of balancing school, work and parenting. Mentors For Mom is one reason why ANSWER
scholars have a graduation rate above 80%, compared to half that for non-traditional students nationally. Several Carolina Women’s Club members have volunteered as mentors to ANSWER moms. ANSWER is dedicated to giving moms the tools for economic mobility in our region, including training workshops on job interview skills and other essential topics. ANSWER alumnae responding to a 2019 survey reported a 32% increase in salary after earning their college degree. The Carolina Women's Club has contributed to ANSWER since spring 2016, donating more than $50,000 over the past five years. “ANSWER provides a mother with more than just monetary scholarship assistance,” Carolina Women's Club co-founder Bearle Chamblee said. “Its total follow-through system of moral support, coaching, connections and constant encouragements provides the recipients with the necessary resources to succeed.” Want to help ANSWER has awarded more than $465,000 in college scholarships since 2006. The nonprofit accepts financial donations through www.answerscholarship.org.
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aside his ego to seek the help he desper- do I want to see happen in the life of ately needed. the individual who is panhandling? Do (continued from page 1B) I’d watch him in chapel. I asked God I want to feed them or shelter them? to grab his attention and do a work of Or, do I want to help them achieve and wanted him back. grace in his heart and in his life. their God-given potential?” Sometimes This went on for several Tuesdays. One day we ran into one another and in saying “No,” you create an environEach week, I rolled down my window. engaged in conversation. I asked him how ment causing the person to want to He learned to ignore me. I prayed that long he had been at the mission. He said change. People change when the pain God would grab his heart. he’d been clean and sober for 30 days. of whatever is greater than the pleasure. Then I didn’t see him anymore. I was For too many years I’ve asked the resSaying “No” may be the most loving concerned. Was he dead? The nature of idents of the Charlotte Rescue Mission, act you do. addiction is that it is fatal. You will die “How many of you can wake up stone I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well from complications of addiction. broke at 8:30 a.m. and have enough my friend. Sometime later I was entering our money for your drug habit for the day lobby and saw him sitting in one of ourNewinYork The Times Syndication 90 minutes?” 85% of theSales men Corporation will The Rev. Tony Marciano is the presiEighth chairs. I asked him if he was coming620raise theirAvenue, hands. New York, N.Y. 10018dent/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue MisInformation Call:someone 1-800-972-3550 into the program and he said, “Yes.” I ForWhen you see panhan- sion. Visit www.charlotterescuemission. For Release Tuesday, November 19, 2019 was so very proud of him for putting dling, ask yourself this question, “What org for details.
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lighting and a 5-foot-tall back wall adorned with American military and service flags donated by the Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee. The open space to the right of the wall, called the memorial garden, will be turned into a fully landscaped war memorial lined with monuments commemorating wars and conflicts over the past 100 years. The work will be completed by a team of Eagle Scouts. In the area surrounding the flag pole, there will be a new wall with a mural designed and painted by Matthews artists. There will also be updated landscaping, irrigation and lighting. Finally, the entrance to the park will be
Before and after photos of the renovations planned for the memorial plaza area in Stumptown Park. Photos by Matt Pascale of Hippo Stomp
landscaped with signs to guide visitors to the renovated veterans memorial. Tofano said he’s looking forward to the unveiling ceremony on Veterans Day. “It’s very much needed,” he said. “The
veterans in this area have not felt they’ve been given the proper tribute. It’s also a very heartwarming and uplifting experience, not just for them, but everyone in the community.”
Get involved: Visit www.matthewspost235.org to learn more about the Matthews Veterans Memorial Restoration Project and make a tax-deductible donation.
Key steps to selling a business in good times or bad The COVID-19 pandemic is putting people out of work, slowing down lots of industries and causing businesses to close. But at the same time, an uncertain chapter in America’s economic history may provide opportunities for individuals looking for a fresh start – or a soft landing. Nearly half of small business owners in the U.S. are 65 and older, and a good number are considering selling their business rather than putting their resources and energy into bouncing back from the recession. But isn’t an economic downturn an inopportune time to sell a business? Not necessarily, said Terry Monroe, author of “Hidden Wealth: The Secret to Getting Top Dollar for Your Business.” “Some think due to the current difficult times many businesses are
having that they wouldn’t be able to get a reasonable sale price,” Monroe said. “And they worry that they’ll have to delay retirement for several years because of COVID-19. But the reality is, there are lots of people, including the unemployed, looking to reinvent themselves and for a chance to run their own business. Investors with plenty of money are always around looking for good opportunities. “The baby boomers who own many of these businesses are burned out and want to get out. But small business owners in general often don’t realize all that is required to achieve a successful sale. Done the right way, selling can result in owners walking away feeling they got good value for all they put into their business.” Monroe said owners should
think about the following factors when considering putting their business on the block: Ask yourself why “Selling a business can initially be an emotional consideration, but one has to drill down to the reality of why they want to sell and why it would make sense,” Monroe said. “Burnout is a common reason. If it’s affecting health or company performance, it’s time to get out. “Another common factor is the inability to expand when necessary – the owner doesn’t want to incur the added debt relative to their age.” Other reasons owners decide to get out, he said, include lack of a family succession plan, too much disruption in the particular industry, and hitting a wall in terms of profitability.
Gather a professional team “The selling process is very stressful,” Monroe said. “You can manage that by putting together a team of professionals who will guide you through it.” The team should include an accountant, a mergers and acquisitions specialist, and an attorney, in that order, he said. “You’ll hear business owners brag about the money they saved in fees because they did the negotiations themselves, when in reality they ended up leaving considerable amounts of money on the table,” Monroe said. Know if you’re selling too low How do you know if you are selling too low? Do the research before you decide to sell your business. “Finding out what a business like yours is selling for in the marketplace
is not going to be very difficult in the internet age,” Monroe said. “In the end, you should confer with a professional who understands your industry and can provide data to find your business’ worth in the current climate. Don’t over-focus on the price. What you should focus on is how much you would put in your pocket when the sale is complete. “Selling a business involves considerable thought and performing lots of work with an unknown timeline,” Monroe added. “But doing it right can lead to the reward one deserves.” About the author Terry Monroe is founder and president of American Business Brokers & Advisors and author of “Hidden Wealth: The Secret to Getting Top Dollar for Your Business.” Visit www.terrymonroe.com for details.
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5 ways to safeguard against cyber criminals As the use of personal computers and cell phones has grown over the last two decades, identity theft has surged. One study found that over 14 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2018, and that their outof-pocket costs totaled $1.7 billion. Older adults have been particularly vulnerable in recent years to online scams and telemarketing tricks. Unfortunately, another negative effect of COVID-19 has been scammers targeting the elderly by developing coronavirus hoaxes that prey on fears of the virus. The growing problem of identity theft for all age groups makes it vital for consumers to develop a strategy to protect their devices, and those of their loved ones, although no system is perfect, said Chris Orestis, president of LifeCare Xchange. At a minimum, no one should give out their Social Security number to a stranger and should never click a link in an email from an unknown source. But cyberthieves have many ways to steal your identity, invade your computer, or raid your bank account and credit cards. What should you do to protect yourself from these scam artists and criminals? “First, it’s important to understand that identity-theft protection services don’t actually stop identity theft,” Orestis said. “There is no fool-proof way to stop identity theft from happening; there are just too many different types of valuable information and avenues for cyberthieves to hack them. “The Federal Trade Commission actually prohibits identity-theft services from using the word ‘prevention,’ and if a company is promoting that as part of their service they should not be trusted. But regardless of any service you might use, no one can be disengaged from protecting their own identity. It’s important to take care of your identity and credit health with smart and regular maintenance, just like you do with your physical health.” Orestis offers a five-step plan to help protect your identity: Register for fraud alerts “You want these alerts on credit cards and bank accounts so you can be notified quickly of any suspicious activity on your accounts,” Orestis said. “With fraud alerts, data security companies and financial services will text, email or phone you if there is a suspected security breach, or if they detect spending on
a card or account that doesn’t align with your spending habits or your location.” Review accounts regularly Vigilance of your identity protection means you should go over your monthly bank and credit card statements and review online account activity weekly. “Immediately notify your bank or credit companies if you detect fraudulent activity,” Orestis said. “Either freeze your account or cancel your card. If you believe there could be a problem with your credit, you can place a credit freeze by phone with each credit agency’s customer service line.” Monitor your credit reports Orestis said monitoring credit reports from Experian, Equifax and TransUnion is another way to find discrepancies that may indicate fraud. Don’t leave a paper trail “It’s a good idea to get rid of physical private records and statements that include personal or financial data,” Orestis said. “Identity thieves get into mailboxes and trash. They can use receipts to piece together your personal data, so it’s smart to shred those and avoid any kind of paper trail.” Create strong passwords Orestis suggests mixing upper and lower-case letters with numbers and symbols, and to avoid using the same password for every account. “Not having a strong password on your smartphone or computer is like leaving your house with the front door wide open,” Orestis said. “Identity thieves are counting on people to use the same or similar passwords for their electronic devices and financial accounts. Mix up your passwords, and change them whenever you suspect an account has been compromised.” “Identity theft and cyber security are a very real threat in today’s internet-connected world,” Orestis said. “We all live online and are exposed to a lot of risk if we don’t do the right things to protect ourselves.” About the author Chris Orestis, known as the “Retirement Genius,” is president of LifeCare Xchange and a nationally recognized healthcare expert and senior advocate. Visit www.retirement genius.com for details.
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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants July 17-23: Lowest Scores • 7-Eleven, 5200 Piper Station Drive, Charlotte – 90 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn't available; employee health policy couldn't be located; hand sink in food prep area didn't have paper towels; soda dispenser nozzle had buildup; and items in display units (hot wings, breaded wings and hot dogs) weren't held hot enough. • Ron`s Grill, 3621 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe – 90 Violations include: Employee touched sub sandwich when removing from grill to plate; pans of raw hamburger patties were stored above shredded cheese and dressings in reach-in; container of salad wasn't cooled fast enough; and twodoor reach-in on prep line wasn't registering cold enough. • Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano, 1006 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe – 90.5 Violations include: Salsa containers and tomato chopper were stored with old food debris; cooked rice, green salsa and chicken base didn't cool fast enough; fish in walk-in cooler was held beyond seven-day expiration date; and food in coolers wasn't marked by date. • Chuy's, 7314 Waverly Walk Ave., Charlotte – 90.5 Violations include: Employee drinks were on shelving and equipment; hand sinks didn't have paper towels; cooked chicken breast wasn't held in pan hot enough; food in coolers (shredded cheese and diced tomatoes) wasn't held cold enough; and bottle of degreaser hung on clean utensil rack.
Charlotte (28209)
• Harris Teeter Starbucks, 2717 South Blvd. – 98.5 • Nekter Juice Bar, 2725 South Blvd. – 95 • Reid's Fine Foods, 2823 Selwyn Ave. – 96
Charlotte (28210)
• Burger King, 4709 Sharon Road – 97.5 • Domino's Pizza 8510 Park Road – 95 • Park 51 Care, 10703 Park Road – 96.5 • Taipei South, 10106 Johnston Road – 95 • Wolfman Pizza, 8504 Park Road – 95
Charlotte (28211)
• Chick-fil-A, 4400 Sharon Road – 96.5 • Cousins Maine Lobster, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • KFC, 1101 N. Wendover Road – 95 • Leroy Fox – 705 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96 • Little Mamas Italian Kitchen, 4521 Sharon Road – 96.5 • Los Pinos Mexican Restaurant 911 N. Wendover Road – 95.5 • Mandarin Express, 4400 Sharon Road – 94.5 • Nori Japan, 4400 Sharon Road – 92 • Poppy`s Bagels and More, 2921
Providence Road – 96.5 • Publix (meat market), 4425 Randolph Road – 98.5 • Smashburger, 4400 Randolph Road – 97.5 • The Fresh Market (deli), 4207 Providence Road – 98.5 • The Fresh Market (meat/seafood), 4207 Providence Road – 97.5 • The Fresh Market (produce), 4207 Providence Road – 99
Charlotte (28226)
• 7-Eleven, 5701 Providence Road – 95.5 • Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 7725 Colony Road – 96.5 • Brueggers, 8706 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93.5 • Chi Thai, 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • Harris Teeter Starbucks, 3333 Pineville Matthews Road – 99 • K&W Cafeteria, 8652 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94.5 • The Lodge, 7725 Colony Road – 94
Charlotte (28227)
• Subway, 9044 Lawyers Road – 95.5
Charlotte (28277)
• 7-Eleven, 5200 Piper Station Drive – 90 • Another Broken Egg Cafe, 11324 N. Community House Road – 94.5 • Anzi Pizzeria & Pasta, 8133 Ardrey Kell Road – 94 • Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge, 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 96.5 • The Butchers Market, 8410 Rea Road – 98 • Cajun Yard Dog, 8036 Providence Road – 97 • Chuy's, 7314 Waverly Walk Ave. – 90.5 • Harris Teeter (pizza bar), 11135 Golf Links Drive – 99.5 • Harris Teeter Starbucks, 7852 Rea Road – 97.5 • Ilios Noche, 11508 Providence Road – 94.5 • New South Kitchen & Bar, 8140 Providence Road – 97 • Panera Bread, 11630 Waverly Center Drive – 95 • Pei Wei Asian Diner, 13855 Conlan Circle – 97 • Poke Cafe, 11318 N. Community House – 98.5 • Starbucks – Target, 7860 Rea Road – 98 • Target Food Avenue/Starbucks, 9870 Rea Road – 99.5 • Whole Foods Market (prepared foods), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 95 • Whole Foods Market (produce bar), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 99 • The Wok, 11508 Providence Road – 92.5
Indian Trail
• Bojangles', 6550 Old Monroe Road – 99 • Food Lion (deli) 7876 Idlewild Road – 97 • Food Lion (produce) 7876 Idlewild Road – 98.5 • Food Lion (meat market), 7876 Idlewild Road – 100 • Harris Teeter (deli), 6610 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 6610 Old Monroe Road – 97.5
Matthews
• Char Bar No. 7, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 96 • Dairy Queen, 1819 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97.5 • Firehouse Subs, 1808 Windsor Square Drive – 93 • Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill, 316 N. Trade St. – 95 • Jonathan's, 10630 Independence Pointe Pkwy. – 96 • Papa John’s Pizza, 3134 The Plaza – 96 • Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar, 213 N. Trade St. – 98.5
Mint Hill
• New Asian Cuisine, 7114 Brighton Park Drive – 94.5
Monroe
• Arby's, 2101 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 • Captain D's, 1301 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 • Chipotle, 2335 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • Crooke's Fresh Market, 1620 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99 • Dunkin Donuts, 2570 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • Jade Kitchen 2, 1849 Dickerson Blvd. – 93.5 • Jugos Y Antojitos Jalisco, 1806 Walkup Ave. – 94 • Little Country Kitchen, 2526 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 99.5 • Mac's Fish And Chicken, 2399 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5 • McDonald's (Walmart), 2406 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano, 1006 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 90.5 • Mr. G's Grill, 427 Morgan Mill Road – 91.5 • Ron`s Grill, 3621 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 90 • Showmars, 2398 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 91.5 • Sunny Food Express, 1800 Walk Up Ave. – 91.5 • Taco Bell, 401 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • The Village Grill, 1730 Dickerson Blvd. – 100 • Tienda Y Taqueria Romeros, 405 1/2 Sutherland Ave. – 95 • Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2335 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98 • Walmart (deli), 2406 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5
Pineville
• Sam's Club (seafood & sushi), 11425 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98.5
Stallings
• Poppyseeds Bagels, 1311 Chestnut Lane – 98
Waxhaw
• BP/Fill Good, 2538 Cuthbertson Road – 97 • Domino's Pizza, 3901 Providence Road – 99 • Stacks Kitchen, 1315 N. Broome St. – 95
Wesley Chapel
• Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 6400 Weddington-Monroe Road – 92.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 5945 Weddington Road – 97
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