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MINT HILL – Principal Ericia Turner reflected on how the Class of 2021 endured through their high school experience, including losing classmate Modesty Shelton to a car crash as sophomores and having school interrupted by COVID-19 as juniors. “You have endured the pandemic, shutdowns, economic downturn, social unrest and a tumultuous election year,” Turner told Turner Rocky River graduates June 5 during commencement. “And yet you are here. You have learned some things that are more valuable than anything you could ever learn from a textbook.” Turner encouraged graduates to look within themsevles. She explained how the lion, scarecrow and tin man
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CHARLOTTE – Independence High School Principal David Legrand is tired of hearing the word “unprecedented” when talking about the past 15 months of the pandemic. Still, he said it’s the best way to describe the final leg of the Class of 2021’s high school journey. Legrand asked the graduating seniors during their June 1 commencement to think back to March 2020, “when everything we knew about school drastically changed,” and how far they’ve come since then. “What seemed like an impossible
school year at the beginning was somehow made possible,” Legrand said. “Having school online seemed impossible. Having athletic competition seemed impossible. Bringing students back into the building at one point in time seemed impossible.” But to quote Nelson Mandela: “It is always impossible until it’s done,” Legrand said. He told grads that separating the first two letters from the word “impossible” actually spells “I’m possible,” and to remember that whenever they face a challenge.
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MATTHEWS – Salutatorian Amanda Wu thanked the staff at Butler High School during June 4 commencement exercises for working through in-person, remote and hybrid learning models during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wu, who will be studying anthropology at Boston University, used her speech to talk about how experiences shape who we are and how we can use them to become who we are meant to be. “We can use this pandemic as an excuse to why we can move on in life or we can use it as a motivator to find our
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purpose,” Wu told classmates. Senior Class President Paige Summerhill reflected how graduates overcame other obstacles outside of class being held on a computer screen, including hurricanes, tornadoes and the fatal school shooting in October 2018. “These obstacles forced us to grow in all areas of our lives,” she said. Principal Vincent Golden gave examples of how the “tassel is worth the hassle” including struggling with a math problem before an exam and having to finish homework when they really wanted to go hang out with friends. Golden told them they are better, wiser, stronger and more prepared for the next step. And he outlined how see BUTLER, Page 5A
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CHARLOTTE – What brings you peace and joy? What makes you excited each day? What gives your life meaning? These are the questions Providence High School Principal Tracey Harrill told the Class of 2021 to ask themselves as they set out in search of “the good life.” Harrill was referring to a New York
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As of today, Harrill said, the Class of 2021 has already made history by surviving the pandemic and completing the two most challenging grade levels of high school mostly from home. She told the grads they leave with memories — good ones and difficult ones — that will undoubtedly shape their lives forever. “You will be able to tell your grandchildren about how different your high school years were,” Harrill said. The past 15 months at Providence was especially different for Salutatorian Megan Wheeler, who transferred to the school in the middle of her junior year and just before the pandemic. Wheeler volunteers at the Humane Society of Charlotte and said being at see PROVIDENCE, Page 5A
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WEDDINGTON – The Union County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a sports car from the home of former Carolina Panthers player Thomas Davis. Deputies arrived at the gated Stratford on Providence neighborhood at 5:25 a.m. June 8 to find a McLaren 720S crashed in front of a home. Davis and his wife, who live less than a mile away from the crash, were at the scene. Detectives believe the suspects, described as two young black males, rummaged through several unlocked vehicles in the driveway before gaining access to the garage where the McLaren was parked. Davis posted photos and videos of the males going through his stuff on Instagram. “If any of you recognize either one of these idiots that decided it was good idea to come into my home and go through all of my cars and even steal and wreck my McLaren,” Davis wrote on Instagram. “I’m offering a cash reward for anyone that can help identify who these guys are!” The suspects drove the vehicle out of the garage and were traveling toward Providence Road when the crash occurred. Detectives are investigating the possibility that the McLaren crashed into a getaway vehicle the suspects used in the crime. Davis reported two firearms were stolen from one of the unlocked vehicles in the driveway.
RALEIGH – Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June. Senate Bill 688, sponsored by Sens. Jim Perry, R-Wayne, and Paul Lowe, D-Forsyth, was referred to the Committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate on April 8 and has sat there since. As previously reported by Carolina Journal, that legislation aims to authorize and regulate sports betting in North Carolina beyond the tribal casinos, with the revenue primarily going to schools and economic development. The legislation would permit up to 12 online licenses in North Carolina and allow owner of sports facilities with higher capacities to set up on-site wagering platforms. Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, introduced House Bill 631 in April. Like S.B. 688, it would set a tax rate of 8% of gross adjusted revenue and create a Major Events, Games, and Attractions Fund. Jon Sanders, research editor and senior fellow at the John Locke Foundation, previously told CJ he has reservations about that becoming a wide-ranging incentives fund. He also opposes the concept of collecting this new tax and them immediately earmarking it. Saine’s bill was scheduled for a hearing in the House Commerce Committee on May 11, after a clerk added the legislation to the agenda to clear out bills assigned to that committee. Saine told Play Georgia it wasn’t ready and pulled it from the calendar. “Our plan was always to let the Senate go first on it so we know what we’re dealing with,” Saine said. “I think we’re pretty close to starting to get that bill moving in the Senate.” Saine said the fact that neighboring Tennessee has collected nearly $16 million in tax revenue so far in 2021 has been “a wake-up call to a lot of legislators.” “By not legalizing statewide sports betting, we’re not preventing anyone from gambling,” Saine told Play Georgia. “We’re just shifting dollars. We can recoup some of those dollars and not let money go to other states or offshore sites.” The budget has taken priority in recent weeks, with House and Senate leaders just announcing they have reached an agreement on how much to spend the next two years, three weeks before the end of the fiscal year. Sponsors of the sports betting legislation hope to garner serious discussion about their bills in the next few weeks before lawmakers break in July. They will return for a special session in September, but that period will likely be focused on redistricting. Saine said that by the end of June he thinks he’ll have an idea if the legislation “has wings or not in North Carolina.”
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Dates to Remember D-Day June 6, 1944
During World War II (1939-1945), the Battle of Normandy, which lasted from June 1944 to August 1944, resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the battle began on June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, when some 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region. The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history. During the first 24 hours 4,414 allied soldiers had lost their lives.
Flag Day June 14, 1777
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
U.S. Army Birthday June 14, 1775
Start of Korean War June 25, 1950
The Korean war began when some 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People’s Army poured across the 38th parallel, the boundary between the Soviet-backed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the north and the pro-Western Republic of Korea to the south. The Korean War ended in July 1953. In all, some 5 million soldiers and civilians lost their lives in what many in the U.S. refer to as “the Forgotten War”. Almost 40,000 Americans died in action in Korea, and more than 100,000 were wounded. Today, they are remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Celebrating its 245th birthday this year, the U.S. Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized enlistment of riflemen to serve the United Colonies for one year.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.
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vehicle repairs and operating costs. Additionally, poor roads are a factor in 30% of fatal accidents. Editor's note: Stallings is trying None of you were born in the to gain support to place a referen- 1930s, and thankfully, neither was The North red poppy is was a Carolina dum on Union County fall ballots I. In the 1930s, nationally recognized the Good Roads worn State, for a quarter-cent sales tax to pay for touted as symbol of sacrifice tax revenues and transportation needs, including light but our declining by Americans since WorldPro WarTem I to Lynda honor those served and died construction for our countrycosts in escalating rail. Mayor Paxtonwho the all wars. It reminds Americans of have made to by serious our veterans contributed fundgave these remarks during the June 8 the sacrifices while protecting our freedoms. meeting of the Union County Board ing shortfalls and lengthy delays in Wear a poppy to honor those who project have worn our nation’s uniform. completions. of Commissioners. Poppy donations are used for programs veterans, the We arethat at asupport critical crossroads for community and their families. Poppies are offered through the addressing our mobility needs for Poormilitary road conditions and conAmerican Legion Auxiliary gestion is the number one com- the long-term, and while highway plaint we hear from our residents. construction and widening projThe most recent evaluation that ects will continue to be extremely I've seen reports that at least 34% important for our region, we need of our rural roads are in mediocre to demonstrate support for addior poor condition. Poor roads cost tional transportation options, esdrivers $1.7 billion each year in extra pecially transit. by Lynda Paxton
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May 25, 2020 • 11:00 AM Stumptown Park Matthews, North Carolina
The towns of Stallings, Mat- payoff over the long haul is mon- $1.17 billion in new development. The Hooks-Orr American Legion Post Matthews, North thews, and Indian Trail were umental. We 235 haveof40,000 county residents Carolina willa bold be conducting Memorial Day at from awarded a federal planning grant in Charlotte made move in a commuting intoceremony Charlotte Stumptown Park located near the intersection of Trade Street and 2019 for transit-oriented develop- 1997 byJohn voting in a half-cent sales Union County to work every day. Street in Matthews, North Carolina. ment. We presented resolutions to tax to build the LYNX Blue Line. We desperately need another alIn keeping with the Phase II guidelines for the state of North Carolina, it is recommended that all that attend the Metrolina Transit Commission And that tax was resoundingly reternative. Silver Line will give maintain a 6 foot distance between each other, except for members of the same family. Also,The the wearing of face inmasks support of extendinghowever, the LYNX affirmedface in masks 2007 with of the the opportunity, not only is recommended, those without will be70% allowed entry residents into Stumptown Park to attend the ceremony. Silver Line into Union County. voters supporting it. to get to work on a reliable time InMemorial April ofDay2020, the Metrolina We believe that Union County schedule, but also to get to the is an important day of remembrance and reflection on the loss of life by service men and women the United America Transit Commission adopted a of voters are alsoStates readyof to take a bold airport, to get to the Panther Staduring all wars. alternative route refined preferred step to support the extension of the dium, the Knights Stadium and that shows Silver Line. other stops in the area. Please, join the us toSilver honorLine thosecoming who have fallen. into Stallings along Highway 74, Some naysayers argue that light Please give residents the option *American Flags will placed in the park to indicate location with a station near thebenew Atrium railgrounds doesn't pay for itself. The reality of voting for this tax through a refwhere you may and sit oralso stand to maintain distance. pays for itself. erendum on the ballot this fall. Health hospital a station is physical no transportation in Indian Trail. I would however remind you that Implementation of this plan will the LYNX Blue Line has attracted Lynda Paxton serves as mayor pro necessarily require financial partic- to date just under $3.3 billion in tem of Stallings and vice chair of the ipation from the county. private real estate investment. And Charlotte Area Regional TransporAdding a tax on our citizens is the extension out to the university tation Organization. She used to be never an easy decision. But the that opened in 2018 already has mayor of Stallings.
AROUND THE REGION Volunteers needed for 24 Hours of Booty CHARLOTTE – The 24 Foundation is calling on volunteers for the 20th year of 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute. The signature fundraiser will take place in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood from 7 p.m. July 30 to 7 p.m. July 31. Participants have the opportunity to register for the in-person ‘Looped’ or virtual ‘UnLooped’ event. “Volunteers are the backbone of 24 Hours of Booty and play a key role in creating an amazing experience for all the participants who are riding or walking to change the course of cancer,” said Katy Ryan, executive director of 24 Foundation. “We encourage people to sign up as an individual, group or family. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to be part of this fun event, while helping impact the lives of people affected by cancer.” Approximately 300 volunteers are needed to support this year’s event both on and off the Loop in the following areas: packet pick-up; course and venue management; gear drop; booty store; hospitality; kids’ zone; mission tent; hydration station; all purpose; breakdown, as well as ‘UnLooped’ activities to support those who sign up for the virtual ‘UnLooped’ option. Volunteer shifts are assigned in four-hour increments and opportunities are available for individuals and groups, ages 13 and up. All volunteers must register at https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/24HoursofBooty. For questions, contact 24 Foundation at 704365-4417 or at contactus@24foundation.org.
CATS rewarded over $30M cost-savings from LYNX Blue Line Extension Project CHARLOTTE – CATS has received permission from the Federal Transit Administration to reinvest $30.3 million in cost-savings from the LYNX Blue Line Extension project for future light rail reliability and safety improvements. Because of these significant cost-savings, CATS received approval from the FTA to reinvest the $15.15 million federal share of the cost savings with a 50/50 state and local match. The funds may be used on potential projects including: • Design and construction of a pedestrian crossing or additional LYNX station in South End • Acquisition of 14.9 acres to expand CATS’ North Rail Yard • Enhance storm-drain issues along LYNX Blue Line
Until fall 2020, the FTA did not allow such use of cost-savings on federally funded projects. CATS will announce exact use-of-funds at a future date.
Autobell donations will assist American Red Cross efforts CHARLOTTE – Autobell Car Wash will donate $1 from every sale of its Armor All Special car wash June 14 to 27 to the relief organization, with the goal to raise $10,000. The fundraiser takes place at all 84 Autobell locations in the Carolinas, Georgia, Virginia and Maryland. Customers may also use the Autobell App, available for mobile download at the App Store and Google Play, to purchase an Armor All Special wash in support of the American Red Cross. “Since we began our partnership in 2003, Autobell Car Wash has been honored to support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life or assisting military members and their families during emergencies,” Autobell CEO Chuck Howard said.
Partnership leads to Bitcoinenabled Coinstar kiosks SEATTLE – Coinme and Coinstar announced an expansion into Connecticut and North Carolina, launching over 350 bitcoin-enabled Coinstar kiosks in select retail locations, including Food Lion and Harris Teeter in North Carolina. The expansion brings the companies’ total footprint to over 6,000 bitcoin-enabled Coinstar kiosks across 47 states. Coinstar kiosks allow customers to purchase bitcoin easily, and the transaction is done in four simple steps. The only things required are a valid mobile phone number, a driver’s license or state I.D. card and cash in U.S. dollars. See a step-by-step demo of how to buy bitcoin at a Coinstar kiosk by visiting https:// youtu.be/oxezZjFrPZU.
CMS class of 2021 wins $122.4 million in scholarships CHARLOTTE – The Class of 2021 in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools won scholarships totaling $122.4 million, with a total of 2,548 scholarships offered. Providence High had the highest dollar
amount with $13.2 million and the largest number of scholarships with 242. Providence was followed by Hough ($12.2 million), Vance ($11.8 million), Mallard Creek ($8.4 million), South Mecklenburg ($7.8 million) and North Mecklenburg ($7.3 million). Of the 2021 total, $103.8 million represented academic scholarships. Athletic scholarships totaled $18.6 million.
Bell to lead Beverly Woods Elementary MATTHEWS – Andrew Bell is leaving his role as assistant principal at Randolph IB Middle to take over as principal at Beverly Woods Elementary. Superintendent Earnest Winston announced the promotion June 8 during a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education meeting. Bell replaces Jeanette ReBell ber, who recently retired. Bell has served in his current role since 2015. He has also worked as dean of students at Alexander Graham Middle (2014), assistant principal at Holbrook Middle in Gaston County (2012 to 2014) and teacher at Piedmont IB Middle (2006 to 2012). “I have been fortunate to have worked with three wonderful schools in CMS over the last 14 years,” Bell told the school board. “I'm excited about this new opportunity at Beverly Woods Elementary. I look forward to continuing the great work of Principal Reber . I've been very impressed with staff and community of Beverly Woods and I'm eager to begin our work together.”
CMS veteran promoted to equity chief CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has promoted Kondra Rattley to the role of chief of equity and school performance. Superintendent Earnest Winston said she has worn many hats within the district, with the most recent being proud parent of a CMS graduate. Rattley has been assoRattley ciate superintendent of high school equity since 2019. Rattley has served as a learning community superintendent for the East, Southeast and Beacon regions (2015 to 2019), consultant with the University of Virginia, Darden/Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education (2015 to 2019)
and principal at Garinger High (2008 to 2013). “I'm excited for this opportunity to leverage my experiences as a CMS teacher, counselor, principal and district leader in collaboration with school and district leadership to create the conditions necessary for accelerating achievement for all students,” Rattley told the school board June 8.
The Plus Collective issues grants to LGBTQ nonprofits CHARLOTTE – The Plus Collective, formerly known as the Charlotte Lesbian and Gay Fund, has announced $134,000 in grants to eight organizations serving the LGBTQ community in Charlotte. The Plus Collective is a collective giving program and endowment at Foundation For The Carolinas that awards grants to organizations that support the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community in the Charlotte region. “The previous name served the fund well. However, there are many letters in the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ alphabet and while the intent is to be inclusive, the letters can be limiting,” said Devlin McNeil, board chair. The Plus Collective has raised and granted more than $1.6 million to local nonprofits since 2004. The most recent round of grants went to the following organizations: Charlotte Pride Band, Charlotte Royals Rugby Football Club, Gay Men’s Chorus of Charlotte, One Voice Chorus, PFLAG Charlotte, Time Out Youth, Transcend Charlotte and Twirl to the World Foundation.
Matthews Police resume car seat checks, meds drop box MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is resuming a couple of community programs that had been suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions. Police will resume its car seat checking station between 8 and 11:30 a.m. every other Wednesday, starting June 9. The medicine drop box is available in the front lobby with 24/7/365 public access. Bring any prescribed or over-the-counter medication for proper destruction. Don't bring syringes, even unused/sealed EpiPen. Police department tours and ride-alongs are still suspended until further notice. Police ask that people adhere to CDC recommendations on COVID-19, which currently call see REGION, Page 4A
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for unvaccinated people to wearing a mask. If you are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, do not attend any police department events until evaluated by a doctor.
Matthews Heritage Museum offers summer programming MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum has announced a series of events this summer. Events are as follows: • June 12 (10 a.m.-noon): Crafts for Kids (mosaic note cards). Drop-in event. • June 12 (2 p.m.): Director’s tour of N.C. pottery exhibit. Reservations are required. • June 25 (2 p.m.): Director’s tour of N.C. pottery exhibit. Reservations are required. • June 26 (10 a.m.-noon): Crafts for Kids (napkin rings) Drop-in event. • July 3 (10 a.m.-noon): Craft for Kids (learning about cotton). Reservations are required for 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. • July 17 (10 a.m.-noon): Crafts for Kids (fun with tops). Drop-in event. The Matthews Heritage Museum's latest exhibit, “North Carolina Pottery: A Tradition in Clay,” will be displayed through Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, at
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County has moral high ground against CMS If you want me, show it If you need me, prove it Justin Vick Managing Editor
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hen Elyse Dashew says she wants Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to work collaboratively with Mecklenburg County, I don't believe her. I believe Dashew and other members of the school board just want their funding from the county. The school board is seeking mediation for the county to release $59 million of non-instructional funds from restricted contingency without having to explain how CMS plans to help Black, Hispanic and low-income students succeed. CMS is publicly distorting the county's position, painting this scenario as if the county has taken away funding. The school board does not play well with others. Some members of the board talk about charter and private schools as competition rather than educational partners. CMS has ignored pleas from Matthews leaders for several years about a plan to address the mobile units at Elizabeth Lane Elementary School and even violated the town's zoning ordinances to add more to the campus. The school board has also threatened to penalize Matthews, Mint Hill and other Mecklenburg County towns if they considered funding or operating charter schools for the purpose of relieving overcrowding. In recent months, we've seen representatives from CMS give presentations or statements to groups like the Matthews Board of Commissioners and the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte Mecklenburg while refusing to answer any questions. CMS's hollow words bring a classic Brownstone song to mind: If you love me, say it If you trust me, do it
The school board says it cares about equity, but the actions aren't there. The district has a strategic plan, but it's aspirational. County leaders want to see action. CMS is great at collecting and analyzing data, but they need to do something with it. I believe CMS administrators could easily put together an outline of 50 to 100 action steps or best practices that could help all students succeed. They choose not to. I urge Superintendent Earnest Winston to reason with the school board and let his staff present a plan to county commissioners so we can move forward. The school board is wasting everyone's time. County commissioners are only bringing up the same concerns they are hearing from constituents. During a joint meeting between the school board and county commission on June 7, Dashew reiterated that the county does not have the authority over the school board. Her approach has been anything but collaborative. School board member Sean Strain, who represents parts of Matthews, Mint Hill and south Charlotte, offered a refreshing take. “Several of the school board's remarks have been political, legal and financial responses to the county commission's action meant to establish a level of accountability,” Strain said. “In my opinion, they should have been operational and academic, not because the county asked, but because that's what's required to do our job, as the board of directors, of an education organization, for the youth of Mecklenburg County.” There is nothing wrong with the school board providing context about the challenges of teaching in today's classrooms, but the school board needs to move past blaming parents, blaming the community, blaming funding and blaming systemic racism for failing schools. The community expects the school board to take action and address these challenges.
Independence High School graduates file into their June 1 commencement. Screenshot from YouTube
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“We persevered through an unprecedented, impossible year,” Legrand said. “We continued to be the Big I and we found our school community transcended building walls and the spirit of who we are could not be broken by a pandemic.” Legrand reminded the Class of 2021 of what they made possible despite their challenges, like getting into their college of choice, becoming
basketball conference champions, putting on a production of “Clue,” making the honor roll, entering the workforce, joining the military, receiving over $1.7 million in college scholarships and shattering athletic records. In February, senior Jessica Timmons broke a 28-year-old Mecklenburg County girls basketball scoring record for public school players. “May you continue to see the possibilities in any situation,” Legrand said.
Salutatorian Josh Ponder echoed Legrand’s acknowledgment of how his class overcame obstacles to achieve “the great goal of graduating.” He thanked his teachers for guiding them and his classmates for sticking with it, even when put to the test. “It’s nothing short of amazing what we’ve accomplished this year and the last four years,” Ponder said. “I know that we will continue to achieve great things and accomplish what we set our minds to."
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Providence reminded her of the animal shelter. “Just like high school, the Humane Society is a temporary stop on the path to a bright future,” she said. “After animals come to the shelter, they are nurtured and taught the correct behaviors in order to find their forever home.” Wheeler said her favorite part about working at the Humane Society is writing the names of pets on the board as they’ve been adopted. “Walking throughout the hallways at Providence, I couldn’t help but notice the display of everybody’s names and future plans and feel the same sense of pride,” she said. “While our plans
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life is a series of steps, but the key is to never give up. Valedictorian Luke Grupp also embraced the
Providence High School graduates file into their June 2 commencement. Screenshot from YouTube
for next year may not necessarily be our forever homes, they are certainly stepping stones towards them.” idea of life as a climb. Grupp, who will study civil engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, encouraged classmates to not look at high school graduation as their peak but a stopping point in which you take a few pictures before you get back on the mountain.
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Atrium Health reaches mask milestone CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health has distributed more than three million free masks throughout the Charlotte region to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This marks more than three times the original goal outlined in the Million Mask Initiative, a public-private partnership announced in June 2020 among Atrium Health, several of the state’s largest businesses and public health departments. Atrium Health said there are still many people in the community, such as those who are unvaccinated or are immunocompromised, who benefit from wearing masks and need those around them to also wear them. “Getting these masks into the hands
“Getting these masks into the hands of those who need them most has been critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19.” • Dr. David Callaway, chief of crisis operations at Atrium Health of those who need them most has been critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19,” said Dr. David Callaway, chief of crisis operations at Atrium Health. Last summer, COVID case rates slowed as this initiative hit the one million mark, but Atrium Health recognized the importance of getting masks to some of the most vulnerable populations was not complete.
Atrium Health and its partners distributed masks at Bank of America Stadium and Charlotte Motor Speedway, during the mass vaccination clinics, as well as nearly 90 daycares, faith communities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, barbershops and homeless centers. Visit www.AtriumHealth.org/ freemasks for a list of locations and times when residents can pick up masks.
Atrium Health, the Carolina Panthers and Johnson C. Smith University partnered to distribute more than 30,000 masks Sept. 26, at the college campus to people, businesses and organizations as part of Atrium Health’s Million Mask Initiative. Photo courtesy of Atrium Health
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Drought and Water Conservation 101 by S. David Ross Contributor
As I write this, the Charlotte region is projected to be entering its first “heat wave” week of 2021. This means daily high temperatures will be 90 degrees or more. Coinciding with this, we are entering drought conditions as we’ve not seen a soaking rain for a few weeks with little rain anticipated for the next week. What does this mean for our bushes and trees? Bushes and trees need water and sunlight to grow. A lack of water causes them to keep water in their trunks, so fruit, berries and leaves may fall-off. Think of the lack of water as a person experiencing hypothermia in the cold. What does this mean for our yards and flowers? Grass, flowers and even weeds serve many functions. One function is to block the heat at the sun from dehydrating the topsoil. The
hot/dry weather may cause grass and flowers to look dead, but really they are protecting themselves by keeping water in their roots. You can help them by not cutting the grass so the grass keeps the ground shaded/moist. If you must cut the grass, use mulch mode so the grass clippings act as a barrier to the evaporative powers of this weather. What if I choose to water my garden, trees and grass? If you choose to water, do so early in the morning or later in the evening. Whatever you do, avoid watering during the heat of the day (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in this area). Watering during the heat of the day, especially with a sprinkler, allows some of the water to evaporate while in the air and much of the water will evaporate before it soaks into the ground. Bucket or direct hose watering of trees, bushes and gardens will maximize absorption of the water by the soil and plants. While watering at night may be see WATER, Page 3B
Teacher reflects on the COVID-19 school year by Rachna Sehgal and Shivani Kotikalapudi Contributors
With the ongoing pandemic, severe changes have been made in all aspects of life, especially in the field of education. However, it is important to think about a teacher’s perspective during these challenging times with emphasis on students and education. Teachers are, arguably, one of the most impacted occupations during these trying times, and it is important to understand the challenges they face, especially in regards to the changes they have made in educating their students. We interviewed Matthew Gain, a history teacher at Marvin Ridge High School. Gain coordinates and teaches within the International Baccalaureate program. He offered his perspective on COVID-19 policy and how it impacts schools.
Do you mind describing your role at Marvin Ridge, the classes you teach and the clubs you advise? I teach mostly 11th and 12th grade, exclusively the IB courses of IB history of the Americas and the IB Theory of Knowledge. I coordinate the extended essay for the IB, as well as the CAS component for the IB. I also advise the student council. Since we haven't had school on Fridays, has that been more flexible for you as a teacher? I preferred the virtual Fridays personally, just for the students. I felt like it was a good day for them to catch up on anything that they were missing and use that as essentially a workday. They could seek out the help of their teachers to use that as office hours, tutoring times as
good for club meetings as well. There were a lot of advantages to having that time built in, to support students in various ways. It was also very helpful in terms of planning purposes, from my end, and to be able to effectively grade various assignments using technology that we didn’t necessarily have to do before using technology. Getting used to that takes a little bit more time. With this last term, has having school on Fridays greatly impacted your schedule in any way? Yeah, I haven't been able to be as on top of supporting my students in terms of student feedback and making sure that I have the time available to be able to meet with them see TEACHER, Page 4B
remember when I was a 42-inch waist. All the good-looking slacks were sized 40 or less. I often committed the sin of jealousy wondering what it would be like having a 36-inch waist, which is what I was when I got married (or a 32-inch waist in college). (Yes, I have a picture of me that size). A 42-inch waist had come and gone. The numbers had gone up. I’m embarrassed to say what they were but 42-inches was a distant size in the rearview mirror of my waist. One year for Christmas, my wife purchased a pair of jeans that were significantly smaller than the size I was wearing. I will tell you, I was deeply hurt and offended. There was no way I could wear them that day or any day in the near future. As only my wife does, she looked at me and said, “Maybe you can fit into them in the future.” That was never going to happen. I hung them in the closet knowing I’d never squeeze into them. This past Christian season of Lent, I decided to get serious with my fasting. As a kid, I always gave up cookies, cake and ice cream. I was told you could break your fast on Sunday, thus giving you 40 days to fast with one day off per week. This year it was going to be different. Not only would I fast seven days per week, I would give up my weaknesses which are cookies, pasta, pizza, bread, cake, candy and nuts. I told my doctor what I was doing, and she assured me the weight would just fall off. It didn’t. After the first week, the scale didn’t move. During the second week, the scale only moved if I exhaled. The third week, I saw some movement and then it stopped. Week four was no joy. Eventually, the scale moved, ever so slightly. As I got to Easter Sunday, I was seeing numbers on the scale I hadn’t seen in years. Something hit me. Why not try on those jeans that have been hanging in the S T R A T E G I E S G R O U P closet for years? Would they fit? Would I have to inhale to get them on and then hope I could breathe? Was this a waste of time? Should I just donate them to the Mission and be done with it? T R A out T E of G the I E S G Rand O U P I tookS them closet put Helping you Cross the Bridge to Retirement them on. They fit. I didn’t have to inhale to get them on. They toRETIREE the point that 3 QUESTIONS FOR fit ANY I could wear them while I was out with Are you interested in protecting your my wife. They savings didn’t look baggy volatility? like my retirement from market otherDo jeans. Theseanactually fit. Not only you want income that you could neverI outlive? that, but looked good in them. DidWould my wife me? Yes. Love is more you love be satisfied with a reasonable
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Trump snubs McCrory, endorses Budd for Senate
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RALEIGH – Speaking to a soldout N.C. Republican Party Convention fundraiser, former President Donald Trump made an early endorsement in the 2022 primary for U.S. Senate, choosing 13th District Congressman Ted Budd over former Congressman Mark Walker and former Gov. Pat McCrory. “This gentleman is going to be your next senator,” Trump said of Budd. “He is going to be someone you are so proud of. He will fight like hell, and a lot of you people don’t know him that well yet, but you will in about two minutes – Ted Budd.” As Trump called Budd to the convention stage, he added, “I am giving him my complete and total endorsement. We are going to work with him. We are going to campaign with him.” Budd joined Trump on stage and thanked the former President. “Mr. President, Lara, this means the world to me,” Budd said. “We have a lot of work ahead, so let’s win this together, and let’s get back to making America great again.” In a clear shot at McCrory, Trump said, “You can’t pick people who have already lost two races.” McCrory, a former Charlotte mayor, was defeated twice in statewide races for governor in 2008 and 2016. In between the two losses, McCrory became just the third Republican governor in modern N.C. history with his successful election to the governor’s mansion in 2012. McCrory released a statement moments after Trump’s surprise endorsement. “I’m disappointed that President Trump has endorsed a Washington insider who has done more to oppose the Trump agenda than anyone in this race. We will win this race – the primary and the general.” “Ted Budd opposed President Trump’s plan to secure the border, to support our farmers, to repeal Obamacare and he even voted
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd accepts former President Donald Trump's endorsement in North Carolina's 2022 U.S. Senate race. Maya Reagan/Carolina Journal
against President Trump’s COVID vaccines,” McCrory continued. “Now, he’ll do even more to defeat President Trump’s agenda if he’s the Republican nominee by giving our seat in the U.S. Senate to Chuck Schumer and the Democrats. Ted Budd’s bought-and-paid-for Washington insider voting record is not electable in North Carolina. If supporters of President Trump want his agenda to be supported in the U.S. Senate, they should not vote for Ted Budd, who has opposed him at every turn – and who would lose to the far-left next November.” Walker tweeted thanks to convention delegates for supporting him as the top choice in the convention straw poll. “Thank you NCGOP delegates for selecting me as the best choice in the U.S. Senate Republican primary,” said Walker “Together, we will take back Congress, stop the Biden-Harris agenda, & finally give NC a conservative senator.” Fox News reported Budd was at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in April and talked with the former president about his likely bid for the Senate. Moments before the Budd endorsement Trump’s daughter-inlaw, Lara Trump, a Wilmington native and graduate of N.C. State
University, announced she would not run for U.S. Senate. She referenced her two young children. “I am saying no for now, not no forever,” Lara Trump said from the stage. “At the right time, I would absolutely love to come back and consider running for something here in my home state because I love it dearly.” Budd owns a gun store in Rural Hall. His 13th Congressional District currently includes some high-performing GOP counties that would be key in the 2022 U.S. Senate primary, including all of Davidson and Davie counties and parts of Guilford Iredell and Rowan counties. The poll of likely 2022 GOP primary voters showed McCrory leading the field with 40% of the vote. Walker was second with 10.5%. Budd polled at 4.8%. Some 44%= of respondents said they were undecided. Moments after Trump’s endorsement of Budd, Republican consultant Chris Sinclair, who is not involved in the U.S. Senate race, told CJ: “McCrory still has great numbers among GOP primary voters, the best numbers since Elizabeth Dole’s first run for U.S. Senate in 2002.” “Does the Trump endorsement help Rep. Budd? Yes. Is it dispositive? No.”
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Hurricane season is here again – and while we’re thrilled with the season the Carolina Hurricanes have been having, we can all do without any tropical storms or hurricanes that may reach North Carolina this year. Unfortunately, experts are already predicting another above-average hurricane season. You can’t wait until a hurricane is imminent to begin preparing, though. Here are some things you should be thinking about now. First, do you have an emerStein gency plan? It may need to be different than last year’s, when social distancing and pandemic concerns required other measures to keep people safe. Make sure you know the best evacuation routes from your home and have a plan about where you’ll go if a hurricane hits. Take the time now to build an emergency kit that has items you’ll need. Don’t forget to include medications, non-perishable food, water, a change of clothes, and anything else you may need. We’re still in a pandemic, so packing extra hand sanitizer and masks may be helpful. If you have pets, don’t forget to include items they’ll need as well. Run through both your kit and your plan with your family, so they’re prepared for what may happen in a natural disaster emergency. You should also make copies of important documents for your disaster kit. Make sure you have copies of your insurance policies, driver’s license, Social Security card, health insurance card and other financial information on hand. If a disaster hits, you don’t want to worry
about not having the information you need to be able to contact the appropriate authorities and rebuild. And while you’re making copies, you may want to store an extra set in your bank’s safety deposit box for safekeeping. Take billing information you need, too – creditors still expect on-time payments and being late will cause you additional headaches. Make a list of important phone numbers – for friends and family, the bank and insurance companies – and consider storing copies in your kit and your wallet. Include the phone number for my office’s Consumer Protection Division (1-877-5-NO-SCAM). Unfortunately, disasters often bring scammers out of the woodwork. If you encounter any, you can report them to my office. Take inventory of your home, property and cars through photos and videos. If you suffer property or car damage and need to file an insurance claim, you’ll be able to do so with an accurate idea of the damage. If a hurricane hits and the governor declares a state of emergency, our state’s price gouging law will go into effect. The law makes it illegal to charge extra high prices during a crisis, and you should report instances of price gouging to my office. Since 2018, I’ve won more than $975,000 in price gouging judgments and settlements on behalf of the people of North Carolina, and I will never hesitate to go after price gougers. You can check out readync. org for more disaster preparedness information. The more you do to prepare for a disaster before it hits, the better you’ll be able to respond if the worst happens. Josh Stein serves as North Carolina attorney general.
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Outdoor Concert The Entertainers headline the next installment of the Matthews Outdoor Concert Series at Stumptown Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be available. www. matthewsfun.com 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews 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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Outdoor Concert Chicago Required & REO-Survivor perform at Pineville's Rockin' & Reel'n series at Pineville Lake Park. www.pinevillenc.gov 7 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville
Outdoor Movie The Promenade on Providence screens the film “Chronicles of Narnia” The Registration tent opens at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts at sundown. Bring a non-perishable food item for free admission. https://promenade onprovidence.com 8 p.m.; 10844 Providence Road
June 12 Farmers Market The Matthews Community Farmers' Market opens with produce and homemade food. www.matthewsfarmers market.com/ 8 a.m.-noon; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews Farmers Market The Waxhaw Farmers Market opens with produce and homemade food. www.wax hawfarmersmarket.org 9 a.m.-noon; 27283 Waxhaw Pkwy., Waxhaw Kids Crafts The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a Crafts for Kids drop-in event involving mosaic note cards. 704-7084996 10 a.m.-noon; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews Market Northwood Office's Markets at 11 features an open-air market with music, yoga and food at Ballantyne's Backyard. www.goballantyne.com 11 a.m.; 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte Director's Tour The Matthews Heritage Museum offers a director's tour of the N.C. pottery exhibit. Reservations are required. 2 p.m.; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews Park Concert Thirsty Horses headlines the latest installment of the Mint Hill Family Fun Nights at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. The Mint Hill Events production includes inflatables, food trucks and games. www. minthillevents.org 6:30-9 p.m.; 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
June 17 Outdoor Concert The Mark Larson Combo performs during the Tunes on the Terrace series in front of CO and Cafe Moka within the Waverly shopping center. https://www.waverlyclt.com/ 6-9 p.m.; 7416 Waverly Walk Ave., Charlotte
Outdoor Concert Revolution, a Beatles tribute band, performs at Waxhaw's Jammin' by the Tracks series under the Waxhaw Water Tower. www.waxhaw.com 7-9 p.m.; downtown Waxhaw
Outdoor Movie Pineville's Rockin' & Reel'n series screens the film “Dolphin Tale” at Pineville Lake Park. The movie pre-show begins at 7:15 p.m. Movies start at dusk. www.pinevillenc.gov Dusk; 909 Lakeview Park, Pineville
June 19 Open Market Indian Trail Hardware holds an open-air market with live entertainment, a food truck and more than 15 vendors selling handmade items including soap, pottery, candles, honey, jewelry, wood décor and dog collars. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 205 Indian Trail Road N., Indian Trail Outdoor Festival The Village of Wesley Chapel presents a Rock n' Roller Party at Dogwood Park that includes a car show, food trucks and music festival. Register in advance to participate in the car show. Instead of a registration fee, donations can be made to the Semper Fi & America's Fund. 704-839-0182 3-8 p.m.; 121 Lester Davis Road, Wesley Chapel
June 22 Soccer Game Stumptown AC faces 1904 FC at the Matthews Sportsplex. Get tickets at www. stumptownac.com 7 p.m.; 2425 Sports Pkwy., Matthews
June 24 Outdoor Concert Noel & Maria perform during the Tunes on the Terrace series in front of CO and Cafe Moka within the Waverly shopping center. https:// www.waverlyclt.com/ 6-9 p.m.; 7416 Waverly Walk Ave., Charlotte Outdoor Concert The Tams perform live during Monroe's Music on Main series. https://www.
June 25 Director's Tour The Matthews Heritage Museum offers a director's tour of the N.C. pottery exhibit. Reservations are required. 2 p.m.; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews Outdoor Concert Blackwater headlines the next installment of the Matthews Outdoor Concert Series at Stumptown Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be available. www. matthewsfun.com 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews Soccer Game Stumptown AC faces Michigan Stars FC at the Matthews Sportsplex. Get tickets at www.stumptownac.com 7 p.m.; 2425 Sports Pkwy., Matthews
June 26 Kids Crafts The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a Crafts for Kids drop-in event involving napkin rings. 704-708-4996 10 a.m.-noon; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews
June 27 Outdoor Concert The Charlotte Symphony performs at Pineville's Rockin' & Reel'n series at Pineville Lake Park. www.pinevillenc. gov 7 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville
July 3 Kids Crafts The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a Craft for Kids event involving cotton. Reservations are required for 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. 704708-4996 10 a.m.-noon; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews
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than those warm fuzzy feelings we have when we first meet someone. One person defined love as, “When you choose to be at your best when the other person is not at their best.” They go on to say, “Love is when what you want is never important. But what the other
the other person, sometimes at great personal sacrifice. That’s why when people say marriage is 50/50, I respond it’s 100/100. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. Go to www.charlotterescuemission.org for details.
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ideal, that can lead to root rot. How does watering my plants impact drinking water? If you use rainwater that you have collected to water your trees, plants or yard, this has no impact on your drinking water. Similarly, if you have access to a creek, pond, or stream, this doesn’t impact the water provided by Charlotte Water or your well. If you use your hose or irrigation system, you are using the same water that supplies your refrigerator, sinks, showers and toilets. Depending upon rainfall in the Catawba River Valley between Asheville and Mountain Island Lake, Charlotte Water may mandate watering restrictions so hospitals, houses and businesses can maintain water supplies - especially for fire hydrants. national independent soccer association
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one-on-one. I think not having that time built in has limited that support for students in a way that I think was very valuable for students. Do you have any concerns about yourself coming to this school? Generally, no. I've felt pretty safe for really the entire year. I feel like the different protocols we put in place as far as masks and distancing have been pretty effective for the most part. At Marvin, we really have not had a lot of outbreaks, which has been really great. Even with the increase in students after spring break, I really haven't necessarily felt any concerns. Have students as a whole been performing better or worse this year? I feel as a whole, I've seen more F's this year than I've seen in my entire 12 years of teaching. So I don't know that students really are performing as well as they have in the past. I think a lot of that is because they're not here in person and not being able to touch base with them in person and stay on top of them. I think it helped in the past, whereas now they don't necessarily have that accountability. They can kind of hide in their rooms, whether they're actually online or not. Having that communication is a little bit more easily available in person versus sending an email to a plan D student and kind of waiting for a response, knowing whether they got it or not. I think that
Would you change anything in the current Marvin or countywide COVID policy? I probably would bring, I wouldn't say necessarily like, Fridays back per se, but I do think a remote day, or even like a remote half-day, something like that, where it wouldn't matter what day it was, whether it was Friday, Monday or Wednesday. A break that allows students to still spend time learning, but at the same time have that time to be able to catch up if they need to and to be able to meet their teachers and get that support if they need to. Because the reality is, students are busy before and after school Matthew Gain, a history teacher at Marvin Ridge High School, said the lack of in-person communication during with various activities. You know, remote learning has limited how successful students have been over the past year. Adobe Stock photo some even during the day for varihas limited how successful students is across the board. There are some before that. And really starting to ous things. Family situations play a have been. virtual students that are at the top do more through Canvas, and so large role with things. There is an inability of those stu- and then consistently have been I felt coming into the school year I think having that one day, and dents to meet with teachers face there throughout the year. that I was in a better place, a more even if it was a half-day just to have to face and get tutoring and help. But the vast majority of them, comfortable place than most. that kind of break, to be able to do But, they certainly have the ability no, they're, they're underperformBut the hybrid model really kind those things. And even with club to conference digitally via Zoom or ing compared to their face-to-face of threw me off probably for the meetings, like we've seen a huge Canvas or something like that. peers. first couple of months of trying to decrease in. The activity of clubs That motivation just really isn't kind of balance the needs of the over this year, but having that time there. I think some kids have reHow would you say you've students on the computer versus built in like frees up our students ally thrived in virtual and other adapted to the challenges you the ones in front of me. in so many other ways if we reduce ones that basically just see this as face whilst teaching? Both in-perThere were times where stu- their stress and certainly obviousa big vacation and some are willing son and online. dents online would be like, “Hey, ly reduces the stress of teachers, it to kind of take the hit grade-wise, I think one of the more helpful are you paying attention to us?” gives them a greater ability to supwhich is unfortunate. ways of adapting was the fact that Good questions. And because port students in various ways, such we had to start figuring that stuff it's so easy to kind of fall back to as planning and grading, but even Have virtual students been out last spring and when COVID that, just the kids in front of you just meeting the students. York Times Syndication Corporation performing better than or worse first hit. So I spent The a lotNew of time because. The norm Sales is, that's what So I would probably advocate for 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 than in-person students? playing around with Canvas For to try you're used to. that. Again, it wouldn't necessarily Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 In-person students, generally to figure out what the conferences Finding ways to kind of balance have to be a Friday, but a remote ForRelease ReleaseMonday, Friday, May For May15, 18,2020 2020 speaking, yes. I would not say that feature, which I had no clue about that has been one of the greater day I think is super, super helpful.
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CHARLOTTE – Foundation For The Carolinas inched closer to its goal to raise $18 million from the private sector in support of local arts organizations, thanks to new commitments from Deloitte, Nucor, Premier and Wells Fargo. The $1.2 million in combined commitments take the campaign to $16 million, or nearly 90% of the $18 million goal. This will match $18 million in City of Charlotte funding for a total of $36 million over three years. New commitments to the fund include $300,000 from Wells Fargo and $100,000 from Premier. Deloitte, Nucor and a number of individual contributors also gave to the fund. They join earlier commitments from the Albemarle Foundation, Ally Financial, Atrium Health, Bank of America, Barings, The Centene Charitable Foundation, Childress Klein, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Duke Energy, JELD-WEN, Moore & Van Allen, National Gypsum/C.D. Spangler Foundation, Novant Health, PwC, Red Ventures, Rodgers Builders, Trane Technologies and Truist. “We take a great deal of pride in supporting our local communities, including the cultural sector,” said Mary Mack, CEO of Consumer and Small Business Banking for Wells Fargo. “Our goal is to help build strong and vibrant communities, improve the quality of life and make a positive difference.”
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The fund will support numerous cultural nonprofit organizations that, combined, have an audience participation of residents and visitors of more than 2 million per year. Charlotte’s cultural sector employs thousands of full-time workers and generates an annual economic impact of $360 million. “A vibrant cultural sector is important for the quality of life and economic health of the Charlotte region,” said Leon Topalian, president and CEO of Nucor Corporation. “Arts organizations were hit hard by the pandemic, making the financial support of the business community and the city of Charlotte vital to their continued success.” Once the $18 million private sector goal is reached, the city plans to double its current level of public funding for arts, science and history organizations. Together, an annual grants pool of $12 million in public/private dollars will help revive and sustain cultural organizations devastated by $50 million in lost revenues suffered during the pandemic. A citizen-led grantmaking board will be created with a split of City of Charlotte and private-sector appointees to distribute these resources. “The pandemic affected every aspect of our communities, including the arts,” said Mike Alkire, president and CEO of Premier. “Premier is committed to helping ensure a healthy recovery in Charlotte, and we are pleased to support a vibrant and diverse culture that supports artistic expression.”
Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from May 28 to June 3:
• Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte – 81 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn’t there at beginning of inspection; employees handled raw animal foods and then changed gloves with no handwashing; soiled wiping cloths were in hand sink; raw salmon was stored above lettuce in cooler; and foods in coolers didn’t have date marking. • Taqueria Monarcas, 402 Patton Ave., Monroe – 85 Violations include: Kitchen hand sink used for colander and lettuce; raw chicken was stored above raw beef and fish in cold-holding drawer; meat slicer, knife and can opener blade were stored unclean; salsa, shredded lettuce and cut tomatoes weren’t held cool enough; and salsas, lettuce and tomatoes were improperly cooled.
Charlotte (28209)
• Cantina 1511, 4271 Park Road – 94.5 • Kung Fu Tea, 4200 South Blvd. – 99 • Osteria Luca, 4127 Park Road – 99.5 • Peppervine, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – 96
Charlotte (28210)
• Bojangles, 231 E Woodlawn Road – 96 • What The Fries, 10707 Park Road – 97.5
Charlotte (28211)
• Bojangles, 4435 Randolph Road – 91.5 • Bulla Gastrobar, 4310 Sharon Road – 96.5 • The Cowfish, 4310 Sharon Road – 96 • K&N Barbeque3500 Latrobe Drive – 97
• Starbucks, 4450 Randolph Road – 97.5 • Superica Strawberry Hill, 4223 Providence Road – 95
Charlotte (28226)
• Bonefish Grill, 7520 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96.5 • Chi Thai, 3333 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96.5 • Chili’s Grill & Bar/It’s Just Wings, 8302 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97 • Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar, 4100 Carmel Road – 94 • My Snak Shak, 7702 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 • The Lodge, 7725 Colony Road – 97
Charlotte (28227)
• Kingdom Caribe, 8505 Lawyers Road – 95.5 • Smoothie King, 8710 Krefeld Drive – 97 • Subway, 9044 Lawyers Road – 92.5 • Tacos El Potosino, 7146 E. Independence Blvd. – 99.5 • Urban Air Trampoline Adventure Park, 9108 Lawyers Road – 100
Charlotte (28270)
• 704 Korean Bbq8320 Pineville Matthews Road – 95
Charlotte (28277)
• Amazing Wok, 16049 Johnston Road – 98.5 • Anzi Pizzeria, 8133 Ardrey Kell Road – 95 • Chili’s Grill & Bar/It’s Just Wings, 9730 Rea Road – 96 • Famous Toastery, 8430 Rea Road – 98 • Firehouse Subs, 8020 Providence Road – 97.5 • Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries, 9820 Rea Road – 98.5 • Korean Restaurant, 7323 E. Independence Blvd. – 98 • Sports Connection Cafe/Bistro, 11611 Ardrey Kell Road – 97 • Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballan-
tyne Commons Pkwy. – 81
Indian Trail
• Athenian Grill, 614 S. Indian Trail Road – 97 • Cactus Rose Cafe, 633 Indian Trail Road S. – 98 • Chick-fil-A, 13801 E. Independence Blvd. – 98.5 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 87 • Waffle House, 13727 E. Independence Blvd. – 90
Matthews
• Cracker Barrel, 9330 E. Independence Blvd. – 96 • Harris Teeter (deli), 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96 • Lam’s Kitchen, 3016 Weddington Road – 91
Monroe
• Crooke’s Fresh Market, 1620 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 • Five Guys Famous Burgers And Fries, 2833 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94.5 • Hathaway’s, 1310 Roosevelt Blvd. W. – 98.5 • Taco Bell, 2104 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98 • Taqueria Monarcas, 402 Patton Ave. – 85 • The Sea Hut, 354 E. Franklin St. – 95
Pineville
• China Buffet, 9931 Lee St. – 96.5 • China Express, 315 S. Polk St. – 90.5 • El Veracruz Restaurant, 391 Towne Centre Blvd. – 98.5 • Pineville Ice House, 400 Towne Centre Blvd. – 99 • Sri Balaji Caffe, 716 Main St. – 92.5 • Zygma European Groceries & Deli Store, 212 N. Polk St. – 99.5
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BBB Scam Alert
Government imposters pose as FEMA to trick grieving families A new federal program is helping to pay funeral expenses of people who died from COVID-19. Scammers are using this as a chance to steal personal information from bereaved family members. How the Scam Works You get a call, email or text message from someone who claims to be from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or another government agency. The scammer is allegedly reaching out as part of the official COVID-19 Funeral Assistance program. This “government official” claims you qualify for financial assistance, but they need in-
formation to “register” you for the program. Scammers may ask for the name, birth date and social security number of a deceased family member. Sharing this information can lead to identity theft. Not all scammers impersonating FEMA are capitalizing on the funeral program. In another version of this scam, con artists claim to be FEMA representatives following up on your COVID-19 vaccine to get personal information.
How to Spot this Scam • Stay calm. No matter what scammers claim, you don’t need to take immediate action. The real version of the FEMA program
has no deadline to apply. Also, no cap on funding has been set, so funds are not going to run out. • Be wary of out-of-the-blue calls, emails or text messages claiming to be from the government. In general, the government will not contact you using these methods unless you granted permission. This FEMA program is no exception. They will not contact you unless you called the agency beforehand or applied for funeral assistance. • Think something seems suspicious? Reach out to the agency directly. If you doubt that a FEMA representative is legitimate, hang up the phone or stop emailing.
Then, report the suspicious calls or messages. Contact to the FEMA Helpline at 800-6213362 or the National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline, 866-720-5721. You also may contact local police. • Check for look-alikes. Research to see if the government agency or organization that contacted you actually exists. Scammers often make up names of agencies and/or grants. • Do not pay any money for a “free” government grant or program. It is not really free if there is a fee involved. A real government agency will not ask for an advanced processing fee. Instead, find out if the agency is legitimate by checking grants.gov