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A task force launched by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will recommend Dec. 14 that the Charlotte City Council should pursue a one-cent sales tax increase to finance a “transformational mobility network.” The goal is to add 60 miles of roadway, 110 miles of rapid transit corridors, 140 miles of bus system, 115 miles of greenways and 75 miles of bicycle paths within a 10-year window and financed over 30 years.

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The Charlotte Moves Task Force believes the sales tax will be enough to generate half of the $8 billion to $12 billion to finance the network over 30 years. The rest will come from partners like the state and federal goverrnment. While the task force is united in its recommendation, some members expressed concerns about buy-in from Mecklenburg County towns. The state grants sales tax authority to counties. Mecklenburg County voters would have to approve the measure via a

ballot referendum. Geraldine Gardner, who leads the Centralina Council of Governments, believes a one-cent sales tax for transit would easily pass. After all, proposed light rail projects will serve the Matthews, Pineville and Lake Norman communities. But her concern is whether the towns will be on board funding Charlotte roads, greenways and bicycle paths. “I think it's only fair that if the sales tax is going to be levied countywide that we see TAX, Page 5A

A one-cent sales tax increase in Mecklenburg County could help Charlotte pay for more roads, transit, bus routes, greenways and bicycle paths, but will residents in towns like Matthews and Mint Hill be willing to support the increase for the good of the region? Photo courtesy of Northwood Office

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Dr. Dimitrios (Takie) Hondros, a board-certified family physician in Matthews, was recently named pres- Hondros ident-elect of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians for a one-year term during the organization’s annual meeting. Dr. Hondros attended UNC-Chapel Hill before medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Atrium Health and was chief resident his final year. He has been practicing family medicine for the past 16 years. In February, he will be opening a new independent practice in Matthews, where he lives with his wife and three children. I recently chatted with Dr. Hondros over the phone to learn more about his new role and what it’s like being a family physician.

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NEWS & NOTES CMS goes remote

Above: Bill Helms, president of the Matthews Human Services Council, gives Sproat the Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award. Below: Turns out, Sproat was smiling underneath her mask. Justin Vick/CMG photos

Sproat wins community service award by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will shift to full remote learning from Dec. 14 to Jan. 15 due to rising cases of COVID-19 in the community. The school board made the decision Dec. 8 amid pressure from teachers and parents.

Police look into deaths The Matthews Police Department is investigating the deaths of Michael and Melanie Klingsporn of Phillips Wood Lane. Police found the pair in their home and saw there had been a recent fire.

Santa lights tree Santa helped light the Christmas tree for the Town of Matthews in a virtual event that premiered Dec. 5 on Facebook. The event included musical performances.

The Matthews Human Services Council recognized Sue Sproat's leadership Dec. 1 amid a rocky year that included a tornado and the COVID-19 pandemic by awarding her the coveted Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award. Sproat has served as executive director of C.O.S.Kids since 2013. Her nonprofit provides developmental care to children with special outreach to single parents. Amy DeVore nominated Sproat for the award, describing her lead-

ership as “the calm in the eye of the storm.” “She adjusted programming, staffing and learning and faced the challenges of 2020 head-on, never closing down,” Devore said. “Thanks to Sue's leadership, the children of our community continue to learn and grow, showing determination, perseverance and resilience as modeled by Sue Sproat.” Sproat also helped

What inspired you to become a doctor? Since I was really young, from my love in science, I had gauged that I wanted to go into medicine. When we started seeing our family doctor, I quickly gravitated because I really enjoyed what he was doing. During the summers, as I got later into middle school and high school, I would start following him around, or if I got done with school early or on a day off. As I got into undergrad and eventually into medical school, I would come back and do all my medical school rotations with that clinic and then in residency. I knew from day one of medical school that I wanted to be a family doctor, so he quickly instilled that passion of being able to see everybody – kids, adults and grandparents.

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Retirement community removes 'plantation' from its name

Acts Retirement-Life Communities has re- since 1988 and has experienced steady growth named Plantation Estates as Matthews Glen. in recent years. About 740 residents live there. The new name was selected in a vote by the Situated on a 124-acre campus, Matthews not-for-profit continuing care retirement com- Glen provides a mix of independent living, munity’s residents and staff. assisted living and skilled care “We have long recognized residences. Amenities include a the controversy that surrounds swimming pool, fitness center, Our new name the word 'plantation' and are restaurants and on-site health sensitive to how it is commonly doesn’t change who center. One unique aspect of understood,” said Steve Messer, we are but reaffirms Matthews Glen is its life care executive director of Matthews and embraces who plan, which pre-pays any future Glen. “The decision to rename we’ve always been long-term care services residents the community is representamay need. • Steve Messer tive of the values we have always “Our new name doesn’t change stood for and our larger commitment to be who we are but reaffirms and embraces who recognized as an open, inclusive and diverse we’ve always been – a welcoming and inclusive community.” community enjoyed by a diverse array of indiMatthews Glen has been part of the area viduals,” Messer said.

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State auditor: NCDPI’s COVID mismanagement puts children at risk by Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service

The Department of Public Instruction spent $76 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds without making sure the money was helping students, according to a new audit report. Online learning has created one of the worst years for student success in North Carolina. Almost one in five students aren’t attending class regularly, and experts say the damage will follow students for years. More children will be held back in school and fewer will graduate. The federal relief money was meant to combat that learning loss and protect students’ futures. But the department spent that money without critical quality checks. In some cases, no attempt was made to measure the results of spending or guard against misuse, according to the audit report, released Dec. 2. The department defended its practices, saying it monitored the money. “There is no excuse,” said Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and education studies. “DPI proclaims that its core mission is to ‘lead and uphold the system of public education

in North Carolina.’ Doing so demands that the agency be a vigilant guardian of taxpayer resources. It failed to fulfill that responsibility.” The legislature appropriated $70 million to help students catch up with a summer learning program. The department spent just $31 million by the end of August, and it didn’t verify whether the money was improving student’s ability in reading or math. The department also failed to make sure it had identified all of the students who lost learning during the pandemic – or how many of the students who were identified participated in the program. That puts struggling students in jeopardy, State Auditor Beth Wood said. They are at high risk of advancing without effective help into the next grade, where they will struggle still more, Wood said. For elementary school students, the damage could be severe. Mastering reading before the third grade is so critical that it has dominated the legislature’s education policy for almost a decade. “It’s never been more critical to get this done,” Wood said. “The failing rate in our public school system is higher than it’s ever been because COVID and online learning. Put

that on top of those children who were failing last year but moved up a grade – and it’s a catastrophe.” When schools moved online, low-income students were left behind. About 900,000 students lost their ready access to meals that schools once provided. The department poured $37 million into nutrition programs for low-income students, but no one measured results. Now, taxpayers have no way of knowing whether the department actually fed the children who needed meals, Wood said. “If the state can’t pivot for its citizens in a time of crisis, then who in the world do the citizens have? No one,” Wood said. The department failed to monitor how public schools spent another $76 million. While allocating the money, the department didn’t even create a plan to reduce the risk of misspending, according to the audit. “That’s a pretty damning report,” said Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union. “I hope the report is mistaken, but my experience with the state auditor is that she knows what she’s doing. … Somebody needs to be held responsible. I’m tired of people saying I’m sorry and then going about their merry way.”

The legislature must create new accountability standards for the State Board of Education, Horn said. “It’s the legislature’s job to hold people accountable for spending the taxpayer’s dollar,” Horn said. “And I expect the legislature to do exactly that.” The department pushed back against the audit’s findings. It blamed the State Board of Education for terminating the tool used to measure student learning against the advice of the department. And it argued that it was carefully monitoring the use of funds, promising to create a report for the General Assembly after December. “We fully stand by how we distributed nutrition funds,” the department said in a statement. “Additional requirements that some would demand would have likely risked that already vulnerable children across N.C. would have gone hungry.” Wood disagreed. “DPI could have been the eyes and ears to make sure the money was being spent on the right things. But they didn’t,” Wood said. “This is the case across the state government. When you spend a dollar, make sure you’ve got a dollar’s worth.”

Governor’s health care group has tough time getting past Medicaid barrier by Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service

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Gov. Roy Cooper is still selling Medicaid expansion, but Republican lawmakers aren’t buying. The first meeting of the bipartisan N.C. Council for Health Care Coverage, held Dec. 4, fractured into a partisan divide over expanding Medicaid. Cooper spent hours pushing for Medicaid expansion, but Republican lawmakers declared themselves disappointed in his focus. Cooper formed the N.C. Council for Health Care Coverage to find solutions for the 17% of adults who are uninsured in North Carolina. The

council includes 48 members, including lawmakers, physicians, pastors and businessmen. Little appears to have changed since Medicaid expansion sank last year’s budget, and it seems likely the issue will haunt the new session in January 2021. “To be honest, I was a little disappointed to see that we’re starting with Medicaid expansion, because it has been such a controversial topic,” said Sen. Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth. “So I am glad that we’re moving on to other things. We know that in order to increase access, we need to find ways to reduce costs.” Cooper wants to expand Medicaid to cover 626,000 people who make less than 138% of

the federal poverty level. The federal government picks up 90% of the cost of what Cooper says would be a $4.3 billion price tag in 2021. Cooper proposed putting the remaining 10% on hospitals and providers. Whether they are still willing to accept that burden is unclear. Members noted that other states that used a provider tax to pay for expansion also then raised providers’ reimbursement rates. “Health-care providers have taken a pretty big hit from COVID,” said Gene Woods, president of Atrium Health. “That’s going to be important to make sure we’re not disrupting access in a see MEDICAID, Page 4A

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tion once the meeting opened for questions. They argued for ways of reducing the cost of health care, rather than solely focusing on increasing the coverage of those costs. Krawiec suggested expanding access to telemedicine and reforming scope of practice and licensure laws to allow providers to practice up to their full abilities. She wants to reform the Certificate of Need laws that choke competition within the state by restricting the supply of medical equipment.

And she focused on moving ahead with Association Health Plans, which would offer businesses the chance to bargain for health insurance as a larger group. The law allowing the plans is currently tied up in court. “It’s just prohibiting a lot of people from getting the coverage they can get,” Krawiec said. “The business community was overwhelming behind it. It’s a great idea to provide coverage for people, especially in low-wage industries.”

Virtual new briefings put Cooper in minority Roy Cooper is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room. After nine months of the coronavirus pandemic and shutdowns, Cooper is in the minority. The other 34 governors use social distancing, mask requirements and temperature screenings to allow in-person press briefings. Carolina Journal contacted the offices of the governors of all 50 states the last week of November. It found 68% of governors allow some reporters to be present with various safety measures. Some governors held meetings outdoors to reduce the risk of virus spread. Others limited attendance and used large auditoriums to allow space among reporters. – Julie Havlak, Carolina Journal News Service

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f you know me personally, then you know it doesn’t take much to make me happy. Cheese, bread and wine make my heart sing. But this week isn’t about my eating habits because you all don’t need to know about all of that nonsense. I do, however, want to talk about cheese, well, sort of. If you live in Matthews then you are probably familiar with The Loyalist Market. The Loyalist Market is a cut-to-order cheese and charcuterie shop but they also offer wine, beer, sandwiches catering and various classes. It’s a really cool place. But, as you can imagine, 2020 has been tough on restaurants and I’m sure the Loyalist Market is no exception. However, I told you all last week that I would be spending some time writing about the positive stories that I’ve witnessed throughout the year and that’s why this week I want to share all the good that I’ve seen The Loyalist Market provide throughout the entire Charlotte community. Back in mid-March, restaurants were forced to shut their doors due to the executive order that applied to non-essential businesses. At this same moment, schools closed their physical doors and some semblance of remote learning began. The immediate reaction to this closure was the thought of chil-

dren going without a meal. As we all know, food insecurity is a real issue in our communities. There are thousands of kids who only have one meal a day, and that meal is provided by our school systems. In walks The Loyalist Market. I watched them almost immediately throw together a program that would prepare boxed lunches to kids all over the Charlotte area. I quietly noticed them teaming up with local schools, like Crestdale Elementary, to provide free lunches to the families who needed them. No questions asked. At one point, they were providing over 300 sandwiches a week out of their shop. I also noticed them partnering with other local restaurants to fulfill this need. A GoFundMe was started that raised much-needed funds to keep this program going so that no child would be without a lunch while schools were closed. They teamed up with local faith-based missions to ensure that kids were even fed on the weekends. The community rallied around this effort and it really brings tears to my eyes today as I look back at what The Loyalist Market and their community partners provided to the community for months on end. The Loyalist Market was founded by Christopher Sottile and if you follow them on Instagram, like I do, you will see photos of Christopher and his entire team prepping these lunches and delivering them all over Charlotte. Watching The Loyalist Market really bridge the gap of food insecurity for children in the Charlotte community is most certainly a bright spot in 2020 and I look forward to watching them grow (and eating more cheese) in 2021.

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raise the profile of C.O.S.Kids nationally in 2020 when it was named a finalist for the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant program. “As a nonprofit here in Matthews, we get so much support from the town,” Sproat said. “It's just a marvelous community to be a part of.” She was proud to receive the same honor as people she admired, such as Iris DeVore, Karla Ennis, Bill Helms, Jack Jarrell, Paula Lester, Joy McGuire, Brenda Messera, Margaret Phillips, Gail Rothschild, Aana Lisa Whatley and Tina Whitley. The award is named after Glenn, who owned the Matthews News and Record and served on several civic groups. She also was executive director for the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. The Matthews Human Services Council presents the award annually to someone who embodies the inspiration, dedication and commitment to Matthews and the surrounding areas as well as the nonprofit community. Mayor John Higdon said Sproat has shown confident leadership during the pandemic.

kind of go in eyes open that those communities might have other needs for non-transit mobility investments that we haven't even conceived of in this process,” Gardner said. Former Charlotte Mayor Harvey Gantt contends the city's transformational mobility network seems to touch every populous in the county, including the six towns. He believes the task force has completed its objective and the council must work on the specifics. Bill Coxe, former transportation director for Huntersville, said the governance of sales tax revenue is going to be a crucial issue moving forward. He said the Metropolitan Transit Commission, which is comprised of Mecklenburg County's seven mayors, is an example of how it could work. Task force member Jim Marasco worried neighboring towns have not been engaged enough in the Charlotte task force's efforts; however, Assistant City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba said mayors and town managers for the towns are aware. The task force has recommended a capital investment bond as an alternative or supplement to the sales tax. This is similar to the bonds that Charlotte approves on the ballot every year to fund affordable housing and infrastructure projects. Jaiyeoba has told city council that initial polling revealed residents are sensitive to property tax and other fee increases. Charlotte leaders believe the time is now to begin investing in transportation. “I know this is challenging,” Lyles told the task force at the conclusion of their work,” but I also know there's a moment in a city's history, a time that you have to take a bold step.”

Mayor John Higdon credited Sue Sproat for great advice and confident leadership during the pandemic. He also shared thoughts from Mayor Pro Tem Renee Garner that praised Sproat for ensuring children had educational opportunities. Justin Vick/CMG photo

Higdon read remarks prepared by Mayor Pro Tem Renee Garner. She credited Sproat for ensuring children had educational opportunities in a safe, healthy learning environment at a time when parents had to return to work.

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to family physicians or primary care. So how do we encourage folks that decide to go into medicine that the choice of being a family doctor and doing what we do is a good thing? We know family physicians are good because we’re good at chronic disease management and so helping folks improve their health also improves their outcomes and leads to lower cost of care. We are trained to do it all, so we don’t have to refer them for every little thing. We are encouraged to know a little about everything. How have things been different for family physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic? The biggest thing that’s been different is us transitioning very quickly to virtual health care and telehealth. Not many folks had grasped on to that concept. We as family physicians over many years have the best trusting relationship with our patients, so even if our patients are going to transition to telemedicine – not that a lot of them like

“She stepped up and organized the greater community to fill in the gaps,” Garner wrote. “Now she's finding ways to keep added staff on in case there's another shutdown, so the kids who attend C.O.S.Kids have stability.”

that concept – they adapted very well. If I see them in the office or talk to them on a video screen, that relationship with me and them doesn’t change. They have huge, inherent trust in us because they come to us for every nuance of any decision they need to make from a health perspective. This crisis has exposed cracks in our nation’s healthcare infrastructure. What are some of the major shortfalls that you believe can be fixed? Underinvestment in primary care and underinvestment in our public health infrastructure. Those are two great things that now we can be at the forefront to help say. "How do we make sure our ground force is better prepared to react and respond to something like this?” And going forward, how we can continue to respond and adapt quicker to change and sometimes being delayed weeks to make a decision. What role should family physicians play in the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine? Our patients trust us the best. They come

to us for pretty much anything that they’re seeking medically for advice. Even when I send my patients out to see a specialist, most them will reach out and say, “The specialist said this. What do you think?” They still value our opinion, so we can help reassure about the vaccine, its safety and its efficacy. Should patients trust the vaccine? We feel the vaccine should be trusted. It has been made quickly but it doesn’t mean there hasn’t been sound science to get the vaccine approved. The medical communities have all come together, everything has been done with a peer review and huge oversight by the medical community. What do you plan to bring to the role as president-elect of NCAFP? My passion is education. My love to teach and inspire the next generation of folks that I’m going to need to help take care of me in the next 20 years is my passion at the academy. My other passion is to continue to be support and a soundboard for anybody in arena

of family medicine. I’m here to help anything that our profession needs in this state. NCAFP is a network of support for family physicians. Why is this more important now than ever before? In the world we’re in now, we need to continue to stick together. I’ve been blessed having great mentors along the way and those mentors are the ones that brought me to this annual meeting that we have every December in my first year of medical school. Quickly being sucked into the NCAFP early on in my career and being blessed by being taught by a lot of people who have always been a voice for the NCAFP is really what got me here. All of us are soundboards for each other. It’s a great place for us to be continued support for folks in our profession because no matter what arena of family medicine you’re in, it is great and amazing to see everything we can do and offer our communities. Want to learn more? Visit www.drhondrosandteam.com or call 980-425-4913 to learn more about his firm.

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Realtor.com names top markets Tech hubs and state capitals will dominate 2021 Charlotte among cities to see highest home price appreciation and sales growth in 2021 Millennial homebuyers, relative affordability and strong local economies will drive Realtor.com’s Top Markets of 2021 to lead the nation in a year when real estate is expected to be strong coast to coast. This year’s list in rank order includes: Sacramento, Calif.; San Jose, Calif.; Charlotte, Boise, Idaho; Seattle, Phoenix, Harrisburg, Pa.; Oxnard, Calif.; Denver; and Riverside, Calif. Based on Realtor.com’s local market forecast, the areas on this list are expected to see the strongest home price and sales growth in the U.S. in 2021. In fact, home prices across the top 10 markets are forecasted to increase by 6.9% and sales by 13.1% year-overyear, which is significantly higher than the national projection of 5.7% price appreciation and 7.0% sales growth. “This past year, we've all become more reliant on technology to work, learn and maintain personal connections. The technology hubs that make this possible are thriving, as are their housing markets,” said Realtor.com’s chief economist, Danielle Hale. “Additionally, the relative stability of government jobs in the past year has driven home prices and sales in several state capitals to the top. Homebuyers, particularly younger first-time buyers, looking in one of these markets should expect rising prices and heavy competition. Meanwhile, sellers will remain in a position of power, but will find themselves on the other side of the bargaining table when buying their next home.”

Above: A strong economy keeps the Charlotte region's engine running. Below: Family activities like kayaking make the Queen City a draw, while Uptown Charlotte has become a great place for people to live, work and play. CMG file photos

Tech Titans A common driver of this year’s top markets is the prevalence of high paying tech jobs. Tech salaries in Sacramento, San Jose, Boise, Denver and Seattle have driven home prices through the roof over the last several years and this trend is expected to continue in 2021. Additionally, areas such as Charlotte and Phoenix are quickly establishing themselves as rising tech hubs with a plethora of jobs in technology, as well as education, government and health care. In fact, the projected unemployment rate for 2021’s top markets is 7.9% compared to the national average of 8.2%. Tech-related jobs make up an average of 8.7% of the workforce in this year’s top markets list compared to 6.4% of the U.S. as a whole. Relative Affordability Home prices in eight of the top 10 markets are more expensive than the average of the top 100 markets. But many are relatively affordable when compared to their nearby counterparts or offer significantly more square footage for a similar price. For example, buyers priced out of New York ($216 per squarer foot) can find increased space and affordability in Harrisburg ($122 per square foot), while buyers in Sacramento ($284 per square foot) can get more bang for their buck than nearby San Francisco ($679 per square foot). This is also true when comparing Oxnard ($413 per square foot) and Riverside ($247 per square foot) with Los Angeles ($556 per square foot). Millennial Magnets On average, the top 10 markets have a larger share of millennials (14.1%) than the U.S. as a whole (13.5%). A market’s ability to lure millennials is a good indicator of the livability of the area including: job opportunities, dining and entertainment. However, when it comes to millennials purchasing homes in the top 10, two trends are emerging. In half of this year’s top markets, including: Charlotte, Boise, Phoenix, Harrisburg and Riverside, millennials are already homeowners and expected to make the majority of the home purchases that drive home price growth and sales. In the other group of markets, such as San Jose, Seattle and Denver, the high cost of living has made homeownership a difficult accomplishment, not only for millennials but for all generations. The high number of millennials in the market shows how popular these markets have become, but older, more financially established generations will be the ones purchasing the majority of the homes next year. State Capitals Half of the top markets are state capitals, including: Sacramento, Boise, Phoenix, Harrisburg and Denver. The strong government presence in these areas offers stability for their local economy and jobs markets. This is especially important after a year when a global pandemic has significantly disrupted local economies across the nation. These areas also have strong job diversity in both the public and private sectors, including education, health care, technology, manufacturing and military.

2021 Top Markets 1. Sacramento Median home price: $554,050 Home price change: 7.4% Sales change: +17.2% Combined sales and price growth: +24.6% Sacramento takes first on this year’s top markets list. Due to the increased freedom to work remotely, buyers from the San Francisco Bay Area are flocking to California’s state capital for the increased affordability, without having to completely uproot their lives in Northern California. The area draws a diverse crowd ranging from first-time homebuyers to empty-nesters looking to downsize. Many young families are also drawn to Sacramento for the strong school system. When residents want a change of scenery, it’s a short trip to Lake Tahoe, wine country or San Francisco.

2. San Jose Median home price: $1,199,050 Home price change: +10.8% Sales change: +10.8% Combined sales and price growth: +21.6% Also in Northern California, San Jose is the largest city in Silicon Valley. Apple, Google, Facebook, Linkedin and even Realtor.com are all within commuting distance of San Jose. Unsurprisingly, the area’s strong economy and top-notch school system lure tech talent from all over the country. It’s also an easy drive to San Francisco or the nearby mountains. Without a ton of room for new construction, inventory in the area is tight. Serious buyers should expect to pay above asking price.

3. Charlotte Median home price: $368,819 Home price change: +5.2% Sales change: +13.8% Combined sales and price growth: +19.0%

Neighborhoods like Cameron Wood have consistent sales throughout the year. CMG file photo

Rounding out the top three on this year’s top markets list is Char-

5. Seattle

lotte. The area’s high quality of life, great weather, strong school system including Providence High (10/10 greatschools.org) and rich history draw a diverse mix of both young and old buyers. Millennials are beginning to transition from the downtown city center toward the suburbs as they raise families and take advantage of the increased affordability and extra space. With access to both the beach and mountains, Charlotte has something for everyone, including kayaking along the Catawba River and hiking the Carolina Thread Trail. Housing supply has been tight, but new construction is booming as builders try to meet current demand. Charlotte was No. 7 on 2018’s top markets list.

Median home price: $629,050 Home price change: +9.7% Sales change: +8.9% Combined sales and price growth: +18.6% Coming in fifth is Seattle, which is home to some of America’s largest and most well-known companies including: Amazon, Starbucks, Costco, Microsoft and Nordstrom. The area’s booming tech scene, high quality of life, and access to both the water and mountains draws a crowd from all over the country. New and growing families will find a strong school system. Driven by high home prices and the desire for more space, buyers are beginning to search for homes further from the downtown center. This is especially true for first time homebuyers.

6. Phoenix

4. Boise Median home price: $445,000 Home price change: +9.1% Sales change: +9.8% Combined sales and price growth: +18.9%

Median home price: $412,260 Home price change: +7.0% Sales change: +11.4% Combined sales and price growth: +18.4%

Idaho’s capital city is firmly establishing itself as a rising tech hub in the U.S. The area’s high quality of life and strong economy draw people from all over the country, with the biggest influx coming from Washington, Oregon and California. This trend has accelerated as the ability to work remotely has drawn many young workers looking for a slower pace of life, increased affordability and access to outdoor amenities. Boise offers residents a mild four-season climate, a vibrant revitalized downtown with plenty of entertainment, as well as a plethora of restaurants and boutique shopping. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area’s adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities such as white water rafting and four different ski resorts. New construction has been booming in Boise over the past few years as builders scramble to keep up with rising demand. Boise is no stranger to Realtor.com's Top Markets list, it was No. 1 in 2020 and No. 8 in 2019.

Arizona’s state capital has become a magnet for both younger buyers looking to take advantage of the affordable cost of living, as well as retirees who want to soak up the sun. Recently, the area has seen a large influx of people from pricey West Coast markets -- San Francisco, Seattle and Portland. While builders have struggled to meet the rising demand for housing, Phoenix set a record for new home permits in March, April and May, so new inventory is on the way. Phoenix offers residents all the big city amenities of shopping, dining and entertainment, without the traffic of larger metropolitan cities. Additionally, those who want to get out and hit the golf course have over 400 courses to choose from. Phoenix is a business-friendly city and has a diverse list of large employers in both the public and private sectors from education, government and health care to technology, manufacturing and military. Phoenix was No. 5 on 2019’s top markets list.

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Home Sales DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

28079 Bonterra 1027 Preakness Blvd. 5123 Alysheba Drive 1700 Top Flight Drive 1010 Hercules Drive 1018 Thessallian Lane 3005 Ladys Secret Dr. 1913 Top Flight Drive 2015 Trigger Drive

Nov. 23 Nov. 19 Nov. 19 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 6

Brandon Oaks 2003 Linstead Drive Nov. 12 2010 Hollyhedge Lane Nov. 12 2002 Currier Place Nov. 3 Country Woods 8024 Juniper Court Nov. 12

$261,500 $285,000 $349,990 $295,000 $360,000 $359,900 $329,990 $300,000 $335,000 $330,000 $365,000 $310,000

Country Woods East 1532 Hawthorne Drive Nov. 6

$319,500

Crismark 1009 Tiger Eye Ave. 7000 Dacian Lane 2002 Crismark Drive 2014 Cornflower Lane

Nov. 30 Nov. 18 Nov. 10 Nov. 9

$276,750 $269,900 $390,000 $302,500

Holly Park 7410 Sparkleberry Dr. Nov. 30 2117 Foster Court Nov. 24

$249,000 $291,000

Lake Park 3606 Alden St. Nov. 16 5415 Creft Circle Nov. 13 6120 Eisenhower Lane Nov. 6

$362,900 $395,000 $225,000

Sheridan 3009 Thorndale Road Nov. 2 Taylor Glenn 2015 Magna Lane Nov. 20 8006 Magna Lane Nov. 20 1010 Wayland Court Nov. 18 11013 Magna Lane Nov. 10 2009 Magna Lane Nov. 6 28104 Bromley 1262 Delaney Drive Nov. 25

$395,000 $259,900 $360,000 $270,000 $356,000 $266,000

$810,000

Brookhaven 1026 Forbishire Drive Nov. 25 $476,000 1013 Westbury Drive Nov. 23 $755,000 1008 Desborough Drive Nov. 13 $755,000 4018 Camrose Crossing Lane Nov. 10 $675,000 1105 Dumont Court Nov. 10 $825,000 Callonwood 1117 Sarandon Drive Nov. 20 1043 Feather Oak Lane Nov. 18 1042 Kensrowe Lane Nov. 17 1393 Millbank Drive Nov. 17 1029 Serel Drive Nov. 2 1148 Stonedown Lane Nov. 2

$360,250 $354,500 $282,500 $309,000 $255,000 $337,900

Chestnut Oaks 5017 Craftsman Ridge Drive Nov. 2 $335,000 Emerald Lake 5512 Two Iron Drive Nov. 20 7183 Three Wood Drive Nov. 20 2915 Divot Court Nov. 18 2116 Flagstick Drive Nov. 10

$444,000 $485,000 $450,000 $442,500

Fairfield Plantation 6777 Stoney Ridge Rd. Nov. 20 208 Hillcrest Court Nov. 5

$265,000 $330,000

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

Greystone Estates 1226 Flint Court Nov. 25

$465,000

Heather Glen 9809 Potter Road Nov. 23 1065 Kite Court Nov. 9

$385,000 $500,000

Highgate 1216 Parkhill Court

Nov. 19

$2,250,000

Hunley Creek 2001 Mill House Lane Nov. 24

$265,000

Kerry Greens 1000 Kerry Greens Dr. Nov. 25

$262,000

Providence Woods South 5024 Saddlehorn Trail Nov. 24 $830,000 Shannamara 723 Donegal Court Nov. 10 $497,000 856 Clonmel Drive Nov. 5 $605,000 2510 Brecon Court Nov. 3 $405,000 Stevens Mill 1932 Millbrook Lane

Nov. 6

$380,000

Willowbrook 2657 Willowbrook Dr. Nov. 20 $342,500 28105 Annecy 2540 Annecy Drive Nov. 20 $225,000 2206 Annecy Drive Nov. 10 $277,000 Ashley Creek 2002 Kilkenney Hill Rd. Nov. 13

$482,000

Brightmoor 1212 Ridgebury Terrace Nov. 25 2300 Fernridge Lane Nov. 24

$278,000 $279,900

Courtney 235 Minden Lane

Nov. 16

$375,000

Dunwood 2321 Axford Lane

Nov. 2

$337,205

Fairfax Woods 3446 Fairfax Woods Dr. Nov. 24

$312,000

Greylcok 7715 Greylock Ridge Rd. Nov. 9

$297,500

Habersham 4421 Hounds Run Drive Nov. 9

$240,000

Matthews Estates 1226 Country Place Nov. 18 835 Clearbrook Road Nov. 17

$325,000 $327,000

Roxbury 10215 Stonemede Lane Nov. 20

$650,000

Sardis Forest 9600 Riddick Place Nov. 19 9824 Mcclendon Court Nov. 19 341 Neill Ridge Road Nov. 3

$310,000 $550,000 $310,000

Sardis Mill 9326 Lochmeade Lane Nov. 18

$500,000

Thornblade 1628 Thornblade Ridge Drive Nov. 23 $345,000 1609 Mountain Ashe Ct. Nov. 13 $383,000 1832 Cloudburst Drive Nov. 9 $385,000 1932 Thornblade Ridge Drive Nov. 4 $345,000 Windrow 13612 Capriole Lane

Nov. 13

$295,000

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

14000 Springwater Dr. Nov. 2 28134 Cardinal Wood 13621 Edgetree Drive Nov. 12 Danby 12106 Sawtry Court Nov. 19 13221 Baker Mills Road Nov. 13

SALE PRICE

$299,000

Woodside Village 14314 Shale Court Nov. 6 28173 Anklin Forrest 4016 Widgeon Way Nov. 19 8713 Anklin Forrest Dr. Nov. 13

$419,900 $445,000

$280,000

Walden Pond 1615 Walden Pond Ln. Nov. 13

$900,000

$244,700 $235,000

Weddington Chase 8323 Woodmont Drive Nov. 19 8301 Woodmont Drive Nov. 3

$705,000 $700,000

Weddington Trace 7403 Spice Bush Court Nov. 12

$448,000

$300,000 $250,000

$595,000 $530,000

Bridle Path 505 Appomatox Drive Nov. 17 104 Pelham Lane Nov. 9

$820,000 $817,000

Canterfield Creek 9205 Belmont Lane Nov. 30

$620,000

Champion Forest 1201 Waynewood Drive Nov. 25 1138 Dobson Drive Nov. 6

$557,500 $675,000

The Chimneys of Marvin 9909 Silverling Drive Nov. 18

Wesley Oaks 6206 Adelaide Place Nov. 5 $430,000 28210 Park Crossing 10405 Hadleigh Place Nov. 25 $585,000 28226 Cottonwood 4711 Cotton Creek Dr. Nov. 12 $470,000 5200 Shadow Pond Ln. Nov. 12 $580,000 Kingswood 3014 Carmel Road

Rea Woods 8916 Abrell Walk Court Nov. 10

$569,000

Stallworth 5412 Stallworth Drive Nov. 16

$560,000

$555,000

Cureton 8424 Whitehawk Hill Rd. Nov. 30 2605 Bee Ridge Court Nov. 25 2800 Arsdale Road Nov. 18 3102 Arsdale Road Nov. 17 8444 Whitehawk Hill Rd. Nov. 13

Sturnbridge 5927 Chapel Creek Ct. Nov. 6

$417,000

$360,000 $599,000 $485,000 $385,000 $391,000

Firethorne 1101 Firethorne Club Dr. Nov. 17

$875,000

Wessex Square 4733 Truscott Road Nov. 9 28227 Ashe Plantation 10710 Bristlecone Ct. Nov. 18 8208 White Ash Court Nov. 9

Hunter Oaks 501 Beckford Glen Dr. Nov. 20 1304 Iveyridge Drive Nov. 19 1007 Baldwin Lane Nov. 12 8801 Gracefield Drive Nov. 12 508 Gressenhall Lane Nov. 12 8900 Long Needles Ln. Nov. 9

$515,000 $595,000 $550,000 $412,500 $405,000 $492,500

Kingsmead 1000 Mapesbury Lane Nov. 16

$894,000

Lawson 2112 Bluestone Court Nov. 23 1205 Blackmoor Road Nov. 20 2139 Ashley River Road Nov. 17 2125 Lord Proprietor Ln. Nov. 2

$355,000 $320,000 $320,000 $340,000

Marvin Creek 304 Painted Turtle Ct. Nov. 23 316 Silent Meadow Ct. Nov. 20

$725,000 $1,091,400

MillBridge 208 Golden View Drive Nov. 30 1012 Arbury Way Nov. 30 4018 Deep River Way Nov. 23 2001 Glenhaven Drive Nov. 23 1527 Millbridge Pkwy. Nov. 20 4006 Deep River Way Nov. 19 4014 Deep River Way Nov. 19 3016 Bridgewick Road Nov. 19 4000 Chasebrook Lane Nov. 18 1017 Argentium Way Nov. 16 2000 Silverwood Drive Nov. 16 3075 Lydney Circle Nov. 16 1113 Walbury Road Nov. 10 3005 Lydney Circle Nov. 9 2016 Linn Cove Nov. 6 5013 Millbridge Pkwy. Nov. 6 1008 Henshaw Road Nov. 2

$640,000 $373,328 $358,833 $365,000 $494,000 $352,663 $396,265 $355,000 $457,000 $503,100 $375,000 $348,709 $356,607 $344,754 $392,913 $452,821 $527,300

Park Providence 8316 Cutters Spring Dr. Nov. 18

$350,000

Prescot 4606 Crewe Hall Lane Nov. 6 4405 Glenduran Lane Nov. 5

$509,900 $280,000

Providence Downs 1202 Churchill Downs Drive Nov. 18 9118 Unbridle Lane Nov. 9

$820,000 $776,900

Providence Grove 8220 Brisbin Drive Nov. 3

$367,500

Quellin 3101 Stanway Court

Nov. 6

$425,000

Silver Creek 5409 Silver Creek Drive Nov. 6 1103 Deep Hollow Ct. Nov. 5

$500,900 $439,900

Somerset 9005 Dartington Lane Nov. 13

$384,000

Stonegate 6114 Lowergate Drive Nov. 18 1605 Crestgate Drive Nov. 16

$345,500 $470,000

$369,900 $350,000 $315,000 $347,500

Davis Trace 14315 Nancy Ruth Lane Nov. 19

$615,000

Fairington Oaks 13605 Fairington Oaks Drive Nov. 19 $454,000 Farmwood 5824 Clubhouse Court Nov. 25 6302 Farmlake Drive Nov. 24 5521 Saddlewood Lane Nov. 2

$415,000 $342,000 $295,000

Glencroft 8816 Glencroft Road

$250,000

Nov. 5

Hidden Forest 5038 Hidden View Dr. Nov. 24

$360,000

Lakehaven Estates 7212 Mcwhirter Road Nov. 13

$340,000

Olde Sycamore 7125 Olde Sycamore Dr. Nov. 24 $539,900 10649 Stone Bunker Dr. Nov. 17 $357,500 10316 Clubhouse View Lane Nov. 9 $560,000 Summerwood 8640 Auburn Whisper Lane Nov. 25 $465,000 13650 Marycrest Lane Nov. 23 $485,000 8328 Early Bird Way Nov. 20 $460,000 9038 Auburn Whisper Lane Nov. 18 $510,000 11120 Sorrel Ridge Dr. Nov. 13 $495,000 8725 Auburn Whisper Lane Nov. 12 $400,000 28270 Bellemeade 7442 St Clair Drive Nov. 12 $695,000 Beverly Crest 2108 Mirow Place Nov. 16 7717 Rathlin Court Nov. 12 8007 Hawk Crest Court Nov. 3

$497,000 $395,000 $438,000

Hampton Leas 2408 Hamilton Mill Rd. Nov. 24 2133 Lynbridge Drive Nov. 19

$499,000 $414,000

Providence Plantation 3415 Gray Moss Road Nov. 25 3410 Rhett Butler Place Nov. 23 2724 Moss Spring Road Nov. 23 5607 Red Osier Court Nov. 20 2313 Keara Way Nov. 20 3534 Nancy Creek Rd. Nov. 19 4030 High Ridge Road Nov. 18 3016 Poplar Hill Road Nov. 17 2636 Providence Spring Lane Nov. 16 2200 Beaucatcher Ln. Nov. 13 6110 Briarberry Court Nov. 12

$720,000 $460,000 $625,000 $481,000 $547,000 $625,000 $749,900 $550,000 $465,000 $525,000 $521,000

Willowmere 2015 Mckenzie Creek Dr. Nov. 18 $260,000

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DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

15414 Brem Lane

Nov. 6

$860,000

7840 Seton House Ln. Nov. 3

$760,000

Berkeley 5534 Kincross Lane

Nov. 2

$479,900

Pond Side 11524 Willows Wisp Dr. Nov. 24

$450,000

Berwick 6108 Tripp Place

Nov. 4

$469,900

Providence Crossing 5210 Gwaltney Place Nov. 19

$649,717

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

HOME SALES (continued from page 2B)

2125 Mckenzie Creek Dr. Nov. 16 $260,000 28277 Ardrey 9527 Cotton Stand Rd. Nov. 24 $535,000 17429 Captain Ardrey Road Nov. 5 $575,000 17916 Meadow Bottom Road Nov. 2 $660,000

Bexley at Ballantyne 10415 Buffton Court Nov. 17

$586,000

Blakeney Heath 9318 Autumn Applause Drive Nov. 19 $382,000

Ardrey Chase 10030 Paxton Run Rd. Nov. 20

$485,000

Cady Lake 5021 Jordanus Court

Ashton Grove 9227 Elrose Place Nov. 19

$343,000

Auburn Place 8535 Darcy Hopkins Dr. Nov. 17 12336 Bobhouse Drive Nov. 5

Hunters Valley 11615 Sir Francis Drake Drive Nov. 10 $412,000

$385,500 $357,500

Ballantyne Country Club 15034 Jockeys Ridge Dr. Nov. 24 $841,000 15017 Jockeys Ridge Dr. Nov. 19 $850,000 14211 Ballantyne Country Club Drive Nov. 12 $1,065,000 10914 Lee Manor Lane Nov. 6 $1,205,000

Nov. 30

$468,000

Landen Meadows 8432 Newton Lane Nov. 20 9319 Hanworth Trace Dr. Nov. 19

$385,000 $350,000

Piper Glen 6805 Linkside Court Nov. 19 5602 Fairway View Dr. Nov. 17 4700 Old Course Drive Nov. 5

$631,500 $510,500 $995,000

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

Providence Country Club 5417 Providence Country Club Drive Nov. 30 $831,500 11810 Pine Valley Club Drive Nov. 18 $850,000 12661 Lindrick Lane Nov. 4 $642,000 Providence Pointe 12534 Chesley Drive Nov. 24 13925 Daltrey Lane Nov. 12 15518 Sullivan Ridge Dr. Nov. 11 12345 Mcallister Park Dr. Nov. 6

$445,000 $423,000 $537,500 $435,000

Quail Acres 10504 Elrod Lane

Nov. 13

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

3700 Windbluff Drive Nov. 13 $401,500 10451 Fairway Ridge Rd. Nov. 13 $350,000 9935 Whitethorn Drive Nov. 12 $335,000 3411 Windbluff Drive Nov. 10 $719,000 10009 Four Mile Creek Road Nov. 6 $463,000 Reavencrest 8024 Noland Woods Dr. Nov. 12 $400,500 7702 Noland Woods Dr. Nov. 9 $425,000 6848 Braddock Lane Nov. 5 $347,000 Rosecliff 4516 Rosecliff Drive

Nov. 20

$617,386

Southampton 17312 Georgian Hall Dr. Nov. 30 $400,000 9928 Empire Woods Ct. Nov. 20 $390,000

$400,000

Stone Creek Ranch 7223 Firespike Road Nov. 16 10633 Serape Road Nov. 13 5603 Lago Vista Court Nov. 12

$403,000 $356,000 $402,000

Raeburn 12229 Parks Farm Lane Nov. 24 12319 Parks Farm Lane Nov. 12

$335,000 $345,000

Thornhill 11020 Thornhill Club Dr. Nov. 18 10720 Jordan Rae Lane Nov. 5

$492,000 $505,000

Raintree 3509 Windbluff Drive Nov. 24

$739,300

White Oak 9916 Laurel Lake Lane Nov. 5

$390,000

Cooper takes steps to close North Carolina from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. by Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service

Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stayat-home order, starting Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Cooper’s order will require nonessential businesses to close by 10 p.m., as well as banning private gatherings and nonessential travel. The order won’t affect construction, manufacturing or grocery stores. The governor also tightened his statewide curfew on alcohol sales, pushing it up to 9 p.m. from 11 p.m. for drinking in breweries, bars or other businesses. Some bar owners pushed back,

blasting Cooper for cracking down on already struggling businesses rather than targeting private gatherings. They contend his latest orders will destroy their businesses and accomplish little to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “This is Governor Cooper and his team picking winners and losers and grinding down small business owners once again,” said Zach Medford, founder and president of the N.C. Bar and Tavern Association. Cooper said North Carolina is flunking its metrics. He cited a prediction the state will run out of hospital capacity within six weeks if the current rate of infections continues, according to a study by The Cecil G. Sheps Center for

Health Services Research. North Carolina has 20,784 acute hospital beds, and COVID-19 patients filled 2,198 of those beds as of Dec. 5. The other 14,089 beds were occupied by non-COVID patients, leaving 4,497 beds available for new patients, according to the study. “The later in the evening you go, the larger these gatherings can be at some of these businesses,” Cooper said. “This tells people what they really need to go home. They don’t need to be gathering. … They’re safer at home.” Cooper will shut down bars less than three months after he allowed them to operate at 30% capacity outside. Indoor bars were never able to reopen.

Medford said Cooper’s latest order will strip away his most lucrative hours. Medford says he makes up to 80% of his income from 9 to 11 p.m. “All it does is take those of us who’re barely surviving, we’re on life support, and he just pulled the plug on us,” Medford said. “It’s going to bankrupt small business owners and send droves of people who would otherwise have gone to a controlled environment into freefor-all house parties.” North Carolina could have a vaccine as early as next week, but don’t expect that to factor into the state’s timeline soon, says state Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen.

Cooper said he wasn’t expecting a vaccine to have a “major effect in the near future,” saying doses will be limited at first. The health department previously said it expects vaccines to remain in short supply for months. “When this pandemic came to North Carolina in March, many of us did not expect to be living this way in December,” Cooper said. “Things are dire. This is truly a matter of life and death.” Cooper had already asked 36 counties to slow viral spread with more lockdowns. In October, he pushed them to restrict restaurants, to close bars, and to fine businesses that didn’t enforce mask mandates and other lockdown rules. But many refused.

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DINING SCORES The health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected the following restaurants between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3:

Lowest Score • Chili's Grill & Bar, 2861 W. U.S. 74, Monroe – 87.5 Violations include: Two employees washed their hands and turned off faucet with no barrier to prevent recontamination; pans had sticker residue and food particles; and pasta, tomatoes and ribs in prep top cooler weren't held cold enough.

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Charlotte (28211) • Chick-fil-A, 4431 Randolph Road – 98.5 • The Cowfish, 4310 Sharon Road – 97 • Koishi Restaurant, 120 N. Sharron Amity Road – 93.5 • Panera Bread, 4400 Sharon Road – 95 • Shunn Lee Palace, 4340 Colwick Road – 94

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Charlotte (28227) • Angela's Pizza & Restaurant, 9705 Mintworth Ave. – 92 • China Fun, 9020 Albemarle Road – 98.5 • Domino's Pizza, 9020 Albemarle Road – 92.5 • Harris Teeter (deli/bakery), 5706 Wyalong Drive – 93.5 • Harris Teeter (market), 5706 Wyalong Drive – 98 • Harris Teeter (produce), 5706 Wyalong Drive – 100 • Hop Feng II, 9229 Lawyers Road – 91 • Taco Bell, 8812 Albemarle Road – 99

Charlotte (28270) • Boardwalk Billy's, 1636 Sardis Road – 97 • Community Culinary School/Encore Catering, 9315 Monroe Road – 96 • Sushi Star Asian Cafe, 10020 Monroe Road – 98

Charlotte (28277) • Buffalo Wings and Rings, 16715 Orchard Stone Run – 98.5 • Cabo Fish Taco, 11611 N. Community House Road – 95.5 • City Barbeque, 11212 Providence Road W. – 98 • Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, 14015 Conlan Circle – 97.5 • Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, 9805 Sandy Rock Place – 96 • Earth Fare (meat and seafood), 12235 N. Community House Road – 95 • Earth Fare (produce), 12235 N. Community House Road – 98 • Earth Fare (specialty), 12235 N. Community House Road – 98 • First Watch, 6311 Providence Farm Lane – 93.5 • Harris Teeter (market), 15007 John J. Delaney Drive – 100 • Harris Teeter (deli) 11135 Golf Links Drive – 94.5 • Harris Teeter (deli), 7852 Rea Road – 95.5 • Hickory Tavern Raw Bar & Grill, 11504 Providence Road – 92.5 • IHOP, 16015 Lancaster Hwy. – 95.5 • Kung Fu Tea, 8200 Providence Road – 98.5 • Market Deli, 10636 Providence Road – 96 • On The Green Deli, 13840 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 98 • Pearlz Oyster Bar, 7804 Rea Road – 96 • Pei Wei Asian Diner, 13855 Conlan Circle – 97 • Philly Pretzel Factory, 16631 Lancaster Hwy. – 98 • Sherrill Market, 13510 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 98.5 • Wendy's, 7712 Rea Road – 96.5

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74 – 97.5 • IHOP, 14001 U.S. 74 – 92.5 • Mia Famiglia, 7870 Idlewild Road – 95.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 14039 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5

Matthews • Bowlero, 11210 Brigman Road – 97 • Mac's Speed Shop, 142 E. John St. – 95 • Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza, 3016 Weddington Road – 98 • Publix (produce) 3110 Fincher Farm Road – 99.5 • Sub Station II, 11500 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5

Matthews (Union) • Bisonte Pizza, 1381 Chesnut Lane – 95.5 • Harris Teeter, 1351 Chestnut Lane – 100 • Poppyseeds Bagels, 1311 Chestnut Lane – 97.5

Mint Hill • Taxco Mexican Restaurant, 7106 Brighton Park Drive – 94

Monroe • Chili's Grill & Bar, 2861 W. Highway 74 – 87.5 • Community Mart, 1002 Rocky River Road S. – 96.5 • Hong Kong #1, 813 E. Roosevelt Blvd – 99 • JC's, 813 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 92 • Jin Jin, 221 E. Franklin St. – 98.5 • Knife & Fork, 1201 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano, 1006 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 91.5 • Napoli Italian Restaurant, 2263 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Tamarind, 109 S. Main St. – 98 • Wow Supermarket, 1230 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100

Pineville • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 96.5 • Red Lobster, 9415 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5

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