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INDIAN TRAIL – While most of us are still sleeping, Norman and David Simpson are working. They’re often up way before the sun rises and don’t stop until daylight is gone. That’s because the brothers have a farm to maintain, a business to run and a family legacy to uphold. The Simpsons have a long history of farming in Union County. They own roughly 40 acres off Secrest Short Cut Road, between Hemby Bridge and Lake Park, most of which has been in the family since the 1800s. They also have a long history of selling produce in Charlotte. Norman’s grandparents, Willie and Delphia Simpson, started a small farm stand on the corner of South Kings Drive and East Morehead Street in 1941. That same stand is still there today – known as the Kings Drive Farmers Market – but it’s far from small. Things changed when Norman’s parents, Darrell and Mary, took over in
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1976. Business was slow at first, but Mary will always remember the day they sold out of lima beans. “I was so excited, but when I told Darrell he said, ‘No, that’s not good,’” she said. “I thought if you sold out of something, it was a good thing and you’d want to come home with an empty truck, but he said every customer that comes should have the same variety to choose from. He set that precedent.” “If they come and you don’t have what they want, they might not come back,” David added. “That’s another stop for them and people’s time is so precious to them nowadays.” The Simpsons make sure they are always well stocked and frequently send trucks from their warehouse in Indian Trail to the stand in Charlotte if anything is running low. “My daddy always said, ‘If you sold out, you didn't have enough,'” Norman said. Darrell Simpson not only set the standard for see FARM, Page 4A
Norman Simpson, 53, runs the produce side of the Kings Drive Farmers Market in Charlotte with his brother, David. They sell produce from their own farm in Indian Trail and from other farms in the Carolinas and across the East Coast.
Willie and Delphia Simpson started Kings Drive Farmers Market in 1941. Their children and grandchildren have carried on the tradition. Karie Simmons/UCW photos
was talking with John Hawk this week about the transition he’s had since taking over Home Instead Senior Care’s Charlotte franchise in January from Les and Roberta Farnum. The Farnums launched the franchise 20 years ago, before the first of the Baby Boomers hit the age of 55. Since then, they’ve won a slew of business awards and served on nonprofit boards that serve older adults. Hawk explained something about his senior caregiver business that I wouldn’t have thought about, since my parents died fairly young. “If I’m 40 or 50-something years old and getting to the point where my parents might come and live with me,” Hawk said, “that’s the person that’s really going to need the help. They’ve got a full-time job, the family is really really busy and now they’ve got a mother or father moving in with them.” It got me thinking about how our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expos can not only help older adults, but also their families. Many families probably aren’t prepared when they learn a parent needs an extra bit more support. Over the past couple of years, Charlotte Media Group has connected people to companies that offer care, companionship and financial advice, as well as agencies that specialize in accessibility, hearing or staying active. We’ve had fun vendors like travel agents and Queens Cup Steeplechase, too. I mention our expo because we just nailed down the details for the next one. The Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte. The free event includes free breakfast and lunch, as well as opportunities to win prizes while sitting in on information sessions. Those interested in going should register in advance. Email Rebecca Jensen at rjensen@cmgweekly.com or call us at 704-849-2261. Organizations interested in reaching a few hundred older adults can sign up as vendors or sponsors by emailing Rebecca, as well. We’re putting out a special senior-themed edition that will appeal to the older readers on the see VICK, Page 3A
Camp serves as recruiting tool for fire department by Paul Nielsen Contributor
MONROE – The next generation of firefighters was on display June 18 to 21 as the Monroe Fire Department hosted its first summer camp for students. Two dozen students took part in the four-day Camp 1872. Campers learned about CPR, ambulance and fire truck apparatus and fire extinguishers. Camp 1872 was named after the year the Monroe Fire Department was founded. Eight of the 24 campers have a parent who is a firefighter, including seven with the Monroe Fire
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INDIAN TRAIL – The Union County Sheriff's Office arrested three teenagers suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven. A store employee noticed three males entering the store at 2:40 a.m. June 21. One of them went behind the counter and started taking cigars. The clerk tried to stop him, but one suspect pulled a knife. The teens ran toward Younts Road. Deputies found three teens matching the suspects' description at the park, as well as a backpack, BB guns, knives, pellets and cigars. The teens face charges of robbery with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and misdemeanor larceny.
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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting involving a Monroe man at the Paces Pointe Apartments. Officers arrived at the complex after 1:10 a.m. July 6 to find an unresponsive male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic later pronounced Jonathan Troy Swierski, 20, of Monroe, deceased on the scene. Police described this as an isolated incident stemming from a dispute by known parties. No charges have been filed. The Matthews Police Department encourages the public to contact Detective Danielle Helms at dhelms@matthewsnc.gov or 704847-5555 with any details regarding the case.
MONROE – Union County recently received the AAA rating and stable outlook designation, the highest a county can achieve, from Standard & Poor’s Global Rating. “The upgrade to the AAA bond rating by S&P is confirmation of the extremely strong fiscal policy and financial management practices that have been put in place through the diligent efforts of Union County elected officials and staff,” County Manager Mark Watson said. “We are now positioned to access and benefit from lower rates of interest on any general obligation debt issued. This is a major milestone for Union County.” Union County is one of only six counties in North Carolina to achieve the AAA bond rating from all three major rating agencies. “I’m proud to be part of the board during this time of great progress for the county,” Chairman Richard Helms said. “Our management team has done a tremendous job balancing the needs that come from our growth with being fiscally responsible.”
County seeks input on transportation plan changes MONROE – Union County, in coordination with the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, is opening a comment period on a series of 13 amendments to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The plan identifies transportation system improvements necessary to meet future mobility demands within the region. Union County is proposing to amend the network to remove or modify new road segments to incorporate environmental and community constraints, as well as to reflect network modifications due to the Monroe Expressway. The comment period ends July 21. Amendments are available for review at https://arcg. is/1niGby as well as at the Union County Planning Department offices, located at 500 N. Main St., suite 70, Monroe. County commissioners will consider formally requesting the changes after comments have been addressed. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization will consider amending the plan later in 2019 based on the request. Contact Bjorn Hansen at 704-283-3690 or bjorn.hansen@unioncountync.gov to provide comments or ask questions.
County commissioners adopt 2020 budget MONROE – The Union County Board of County Commissioners on June 17 adopted the fiscal year 2020 operating budget of $443.95 million and 2020 capital funding of $364.16 million. “We are confident this budget is fiscally responsible and invests in our core services, enabling us to continue serving our residents while not raising taxes,” Chairman Richard Helms said. The budget includes a countywide tax rate of 73.09 cents per $100 of assessed value, made up of 21.63 cents for general county operations, 44.50 cents for schools, 2.33 for countywide EMS, 1.33 cents for countywide fire and 3.30 cents for voter-approved debt. County Manager Mark Watson's recommendation was focused on maintaining fiscal discipline, investing in core services and implementing a strategic framework for internal business processes. The adopted budget provides $123.9 million for Union County Public Schools’ current expense funding, pay-go capital funding, debt services and other related costs. See the budget at http://unioncountync. gov/departments/budget-management.
Marvin Ridge student serves as Senate page RALEIGH – The North Carolina Senate was honored recently to have Shriya Madhavaram, a student at Marvin Ridge High School, serve as a page for the N.C. Senate. She is the daughter of Mahendar and Anitha Madhavaram, of Waxhaw. Shriya was sponsored by N.C. Sen. Todd Johnson and appointed by the Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger. Statewide, high school students serve as pages when the N.C. General Assembly is in session. They attend daily sessions and committee meetings, and assist staff members with office duties during the week they serve.
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Stallings preschool named ‘Center of Excellence’ RALEIGH – The Learning Experience announced three of its North Carolina centers are the recipients of its “Center of Excellence” Award, including the one at 15055 Idlewild Road in Stallings. The recognition is bestowed upon the top 10% of The Learning Experience centers nationwide that have scored 95% or higher on annual evaluations. Each year, centers are evaluated on customer service, student retention, curriculum delivery, branding and overall performance. “Their drive for excellence can be easily traced back to the loyal owners and staff who enthusiastically challenge themselves each year to remain top performers and educators,” CEO Richard Weissman said. Visit www.thelearningexperience.com for details.
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MINERAL SPRINGS – For members of the quilting group Sew Blessed, a handmade quilt is more than just a blanket. It’s a reminder of home; a memory of a loved one; a baby’s first sleeps; and for the right person, an opportunity to heal. “It’s comfort,” said Gayla Adams. “It makes you feel like somebody cares.” Adams is one of the members of Sew Blessed, along with Sandee Henricks, Hilma Schakel and Nancy Meyer. Others include Marcia Searles, Ann Wlodkowski, Nancy Steinhous, Lynn Robinson, Kathleen Horton, Beth Vandenabeele and Frances Helms, who recently retired. Sew Blessed started roughly 25 years ago as a small group of hand-quilters from Mineral Springs United Methodist Church. They mostly quilted out of each other’s homes until space was eventually made for a permanent home on the Mineral Springs UMC campus. They later moved into the church’s renovated office building, where they do the majority of their work today. Henricks joined the group not knowing how to quilt. Over time, her skills improved and she felt good about herself for learning a new craft, but all that’s changed since. Now, quilting makes her feel good for a deeper reason. “As we’re doing it, it feels like you’re paying it forward,” she said. “You’re giving a little bit of yourself with each quilt you make and you’re paying respect to all the women before who made quilts for others – our mother and grandmothers.” Aside from that, Henricks said she loves Sew Blessed because, at its roots, the group is a fellowship of women making in impact and supporting one another through friendship. Anyone is welcome to join, whether or not they are members of UMC. “We can talk about all of our problems. We can talk about that husband that’s driving us crazy,” Henricks said, laughing. “It’s very cheap therapy.” Sew Blessed has a long history of making quilted items for people in the community, whether commissioned or for fundraising purposes. In 2017, they made 73 aprons and raised over $2,000 for the church choir through an effort called “Aprons to Anthems.” They also make quilts for graduating high school seniors, new parents and people in the community who are sick, grieving or struggling in some way. The ladies of Sew Blessed remember all of the quilts they’ve worked on and the stories behind the people who received them. One of those stories is of Ray Roberts. Roberts had been overcome with grief after
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Above: Members of Sew Blessed hold a quilt they made. Below: The group made four lap quilts for Ray Roberts and his children after his wife, Sarah, passed away. Photos courtesy of Sandee Henricks
his wife of 59 years, Sarah, passed away last year. They met as kids growing up in Virginia – Sarah was 14 and he was 15 years old when they started dating – and together they raised three children. “Everybody liked Sarah,” Roberts said. “If you knew her, you just liked her. She had that kind of personality.” Sarah lost her six-year-long battle with ovarian cancer on June 25, 2018, and Roberts said he’s been “an emotional wreck” ever since. If anyone needed a blessing, it was him. A few months after Sarah’s death, Roberts, who belongs to Weddington UMC and is in Meyer’s Sunday school class, reached out to Sew Blessed to make a lap quilt for his three children. He gave the group a box of Sarah’s shirts to work with, but the task was easier said than done. Schakel said Sarah’s shirts were mostly cotton knit, which has more stretch than traditional cotton and is tougher to quilt. Still, the ladies of Sew Blessed aren’t the type to shy away from a challenge, and so “The Sarah Quilts” began. “We called them ‘The Sarah Quilts’ throughout the whole process because it was a long process,” Henricks said. The group started on the quilts in January of this year and finished in April. By the time they were done, some of the women said they felt attached to Sarah, although they had never met her, and that made giving the quilts to Roberts even more special. “It’s like a connection,” Meyer said. “As you’re working, you see the colors of the clothes she wore and you start to feel like you know her, or you knew her.” “Quilts tell stories, they just do,” Adams added. “They tell the stories of the people that made them; they tell the stories of the people that receive them; and they tell the stories of the people that come behind. Ray’s grandchildren will have those quilts one day.” In addition to the three lap quilts Roberts re-
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quested, Sew Blessed also made a fourth quilt just for him. When he saw the finished product, he broke down in tears. “What they did absolutely blew me away,” Roberts said. “This was a lot of work. This was not an easy project.” Roberts thinks his wife would have loved the quilts. She was crafty and a perfectionist and would have appreciated how well they were made. For him, they’re a reminder of better days. He said Sarah suffered during the last six years of her life as she fought hard to beat the cancer. They spent a lot of time in and out of hospitals and he became her primary caretaker. “I can look at each patch on this quilt and remember something about my wife,” he said. “This allows me to get a memory back that was pleasant. It’s allowing us to heal. So for me, this is a healing blanket.” Roberts said he’s still grieving, but the quilts Sew Blessed made for his family give him comfort. “It keeps her memory alive,” he said. “My wife was a good woman, a wonderful mother and a wonderful wife.”
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association recently released its all-state and all-district softball teams for the 2019 spring season after previously releasing its baseball teams. Below is a rundown of area NCHSAA and N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association baseball and softball players who were named to their sanctioning body’s all-district and all-state teams. Note: The NCISAA doesn’t recognize all-district players, only naming an all-state team NCHSAA All-District softball team: • 1A: Victoria Millett, Union Academy. • 3A: Gabby Baylog, Marvin Ridge; Jessica Davis, Marvin Ridge; Mauri Murray, Marvin Ridge; Taylor Walker, Marvin Ridge; Haleigh Elkins, Piedmont; Maddison Hinson, Piedmont; Hailey Simpson, Piedmont; and Jillian Thomas, Piedmont. -Gabby Baylog, Marvin Ridge was named 3A Pitcher of the Year. NCHSAA All-State teams: • 1A: Victoria Millett, Union Academy • 3A: Gabby Baylog, Marvin Ridge; Jessica Davis, Marvin Ridge; Taylor Walker, Marvin Ridge; and Jillian Thomas, Piedmont. NCISAA All-State team: • 4A: Leah Mabry, Metrolina Christian; and Kinglsley Reardon, Metrolina Christian. NCHSAA All-District Baseball Team • 3A: Cooper McKeehan, Weddington.
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Customers who shop regularly at the Kings Drive Farmers Market notice a difference in the freshness and taste from the produce found in grocery stores. Karie Simmons/UCW photo
Regulars value freshness, quality The market sells fresh fruits and veggies on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April 1 through Oct. 1. Norman said the most popular items this summer are tomatoes, freestone peaches, okra, corn and blackberries. In October, they have fall flowers, pumpkins and produce, and from Nov. 25 to Dec. 25 they sell Christmas trees, wreaths and bows. Donna Uzzell, of Charlotte, is a Kings Drive Farmers Market pro. She comes every weekend and loves the tomatoes, squash, zucchini, onions, strawberries and peaches. “It’s very fresh,” she said. “It’s farm to table pretty much.” Uzzell is especially picky about her tomatoes and prefers to buy them from the Simpsons instead of a grocery store. “You can tell whether they’ve been in refrigeration for a very long time, like they sometimes do at the big stores when they transport them,” she said. “You can distinguish a taste.” Deb Pope, of Charlotte, has only been to the market a few times, but likes the prices and the fact that most of the produce is locally grown. She said it’s important to shop local and support small farmers because if people don’t, they may lose the opportunity someday. “It’s good to keep the money in this area,” Pope said. “I’d much rather support my neighbor than a conglomerate somewhere else.” At the Kings Drive market, she likes to buy nectarines, cucumbers, tomatoes and cantaloupe. “Really whatever strikes my fancy,” she said.
Small family farms are dying out, too. “Now, it’s huge farms,” Norman said. “Those guys don’t ever see the public. They ship their produce to warehouses and grocery stores. It’s more of a business. It’s not some person growing it and taking pride in it and displaying it. It’s just about slapping a sticker on it and getting it out there. When you support little farmers, you keep a special thing alive.” He said farming is hard work and not many people want to do it anymore. It’s dirty and hot and the days are long, but that’s exactly why he enjoys it. “I love the way that dirt smells when you plow. I love to see the little plants come up,” he said. “I wouldn’t change my way of life for nothing.” Norman and his brother handle most of the day-to-day operations with the help of their sons (they have seven total), a handful of fulltime workers and a dozen part-time employees who just work at the market. Brooks Morton, 76, of Monroe, has been working for the Simpsons for 28 years. He said he loves interacting with customers and enjoys the people he works with, too. “It’s the kind of place where if you didn’t like it, you’d be better off somewhere else,” he said. He said the market had come a long way from just one small tent on South Kings Drive. Now, it gets so busy on Saturdays he has to help direct traffic, but that’s just a testament to the community’s support. “You’ve got customers who won’t go to nobody else,” Morton said. “They know we get the freshest produce we can get. That’s the reputation that we’ve got and they trust us. Sure, some stuff we could get cheaper, but we’re not going to put a bunch of junk out here. It’s all about quality.” While Norman and David run the produce side, their mother, Mary, runs the market’s garden center, which offers hundreds of different varieties of indoor and outdoor plants from other growers. Darrell Simpson still helps out on the farm at 71 years old. “My dad is the best planter. He’s the best tractor driver,” Norman said. “I get my work ethic from him.” Darrell said he’s proud of the way the business has grown and that the farm is still in the family. He thinks his father, Willie, would be proud, too. “He wouldn’t believe it,” he said. “They used to lease that land on Kings Drive and he was always worried someone would come in with more money and take it. He would love that we own it now. He would be thrilled.” As for the Simpson family’s secret to success? Maybe it’s the hard work and dedication, the community’s support or the trust and strong bond amongst all the workers – Darrell has no idea. “To be in business this long, we’ve got to be doing something right,” he said.
Farmers buck trends Norman Simpson has seen a lot of trends from working in the farming industry for so many years. At 53 years old, Norman said he’s now noticing young people aren’t buying as much fresh produce as older generations. They’re also not cooking many meals at home because they’re going out to eat, especially in Charlotte, which has a booming restaurant and bar scene.
Want to go? The Kings Drive Farmers Market is located on the corner where South Kings Drive meets East Morehead Street in midtown Charlotte. It’s open Tuesdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 through Oct. 1. Hours change during the fall and winter months. Call 704-332-6366 or check out Simpson’s Produce on Facebook.
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inventory, but he also started inviting other growers from the Carolinas to sell their fruits and vegetables there, too. The idea was to diversify the produce by building connections and creating a co-op of farmers. Over time, those farmers began to fade away. Many weren’t willing to leave their farms to sell in the city three days a week, so they left their produce with the Simpsons instead. That arrangement is still in effect today, aside from a handful of local vendors who still come to the Kings Drive Farmers Market to sell shrimp, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, eggs and other products. The produce section offers more than 100 different varieties of fruits and vegetables from the Simpson farm and farms up and down the East Coast. That’s all thanks to Darrell Simpson’s original network of growers, which his sons have not only maintained, but also expanded over the years. “As all those relationships developed, we have a constant trade going on,” Norman said. “We have the connections, so it’s not out of our way to get it. Like, we don’t grow bananas or avocados or seedless grapes, but we carry them.”
flashlights to find several different bolts and washers and put them back together. “Every time we go into a fire, we can’t see anything,” Monroe Assistant Fire Marshal Katie Hinson told the campers before the exercise. “The smoke is heavy, and it is just blacked out. You have to be able to get used to not being able to see things, so we have to use our other senses. You will have gloves, so it is going to be tricky. All the parts are on the floor and you are going to have to crawl around and find all the parts. You have to work as a team and be patient.’’ The department also sponsors the Monroe Fire Explorer program, which provides fire service career experiences to youth ages 14 to 21. The explorers usually meet once a
month, and they participate in various department events. Uniforms and the needed fire gear are issued to the explorers. There is no cost to join the program. Philemon said he hopes campers will take the next step and join the explorer program. Almost 10 former explorers are now with the Monroe Fire Department. Several explorers helped fire department personnel at the camp. “We teach them what we do in case they want to further their education and become firemen,” Philemon said of the explorers’ program. “We invite them to any fire-safety education that we do. One meeting night ,they will go to every station and meet everybody.’’ Miranda Sprouse, a rising high school senior assisting at the camp, has been an explorer for two years. “Being part of this will help me get prepared to be a firefighter,” she said.
Hands-on activities, such as working with equipment and simulating emergency situations, allow youth to get a better sense of whether they’d like to explore firefighting as a career. Paul Nielsen/UCW photos
NCDOT TO HOST A PUBLIC MEETING ON JULY 25TH FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF IDLEWILD RD IN MECKLENBURG AND UNION COUNTIES.
STIP Project No. U-4913 The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen Idlewild Road to a multi-lane, median-divided roadway approximately 500 ft west of Barney Drive to Rockwell Drive, modify the existing I-485 interchange with a “Diverging Diamond” interchange (DDI), and construct a roundabout at the intersection of Idlewild Road and Stallings Road, in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. The purpose of this project is to provide additional traffic carrying capacity along Idlewild Road, provide accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians, and provide improvements for the intersections at Stallings Road, Steven Mills Road, and the I-485 interchange. The meeting will be held at Poplin Elementary School at 5627 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, on Thursday July 25th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. At the meeting NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or may be done by phone, email or mail no later than August 8th. As information becomes available, it may be viewed at the U-4913 project website: https://publicinput.com/Idlewild-widening For additional information contact: NCDOT Project Consultant, James Voso, PE, Project Engineer (Mattern & Craig) by phone at (828) 254-2201 or via email at jbvoso@matternandcraig.com or Carl Gibilaro, Project Manager, NCDOT Division 10, by mail at 716 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 by phone at (980) 229-4091, or via email at cgibilaro@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Kayla Weber by phone at (919) 707-6061 or by email at knweber@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
Union County Weekly • July 12, 2019 • Page 5A
June 2019
Home Sales ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
SALE PRICE
28079 Annandale 2015 Terrapin St. 26-Jun $280,000 Arbor Glen 3938 Edgeview Drive 3-Jun $245,000 Ashe Croft 3105 Ashe Croft Drive 5-Jun $220,000 Beacon Hills 8100 Beacon Hills Road 17-Jun $197,000 8003 Red Lantern Road 13-Jun $200,000 Bent Creek 2010 Makin Drive 4-Jun $254,000 Blanchard Estates 4401 Hartis Grove Church Road 20-Jun $500,000 Bonterra 3006 Ladys Secret Dr. 13-Jun $321,000 1021 Hercules Drive 6-Jun $290,000 Brandon Oaks 2028 Fripp Lane 27-Jun $338,000 10000 Fenwick Drive 25-Jun $335,000 3104 Broad Plum Lane 25-Jun $239,000 5534 Whispering Wind Lane 25-Jun $255,000 1013 Hollyhedge Lane 20-Jun $300,000 1002 Craven St. 19-Jun $250,000 6691 Long Nook Lane 13-Jun $244,200 6906 Fenwick Drive 7-Jun $255,000 1008 Lavenham Place 4-Jun $245,000 Colton Ridge 2003 Master Gunner Ct. 5-Jun $273,800 Country Hills 7801 Surry Lane 25-Jun $262,000 Country Woods East 2207 Redwood Drive 7-Jun $290,000 Crismark 2208 Northwest Trail 27-Jun $247,500 6108 Follow The Trail 20-Jun $251,850 1021 Breakmaker Lane 19-Jun $305,000 8006 Fine Robe Drive 18-Jun $315,000 Fieldstone Farm 1010 Green Terra Road 24-Jun $263,900 1012 Blue Stream Lane 17-Jun $291,500 1018 Blue Stream Lane 11-Jun $255,000 1010 Gwinmar Road 3-Jun $290,000 Glendalough 4153 Oconnell St. 25-Jun $244,500 4527 Oconnell St. 25-Jun $329,000 4512 Parnell St. 17-Jun $339,900 4446 Roundwood Court 13-Jun $299,900 2218 Knocktree Drive 10-Jun $360,000 Hemby Commons 1004 Galena Chase Dr. 17-Jun $240,000 Heritage 1010 Curling Creek Dr. 25-Jun $314,000 1014 Curling Creek Dr. 18-Jun $365,000 1006 Curling Creek Dr. 14-Jun $379,500 Houston Farms 3261 Wesley Chapel Rd. 26-Jun $253,500 Lake Park 4110 Saint Joseph Drive 27-Jun $320,500 4102 Balsam St. 26-Jun $240,000 6303 Olsen Lane 25-Jun $270,000 4008 Logan Circle 21-Jun $262,000 3707 Alden St. 3-Jun $310,000 Ridgefield 1009 Ridgefield Circle 21-Jun $205,000 Sheridan 3006 Thorndale Road 7-Jun $368,700 Summercreste 1002 Summer Creste Drive 26-Jun $290,000 Taylor Glenn 1015 Matilda Lane 21-Jun $285,000 3015 Semmes Lane 6-Jun $300,000 1027 Coulwood Lane 4-Jun $269,000 The Enclaves at Crismark 4005 Hyde Park Drive 28-Jun $389,500 4005 Dunwoody Drive 20-Jun $393,000 7009 Tremont Drive 7-Jun $415,000 2118 Capricorn Ave. 3-Jun $390,000 Wadsworth 1011 Simmon Tree Court 27-Jun $350,000 28104 Arbor Oaks 4607 Bonner Drive 25-Jun $730,000 Atherton 416 Wheatberry Hill Dr. 4-Jun $970,454 Blackberry Ridge 5119 Blackberry Lane 26-Jun $264,000 5150 Blackberry Lane 7-Jun $254,000 Blackstone 1028 Arroyo Vista Lane 4-Jun $520,000 Brookhaven 1008 Camrose Crossing Lane 27-Jun $420,080 1017 Forbishire Drive 14-Jun $495,000 4013 Camrose Crossing Lane 6-Jun $555,000 Buckingham 5009 Ravens Court 12-Jun $257,500 Callonwood 1030 Fleming Lane 4-Jun $310,000 1384 Millbank Drive 3-Jun $253,000 Cambridge Oaks 5002 Cambridge Oaks Dr. 28-Jun $495,000 Casalino 512 Chicory Circle 7-Jun $611,500 Chestnut Oaks 7004 Holly Grove Court 28-Jun $350,000 Fairfield Plantation 905 Woodland Court 28-Jun $320,400 Fairforest 3117 Fairforest Drive 7-Jun $390,000 Fairhaven 1212 Mountain Laurel Ct. 28-Jun $270,000 1215 Mountain Laurel Ct. 27-Jun $279,500 2016 Serenity Place 24-Jun $287,000 2122 Blue Iris Drive 18-Jun $317,000
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com Homes under $195,000 were not included ADDRESS
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1149 Afternoon Sun Rd. 3-Jun $257,000 Harlow’s Crossing 1027 Harlow’s Crossing Drive 28-Jun $655,878 1023 Harlow’s Crossing Drive 14-Jun $634,055 1035 Harlow’s Crossing Drive 7-Jun $640,000 Highgate 6016 Foggy Glen Place 14-Jun $1,048,000 Hunley Creek 5013 Olde Stone Lane 14-Jun $275,000 2393 Mill House Lane 6-Jun $297,000 Hunting Creek 534 Kirby Lane 24-Jun $242,000 Kerry Greens 011 Wyntree Court 28-Jun $230,000 4026 Suttle Place 26-Jun $249,900 1004 Kerry Greens Drive 14-Jun $270,000 Lake Forest Preserve 2038 Weddington Lake Drive 26-Jun $605,000 606 Maple Valley Court 21-Jun $649,000 209 Sugar Plum Court 14-Jun $625,000 Madison Ridge 2818 Cameron Commons Way 28-Jun $310,000 Olde Blair’s Mill 314 Rachel Elizabeth Dr. 5-Jun $350,000 Prestwick 5706 Parkstone Drive 17-Jun $275,900 5719 Parkstone Drive 14-Jun $279,000 Providence Woods South 2140 Greenbrook Pkwy. 25-Jun $785,000 Quintessa 1106 Veramonte Drive 28-Jun $729,000 Red Barn Trail 515 Red Barn Trail 13-Jun $660,000 Shannamara 8127 Glamorgan Lane 28-Jun $420,000 6129 Abergele Lane 27-Jun $437,500 2328 Caernarfon Lane 24-Jun $442,000 822 Kilarney Court 19-Jun $495,000 719 Donegal Court 10-Jun $439,000 Shannon Woods 8150 Shannon Woods Ln. 11-Jun $380,000 Stonewood 1134 Slate Ridge Road 24-Jun $265,000 The Falls at Weddington 128 Eden Hollow Lane 28-Jun $674,000 213 Eden Hollow Lane 28-Jun $645,000 204 Eden Hollow Lane 24-Jun $670,000 120 Enclave Meadows Ln. 19-Jun $585,615 The Highlands at Weddington 5131 Hyannis Court 25-Jun $677,099 Vickery 1210 Vickery Drive 5-Jun $465,000 Vintage Creek 209 Stillwell Drive 14-Jun $752,000 Walden Austin Village 2026 Laney Pond Road 13-Jun $459,000 Weddington Hills 1504 Bluebird Hill Lane 21-Jun $640,000 Weddington Oaks 3519 Weddington Oaks Drive 28-Jun $545,000 6406 Antioch Court 24-Jun $435,000’ Wedgewood 2362 Wedgewood Drive 4-Jun $499,900 Wellington Woods 6925 Tree Hill Road 13-Jun $305,000 Williamsburg 1212 Lafayette Park Ln. 7-Jun $685,000 Willow Brook 2818 Bent Oak Drive 12-Jun $294,000
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Aero Plantation 601 Baron Road 11-Jun $665,000 Amber Meadows 1001 Jasper Lane 28-Jun $664,000 Berkeley Pointe 7213 Orchard Ridge Rd. 6-Jun $355,000 Brantley Oaks 5812 Cross Point Court 10-Jun $355,000 Briarcrest 221 Wynhurst Drive 27-Jun $523,000 1203 Wynhurst Drive 26-Jun $545,000 5303 Radcliffe Drive 24-Jun $405,000 5615 Shenandoah Drive 24-Jun $353,000 1219 Wynhurst Drive 18-Jun $540,000 5617 Shenandoah Drive 17-Jun $360,000 Camberley 2052 White Cedar Lane 27-Jun $266,000 2105 Trace Creek Drive 11-Jun $286,000 2025 White Cedar Lane 4-Jun $290,000 Cane Pointe 6918 Nesbit Road 20-Jun $365,000 Champion Forest 1118 Dobson Drive 27-Jun $565,000 1234 Dobson Drive 14-Jun $460,000 Chatelaine 618 Beauhaven Lane 20-Jun $795,000 Conservancy at Waxhaw Creek 6202 Hawk View Road 7-Jun $279,950 Cureton 3037 Scottcrest Way 19-Jun $308,000 2806 Arsdale Road 19-Jun $518,000 8116 Lynwood Square 17-Jun $303,000 8206 Caesars Head Dr. 14-Jun $532,000 3013 Arsdale Road 14-Jun $438,500 3100 Arsdale Road 11-Jun $350,000 8016 Whitehawk Hill Rd. 4-Jun $318,000 Deerfield Plantation 2529 Mountain Folk Ln. 19-Jun $465,000 Demere 1610 Jekyll Lane 27-Jun $302,500 1717 Jekyll Lane 24-Jun $340,000 1318 Mallory Lane 21-Jun $312,500 1508 Jekyll Lane 14-Jun $323,900 Devonridge
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723 Lingfield Lane 7-Jun $519,900 Drayton Hall Estates 8437 Cheverny Drive 3-Jun $668,330 Firethorne 1009 Medinah Court 24-Jun $712,000 Greenbrier 1108 Brooksland Place 28-Jun $340,000 1112 Brooksland Place 26-Jun $327,900 1907 Sneed Court 18-Jun $345,500 Harrison Park 2013 Thorn Crest Drive 14-Jun $260,000 2027 Beckwith Lane 7-Jun $213,000 Heathwood 4615 Ferguson Circle 12-Jun $350,000 10300 Rutledge Court 7-Jun $332,500 Highclere 101 Downton Abbey Dr. 28-Jun $680,000 125 Highclere Drive 26-Jun $660,000 Hollister 205 Tallow Tree Court 28-Jun $482,500 206 Tallow Tree Court 17-Jun $600,000 Hunter Oaks 1200 Foxfield Road 17-Jun $385,000 8805 Briarstone Lane 17-Jun $382,500 814 Deercross Lane 14-Jun $458,000 410 Basingdon Court 3-Jun $373,000 Hunter Oaks 1200 Foxfield Road 17-Jun $385,000 8805 Briarstone Lane 17-Jun $382,500 814 Deercross Lane 14-Jun $458,000 410 Basingdon Court 3-Jun $373,000 Inverness on Providence 145 Barclay Drive 21-Jun $521,000 Kingsland 8003 Hope Lane 11-Jun $205,000 Kingston on Providence 3704 Chesapeake Place 27-Jun $244,500 3711 Wind Ridge Place 17-Jun $274,500 8109 Kingston Drive 4-Jun $249,900 Ladera 1004 Ladera Drive 25-Jun $715,000 Lawson 1209 Periwinkle Drive 28-Jun $315,000 2128 Lord Proprietor Ln. 28-Jun $304,500 2317 Riverbank Road 19-Jun $405,000 2617 Southern Trace Dr. 14-Jun $300,000 1137 Snowbird Lane 6-Jun $395,000 Leisure Acres 2812 Leisure Drive 7-Jun $228,500 6620 Pleasure Drive 5-Jun $232,000 Longview 8501 Bramshaw Court 21-Jun $2,175,000 8500 Bramshaw Court 14-Jun $1,450,000 201 Eagle Bend Drive 4-Jun $1,800,000 Marvin Creek 712 Wandering Way Dr. 27-Jun $726,000 607 Briar Patch Terrace 24-Jun $690,000 526 Briar Patch Terrace 11-Jun $735,000 McKinley Forest 804 Hidden Pond Lane 10-Jun $629,000 Millbridge 1121 Eddisbury Cove 29-Jun $354,500 7007 Hamilton Mill Dr. 28-Jun $339,000 7067 Hamilton Mill Dr. 28-Jun $335,000 2389 Creekview Drive 28-Jun $495,000 1001 Eddisbury Cove 28-Jun $299,900 3031 Hamilton Mill Drive 28-Jun $362,999 1044 Delridge St. 28-Jun $325,000 2032 Burton Point Court 28-Jun $320,000 2030 Lily Pond Circle 28-Jun $358,434 1005 Eddisbury Cove 27-Jun $290,065 7054 Hamilton Mill Rd. 27-Jun $335,000 1014 Bannister Road 27-Jun $339,000 1007 Bannister Road 27-Jun $327,749 7060 Hamilton Mill Dr. 27-Jun $333,000 2010 Burton Point Court 26-Jun $323,204 2493 Creekview Drive 26-Jun $526,031 5032 Lydney Circle 25-Jun $300,000 7048 Hamilton Mill Dr. 21-Jun $316,700 New Towne Village 1506 Niall Lane 13-Jun $307,000 Oak Grove Estates 5013 Oak Grove Place 3-Jun $490,000 Old Hickory
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DATE SOLD
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7805 Maplewood Lane 19-Jun $200,000 3504 Hickory Nut Court 5-Jun $198,500 Oldstone Forest 6009 Stonepath Lane 13-Jun $685,500 6013 Stonepath Lane 13-Jun $507,000 Plantation Forest 7325 Mockingbird Lane 27-Jun $550,000 Potter Downs 2323 Potter Downs Dr. 14-Jun $300,000 Prescot 3800 Exbury Gardens Dr. 19-Jun $310,000 Providence Acres 526 Cottonfield Circle 19-Jun $420,000 Providence Downs 1504 Churchill Downs Dr. 25-Jun $789,000 9025 Unbridle Lane 24-Jun $1,030,000 2112 Gallant Fox Court 13-Jun $815,000 Providence Downs South 1901 Smarty Jones Dr. 27-Jun $1,200,000 1701 Funny Cide Drive 25-Jun $980,000 Providence Glen 7909 Montane Run Ct. 20-Jun $450,000 8204 Avanti Drive 3-Jun $402,000 Providence Grove 8120 Acacia Court 28-Jun $382,500 8117 Brisbin Drive 26-Jun $355,000 8105 Madrigal Court 6-Jun $379,900 Quellin 3009 Thayer Drive 25-Jun $352,000 3301 Taviston Drive 6-Jun $419,000 8112 Morehouse Drive 6-Jun $405,000 7907 Denholme Drive 5-Jun $391,000 Rosecliff 1123 Rosecliff Drive 25-Jun $700,000 Silver Creek 5808 Silver Creek Drive 7-Jun $390,000 Somerset 8922 Waltham Forest Ct. 14-Jun $358,000 508 Pembroke Lane 6-Jun $395,000 Southbrook 109 Southcliff Drive 28-Jun $239,000 213 Southcliff Drive 24-Jun $216,900 Stone Crest 3805 Cassidy Drive 27-Jun $214,000 Stonegate 1625 Ambergate Drive 13-Jun $442,000 6001 Neargate Drive 5-Jun $435,000 Stratford on Providence 6040 Oxfordshire Road 25-Jun $1,225,000 301 Lochaven Road 10-Jun $825,000 5032 Oxfordshire Road 6-Jun $710,000 The Chimneys of Marvin 10003 Chimney Drive 24-Jun $590,000 The Courtyards at Wesley Chapel 1715 Traditions Court 7-Jun $403,465 The Highlands at Greenbriar 1218 Juddson Drive 28-Jun $283,900 1204 Juddson Drive 27-Jun $298,000 1209 Juddson Drive 25-Jun $289,000 1222 Juddson Drive 14-Jun $296,900 1212 Juddson Drive 11-Jun $298,000 The Oaks on Providence 8104 Winter Oaks Court 21-Jun $289,000 The Reserve 2225 Legacy Oak Drive 27-Jun $428,500 Tullamore 3000 Rocky Hollow Dr. 17-Jun $782,000 Tuscany 2212 Madeira Circle 17-Jun $400,000 1935 Madeira Circle 13-Jun $300,000 1703 Sutter Creek Drive 10-Jun $516,000 Weddington Chase 7317 Stonehaven Drive 26-Jun $660,000 Weddington Preserve 113 Campbell Court 19-Jun $636,500 Weddington Race 7310 Yellowhorn Trail 18-Jun $502,500 7407 Spice Bush Court 14-Jun $460,000 Wesley Oaks 410 Palmerston Lane 3-Jun $420,000 Whispering Pines 7008 Knotty Pine Road 27-Jun $206,000 Wyndham Hall 122 Stonehurst Lane 14-Jun $800,000
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Mavs dethrone Warriors for Wells Fargo win by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association, in conjunction with Wells Fargo, recently released its final standings for the 40th annual Wells Fargo Cup for the 2018-19 sports seasons. The award recognizes high schools from around the state that achieve the best overall athletic performance. Marvin Ridge was the overall winner of the 3A classification, taking the title from Weddington who still finished second, but were 132.5 points behind the Mavs after the final tally. The Mavs dominated the spring season, nearly doubling their fall and winter totals in the final third of the season alone. Wells Fargo Cup points are determined by a system based on performance in state championship events. All schools that finish in the top eight positions (plus ties) earn points. In the playoff events involving teams from more than one classification, Wells Fargo Cup points are awarded based on the school’s standing against other schools in its own classification. Points are awarded for all sports as follows: 50 for first, 45 for second, 40 for third and so on. In the event of a tie, schools receive an equal number of points based on the number of teams that tie and the number of teams that finish higher in the standings. Marvin Ridge finished with 702 points, well ahead of runner-up Weddington, who finished with 570. The Mavs came into the spring with state championships already in hand from the volleyball and boys swimming teams.They had also already earned a runner-up finish in boys soccer. This spring, they earned second-place fin-
The Marvin Ridge boys lacrosse team reached the NCHSAA semifinals and gave two-time defending champion Weddington all it could handle. The Mavs team was one of many who propelled them to overtake the Warriors for the Wells Fargo Cup title. UCW file photo
ishes in baseball and boys tennis, along with a second-place tie in girls lacrosse. They also came away with a third-place finish in boys golf; a third-place tie in both boys lacrosse and softball and a fifth-place finish in girls track and field. Marvin Ridge earned points in all but one spring sport to jump past defending champion Weddington. Weddington won state championships from the boys track and field team and boys lacrosse teams. The Warriors earned firstplace finishes in boys track, baseball and boys and girls lacrosse. Cuthbertson earned just one first-place finish in girls track and field, but was consistent throughout. The finals 3A standings were: Marvin Ridge (702.5), Weddington (570), Cuthbertson (512.5), Chapel Hill (492.5), Char-
lotte Catholic (467.), Northern Guilford (381.5), Mount Tabor (376.5), East Chapel Hill (372.5), Conley (305) and Hillside (287.5). No other county school earned a top-10 finish of their classification. In the N.C. Independent Schools Association, which runs a very similarly scored Wells Fargo Cup of their own, Metrolina Christian more than held their own. The Warriors placed ninth overall in the 4A division with 277.5 points. They had 65 in the fall, 57.5 in the winter and turned it on in the spring with 155 points. Charlotte Latin won the 4A division with 715 points. The Hawks were followed by Country Day (622.5), Providence Day (620), Metrolina (277.5), Charlotte Christian (237.5) and Covenant Day (195).
Union County election candidates so far The first wave of candidates added to election ballots became known July 5 at the Union County Board of Elections. Filing concludes noon July 16. Here’s a list of the candidates added to the ballot: Fairview • Mayor: Phillip Thomas. • Town Council: John Alan Biggers Jr. & Gary Wilfong. Indian Trail • Mayor: Michael Alvarez. • Town Council:Todd Barber, Roger Kortekaas & Marcus McIntyre. Lake Park • Mayor: David Cleveland. • Village Council: Jeremy Russell & Pam Jack (unexpired term). Marshville • Mayor: Larry Smith Jr. • Town Council: Margaret Bivens, Nancie Mandeville & Jim Rowell. Mineral Springs • Mayor: Frederick Becker III. Monroe • Mayor: Bobby Kilgore. • City Council: Gary Anderson, Tony Autry, Debra Duncan, Lynn Keziah & Myles Kuly. Stallings • Town Council District 4: Heather Grooms & Shawna Steele. Unionville • Town Commission: Gene Price. Waxhaw • Mayor: Edwin Elam & Ericka McKnight. Weddington • Mayor: Elizabeth Callis & Nicholas Goodwin. • Town Council District 2: Scott Buzzard & Anne Pruitt. • Town Council District 4: Janice Propst. Wesley Chapel • Mayor: Brad Horvath. • Village Council: David Boyce & April Campagna. Wingate • Mayor: Gary Hamill. • Town Commission: Bart Farmer, John Lowery & Max Wolfe III
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Union County Weekly • July 12, 2019 • Page 1B
Let's Paint Stuff owner sought blank canvas
Bride & groom: Iris Caldwell (27) & Keith Manley (27) Occupations: Program coordinators for nonprofits Wedding location: Alexander Homestead, Charlotte Ceremony date: June 19, 2019 (televised)
by Paul Nielsen
MATTHEWS – After going through the grind of an eight-to-five job for many years, Janet Shepard woke up one morning and decided she wanted to change career paths. Shepard thought about going into business for herself several times over the years but being a single mom didn’t allow her to find the financing necessary to start a business. “I always wanted to start my own business and I had lots of good ideas over the years, but I could never afford to do it,” Shepard said. “I was also somewhat unhappy in my career that I used to love.’’ Last October, Shepard decided the time was right. She turned to something she loves – painting – and thus Let’s Paint Stuff was born. Let’s Paint Stuff is located in the Matthews Festival Shopping Center. It is a paint-your-own-art studio where people of all ages can free-style paint with stencils. People can paint a variety of items provided at the studio, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, aprons, totes, signs, rocks and onesies. Stencils are provided or custom stencils can be made by the staff. “It popped in my head that there is no place to do items like these,” Shepard said. “Our store is different because people can pick any item they want to pick. We have a large group of stencils. We will then teach you the technique needed to stencil it. It is really fun and relaxing. It is for anybody because stenciling is so easy. Our cost is about half of what most places charge.’’ Walk-ins are always welcome, especially during the summer break. Let’s Paint Stuff also hosts birthday parties, baby showers, bridal events and girl’s night out parties. Painters 21-and-older that book a private party can bring their own beer if they want. The studio’s summer camp sessions have proven to be popular. There are currently two sessions a day weekdays Monday to Friday through Aug. 16. The sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and another from 1 to 4 p.m. The camp is for rising K-12 students and campers are divided up by age. “We can accommodate full-day campers if the parents need that,” Shepard said. “We pick different projects for them to do so they are doing something different in the afternoon from what they did in the morning. Half-session campers will do seven different projects, and they will journal the whole week through. Every day, they will bring home one or two finished projects. We teach them a lot of different styles of see PAINT, Page 3B
Let's Paint Stuff lets artists of all skill levels enhance items with stencils. Paul Nielsen/ UCW photo
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Couple meets on Lifetime TV show By Justin Vick
Iris Caldwell and Keith Manley were among eight strangers from Charlotte paired to wed on Lifetime’s “Married at First
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Sight,” defined by the show’s resident sociologist Pepper Schwartz as a “modern spin on arranged marriage.”
The show’s ninth season was filmed in Charlotte and premiered June 12. Couples were formed through questionnaires, in-depth interviews and home visits. After eight weeks in a legally binding marriage, the four couples will have to decide whether to stay married or file for divorce. Iris and her mother, Renee, have watched “Married at First Sight” together since its first season. Iris told her mother that she would apply to be on the show if it ever filmed in Charlotte and she was still single. The stars recently aligned. “When I told her there’s a strong possibility I’m going to be matched and could possibly have a husband in weeks, she almost broke down in tears,” Iris said. “She was just as excited as I was because she knows how much this means to me and how much I really wanted to be a part of this process.” After earning a bachelor’s from St. John’s University, Iris enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte in 2015 to pursue her master’s degree and be closer to her mother. She now works as a program coordinator for a large nonprofit at Charlotte, where the 27-year-old connects youth with interests they can
pursue after graduation. “I feel like everything for me is just together, so why not?” Iris said of finding love on the show. “Of course, being a part of something like this, I am just super excited to say, ‘Hey, I trust the experts. I trust the process. Let’s have fun.’” Expedited planning A major part of Iris’s storyline is that she has yet to lose her virginity. She explained how waiting until she’s married is an important part of her faith; however, she’s ready to fall in love. “I’m a hopeless romantic,” Iris said during the premiere. “I see love in squirrels.” The show’s experts would pair her up with Keith, a 27-year-old mentor and middle and high school basketball coach who is focused on work but ready to start a family. Keith hopes to follow the path of his parents who have been married for 29 years. “Iris and Keith could very well go the distance because they both love to help others, they both have healthy communication skills and positive family systems that support them,” see TV, Page 2B
Therapist joins cast of 'Married at First Sight'
he ninth season of Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” has a couple of major changes. First, the reality TV show was filmed in Charlotte. Second, Dr. Viviana Coles replaced Dr. Jessica Griffin as a relationship expert. Coles, a Houston-based marriage and family therapist, joined Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Pepper Schwartz in arranging the marriages and counseling the couples through the first few weeks of matrimony. “The thing that I’ve heard from other people so far when I tell them I’m on the show, is that they’re excited to kind of get a fresh perspective,” Coles said. “I’m excited to bring my take to it. I hope that people are willing to listen to me, as someone who’s new to the show, and maybe like the perspective that I give.” Iris Caldwell was among the eight Charlotte singles Coles matched on the show. Caldwell valued her advice particularly when it came to intimacy issues. After all, Caldwell was a virgin prior to marriage. “Dr. Viviana is absolutely amazing, she brings a whole new perspective,” Iris said. “Her being a kind of marriage counselor that goes into the
sexual side of marriages definitely was something that I was excited to embark on. I absolutely loved every bit of advice she had.” Coles took time to answer questions leading up to the new season. The conversation has been edited for brevity. How did you land on the radar for the show? Coles: Well, I’m very persistent. I was actually the one that reached out to them. It was about two years ago. I reached out to the casting assistant online. I said, ‘Hey, I see that y’all make these amazing reality TV shows at Kinetic (Content), and I want to be a part of it, and if there’s ever a spot for me, I want you to know that I’m interested. I sent over my curriculum vitae and a few videos from YouTube, and it was kind of history from there. Once they finally needed someone to step in and step up, I was thrilled that they contacted me. see THERAPIST, Page 2B
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marriage and family therapist Viviana Coles said on the show. “Because Iris has shared with us that she hasn’t had sexual intercourse, it was important for us as experts to match her with someone who is kind, patient and understanding.” Couples learned they were getting married two weeks before the ceremony, giving them just enough time to tell their families, shop for gowns and tuxedos, and celebrate their last night of being single. While Renee was excited about the news, Iris’s father wasn’t sold as easily when told over the phone. But he went along with it because the process made Iris happy. Keith’s parents, Keith Sr. and Mary, were not pleased. They all worried how Keith’s grandparents would react to the news. His grandmother is a minister, while his grandfather is a deacon. Nervous anticipation The show revealed the couple’s thoughts just minutes before they would meet for the first time at the altar. Keith said, “This is crazy. This is crazy. What am I doing?” As for Iris, “I’m about to cry. Oh my God, I’m freaking out.” “I was so nervous about who I was going to be matched with and who was going to be this forever husband that I’ve always dreamed of,” Iris recalled of those stressful moments before the ceremony. “I’m nervous about who he is and if we’re going to match. It’s just a whirlwind of emotions of just anxiety, nervousness and excitement.” The June 12 premiere ended on a cliffhanger as Iris’ father was unsure if he could give away his daughter’s hand to a stranger.
Iris Caldwell always told her mom that if she was single and Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” ever filmed in Charlotte that she would try out. Ta-da! Photo courtesy of Iris Caldwell
Iris said the couple clicked automatically and taking those photos with Keith felt like the most natural thing she’s ever done. “This is something I have always wanted to be a part of,” she said. “I have always wanted to be married, and being on ‘Married at First Sight’ is something I am truly blessed to be a part of.” Iris said she’s able to take a leap of faith, because she believes that at the end of the day, God has got this. She looks at the show as a learning experience that will help her grow as a person. She truly believes in the mantra, “everything happens for a reason.” “Me having to talk about my sexuality and my virginity on TV with my husband was difficult but it is definitely something I’m glad I did because I learned so much,” Iris said. “Both me and my husband have learned so much.” Want to watch? Watch Keith and Iris Manley’s marriage unfold on Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.
What was it about the show that really intrigued you? Coles: I love love. This show is all about making sure that people are finding love and lasting love. And I love that it’s not super sensational and it doesn’t seem tawdry. It really does, at least from what I knew as a viewer, feel real and the concept is something that isn’t all that new. You know, arranged marriages are something that have been going on for the history of the world. And to have this modern take, I thought I could totally be on board with this. The way that they honor and respect the experts, I thought OK, if I’m ever going to be a part of something, I want it to be this. How involved are you on the show? Coles: I am involved as much as I possibly can be. Especially from the very beginning, I was thrown into the trenches. I had no idea just how much the experts were involved in the decision-making process. It’s a lot of pressure. My head was reeling but with [Pastor Cal] and Dr. Pepper at the helm, I felt really, really at ease and secure. We’re the final word when it comes to the matches. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don’t, so we have to work that out among ourselves. Throughout the process, we are getting very detailed reports on everything that’s going on between a couple on a daily basis. Then as the couples request to meet with us outside of the planned and scheduled meetings with them, we make that happen whenever possible via Skype or phone, in any way that we can. I love being a part of it. I love that they’re really relying on our expertise. I found tehat I felt really secure with that, just because of the type of work that I do on a daily basis. So even though it’s for the show, I feel like I’m just working with my couples.
Did you take it to heart if they faltered on a particular week? Were you so invested that you were just freaking out? Coles: Every time I got that summary, my stomach would do a couple flip-flops. That’s for sure. Because as is the case with all couples, especially new couples, it’s a roller coaster. You know with couples who are under the microscope, who we truly believe in from the getgo, having any sort of negative interactions between them or having any sort of disconnection or triumphs too, when they’re just cruising along, all of that does really impact the way that I feel, because it is a reflection of the match that was chosen. So, yes, I am definitely invested. I try not to be so personally invested that I can’t sleep, but I have definitely lost some sleep over the last season. Too much. How would you describe your voice when it comes to this television space? Coles: Because the stakes are so high for our “Married at First Sight” couples, my voice is much more clear and direct than it would be with couples back at home. The reason for that is we’re on a time constraint and the pressure is very high. They don’t have months and years to figure this out and to figure out who they want to be for their partner, which is something I’m able to do with my couples in private practice. Here, it’s a lot of cutting to the chase. It’s a lot of hand-holding. It’s a lot of “do this is if you want to be successful” whereas when I’m working in psychotherapy, it’s much more of a collaborative practice. The guidance that I give on the show is going to be much more direct. I have really enjoyed that my voice has been received really well and not feeling I have to change anything about that except just being more succinct.
You specialize in emotional and physical intimacy issues. When people feel as empowered enough to live their lives on camera, are they susceptible to those type of issues? Coles: We are all susceptible to emotional and physical disconnects with our partner. In fact, we can go through periods of your relationship for years that feel like y’all are fine-tuned, welloiled machines. You are just rocking it, and then something blindsides you, external factors, internal factors. We all at some point could benefit, I believe, from getting the help from a professional when it comes to emotional and physical intimacy issues. These couples are no different. What is the key to a rewarding, evolving marriage? Coles: The key to a rewarding and successful marriage is having a positive outlook toward your partner and expressing that outlook through healthy communication. I did develop my own private premarital counseling program. One of the things that we highlight with every couple is the ability to be a positive person in your partner’s life. It’s hard to be committed to someone who is a “negative Nelly” and who isn’t willing to pull themselves up when they’re struggling or ask for help when they’re struggling. So while a lot of relationship experts don’t really highlight that, I tend to, because in this day and age, if you are bringing someone down, there are a million other people out there who are willing to pull them up. It causes a lot of issues for couples, and it makes their eyes wander. It makes them look for maybe success at work, an achievement at work. It makes them turn inward. It makes them turn toward hobbies. Anything that is pulling you away from your loving committed relationship should be treated as a threat. So if you want to avoid and prevent those threats, it’s really important that you are a positive force in your partner’s life.
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painting and a lot of different styles of journaling.’’ Let’s Paint Stuff can also go mobile as Shepard and her staff hit the road to paint at retirement homes. Mobile painting lasts between 90 minutes and two hours. “We have various projects so we don’t do the same thing every time,” Shepard said. “We change it up so that they are always having fun.” Shepard also conducts painting sessions at the Goddard School. She hopes to expand to public schools, especially during spirit weeks. Want to go? Let’s Paint Stuff is located at 10412 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews. Call 980-262-4634 or visit https://letspaintstuff.com for details.
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LOUD&LIVE July 12 Evening Muse: Erin Enderlin & Justin Clyde Williams; Quiet Hollers & Rare Creatures Fillmore: The Connells Good Times Bar: TARGeT Moochies Tavern: Ryan Trotti Ovens Auditorium: Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons PNC Pavilion: Train & Goo Goo Dolls Queens South: Double Dog Dare Southern Range: Ollie Takes Cover Trail House: FireByrd; Unknown Artist Band
July 13 Beantown Tavern: Up in Smoke Dunwellz: Music Bingo Evening Muse: Van Hunt; Kerry Blu & Menastree Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band Franklin Court Grille: The Little Blues Band Kristophers: Karaoke Mary O’Neill’s: Smokin’ Gunn Moochies Tavern: Taplow; Tantrum PNC Pavilion: Luke Combs Queens South: Next O’ Kin Southern Range: Ziggy Pockets Stooges Pub: Cloud 9 Stumptown Station: Nate Randall Sweet Union: Brother Bluebird The Spot: Spoken Word & Jazz Treehouse Vineyards: Province of Thieves Trail House: Eddie Bush
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The Trail House joins Queen's Feast roster INDIAN TRAIL – The Trail House will participate in Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week this month. Charlotte Restaurant Week is designed to drive business at mid- to high-end restaurants by extending a good value to diners. The Trail House, located at 6751 Old Monroe Road, is among 135 restaurants in nine counties offering three-course dinners for just $30 or $35 per person. It will unveil a Charlotte Restaurant Week menu that includes a choice of sliced steak, salmon, crab cakes and Trail House Pasta. The pasta consists of blackened chicken, roasted vegetables and Cajun cream sauce. Appetizers include Millionaire's Bacon, Mac & Cheese Bites, house salad and Caesar salad. Guests can also select a scratchmade dessert served in a mason jar. Participating restaurants in southern Mecklenburg County include: • Cotswold: Bistro La Bon and Mezzanotte. • Matthews: Bonefish Grill and Sante' Restaurant. • Montford Park/Park Road Shopping Center: Burtons Grill & Bar, Cantina 1511 and ROCKSALT. • Quail Hollow/Park Crossing: Ilios Noche (Park Road/Quail Corners). • South Perimeter/Ballantyne/ Pineville/Waverly: Bonefish Grill, Burtons Grill & Bar (Blakeney), Cantina 1511 (Stone-
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Raise a toast to affordable fine dining this month. Photo courtesy of Hensley Fontana crest), Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Stonecrest), Gallery Restaurant, Global Restaurant, Harper's (Carolina Place), New South Kitchen & Bar, Pearlz Oyster Bar, The Porter's House, Queen City Craft and Gourmet, Stone Mountain Grill, Ted's Montana Grill and Via Roma. • SouthPark /Foxcroft: 131 Main Restaurant, Aqua e Vino, BAKU, Bar Marcel, Bulla Gastrobar, Cafe Monte, Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Flagstones Restaurant, Harper's, Maggiano's Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick's Steaks & Seafood, Oak Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, Red Rocks Cafe, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Toscana Ristorante Italiano, Upstream, Village Tavern, WP Kitchen + Bar. Diners can visit www.CharlotteRestauran tWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their special Queen’s Feast menus and to make reservations. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure seats during prime dining times.
DINING SCORES The Union County Health Department inspected these restaurants June 28-July 4: Lowest Scores • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews – 91 Violations include: Buckets of beef broth in the walk-in cooler measured between 46 and 48 degrees; foods in the walk-in cooler, flip-top cooler near the soup station and at the prep line weren't held cold enough; two items on buffet line didn't have times written; and containers were stacked wet. • Moe's Original BBQ, 8163 Kensington Drive – 91.5 Violations include: Certified protection manager wasn't available; employee drinks were on food prep surfaces; pans taken to dish room needed to be properly cleaned and sanitized; restaurant had flies; and floors under shelving and equipment needed cleaning. Matthews • Asian Buffet & Grill, 11032 E. Independence Blvd. – 91
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• Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill, 9925 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Miki's Grill, 10416 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Osaka, 3531 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 96.5 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd. – 93 Monroe • Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004 Concord Hwy. – 100 • Chick-fil-A, 2592 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99.5 • Food Lion deli, 250 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. – 98.5 • Food Lion meat market, 250 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. – 98.5 • Food Lion meat produce, 250 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. – 99 • Fox's Alley, 1901 Skyway Drive – 100 • Tamarind, 109 S. Main St. – 96.5 • Taqueria La Unica, 1621 WalkUp Ave. – 98.5 • WOW Supermarket, 1230 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 92.5 Waxhaw • China II, 1309 N. Broome St. –
MONROE – The Union County Community Arts Council is accepting grant applications for the Grassroots Arts Program for 2019-20. Grants have been made available for qualified nonprofits and individuals whose purpose is to promote and develop diverse cultural arts programming in Union County. Applicants must live in Union County and provide a service that benefits a large percentage of the community. Visit www.union arts.org for rules. Applications are due by noon July 18.
Artists are eligible for grants MONROE – The Union County Community Arts Council is participating in the 2020 Regional Artist Project Grant program. Grants of up to $2,000 are open to eligible artists in all disciplines to pay for one professional development or to purchase or rent one piece of equipment. “The Union County Community Arts Council recognizes that Union County has a strong arts community that can benefit from these grant funds,” Executive Director Barbara Faulk said. “As an arts council, our goal is to assist artists by providing services and opportunities that help them evolve as artists.” View the grant guidelines at www.unionarts. org. The grant deadline is Oct. 1.
Fingers, hands subject of photo contest • Crossroads Grill, 315 N. Broome St. – 92.5 • Emmet's Social Table, 401 E. S. Main St. – 96.5 • Ice Cream and Pizza Works, 3913 Providence Road – 95 • Java's Brewing Bakery and Cafe, 1526 Providence Road – 92 • Mary O'Neill's Irish Pub, 116 W. N. Main St. – 95 • Maxwell's Tavern, 112 E. S. Main St. – 98.5 • McDonald's, 2532 Cuthbertson Road – 92 • Ming Fu, 8139 Kensington Drive – 94 • Moe's Original BBQ, 8163 Kensington Drive – 91.5 • Queens South Bar & Grill, 1201 N. Broome St. – 95 Wesley Chapel • Harris Teeter meats & seafood, 5920 Weddington-Monroe Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter produce, 5920 Weddington-Monroe Road – 96.5 • Kami Chinese Thai & Sushi, 5922 Weddington-Monroe Road – 94.5
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MONROE – The Union County Community Arts Council will accept entries for its Snap It! Summer Photo Contest through July 15. The theme of this year’s contest is “Fingers and Hands,” meaning hands and fingers should be the focal point of photos. Voting takes place July 16 to 31. The winner receives $500. Visit www.unionarts.org for rules.
Haskell Eargle speaks 'Gospel Truth' WAXHAW – Haskell Eargle provided an hour of entertainment recently at the Waxhaw Entrepreneurs open stage, “Gospel Truth.” Known as the “Famous Man of Flowers,” he has served as a judge for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, and has designed for the Academy Awards. His floral designs have been displayed at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Minneapolis Insti-
tute of Arts. His love for flowers has taken him all over the world, but after all his fame and acclaim, he still loves living in the Eargle family home where he was raised. Growing up in Waxhaw with four brothers and one sister, Haskell’s mother encouraged her children to do what they enjoyed. Haskell thinks his floral interest began as a young child arranging flowers for people’s pets’ funerals.
Museum to showcase baskets WAXHAW – Hand-woven baskets created by Ann McGuirt Stewart and her sister, Jane McGuirt Johnson, will be displayed at the Museum of the Waxhaws for the first three weeks of August. The McGuirt roots are deep in the Waxhaw area. Their ancestors arrived in America during the early Scots-Irish migration. Anne and Jane have been basket weavers for about 35 years, first being introduced to the craft in Wilmington and then honing their skills in other areas in North Carolina. A Florida resident for quite awhile, Ann was awarded a first place blue ribbon at the Florida State Fair for one of her egg baskets. After returning to North Carolina in 2005, she taught the craft of basket weaving in Union County for many years. A variety of baskets, including berry, egg, market, wall and garden baskets, as well as baskets woven on deer antlers, will be displayed from Aug. 3 to 18.
Book sale benefits summer reading program MONROE – The Friends of the Union County Libraries will hold its annual book sale from Aug. 9 to 12 in the Griffin Room of the Monroe library. Fiction, non-fiction, and other media will be available along with Friends of the Libraries tote bags. Hardcover books will be offered for $3, trade paperbacks for $2 and small paperbacks for $1. Cash and credit cards will be accepted at the sale. There is a special preview sale for members on the evening of Aug. 8. Membership starts at $10 per year for seniors and students and $20 per year for others. Email Ellen Richardson at unioncountyfolsm@gmail.com for membership details. Donations are accepted at the Monroe library. The Friends of the Union County Libraries supports programming, most notably the summer reading program.
Kingsdown Mattress Charity Event With a minimum gift of $50 you save 20% Off Your Mattress Set purchase of $1,500 or more. “Each gift helps Levine Children’s Hospital.” PLUS, Goods will match your donation up to $100 FREE BedMATCH Sleep test. It’s quick and easy. FREE Local Bedding Delivery And Setup* JULY 13 - 31
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