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County gives fresh look to shelved park by Yustin Riopko Contributor
It's still a long way out, but plans are forming for Ezell Park. By 2023, Mecklenburg County aims to complete the 90-acre community park on Matthews-Mint Hill Road between Well Road and Mintwood Drive. In the meantime, the planners are collecting public input. Ezell Park has been in the
works since before 2007, with an original master plan presented back in 2010. Since then, the population of Mint Hill has grown from about 22,800 to 27,200, about 16%, and seven new neighborhoods have popped up within a mile of the property. Mecklenburg County held a virtual community workshop on Oct. 15 to get public input on the project. “We are here today to
see how much of this programming is still valid,” said Emily Buehrer, a Stimmel Associates landscape architect working on the project. “Are there other programming elements that were not considered previously that we should consider moving forward? Ultimately, we'll reevaluate to see if it still makes sense." Designers are still gauging see PARK, Page 5A
Plans introduced 10 years ago called for Ezell Park to include an incubator farm with onsite community center and farmer's market. The recession was one factor that shelved the project. CMG file photo
Coolest place in town Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opens first N.C. location
by Karie Simmons
The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts posted video of its Scary Stories & Scary Costume Contest on Oct. 23 to its Facebook page. (@MatthewsPlayhouse)
The Town of Mint Hill was expected to announce the winner of its scarecrow decorating contest toward Halloween. (@TownOfMintHill)
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Whoever thinks frozen treats can only be enjoyed when it’s hot outside has clearly never tried Jeremiah’s Italian Ice. With 24 flavors that change daily and can be layered with chocolate or vanilla soft-serve ice cream, it would take all year just to try every combination on the menu. Plus, who has that much self-control anyway? “If you wanted to only eat it during the summertime…good luck,” owner Andy Hunter said. “I couldn’t do that. It’s very challenging.” Hunter recently opened Jeremiah’s at 3501 Matthews-Mint Hill Road with his wife, sisters and parents. The restaurant, which fronts the roundabout connecting Matthews to Mint
Hill, has a drive-thru window as well as indoor and outdoor seating. The location is the first in the Carolinas, but the brand has been around since 1996. The idea for Jeremiah’s came from Jeremy Litwack when he was a high school student selling “water ice” on the streets of Philadelphia. After college, he started a thriving pushcart and ice cream truck enterprise that has since turned into dozens of restaurants in Florida, Arizona, Texas, Georgia and now North Carolina. “They just have a cult following,” Hunter said. Hunter said what sets Jeremiah’s apart from other Italian ice brands is the recipe. He called Litwack a “mad scientist” who has been perfecting his technique for combining fresh see ICE, Page 5A
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The Matthews Heritage Museum encourages people to make reservations before arriving to explore exhibits, like the one with ladies accessories from the 20th century. 704-708-4996
The Rotary Club of Matthews will present its 30th annual Veterans Day Celebration at noon on Nov. 9 at the Levine Senior Center. Drive through the lot to get a meal. RSVP: 704-8464654
Goose Creek getting sewer extension
Owner Andy Hunter leans out of the drive-thru at Jeremiah's Italian Ice, located in Matthews at 3501 Matthews-Mint Hill Road.
With 24 rotating flavors, there's a sweet treat for everyone. Karie Simmons/CMG photos
Construction will begin next month on a project to extend the sewer system along the Goose Creek basin, parallel to I-485, to Mint Hill Veterans Park. Charlotte Water held a virtual meeting Oct. 22 to explain the project to neighbors. The project's goal is to enhance wastewater service by connecting existing and future sewer lines until it reaches the park, according to John McLaughlin, of Merrick & Company. The route includes extensions to the Ranburne Road and Jumper Drive neighborhoods. McLaughlin added the project ultimately could provide service to the Fairview Road and I-485 interchange area. Construction could wrap in early 2022. Charlotte Water will keep neighbors updated through quarterly mailers, website posts and virtual meetings. Neighbors should expect some temporary lane closures (primarily at Quail Park Drive if at all), and traffic control while the 8- or 16-inch gravity lines go into the ground. Charlotte Water will notify the community in advance of service disruption to their water, but that's not expected. Construction will include clearing and trimming within easements, moving equipment, pipe delivery and storage, trench digging and controlled blasting to remove underground rock. Property owners within 500 feet of blasting will be given an opportunity for pre- and post-blast surveys at no cost to ensure there is no damage, McLaughlin said. No one is required to connect to the line, according to Mac McClanahan of Charlotte Water. Property owners can apply to connect to it. They must be within 1,000 feet by street, able to be served by gravity and not be an existing customer. Online: www.charlottenc.gov/water
Beeswax candles offer natural alternative by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
For years, Darya Kosovan burned candles in her home without a second thought. It wasn’t until she noticed black residue on her children’s noses that she began learning what’s really in many of the candles sold in stores. “When I started looking into it, I realized how toxic candles are and I was overwhelmed,” said Kosovan, who lives in Matthews with her husband, Valentin, and their three young children. “I didn’t realize we were filling the house with toxins.” Most modern candles are paraffin wax. They are made from petroleum as a by-product of making gasoline. According to Kosovan, burning paraffin candles releases soot and potentially dangerous chemicals, like toluene and benzene. Soy candles are a little better, but Kosovan
said most are chemically processed from the oil of genetically modified soybeans that are commercially farmed with pesticides. Determined to find a better option, Kosovan began working on creating a 100% pure beeswax candle that would not only be pleasant to burn, but also improve the air in her home. Once she got the recipe down, she turned her personal project into a small business. Kosovan launched Wellness by Ari, named after her 6-year-old daughter, Ariella, in 2018. The company sells beeswax candles with certified organic hemp wicks that are handpoured by Kosovan out of her home. The wax comes in five-pound bricks from beekeepers across the U.S. Kosovan melts the wax down, adds organic coconut oil to soften it and drops in essential oils for fragrance. She then pours the wax into eightounce jars and the candles harden overnight. Kosovan said beeswax burns brighter,
cleaner and longer than paraffin and soy candles. When heated, it releases negatively charged ions that cling to positive ions in the air (dust, pet dander, mold, pollen), weighing them down and helping keep the air clean. Wellness by Ari products are also free of synthetic fragrances, paraffin, dyes, parabens, phthalates and petrochemicals. Jar candles cost $28 and come in scents like citrus mint, rosemary basil, peppermint, pachouli and grapefruit, as well as unscented. Kosovan said lavender vanilla and spearmint eucalyptus are the popular year-round smells, but she also has fall scents like pumpkin pie and honey cinnamon. In the winter, she sells Christmas tree and frozen forest. Wellness by Ari also has honeycomb pillars, taper candles and votives. Kosovan plans to sell smaller jars and tea light candles soon, as well as do-it-yourself candle-making kits. Products are available online and at
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nearby stores, such as The Loyalist Market in Matthews, HomeStyles Gallery in Mint Hill and Baked Well in Matthews. “I love knowing exactly what goes into the candle and I know it’s actually something that’s beneficial for people to have in their home, so I’m excited to have that,” Kosovan said. Want a candle? Visit www.wellnessbyari.com to browse available scents. Orders over $28 ship free.
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Rachel Hunt Seat sought: N.C. House, District 103 Interviewed by: Sophie, 13 years old Fun fact: She enjoys listening to female singers like Joni Mitchell. Quote: “I hope that some of the bills I write will become law that they will go through the committee system and then be voted on on the floor of the House and the Senate and the governor will sign them, especially bills that have to do with education, like getting pay raises for teachers or making sure your schools have enough money.” Complete interview: www.facebook. com/southcltweekly
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DeAndrea Salvador Seat sought: N.C. Senate, District 39 Interviewed by: Samantha, 9 years old Fun fact: As a kid, she loved mint chocolate chip ice cream, but now she prefers Gooey Butter Cake from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Quote: “For me, running for office is really about working with our community to drive forth the solutions we want to see. Through that, I have heard a number of things from people in our district. One of those is health care, making sure health care is affordable and accessible. Another really big thing is ending gerrymandering. I completely support that.” Complete interview: www.facebook. com/southcltweekly
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Jeff Jackson Seat sought: N.C. Senate, District 37 Interviewed by: Isabella, 10 years old Fun fact: His favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. His family decorates the house with little stuffed turkeys. Quote: “One of the things I want to do is make sure more people can get health care. … I think we're going to see some really good things for health care coming next year. There's some things about energy and climate change that are really going to impact your generation that we
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Amy Bynum Seat sought: N.C. House, District 105 Interviewed by: Samiksha, 12 years old Fun fact: She's seen first hand how a campaign works. Her mother ran for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. Quote: “My goals are first to provide the best and most affordable options in education and health care to all the people of North Carolina. … I want to support our police officers who keep all of us safe and make sure they have what they need to provide for their families. And overall to reopen our economy in North Carolina after the COVID shutdown.” Complete interview: www.facebook. com/southcltweekly
NEWS BRIEFS Senator's wife takes on campaigning CHARLOTTE – N.C. Sen. Jeff Jackson (District 37) is handing over the campaigning for the November election to his wife as he attends out-of-state training with the North Carolina Army National Guard from Oct. 25 to Nov. 14. Jeff serves as a captain in the North Carolina Army National Guard. He has served for 18 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan. During the training, Jeff won't be allowed to participate in any campaign activities. “I'm excited to help get us across the finish line,” Marisa Jackson said. “I believe in him and the campaign. We'll miss Jeff and are looking forward to giving him good news when he gets home.” Marisa has no previous political experience but is ready to lead the campaign to a successful resolution. She will handle the campaign while also continuing her full-time job and caring for their three kids while her husband is out-of-state. “I'm really lucky she's willing to do this,” Jeff said. “It's putting a lot on her shoulders, but there's no one I'd trust with this except her. She'll do a wonderful job."
Police have recovered property PINEVILLE – The Pineville Police Department has acquired, through its regular course of business, property unrelated to any current criminal matter. The legal owner(s) of the property are unknown to the Pineville Police Department, or have not responded to any attempt to contact them. It is the intention of the Pineville Police Department to donate these items to a charitable organization. If you are the rightful owner of the property and believe your property may be in custody, you may contact the Pineville Police Department at 704-889-2231. You must provide proof of ownership before your property will be returned to you. Any and all items deemed unsalvageable will be destroyed.
Suspect checked for unlocked cars MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department responded to a call of a man checking car door handles to see if they were unlocked at 10:40 p.m. Oct. 19 at the InTown Suites at East Independence Boulevard. Officers discovered a man fitting the same description inside of a car looking through items. They learned the car did not belong to him, nor did the electronics and other items found in his pockets, officials said. Police arrested Jose Alberto Pena, 22, of Charlotte, on charges of break or enter a motor vehicle and larceny.
Attorney general gives Dogwood Awards to folks with Charlotte ties RALEIGH – Attorney General Josh Stein awarded 27 North Carolinians, including two from Charlotte, with the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award. These awards are given annually to honor North Carolinians who are dedicated to keeping people safe, healthy and happy in their communities. Charlotte winners were Mayor Vi Lyles and Isaac Sturgill with Legal Aid of North Carolina. “2020 has been a difficult year,” Stein said. “That makes it all the more rewarding for me to honor these Dogwood Award winners – each of whom are working hard to make the lives of those around them better.”
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North Carolina voters turn out in record numbers by Kari Travis
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RALEIGH – North Caro.ina is breaking voting records already, experts say, with a stunning early turnout far exceeding 2016’s voter record. The reasons vary, says Michael Bitzer, a political science professor at Catawba College. It could be voter intensity, loyalty or enthusiasm. It could be concerns about coronavirus. It could be increased hours for early voting. Whatever the reason, it’s still unclear what the turnout means for election results. Early voting runs through Oct. 31. As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, nearly 3.5 million North Carolinians have voted, about 2,684,192 in person. Another 811,430 cast absentee ballots. Generally, experts count on roughly 70% or 72% of voters to participate, said David McLennan, a political science pro-
Residents vote early at the Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Union County
fessor at Meredith College. With 7,327,029 registered voters, it’s possible North Carolina will collect about 5.2 million ballots by the time polls close Nov. 3. That’s an increase of 500,000 over 2016’s 4.7 million vote total, Bitzer tweeted Tuesday. During general elections in 2008, 2012, and 2016, North Carolina has typically seen a voter increase of
300,000. The high turnout is a national trend. Americans have cast more than 66 million early ballots, national outlets reported Tuesday, more than 19 million pre-election votes than were cast in 2016. If North Carolina’s electorate is 5.2 million, then two-thirds of the vote has already been cast, Bitzer said. The state could see as many as
4.9 million ballots finalized during early voting. Chris Cooper, a political science professor from Western Carolina University, agrees with Bitzer’s projections, expecting the state to reach 4.9 million votes before election day. “Clearly there’s enthusiasm not just for voting, but for voting early,” Cooper told CJ. Absentee votes are an important indicator of partisan loyalties this election, Cooper said. In 2016, Republicans cast more absentee votes than Democrats. This year, the pattern has reversed. Data from Oct. 23 show Democrats hold 41% of all accepted absentee votes. Republicans 30%, and unaffiliated voters 29%. The early vote usually favors Democrats, Cooper said, and that’s held true so far in the 2020 cycle. But Republican turnout surpassed that of Democratic voters a few times in the past week.
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North Carolina among top business tax climates in U.S. by Nyamekye Daniel
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(The Center Square) – North Carolina has one of the best business tax climates in the country, according to the Tax Foundation's 2021 State Business Tax Climate Index. The state ranked 10th out of 50 states for its overall business tax climate for 2021. It is an improvement from its ranking of 15th last year. The index compares states on more than 120 variables in the five major areas of taxation: corporate, individual income, sales, unemployment insurance and property taxes. “States with more competitive tax systems score well in the Index because they are best suited to generate economic growth,” Tax Foundation researchers wrote. North Carolina received an overall score of 5.51 out of 10 for its business climate. Contributing to that score was its corporate tax, where the state received 6.09 points and
Here's a look at companies receiving a combination of local and state incentives. Each entry shows the number jobs and level of investment each company is making. • Hamilton Drywall Product: 34 jobs and $5 million in Monroe (Oct. 14) • Retirement Clearinghouse LLC: 300 jobs and $4.1 million in Charlotte (Aug. 11) • Centene Corporation: 3,000 jobs and $1 billion in Charlotte (July 1) • Microsoft Corporation: 430 jobs and $23 million in Charlotte (2019)
ranked fourth in the U.S. below only South Dakota, Wyoming and Missouri. North Carolina's top corporate tax rate is 2.5%. The state ranked third for its corporate tax in last year's index. The Tax Foundation also ranked North see TAX, Page 4A
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There’s no better time to catch up on the sex offenders living in the neighborhood than Halloween, the very holiday in which kids have traditionally knocked on doors and asked for candy. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation maintains a registry that allows users to see where registered sex offenders live, as well as photos and conviction information. You can type in an address to see where offenders live within one, three or five miles of a location. For instance, five offenders live within a one-mile radius of the Park on Wilgrove in Mint Hill. Two of those offenders were convicted of indecent liberties with a minor, with the most recent conviction 13 years ago. Two other men are on the registry for convictions that occurred more than 30 years ago. Not counting incarcerated people, Mecklenburg County has 1,014 offenders, including 916 in Charlotte, 18 in Matthews, seven in
This screenshot of the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation's sex offender registry shows that four offenders live within one mile of Chestnut Square Park in Indian Trail. Three of them were convicted of crimes involving minors.
Pineville and two in Mint Hill. Among south Charlotte zip codes, 28210 has 25, 28226 has 19, 28211 has 17, 28277 has 13, 28209 has six and 28270 has four. Union County has 249 sex offenders, including 140 in Monroe, 23 in Waxhaw, 21 in Indian Trail, 16 in Wingate, 23 in Marshville,
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Carolina one of the best states for its unemployment tax rate. With a score of 5.5, the state ranked 10th out of 50 states – the same spot as last year. The state's base unemployment tax rate is 1.9%. North Carolina ranked 16th for its individual tax rate of 5.25%, with a score of 5.71 out of 10. The state and average local sales tax rates combined is 6.98%, which placed North Carolina 22nd out of 50 states. The state's lowest ranking was 26th for its property tax. State and local property tax collections per capita in North Carolina are $974. Despite its high ranking, Tax Foundation analysts criticized North Carolina for its use of tax incentives to attract businesses to the state. The Tax Foundation cited North Carolina's 2004 deal with Dell Computers for
11 with Matthews addresses, two in Stallings, two in Mineral Springs and one in Weddington. While the registry is designed to empower people with information, it shouldn’t be used to harass others. Visit https://sexoffender. ncsbi.gov for details.
$240 million in tax credits and grants in exchange for a new assembly plant in Winton-Salem. The plant closed within four years without fulfilling its job creation and economic contribution targets. North Carolina ended its grant incentive agreement with Deutsche Bank in July because the financial institution failed to uphold its end of its 12-year incentive deal. In 2015, the bank promised to hire 250 local employees for its Cary facility in exchange for $3.4 million in grants. The company failed to reach its employment goal. “State lawmakers are mindful of their states' business tax climates, but they are sometimes tempted to lure business with lucrative tax incentives and subsidies instead of broad-based tax reform,” the Tax Foundation wrote. “A far more effective approach is the systematic improvement of the state's business tax climate for the long term to improve the state's competitiveness.”
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fruit, fruit puree, filtered water and sugar into a cold, refreshing treat for nearly 25 years. “That’s where the magic is,” Hunter said. Jeremiah’s offers 24 daily flavors of Italian ice ranging from peach to cookie butter to black raspberry and a customer favorite called “Scoop Froggy Frog” (mint chocolate chip). There will be seasonal flavors like pumpkin pie, gingerbread and candy cane launching soon. Customers can also order soft-serve ice cream in vanilla, chocolate or swirl alone or layer it with an Italian ice flavor to create gelati. Hunter said the most popular gelati combinations are mango and vanilla, cookies & cream with vanilla and “P-Nutty” and chocolate. Hunter’s go-to order is horchata and vanilla gelati – a twist on a traditional Latin American beverage with vanilla and cinnamon flavors, layered with vanilla ice cream. He also likes strawberry lemon Italian ice. “There are still some flavors I haven’t tried yet,” Hunter said. “The combinations are virtually limitless.” Jeremiah’s gives free “pup cups” to dogs and also has a loyalty app so frequent customers can rack up rewards. Jeremiah's J-List Rewards offers members-only discounts, free frozen treats and the ability to earn points on purchases. App users also have access to a
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whether citizens want more passive recreation opportunities such as trails, disc golf and picnic areas, or more active ones like playgrounds, fields and courts. The county's budget is around $3.6 million. A study by Stimmel showed 21 parks already exist within a five-mile radius of Ezell. While most are smaller neighborhood parks, two of them are larger community parks like Ezell, including Veterans Park about 3 miles away. “We don't want to overlap services so we really want to be very smart about how we look at what program items we put in the park,” Buehrer said. Stimmel project manager Dan Blackman said, “The idea
Will you order Italian ice, gelati or soft ice cream? Photo courtesy of Jeremiah's Italian Ice
secret menu with fancy flavor combinations. The Matthews restaurant has only been open for a few weeks, but Hunter said he’s already seeing a positive response from the community. He hopes Jeremiah’s upbeat, family-friendly atmosphere continues to be a “bright spot of normalcy.” “It’s nice to bring something that’s fun and vibrant during a time when there’s not much of that,” Hunter said. Want to go? Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 3501 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews. Visit www. jeremiahsice.com/locations/matthews-nc or follow on Facebook for a list of daily flavors.
here is to understand what's available and what's there, but also what's being offered to make sure that we're not competing with other facilities that are nearby." Burt Lynn, capital planning director at Mecklenburg parks and rec, said even though it's surrounded by neighborhoods, the park is positioned on a major thoroughfare. “A lot of the parks that we have in this area are smaller, more neighborhood parks,” Lynn said. “They're not necessarily made for any kind of gatherings or active uses that would require some support facilities. We need something a little easier to drive to.” The county believes the community garden that went up on the land in 2013 has been a success. Mecklenburg park planner James Williams said the county
would like to include amenities to the park that enhance the garden experience and make it the centerpiece of the park. Williams mentioned the possibility of a tool shed and a mulch platform to avoid fire ants. According to Buehrer, one idea is to build off the garden with a natural and agricultural park theme. The county is considering uses like greenhouses, teaching farms, incubators or a farmer's market. “We know the history of this park,” Williams said, “and we know how important it is to the town of Mint Hill. We want to make sure as a principle stakeholder that we listen to the voices that are coming out of that area.” Another community workshop will be held in January. Visit www.publicinput. com/ezell to provide input.
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Dear Fellow Matthews Citizens, Bill Brawley has served our community for over 30 years; initially on the Matthews Town Council beginning in 1989 and most recently as our NC House Representative for District 103. As our representative, Bill Brawley was part of so many of the wonderful things that make Matthews such a great place to live. It is important that we send Bill Brawley back to Raleigh to represent all the citizens of Matthews. With Bill Brawley as our representative we can accomplish so much more to keep Matthews great. What has Bill Brawley done for Matthews? As your District 103 House Representative Bill Brawley has: Added Matthews employees to the State Health Plan which significantly reduced premium costs for the Town and employees and saved taxpayers money. Added Four Mile Creek culvert as NCDOT funded project to the Town widening project, eliminating the need for a $3,000,000 bond package funded by Matthews citizens. Secured a $500,000.00 appropriation for sidewalks in Matthews; $250,000.00 appropriation for Crestdale Road project; and $97,000.00 appropriation for downtown Matthews beautification. Secured Charter School authority at the request of the Matthews Town Council. Protected Matthews’ local option sales taxes from being redistributed by the State of North Carolina. Ended Charlottes’ ability to require Matthews businesses to have a Charlotte Business License. Ensured funding for the US74 Project through the State Transportation Initiative (STI) legislation. Ensured funding for I-485 improvements through the STI legislation. Ensured funding for John Street improvements through the STI legislation AND supported the delay of John Street at the request of the Matthews Town Council. Ensured schools in Matthews received 8 years of increased funding in EXCESS of enrollment growth and inflation.[1] Was instrumental in advancing NC Teacher pay to 29th nationwide after passage of the 20182019 NC Budget.[2] As your Mecklenburg County District 6 Park Commissioner, Bill Brawley: Supported initial County funds for building Matthews’ Squirrel Lake Park. Supported expansion of Idlewild Road Park by 65 acres including athletic fields and the playground. Ensured the initial addition of Four Mile Creek to the Greenway system. Supported first approval of the Mecklenburg County project that became the Matthews Sportsplex. As your representative on the Matthews Town Council, Bill Brawley: Supported initial development of Stumptown Park. Supported the Matthews bond package which provided Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department (CMUD) water to 70% of Matthews Town citizens relying on aging well systems, at little to no cost to the citizens. WE need to elect Bill Brawley to return effective NC House District 103 representation and leadership to the citizens of Matthews. Please VOTE Bill Brawley, NC State House of Representatives, District 103. Paul F. Bailey, Former Mayor of Matthews James P. Taylor, Former Mayor of Matthews [1] Data per CMS Presentation “Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Per Pupil Expenditure”; 2020 [2] Data per the National Center for Educational Statistics(NCES); August, 2020
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BBB research shows spike in online purchase scams Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise in 2019, spiked further following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research by the Better Business Bureau. A staggering 80.5% of consumers reporting online purchase scams in 2020 lost money. That figure has been creeping up from 71.2% in 2015, when BBB began collecting data. Online purchase scams ranked among the top three riskiest scams for the last three years, according to
the 2019 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report that was published in March 2020. Shortly after the report was released, COVID-19 shut down businesses, forcing people to socially distance and increase their online presence. The organization measures fraud using the BBB Risk Index, a multidimensional approach to evaluating scam risk that considers three elements: exposure (prevalence of a scam type), susceptibility (the likelihood of losing money when exposed to a scam type), and monetary loss
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(the median dollar loss reported for a particular scam type). With the coronavirus pandemic expected to continue for the foreseeable future and more people potentially being targeted by online scams, BBB launched a new study to better understand how online purchase scams happen, who is targeted, the overall impact of them and how BBB can help people avoid losing money while shopping online. “This was something we had to examine more closely,” said Tom
Bartholomy, president of BBB Serving Southern Piedmont and Western NC. “People will continue to actively shop online in order to reduce their exposure and keep their families safe. As this virus continues and circumstances change, scammers will try to take advantage.” The 2020 Online Purchase Scams Report examines findings from an August 2020 survey of 1,549 U.S. and Canadian consumers reporting online purchase scams to BBB Scam Tracker. The top reason people lost mon-
ey to this type of scam was the enticement of a sales price. Scammers offered high demand products at a significantly reduced dollar amount, which then increased the desire to purchase the item. Following the coronavirus outbreak, the second biggest motivating factor to search and purchase items online was availability. Early in the pandemic, supplies such as hand sanitizer, toilet paper, cleaning products and masks were in see SCAMS, Page 3B
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hen I was a kid, my mother was passionate about making sure the larger family of cousins, aunts and uncles always stayed connected. She organized the family to make sure we didn’t lose touch with one another. Labor Day was especially important as we gathered with cousins we don’t normally see. While they were a distant relative, they were family. As I started my own family, we worked hard to maintain the same traditions. As my children became young adults, they wanted to do other things rather than come over for a Labor Day cookout. I obliged, but it broke my heart. This past Labor Day, my middle child said he was coming over. I was elated. I don’t see as much of him as I’d like so this was important. But the day before the holiday, he changed his plans and wasn’t coming over to the house. A few days before, a friend of the mission called me about a mother whose daughter was interested in enrolling in Charlotte Rescue Mission’s women’s program, Dove’s Nest. I told her to give her my cell number and she could call me anytime. Labor Day was hot. I’m trimming hedges. I don’t enjoy trimming the hedges. I’m not in a good mood. It was more like a Saturday than a holiday to me. Then my phone rings. It was the mother my friend talked to me about. She asked me to explain the program so she would understand what her daughter would experience. I didn’t want to talk to her or anyone else. I was annoyed about the hedges and that my son wasn’t coming over. While all this was swirling through my head, she kept pressing me for answers. Finally, I said to her, “It is all on our web page. Just go to www.charlotterescue mission.org and click on Dove’s Nest. It will tell you everything you want to know. She quietly said, “Thank you,” and the call ended. On Tuesday, I received the following email from my friend, “I wanted to apologize. I think I may have misunderstood something in our conversation last week about the mom and daughter I talked to you about. I thought you said I could have the mom call you to talk about it before her daughter called the admissions line. So I gave her your number and told her to call you and to let you know that she was the one I had told you about. The mother said she talked to you yesterday. I’m so sorry if I gave her incorrect instructions. I hope you’ll forgive me. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do about see FAITH, Page 3B
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Bank of America recognizes two nonprofits as Neighborhood Builders Bank of America has recognized Charlotte Bilingual Preschool and Loaves & Fishes as 2020 Neighborhood Builders awardees for the Charlotte market. The nonprofits were selected for their efforts addressing economic mobility issues, specifically by providing enhanced early childhood learning and combating community food insecurity. Each organization receives a $200,000 grant. The program also provides relevant skills development and topics to help nonprofit leaders address current and future community challenges. “Our local market selection committee was incredibly impressed by Charlotte Bilingual Preschool’s and Loaves & Fishes’ scope of impact, strength of leadership and strategic thinking,” said Charles Bowman, Charlotte market president of Bank of America. Charlotte Bilingual Preschool provides dual-language early childhood education to Spanish-speaking children. It supports families with parenting classes, too.
“Bank of America’s $200,000 investment in a Latinx-led and Latinx-serving organization comes at the perfect time as we pursue an aggressive strategic plan with community-wide impact,” stated Banu Valladares, executive director for Charlotte Bilingual Preschool. “Our programs provide comprehensive early childhood education solutions, designed with our families, to overcome the educational, social, racial and economic challenges facing Charlotte’s Spanish-speaking children from economically marginalized families.” Loaves & Fishes provides nutritionally balanced groceries to those in a short-term crisis through a network of 41 emergency food pantries throughout Mecklenburg County. “For 45 years, we have been helping our neighbors in need,” said Tina Postel, executive director of Loaves & Fishes. “This year, in particular, we had to pivot quickly to serve the increased volume of those struggling with food insecurity in a safer, more efficient manner.”
Wingate agreement opens more doors for future healthcare students According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, more than 53,000 students applied to medical schools last year, but fewer than 22,000 were accepted. Wingate University and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine signed an affiliation agreement recently to help create more opportunities for well-qualified students to find a new pathway into healthcare when they are passed over for a seat in med school. “What we understand is that some of these well-qualified students, who are graduates of the VCOM Master of Biomedical Science program and are not offered medical school admission, would prefer to continue to pursue a healthcare career,” explained Wingate President Rhett Brown. “So we are
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Biomedical Science program with information about Wingate. VCOM will also provide Wingate with the academic profiles of students leaving VCOM and applying to a WU health science program. The agreement is the latest in a number of joint efforts between VCOM and Wingate. Already, Wingate students with an eye toward medical school can qualify for a guaranteed interview program if they have a high enough GPA, score well on the Medical College Admission Test and complete at least 100 hours each of healthcare volunteer work and community service. VCOM also offers an early-acceptance see WINGATE, Page 3B
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short supply. According to the survey, more than half (53%) of the respondents said they weren’t aware they were a target of a scam until they didn’t receive the product they ordered. Consumers who lost money to online purchase scams reported the following platforms as the place where they saw the product: Facebook, Google, a direct merchant website, Instagram, or pop-up ads on social media when they were actively shopping. According to survey respondents, out of the 57% who did not research the website or business via an independent source before making a purchase, more than four out of five lost money. The report highlights those who are most at risk for online purchase scams. Individuals ages 35 to 44 were more susceptible and likely to be victimized, while younger consumers are more susceptible than older adults. However, older adults tend to lose more money than younger adults for online
purchase scams. This falls in line with findings across all scam types. In addition, service members, military spouses and veterans were more likely to fall victim than non-military consumers and reported losing significantly more money to online purchase scams. “These critical findings can help guide our scam prevention outreach to those most vulnerable to these scam types,” Bartholomy said. “Online purchase scams don’t just affect those who lose money. For every victim who lost money, that meant less income to buy groceries, pay the utility bill and for some the loss of personal information that could lead to identity theft.” Survey results reinforced that consumer education in relation to online shopping is a critical component of fighting back against these scammers. Those who were aware of online purchase scams prior to being targeted were less likely to lose money (77%) than those who were not aware (82%). On the web: www.BBB.org/OnlinePur chaseScams.
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take instead of mine. Perhaps the foundation for a good friendship begins by keeping short accounts with one another. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. Go to www.charlotterescue mission.org for details.
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