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MATTHEWS – Results from the town's latest citizen survey reveal residents' attitudes toward property tax increases. At least 69% of respondents were OK with some sort of tax increase if it pertained to greenways, multiuse paths and sidewalks; street and pavement improvements; increased fire and police protection; and park additions and improvements. Fewer respondents were OK with tax hikes for increasing the town's
street network (55%) and making streets look more attractive (50%). Western Carolina University's Public Policy Institute mailed 3,330 surveys to property owners to gauge their attitudes about the town. They received 536 usable surveys back for a 16.2% response rate. Residents who were white, older and with higher incomes were slightly overrepresented in the survey results when compared to Census data, according to Western Carolina student Matthew Wilson. Results from the tax question would be more appropriate for set-
ting priorities rather than justifying an increase, according to Western Carolina student Hannah White. Town Manager Hazen Blodgett is recommending a property tax increase from 0.28 to 0.295 to add seven staff members to the police, fire and public works departments. This would add $45 to the tax bill of a $300,000 home. The survey outlined the top three perceived needs: • Properly managed growth and development (50%). • A need to maintain a small town feeling and identity (42%).
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MATTHEWS – Next time you step inside Fullwood Market on East John Street, look to your left and you’ll see a familiar red, circular symbol. In its center, there’s a hand holding out a cup of hot coffee, as if offering it to you like a friendly neighbor. For regulars at the Matthews Community Farmers’ Market, the Good Cup Coffee logo is like a beacon they can spot a mile away. They’re used to seeing owners Debbie and Joshua Chopas and their children Titus, 3, and Lulu, 8, serving artisan drinks at the market every Saturday morning.
But there’s another place to catch Good Cup for those who can’t wait or won’t make it to the farmers’ market. Thanks to a new partnership, the mobile coffee shop is now inside Fullwood Market every Tuesday through Sunday. “We want to give our Good family stability,” Debbie said, referring to their customers. “They know we’re going to be here.” The Chopases purchased Good Cup a few years ago from Benjamin Koenigsberg, the son of New Town Farms owners Melinda and Sammy Koenigsberg, after seeing his coffee booth at the Matthews Community Farmers’ Market. They continued his legacy of being a vendor there, while also expand-
ing to pop-ups, catered parties and community events in a 1971 Volkswagen Westfalia, which they outfitted with an espresso machine and portable water station. “We named her Cami for chamomile because she’s a wildflower,” Debbie said of the vintage bus. “We found her on the side of the road.” In September 2019, the couple moved Good Cup into The Loyalist Market in downtown Matthews. Debbie said they were inspired to find a more permanent space after customers kept asking if they had a brick and mortar location. It would only be a few see COFFEE, Page 5A
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• Vibrant, pedestrian-friendly downtown (40%). High numbers of survey respondents believed Matthews was a good place to live (98%), good place to raise children (95%), safe place to live (94%) and good place to retire (73%). Majorities believes Matthews has a good business environment (69%) and is responsive to the needs of citizens (69%). “With people living in Matthews for longer periods of time, they were statistically more likely to give positive assessments than those who have lived for less time,” Wilson said.
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MATTHEWS – Matthews Fire & EMS will update its uniforms, patch and the facade of Fire Station 1 as part of a rebranding effort designed to convey a more professional department, according to Chief Rob Kinniburgh. “This is another step forward in the transition of Matthews Fire and EMS from a predominantly volunteer town-supported department to a predominantly career volunteer-supported department,” Kinniburgh told town leaders May 24. The big change with the facade of Fire Station 1 is to remove the word volunteer and put Matthews in its appropriate place, according to Kinniburgh. He plans to upgrade the illuminated sign to LED with the updated patch. Kinniburgh wrote in a memo to town commissioners that the old patch had to be explained and didn't convey a unified department. The patch will go from light blue to a darker blue. It will match dark
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blue uniform shirts, which Kinniburgh said are more consistent with emergency service work. “Our intentions are to rebrand the department – to be more representative of the professional nature that the department has become,” Kinniburgh said. “We are not saying that volunteers cannot be professional – but to be more representative of where Matthews Fire & EMS is going.”
CHARLOTTE – DJ McFadden has experienced much success in his time at Independence High School. As the Patriots' new head football coach, he’s looking to get the program that he cares so much about back to relevancy. McFadden first starred on the Patriot football field as the starting quarterback of the 2005 and 2006 teams that both went unbeaten and won state titles during the legendary 109-game win streak that brought Independence national recognition. He would go on to play at East Carolina and later play receiver at Winston-Salem State. When he returned to the sidelines in 2014, he was hired by former Independence coach Joe Evans. That season, the Patriots won their first 12 games of the season and finished 12-1. Evans was let go following that season, and the Patriots have fallen on hard times since, going a combined 27-40, including a 2-5 record this spring. After leaving Independence, McFadden has been well traveled and working under some of the better coaches in the area with Evans, Mike Palmieri at Mallard Creek, Scott Chadwick at Myers Park, and most recently, Brian Hales at Butler. From each, he’s taken pieces that he’s ready to implement at his alma mater. “I have my mold of what I want to do, but I’ve been very fortunate to work with the best in the area since I’ve been coaching,” he said. “They all gave me something different. Joe Evans was a big weight room guy, Palmieri was a stickler to practice schedules and time and the same thing with Chadwick. Hales taught me how to run a program overall and he was great to work with. Now I can take all of that and adjust. “But being here, it means everything to me. When I was there in 2014 to start my coaching career, I kind of set that goal to one day be the head coach of that football team. I’ve kind of spoken it into existence. I just knew that at some point in time it was going to happen, so for me, this is a dream job. I’m home, and I’m going to be here. It doesn’t happen often where you can go back to your school and try to lead that program.” McFadden said he didn’t think about being a coach back when he was playing for the Patriots, instead focusing on not being the quarterback to end the streak. But deep down he always knew he’d one day be roaming the sidelines. He said his father, Darryl McFadden Sr., coached youth football since he was about 21 years old and coached McFadden from Pee-Wee to middle school. Now that he’s secured his first head coaching job at his dream school, there is work to be done. The Patriots haven’t had a winning see MCFADDEN, Page 5A
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MPD forms partnership with 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte MATTHEWS – Staff members with the Matthews Police Department are participating in 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte mentor training as part of a new partnership between the two organizations. This will assist officers in developing specific skills to help young men experience consistent positive law enforcement interactions with the hope of achieving long-lasting trust and friendship, according to the police department. “From what I’ve already seen, I believe that our officers will get just as much fulfillment and sense of accomplishment from this experience as these young men do,” Police Chief Clark Pennington said. “To see the commitment and the life skills that the volunteers of this organization are teaching these young men is phenomenal to say the least.” The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte is a local chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, with a mission to enrich the lives of African American youth through mentoring, education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and leadership.
Police investigate driver shooting into vehicle MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is looking for a driver suspected of shooting out the windows of a another vehicle around lunchtime May 25 on the I-485 Outer Loop. The victim told officers that as he was traveling on the I-485 Outer Loop between Providence Road and East John Street, a vehicle pulled up beside him and a man fired a shot from a handgun into his vehicle. The victim was treated for minor injuries on scene due to breaking glass. Police say the investigation points to the incident stemming from road rage. Police described the suspect as a clean shaven white male with reddish hair between 30 and 40 years old. He is possibly driving a white or silver Toyota 4Runner (1996 to 2002). Police encourage witnesses to call 704-8475555 with any details. Anyone with further information regarding the case may also contact Detective Lori Valdes at 704-841-6717 or lvaldes@ matthewsnc.gov
INDIAN TRAIL – The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an infant in the Brandon Oaks subdivision. Deputies responded to a call at 1:49 p.m. May 25 about an infant not breathing. The 5-month-old died at the hospital. The sheriff's office didn't observe any signs of trauma or foul play but is waiting on an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
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Kaiser Siding & Roofing installs new roof for veteran CHARLOTTE – Navy veteran David Adams received a new roof May 19 from Kaiser Siding & Roofing as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Adams was selected and approved as the recipient for the roof replacement through a partnership with Purple Heart Homes. The Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project is a nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor veterans who served our country and the families who support them. More than 250 military members have received new roofs since 2016. Kaiser Siding & Roofing provides residential and commercial siding and roofing services throughout the Atlanta, Charlotte and Cincinnati areas. Visit https://www.kaiserroof.com for details.
Work on Union County bridge replacement started May 25 MONROE – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews began a $677,000 project May 25 to replace the bridge on Buford Short Cut Road over Adams Creek. Contractor Dellinger will have until late October to remove and replace the bridge, with vegetation establishment continuing through April 2022. Drivers will be detoured around the work area along N.C. 207 (Wolf Pond Road), Sandy Ridge Road, Austin Road and Griffith Road, returning to Buford Short Cut Road.
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NCDOT collects 6 million pounds of roadside litter RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than six million pounds of litter from roadsides and are on pace to exceed the record for litter collection set in 2019. As of May 19, 6.3 million pounds of litter have been picked up from roadsides as a part of this year’s litter removal efforts. That’s roughly the same amount as was collected in 2020 and puts the state on track to surpass 2019’s record, when 10.5 million pounds of litter were collected. “We are on track to pick up more litter in 2021 than in any year previous,” Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette said. “But to truly solve this problem, North Carolina must begin dealing with litter proactively. Secure your load, don’t throw trash out the window and do your part to make sure others know this too.”
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation Pressed pills seized during police investigation seeking fundraiser participants CHARLOTTE – The NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation is inviting racing fans, thrill chasers and education advocates alike to go Over the Edge of the 10-story Embassy Suites Charlotte Uptown on Oct. 6. Over the Edge gives participants the opportunity to rappel down a building in the heart of the Queen City while supporting the NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation and the communities it serves. The first 100 individual fundraisers to reach $1,000 will get to go Over the Edge. Proceeds help the foundation fulfill its mission of building a better future for youth. Register at OvertheEdgeCharlotte.org.
CHARLOTTE – Regal opened two more locations in the Charlotte area May 21, including Regal Cinebarre Arboretum, 8008 Providence Road. Regal has previously opened other theaters in the region including: • Regal Phillips Place, 6911 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte • Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glenn 4DX, IMAX & RPX, 7824 Rea Road, Charlotte Reopening plans include a wide range of health and safety measures that adhere to the CinemaSafe protocol and guidelines.
INDIAN TRAIL – Detectives with the Union County Sheriff's Office seized a “trafficking level quantity” of street-pressed pills represented as 30 mg Roxicodone pills on May 20. Such pills expose addicts to a high risk of overdose, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives stopped the suspect in a store parking lot after several weeks investigating his activities. Andrew Eugene Beltz, 36, of Rock Hill, faces six charges of trafficking in opium/heroin charges and additional charges related to the seizure of methamphetamine and other narcotics, officials said.
CHARLOTTE – StarMed will continue offering drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations in Bojangles Coliseum's parking lot through the end of June due to ongoing demand, according to Mecklenburg County. The clinic will be open for appointments and walk-ins at the dates and times below: • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bojangles Coliseum clinic will be closed June 1 to 5.
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Harris: I support Gov. Cooper’s ARP spending proposal by Wesley Harris N.C. House
Yesterday, Gov. Roy Cooper released his plan for how to spend the $5.7 billion in federal funds coming to North Carolina as part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Harris The governor’s proposal emphasizes this funding package as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in North Carolina and ensure a shared recovery from the global pandemic.” As an economist, I’ve dedicated my life to understanding the very nuanced, but massively impactful financial decisions governments have made and how they changed society. After reviewing the governor’s proposal, I wanted to publicly state my strong support
for his plan, not just as a fellow Democrat, but as an economist. North Carolina has become a beacon for business and opportunity not by slashing corporate tax rates and deregulating industries, but rather because of the critical investments made over the previous decades by Democratic governors and Democratic General Assemblies. Investments in our transportation infrastructure, universities, public education system and public-private partnerships like Research Triangle Park are what have created the foundation for North Carolina’s growth in recent years. North Carolina leaders used to look to the future and opted to play the long game, and they were right. Because of their foresight, North Carolina has weathered the pandemic exceptionally well largely due our key industries being able to continue operation and maintain revenue. But not every sector, and not every
part of North Carolina has been so lucky. As we continue to recover, the ARP funds should be invested in similar ways to yield additional long-term, positive impacts. Spending $1.2 billion to close the digital divide is perhaps the best way to ensure a positive impact, transform our rural economies and create a wealth of opportunities for our most vulnerable citizens. With most businesses and educational opportunities having some kind of digital aspect to them today, making sure every North Carolinian has access to the internet allows our State to better compete in the present and educate themselves for the future, creating a digitally literate workforce and a desirable online infrastructure. The governor further supplements North Carolina’s education by allocating $350 million to NC Guarantee Scholarships, $300
million to public education and $250 million to Extra Credit Grants. This money goes directly towards our children’s future and consequently our future. Investing now will ensure that the future of North Carolina’s talent is homegrown, further attracting businesses with a workforce that is educated to compete in a globalized economy. North Carolina has turned the corner in navigating this pandemic, and now it's time to lay the groundwork so our entire state can successfully recover and set the stage for a bright future. I agree with Gov. Cooper that this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity we are facing. We owe it to the people of North Carolina to invest in our people, and our future. Wesley Harris represents District 105 (Mecklenburg County) in the N.C. House.
N.C. House considers broadband expansion funding package by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor
(The Center Square) – The N.C. House is considering a bill that would set aside $750 million in federal aid to expand internet access across the state. The House Appropriations Committee approved the measure May 20. It combines county and state funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand broadband infrastructure in every corner of the state. The committee vote came one day after Gov. Roy Cooper announced his proposal to spend $1.2 billion of American Rescue Plan aid on broadband expansion. The $1.9 trillion federal package includes about $7.2
billion for an Emergency Connectivity Fund for governments to secure internet access for remote learning. It also gives states and local governments the flexibility to use funds from other programs in the measure to expand internet connectivity. At least 1.1 million North Carolina households lack internet access, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. House Bill 947 creates the Completing Access to Broadband Program using $400 million of the federal aid for broadband expansion in local counties. It also allocates $350 million to the state's Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology program. "The GREAT grant covers a certain portion, and the American Res-
cue Plan covers a certain portion, and then there is a doughnut hole," said Rep. Dean Arp, R-Union, who presented the bill May 20. Arp said HB 947 would allow the state to leverage about $1.4 billion worth of broadband investment spread throughout North Carolina's 100 counties. The GREAT program provides grants to private broadband service providers to update internet bandwidth in unserved areas. While the GREAT program is a provider-led partnership, the new CAB program would be county-led and expand connectivity for unserved and underserved areas, Arp said. Counties would select broadband providers through a bid process.
"What we've done is built this plan so that it partners and maximizes what the counties have available to them through the funds that are being given to them through the American Rescue Plan," Arp said. "We're matching it with the state funds, and then a provider comes in as well, and that's how we're able to leverage more dollars and really participate with the counties in extending the broadband." Under the CAB program, the provider can cover up to 30% of the project costs. If the county receives less than $8 million in federal aid for the project, the provider must cover at least 15% of the costs. The state would provide 35% from the CAB fund and the county
would have to cover at least 35% of the cost. Counties can use American Rescue Plan funding or other unallocated funding to cover their portion. No county can receive more than $4 million from the CAB fund during a fiscal year. Cooper's broadband proposal earmarks $600 million for infrastructure deployment. It provides $240 million to support low-income and other affordability programs and $165 million for digital literacy. The other $15 million would cover administrative costs over the next four years. HB 947 was referred to the Committee On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. It must be approved by a full vote in both chambers.
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Wingate University learns of slavery connection to namesake by Dallas Woodhouse Carolina Journal News Service
WINGATE – Could an obscure historical discovery force Wingate University and the town to change names? That question is roiling Wingate. It began with a phone call between two college presidents. Wake Forest University President Nathan Hatch reached out to Wingate University President Rhett Brown Brown. Hatch informed Wingate that Wake Forest found that Manly Wingate, whom the school is named for, had ties to slavery. In 2018, WFU asked university staff to learn whether any of their buildings or statues were named after people with racist or other complicated backgrounds that could be viewed as scandalous today. WFU sociology professor Joseph Soares found that “every president of Wake Forest until the Civil War had enslaved human beings under him.” That included Manly Wingate. Wake Forest recently announced that its Wingate Hall will be renamed to “May 7, 1860 Hall” to memorialize the day the institution sold 16 people at a slave auction under Wingate’s presidency. Under Wingate’s leadership, the 16 enslaved people were sold to fund Wake Forest’s initial endowment. “By renaming this building, we acknowledge the university’s participation in slavery, recognize this aspect of our history and remember those who labored at the institution against their will. We hear their stories, learn their names and honor what they endured for our institution,” Hatch said in a statement. Wake Forest also released an official statement of apology for parts of its past connected to slavery. Wingate University then followed up with an announcement of its own. “This truth hurts. It casts a shadow over our university, my alma mater, and is not in keeping with who we are today, what we value, and how we strive to be more inclusive for the students who study here and the people who work here,” Brown said. Brown announced the creation of a committee to figure out what to do next. The committee consists of trustees, students, faculty, alumni and even town officials tasked to discuss options to address the issue, includ-
Wingate University celebrated 138 graduate students May 14. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
ing changing the name of the school. Wingate University is home to about 3,600 students combined on its three campuses: Wingate, south Charlotte, (Ballantyne), and Hendersonville, with most students attending its main campus in the Union County town of Wingate, which reported a population of 3,500 according to the 2010 census. According to the university, overall enrollment has increased by 16% over the past five years. Undergraduate enrollment has increased by 37% during this same period. While Wingate University is named after Manly Wingate, he had no real connection to what Wingate University is today. In a message to its students and alumni, Wingate said no money from the sale of enslaved people was used to fund the university. The school was founded in 1896. “Washington Manly Wingate had been dead for nearly two decades when the Wingate School was founded. He played no role in the University’s history,” the message read. “Wingate University has established itself as a leading North Carolina university today, but it wasn’t even a college when it was founded in 1896,” reads the Wingate University historic records: The Baptist associations in Union County, N.C., and Chesterfield County, S.C., sought to provide literacy education from first grade through high school.” At the time, public schools were scarce in the Carolina Piedmont. The location was chosen because it was close to the Seaboard Air Line Railway. It was close to Meadow
Branch Baptist Church, too. Because of the Baptist connections and a personal connection between some of the schools’ founders, trustees named it after a successful graduate of Wake Forest University, Washington Manly Wingate, a two-time university president. Wingate changed with the times by offering the first two years of baccalaureate education in 1923. The college granted its first bachelor’s degrees in 1979. Notable alumni include former NBA player Lorinza “Junior” Harrington, former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms, and Leon Levine, founder of Family Dollar retail stores. Recently, Wingate organized a campus-wide virtual meeting to discuss the school’s history. “I hope that what happens is we grow stronger as an institution, and this isn’t something that breaks us but actually makes us a better place for all students, no matter where they come from or look like,” said Joseph Ellis, a Wingate professor. No decision has been made on whether the school’s name will be changed, but alumni are speaking out. To them, the name “Wingate” is about far more than the university’s original namesake. “The hallmarks of the university are delivering a spirit of selfless service and providing outstanding academic opportunities for generations,” said former Union County District Attorney John Snyder, a 1995 English major graduate. “It has managed to do all of this under the name, Wingate University.”
“Alumni of many diverse backgrounds are speaking out against this name change because the name Wingate means more to alumni than just the name of a pastor that lived seven counties away a century ago,” Snyder continued “It means memories, friendships and community excellence. … A name change can end the need to learn more from each other’s perspectives. It’s an endpoint that stifles dialogue about legacy and redemption.” Many alumni, like Sherri Gamble, have posted their thoughts on various online forums. Gamble wrote: “I graduated from there in 1983 and loved it! The past happened and we can’t change it, but we can sure make our future better by being decent human beings to each other.” The controversy could ultimately affect the town of Wingate, although the town is named after the school, not Washington Manly Wingate. Jerry Ratchford, a four-year starter on the offensive line and a member of the Wingate Sports Hall of Fame, offered his perspective as an African American. Ratchford graduated in 1992. He tells Carolina Journal that Wingate can and should address the past but can do so while keeping the Wingate name. “I understand that a few people are upset about the possibility of a name change,” Ratchford said. “I love Wingate but not to acknowledge the pain of those that had to endure the hardships should not be overlooked. I believe that the name should remain Wingate, but I would also like to see some thought put into making some changes that would remove any harmful effects from the past. What if the shoe was on the other foot and it was established that whites were sold?” “Just acknowledge the past and move on,” Ratchford concluded. “I think it is a bad idea to change the name,” said Nicole Smith, class of 1995, who lives outside Atlanta. “As an alumnus, I think it is silly, no one knew the history when it was named, and we did not know about it when we got there. We are working so hard to change history, but you can’t. I don’t think it will help the school grow, by changing the name, and what does that say to us who graduated prior to 2021, what does it mean for those of us who have ‘Wingate’ stamped on our diplomas?” No timetable has been set for the committee to offer recommendations on what to do next at Wingate.
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months before the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic prompted them to leave The Loyalist Market and transition Good Cup back to mobile. It was during that interim period – when the Chopases were navigating the pandemic like other small business owners – that they met Fullwood Market’s Jason Haas. He tried one of the drinks they were serving at a Charlotte Eagles game and suggested they join forces. Debbie said it was a natural partnership. “His heart is to serve local food to local people,” she said. “We like to partner with like-mindedness.” Fullwood Marked opened last September on East John Street in downtown Matthews. It offers house-made soups, salads and sandwiches, as well as ice cream and grab-and-go options. The shelves are stocked with craft beer, wine, snacks and locally made products. The Chopases are big on buying local and supporting small business – most of Good Cup’s drinks are made with ingredients from Matthews Community Farmers’ Market vendors – which is why Fullwood Market was such a
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natural fit. They like to partner with artists, farmers, botanists and creators to infuse a unique cup of coffee, chai, tea or tonic and create what they call “an edible experience.” “Because we all offer something unique,” Joshua said. “We can play off each other and help each other both grow.” Good Cup's menu changes with the season and inspiration, as many of the drinks are named after characters in whatever books the Chopases are currently reading. The Wildflower Latte, Good Cup’s most popular drink, is infused with milk and honey from Dancing Bees Farm in Monroe and edible flowers grown by Tega Hills Farm in Fort Mill, S.C. The Aslan Latte, named after Aslan, the lion in “The
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season since 2015, and sit in a very top-heavy football conference with powerhouses Butler and Myers Park. Realignment, which begins next season, replaces Myers Park with threetime defending 3A state champion Charlotte Catholic and a resurgent Providence program. But McFadden has a plan to get the Patriots back into that mix. “The biggest thing for us is a pride thing and that starts in the weight room, how we lift, how we practice, how we attack meetings, how we carry ourselves in the building and how we are respectful to our teachers,” McFadden said. “I think it’s an overall mindset where we can
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Communities across southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties are reintroducing outdoor summer concerts as COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. We've listed some of the region's most popular series below. We recommend visiting websites for each series in advance for any updates on mask requirements and other safety protocols. Events are subject to change. Matthews: Outdoor Concert Series The free concerts span from 5 to 9 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays through September at Stumptown Park, located at 120 S Trade St., Matthews. Gates open at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand. Visit www.matthewsfun.com for details. • May 28: Terrence Young • June 11: The Entertainers • June 25: Blackwater • July 9: Michael Cosner Band • July 23: Chicago Rewind Mint Hill: Family Fun Nights The free concerts start at 7 p.m. at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park, located at 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill. Family activities begin at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.minthillevents.org for details. • June 12: Thirsty Horses • July 10: Shelley Ruff & The Hoodies • Aug. 14: LA Maybe • Sept. 11: Delta Fire
Blooms enhance the community experience CHARLOTTE – Musicians, artists, dancers and other creatives will share their skills in restaurants, shops and public spaces as part of South End Blooms, a series of surprise, pop-up experiences Saturdays and Sundays through June 20. These experiences, called “blooms,” are designed to encourage visitors to explore South End and the Rail Trail. Some of the blooms can be found at restaurants and shops. Others will take place in public spaces, like the “Wonder Wings” created by fiber artists Ashley Jane McIntyre and Kelly Rose Zimmerman and installed just off the Rail Trail at the “Ed-
na’s Porch” swings on East Carson Boulevard. The giant butterfly wings were crocheted over the course of two weeks. They are meant to be a selfie backdrop. Last weekend featured musical performances, a hunt for painted rocks scattered along the Rail Trail, a wandering soap bubble circus and a surprise “flower bomb” installation by Iris Blossoms. South End Blooms is a collaboration between Charlotte Center City Partners and Charlotte Is Creative. Right: Kalin Devone paints at Pop the Top. Brooke Brown/Center City Partners
Quick hits with Georgie Nakima On identity and art “At an early age, quite subconsciously we are conditioned to associate Blackness with a stance of trauma, violence and inadequacy. And while I don’t run away from the errors of law that have been used to oppress our humanity, it's so important that I use art as a reminder that we remain uplifted, resilient and divinely intrinsic to this life. I grew up memorizing the stories of segregation, poverty and racism and how we somehow alchemized this into laughter, wisdom and resources.”
Monroe: Music on Main The free concerts take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. through November on Main Street in downtown Monroe. Visit www.monroenc.org for details. • June 24: The Tams • July 22: Cat 5 • Aug. 26: Kids in America • Sept. 23: The Catalinas • Oct. 28: The Legacy Motown Revue • Nov. 18: Who's Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) Pineville: Rockin' & Reel'n The free concerts start at 7 p.m. at Pineville Lake Park, located at 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville. Visit www.pinevillenc.gov for details. • June 11: Chicago Required & REO-Survivor • June 27: Charlotte Symphony • July 9: Too Much Sylvia • Aug. 13: Coconut Groove • Sept. 10: Hip Pocket Waxhaw: Jammin' By the Tracks The free concerts take place from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month through August under the Waxhaw Water Tower. Visit https://www.waxhaw.com for details. • June 4: Hipshack • June 18: Revolution (Beatles Tribute Band) • July 16: Old Man Mafia • July 30: Blue Sky Crying • Aug. 13: Dixie Revival • Aug. 27: Smokin' Gunn Charlotte: Evenings at the Park The Charlotte Symphony performs a selection of classics from the likes of Beethoven, Mozart and more at SouthPark's Symphony Park, located at 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte. Tickets are required. Visit www.charlottesymphony.org for details. • May 28: Charlotte Symphony (sold out) • June 11: Charlotte Symphony • June 18: Charlotte Symphony Charlotte: StoneCrest's Summer Concert Series StoneCrest at Piper Glen began hosting concerts again. The shopping center, 7832 Rea Road in Charlotte, will post a complete concert schedule soon. Shows are held at the Fountain Plaza. Visit https://shopstonecrest.com/ for details. • May 28: Courtney Lynn & Quinn Charlotte: Waverly's Tunes on the Terrace Waverly presents live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through July in front of CO and Cafe Moka. The shopping center is located at Providence and Ardrey Kell roads in Charlotte. Visit www.waverlyclt.com for details. • June 3: Bradford Ray Bailey • June 10: Dave Vergato Trio • June 17: Mark Larson Combo • June 24: Noel & Maria • July 1: Bradford Ray Bailey • July 8: Dave Vergato Trio • July 15: Mark Larson Combo • July 22: Noel & Maria • July 29: Bradford Ray Bailey Charlotte: PNC Music Pavilion PNC Music Pavilion welcomes mainstream artists of various genres in paid concerts. The Live Nation venue is located at 707 Pavilion Blvd., Charlotte. Visit www.livenation.com for details. • June 29: Chicago • July 24: Dave Matthews Band • Aug. 10: Kings of Leon • Aug. 12: Chris Stapleton • Aug. 20: Jason Aldean • Aug. 21: Alanis Morisette, Garbage and Liz Phair • Sept. 10: The Black Crowes • Sept. 13: Judas Priest • Sept. 17: Maroon 5 • Sept. 18: Dierks Bentley • Sept. 19: Outlaw Music Festival Charlotte: CMCU Amphitheatre The Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre invites national recording artists to perform paid concerts. Visit www.livenation.com for details. • July 17: Jamey Johnson • July 20: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats • Aug. 4: Rage Against • Aug. 5: Louis the Child • Aug. 15: Blackberry Smoke with The Allman Betts Band • Aug. 26: Brothers Osborne • Aug. 27: My Morning Jacket • Sept. 4: Glass Animals • Sept. 5: Primus • Sept. 24: Jelly Roll
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On the connection between humans and nature “Humans are nature. We are neither a part of it nor apart from it, we ARE nature.”
Heting Liu visited the Mint Museum to see and interview artist Georgie Nakima. Photo courtesy of Heting Liu
Artist cultivates 'Garden of Journey' by Heting Liu Contributor
CHARLOTTE – Georgie Nakima is a young artist and activist. She lives and creates in Charlotte, where her murals and artwork splatter colorful commentary throughout the city under the title “Garden of Journey.” She explains on her website that “Garden of Journey” symbolizes the path we take to manifest our destiny. For her, the creative journey took a winding path. She majored in chemistry with a minor in biology at Winston-Salem State University before becoming an artist whose works spiral with geo-
metric and natural patterns that are easy to get lost in. Her journey in creative arts intertwined with biological sciences since the day she arrived at college. “If anything, learning the gateways of nature and geometrical patterns was enlightening. My studies really nurtured my sense of wonder and research,” she explained. “Today, I'm empowered to plant seeds of art and science together in hopes to carry conversations of well-being, nature preservation and humanity.” Her experience of studying STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in college see ARTIST, Page 4B
On the difference in approach between murals and paper “The biggest difference between a mural and drawing on paper is composition and scaling You have to think about your proportion, and most importantly the environment. Because something that is 2D on paper is different from something that’s 2D on a wall that belongs to an environment, no matter if it's in the rural or metropolitan area.” On defining art and beauty “Beauty depends on who is seeing it, and art depends on who is creating it. What I might think is beautiful, you may not; what you think is beautiful, I may not. What art is depends on who’s creating it, that’s something that you can’t take away, whether you see it as beautiful or not.” See her work Visit www.gardenofjourney.com to learn more about Georgie Nakima.
Bank of America Stadium soil heads to six parks CHARLOTTE – Bank of America Stadium is making the switch from a natural grass playing surface to synthetic grass in preparation for hosting both the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Football Club in 2022. Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Mecklenburg County wanted to ensure the removed soil didn’t go to waste. Crews started digging up turf millings and root zone sand – 300 truckloads total – last week to take to Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation sites for reuse. “This is another great example of our partnership with the Carolina Panthers to support our
park facilities,” said W. Lee Jones, director of Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation. Parks getting the soil include: • Winget Park: Finishing final softball field; work on soccer field No. 4. • Ramblewood Soccer Complex: Topdressing 10 fields. • First Tee of Pineville: Topdressing tee complex. • Reedy Creek Park: Cricket field proposal. • Veterans Park: Topdressing multipurpose field. • Sportsplex at Matthews: Topdressing the stadium and fields No. 10 and 11. “We’ve had a great relation-
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THINGS TO DO May 28 Outdoor Concert The Terrance Young Experience performs jazz music at Stumptown Park as part of the Town of Matthews Outdoor Concert Series. Advance tickets are required. They range from $6 to 24. Find them on www.eventbrite.com. 6-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews Park Concert The Charlotte Symphony performs selections by Beethoven and Vaughan Williams during Evenings at the Park at Symphony Park. Buy tickets at www.charlottesymphony.org. 7-8 p.m.; 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte Outdoor Movie Union County Parks and Recreations screens “Trolls: World Tour”
during its Passport Around the World outdoor movie series at Cane Creek Park. The family event is free. 8:45-10:45 p.m.; 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw
May 29 Park Yoga The Town of Indian Trial holds Yoga in the Park for adults at Crossing Paths Park. Each session costs $5. Register at www.indiantrail.org. 8-9 a.m.; 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail Farmers Market The Matthews Community Farmers' Market opens with produce and homemade food. www.matthews farmersmarket.com/ 8 a.m.-noon; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews
Farmers Market The Waxhaw Farmers Market opens with produce and homemade food. http://www.waxhawfarmers market.org/ 9 a.m.-noon; 27283 Waxhaw Pkwy., Waxhaw
Memorial Day The Town of Indian Trail holds a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Garden. www.indiantrail.org 11 a.m.; 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail
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May 31 Memorial Day The Town of Waxhaw holds a Memorial Day ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor. http://waxhaw. com/226/Memorial-Day 10 a.m.-noon; East North Main Street in Waxhaw Memorial Day The Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 of Matthews observes Memorial Day with a reciting of the fallen, remarks from area veterans and the dedication of Matthews Veterans Memorial Park at Stumptown Park. 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
Summer Concert HipShack performs rock, pop, funk and soul at the Jammin' by the Tracks Summer Concert Series under the Waxhaw Water Tower. www. waxhaw.recdecdesk.com 7-9 p.m.; Downtown Waxhaw Outdoor Theater Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presents opening night of “Godspell” at Stumptown Park. Other performances will be held June 5, 6, 12 and 13. Tickets are required. Get them at www.matthews playhouse.com. 7:30 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
June 9 Ribbon Cutting Rinehart Realty holds a ribbon cutting with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. www. unioncountycoc.com 11 a.m.; 526 N. Broome St., Waxhaw
June 11 Cruise-In The City of Monroe showcases Corvettes during monthly cruise-in series in downtown. The series continues on the second Friday of the month through November. 6-8 p.m.; Downtown Monroe
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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from May 14 to 20.
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Seventeen artists, including Georgie Nakima, painted a Black Lives Matter mural at the intersection of Trade and Tryon streets last summer. CMG file photo
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can also be seen in her art style. The geometric shapes and patterns make her work so fun to look at for a long time and explore them, and her extensive use of different colors in her work is not disturbing, but is rather in harmony and visually pleasing. Georgie’s work is rooted in Afrofuturism, which is a cultural aesthetic, philosophy of science and philosophy of history that explores the developing intersection of African diaspora culture with technology. “It is pretty much based on my heritage as a Black woman,” she said. “I want to create a visual representation of it that’s positive and powerful and is not rooted in trauma and pain. I also give it a futuristic
outlook so it lasts through time and ages.” She brands her work as “artivism” (art-activism) and aims to drive social and political consciousness by bringing attention to the importance of diversity. Georgie was among 17 artists who painted the huge Black Lives Matter mural on the road next to Mint Museum Uptown. "We created this on the 12th day of protests following the death of George Floyd,” she said. “I admire the youth that has been relentlessly proving how loudly our voice echoes when we come together peacefully and intentionally. This art is a performance of activism that allows our city to unify a display of solidarity against the systematic oppression that holds back everyone involved. I am moved at how quickly my city and my community of artists and organizers have gathered.”
• Be Em Asian Kitchen, 1848 Galleria Blvd., Charlotte – 81 Violations include: Person in charge didn't ensure staff washed hands properly and marked food by date; drinks were uncovered on prep table; employee washed hands at three-compartment sink; hand sinks didn't have paper towels; raw shrimp was stored above fries in reach-in cooler while bowl of raw shrimp was stored over milk; walk-in cooler wasn't holding food cold enough; kimchi, vegan ham, crab and open container of milk in reach-in coolers didn't have dates; and spray bottle labeled as sanitizer had unknown chemical inside. • 9 Spices Indian Cuisine, 8145 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte – 83.5 Violations include: Trash can was in front of hand sink; raw chicken wings were stored above raw fish in cooler; food residue was on interiors of bulk blender pitchers; foods didn't have date marks; and two spray bottles of chemicals didn't have identification. • Chili's Grill & Bar/It's Just Wings, 8302 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte – 84.5 Violations include: Inspectors said there was inadequate training in food handling and safety; employee handled personal headphones and moved to food prep without washing hands; sanitizer bucket was stored in hand sink; several metal and plastic containers had food and sticker debris; cooked ribs, penne pasta and mixed cheese weren't held cold enough; prepped lettuce, grilled peppers, guacamole, salsa and milk were stored without dates; and dish area had several small flies. • Bulla Gastrobar, 4310 Sharon Road, Charlotte – 86 Violations include: Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat egg plant in reach-in cooler; dish machine didn't have proper sanitizer concentration; rice, octopus, salmon, crawfish, tortilla batter and red pepper sauce weren't held cold enough; cooked jalapeños and bacon wraps were not date marked; tortilla batter did not have begin/ end time recorded; and menu didn't have disclosure for consumer advisory.
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CAMPS FOR AGES 6-8 COST $185/SESSION Session 1 • May 31-June 3 Session 2 • July 5-8
CAMPS FOR AGES 9-12 COST $235/SESSION Session 1 • June 14-17 Session 2 • July 12-15
Charlotte (28209) • Brazwells Premium Pub, 1627 Montford Drive – 96 • Brueggers Bagel Bakery, 4327 Park Road – 96 • Kabab 2 Go, 4200 South Blvd. – 99 • Shake Shack, 1605 E. Woodlawn Road – 98.5 • Waterbean Coffee, 4701 Park Road – 95.5 Charlotte (28210) • Oak Steakhouse, 4777 Sharon Road – 95.5 • Your Custom Catering & Events, 4800 Wedgewood Drive – 100
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Road – 86 • Carolina Commercial Kitchen, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 92.5 • The Dumpling Lady, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Eddie's Place Restaurant, 617 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96 • Koishi Restaurant, 120 N. Sharon Amity Road – 93.5 • Mezzanotte, 2907 Providence Road – 97 • Mike's Vegan Cookout, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 94 • Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe, 4400 Sharon Road – 93 Charlotte (28226) • Chili's Grill & Bar/It's Just Wings, 8302 Pineville-Matthews Road – 84.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 7724 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Great Wall Of China South, 6666 Carmel Road – 97 • Groucho's Deli, 5110 Park Road – 92.5 • Metro Diner, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93.5 Charlotte (28227) • Jyoti's World Cuisine, 7128 Albemarle Road – 97.5 • La Luna 2 (restaurant), 8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 98.5 • La Luna 2 (meat market), 8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 94.5 • McDonald's, 2301 Central Ave. – 98.5 Charlotte (28270) • Be Em Asian Kitchen, 1848 Galleria Blvd. – 81 Charlotte (28277) • 9 Spices Indian Cuisine, 8145 Ardrey Kell Road – 83.5 • Asian 1, 16646 Hawfield Way Drive – 94.5 • Cabo Fish Taco, 11611 N. Community House Road – 96.5 • Chef KWO, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 98.5 • Chick-fil-A, 7910 Rea Road – 97.5 • Chili's Grill & Bar, 8136 Providence Road – 92 • Desano Pizza, 7315 Waverly Walk Ave. – 94 • Flying Biscuit, 7930 Rea Road – 95.5 • Harris Teeter (deli/bakery), 9720 Rea Road – 96 • Harris Teeter (meat market), 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95 • Harris Teeter (meat market), 10616 Providence Road – 93.5 • Inizio Pizza Napoletana, 10620 Providence Road – 96.5 • McAlister's Deli, 9864 Rea Road – 98.5 • Publix (deli), 11222 Providence Road W. – 100 • Publix (seafood), 11222 Providence Road W. – 100 • The Wok, 11508 Providence Road – 95 • Whole Foods Market (meat market), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 94.5 • Zapata's Mexican Restaurant, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 99 Indian Trail • Chokh Di Noodle House, 14015 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • Food Lion (deli), 7876 Idlewild Road – 99 • Food Lion (produce), 7876 Idlewild Road – 98.5 • Food Lion (meat market), 7876 Idlewild Road – 98
• Mia Famiglia, 7870 Idlewild Road – 96.5 • Omega Coney Island Family Restaurant, 3901 Old Monroe Road – 98 Matthews • Carrabba's Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • Red Lobster, 9801 Independence Pointe Pkwy. – 93 Mint Hill • Jimmy Johns, 7014 Tutor St. – 97 Monroe • Ala Azteca Butcher Shop, 2300 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 92.5 • Bojangles, 2303 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 93 • Buffalo Wild Wings, 2109 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98 • Chili's Grill & Bar, 2861 W. U.S. 74 – 94 • Food Lion (deli), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 98.5 • Food Lion (meat market), 100 East Sunset Drive – 96.5 • Food Lion (produce), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 98 • Home Brew Craft Beer & Smoothies CBS, 215 S. Main St. – 100 • Dream Chaser Popcorn, 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98 • Iron Thunder Saloon And Grill, 608 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • Los Pepe's, 1702 Walkup Ave. – 97 • Pilot Travel Center, 2700 Chambers Drive – 99.5 • SPI Express, 101 W. Sunset Drive – 95.5 • Subway Sandwiches and Salads, 4102 U.S. 74 W. – 96 • Sunset Tacos, 1113 Sunset Lane – 97 • Taqueria El Paraiso, 1709 WalkUp Ave. – 94 • The Country Grill, 4002 Concord Hwy. – 97.5 • Wow Supermarket, 1230 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 Pineville • Kit's Trackside Crafts, 330 Main St. – 99 Stallings • Bisonte Pizza, 1381 Chestnut Lane – 95 • New York Pizza Express, 4520 Potter Road – 100 Waxhaw • 701 Main Restaurant, 701 W. South Main St. – 98.5 • Asian Grill, 3913 Providence Road – 98.5 • Broome St Burgers, 203 N. Broome St. – 96 • China II, 1309 N. Broome St. – 93.5 • Greco Fresh Grille - Waxhaw, 201 W. South Main St. – 92 • Java's Brewing Bakery And Cafe, 1526 Providence Road – 93.5 • Publix (deli), 1615 Providence Road S. – 98 • Starbucks, 9700 Rea Road – 99.5 Weddington • Jersey Mike's Subs, 13651 Providence Road – 98.5
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