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CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County commissioners have agreed to release funding to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools while the school board will strive to be more transparent as a result of mediation. The county intended to withhold
$56 million of non-instructional funds from CMS's budget until the district provided a plan to ensure improved student performance. The school board said the county didn't have that authority, triggering the mediation. “The board has been for some time now seeking transparency and accountability, and I think with this agreement, we're going to get that,”
said George Dunlap, who chairs the county commission. The county will not only release the $56 million to the district, but it will also provide an extra $11 million in operating funding for the coming school year. The county will also grant CMS up to $1 million to improve its website to showcase school improvement plans as well as pay consulting fees related to a
@mmhweekly Student Outcomes-Focused Governance model. “The model includes clearly defining goals to improve student outcomes, redesigning board meetings to focus on the goals and conducting annual evaluations of the superintendent based on these goals,” County Manager Dena Diorio explained. The school board will talk about the model in a facilitated workshop with commissioners. The district will post the annual "State of the School Report" as well as several other topics, including see CMS, Page 5A
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MATTHEWS – The Rotary Club of Matthews recognized Quincy Smith with Officer of the Month honors for June after he helped a homeless woman in an electric wheelchair get to where she needed to go. The woman was waiting for a bus outside a restaurant along U.S. 74. Her plan was to take the bus to a Walmart to cash a check and then take another bus to the train station where she'd eventually connect with family. After talking with the woman, Smith realized her oxygen tank was running low and she didn't have enough money to buy the train ticket. It started to rain during her wait. After he was done with work, Smith returned to help the woman. He loaded her luggage in his vehicle and followed the bus to the downtown station. Smith gave her enough money to board the train. Dina Braun, of the Rotary Club of Matthews, recounted this story to fellow Rotarians during their July 12 meeting. Braun said Smith went above and
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CHARLOTTE – Ray Singleton won over “America's Got Talent” judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara with his personal story and audition during a taped episode of the NBC show that aired July 13. Singleton nailed a rendition of Andy Grammer's “I Am Yours” to advance deeper in the TV competition toward a $1 million prize and starring role at Luxor Las Vegas. The 31-year-old Charlotte singer, who has performed at venues
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life, he still gets nervous on stage. He is inspired by a Jerry Seinfeld quote about nerves before a performance in that he tries to get the butterflies to fly in formation. The “America's Got Talent” performance was the biggest of his career. He described it as an “outof-body experience.” The performance was also emotional as he told judges about Roslyn's battle with brain cancer. She found out after their one-year wedding anniversary about the cancer. Singleton wiped away tears as he see TALENT, Page 5A
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beyond the call of duty and showed compassion. Smith has worked eight years in law enforcement. Prior to joining the Matthews Police Department in 2020, Smith served with the Estill (S.C.) Police Department, where he made national news for getting shot on duty at point-blank range. The shooting, as well as Smith's plea to dispatch to “tell my family I love them,” was caught on his body camera. The footage has been shared with national television audiences and can be found on YouTube. “It was amazing,” Braun told Rotarians while holding back tears. “I saw that and I just cried. I'm so thankful for what you do for our community.” The Rotary Club has been recognizing police officers for more than a year. Police Chief Clark Pennington said the stories shared by Rotarians epitomize community policing. “They recognize here in Matthews that their job is bigger than handcuffs and citations,” Pennington said of his officers. “Their job is about building relationships.” see OFFICER, Page 5A
like Tap & Vine in Indian Trail and the Matthews Wine Cellar, went viral last year after serenading his wife, Singleton Roslyn, before she underwent brain cancer surgery. The couple connected with so many people, prompting an appearance on “The Ellen Show” last year, in which they received $25,000 from sponsors. Singleton also performed at a Carolina Panthers game. Singleton told the Weekly that despite performing music his entire
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MATTHEWS – Residents in Williams Station and along Windsor Chase Drive could get some new neighbors. It depends on how town commissioners move forward with the rezoning petition in their laps. Commissioners considered a rezoning July 12 for 5.473 acres off Williams Road that would allow for 12 single-family homes. That's 2.19 units per acre. Tyler Mundy, the developer behind the proposed subdivision, wants to help feed the hungry housing market but will need to make some adjustments first. Commissioners pushed off voting until their next zoning meeting Aug. 9. The usual concerns came up – density, schools, character of the area – but the topography of the site poses unique challenges, too. Neighbors with low backyards are worried the spot's history of flooding may only get worse with new houses up the hill. “The land is sloped so that all the water from further up on Williams Road comes across,” one resident told commissioners at the public hearing. “It all drains between these two houses where there's an existing culvert, but that doesn't even work. My yard floods every single year … It's pretty gross.” "Even when it sprinkles, my house floods," said another. Bryan Rossi from EMH&T, the civil engineers working the new development, believes a combination of culverts, landscaping efforts and a new storm water BMP will improve drainage not just for potential new residents but also those already living along Williams. “I think our subdivision will actually solve those issues,” Mundy said. “The grading we're going to
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CHARLOTTE — Many companies embrace diversity, but ignore disability and AllAbility Recruiting aims to change that. The new Charlotte-based firm is breaking down the stigma of disability by advocating for job seekers who need accommodations and helping inclusive employers find quality candidates. AllAbility Founder and CEO Anessa Powell said she was inspired to start the company after her own diagnosis with Addison’s Disease, a rare autoimmune disease, opened her eyes to Powell the invisible disability community. Powell became a disability advocate and speaker in Charlotte in order to educate oth-
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ers that disabilities come in many forms. Through networking, she learned many talented disabled individuals were failing to find full-time employment. Whether it be the stigma of disclosing to an employer that they have a disability, or the lack of accommodations provided, Powell was baffled companies weren't recognizing this untapped talent pool. “If they are the most talented person for the job and they just happen to need a few accommodations, then it’s a win-win for everyone,” said Powell, who runs AllAbility with her husband, Bill. “And sometimes the accommodations are so small.” Unlike a typical recruiting firm, AllAbility works exclusively with candidates who benefit from workplace accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This includes job seekers with au-
ditory, visual, cognitive, intellectual and physical disabilities, as well as neurodiversity, chronic illness and mental health issues. AllAbility launched at the end of June and is in the process of building out its client list. Candidates looking for work in Charlotte can submit their information and resume on AllAbility’s website so the firm can learn about their needs and have their information on hand. When AllAbility sees a potential job match, they will reach out to the candidate directly. Powell said candidates can also apply directly to jobs posted on AllAbility’s job board, once it’s up and running. Although not required, Powell said candidates are encouraged to disclose their disability to AllAbility so the firm can explain to potential employers the short or long term accommodations they might need. “We are their advocate to the
company,” Powell said. “Before, they had to be their own advocate and some people don’t feel comfortable, so we’re there to empower them to be vocal.” Charlotte-based companies or remote employers who want to offer a more inclusive environment can submit their hiring needs and AllAbility will find candidates in its network who fit. Employers who use AllAbility pay a fee once a candidate has been successfully placed in a new job. “If an employee needs accommodations and they’re honored from the beginning, then they’re going to be the most loyal employee you’ll ever have because they feel valued,” Powell said. “Plus, businesses focused on disability engagement tend to have a higher retention rate, lower turnover and increase in employee productivity, so it really is a win-win.”
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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 2 to 8. The Union County Health Department didn't inspect any restaurants during this span.
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• Chili's Grill & Bar, 2521 Sardis Road N., Charlotte – 82 Violations include: Lack of oversight observed throughout kitchen; handsink had drink build-up and a straw; corn cobs, penne pasta and salsa weren't cooling fast enough; corn cobs weren't held hot enough; chicken tenders, chicken breast filets, cheese slices and sliced tomatoes weren't held cold enough; and sliced turkey dated June 24 was still in reach-in. • Fiesta Mexican Cuisine, 11329 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews – 87 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; paper towels were missing from handsink; raw meat was stored over ready-to-eat foods; dish machine wasn't dispensing sanitizer at proper concentration; cheese dip, refried beans, rice and shredded chicken weren't held hot enough; cut lettuce, shredded cheese and cooked pork didn't have date marks. • Bella Fresco Cafe, 8200 Providence Road, Charlotte – 87.5 Violations include: Certified personin-charge wasn't available; employee switched tasks without washing hands; raw burgers were removed from commercial packaging and stored above bread in reach-in freezer; scoop and pizza oven spatulas had food debris build-up; raw chicken, potatoes, garlic oil mixture, raw shrimp and pasta weren't held cold enough; some foods didn't have date marks; and inspector spotted a few flies. • Jack In The Box, 4505 Randolph Road, Charlotte – 88.5 Violations include: Ice machine had black and pink growth; sliced cheddar and swiss cheese in prep unit weren't held cold enough; sliced and portioned chicken as well as premade salads didn't have date marks; and cut and shredded lettuce were held on cook/prep area without begin times marked. • Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, 4920 Old Sardis Road, Charlotte – 89.5 Violations include: Handwashing sink didn't have paper towels; chicken shawarma and chicken kebab were cooked to less than the required 165 degrees for 15 seconds; cooked rice and cauliflower rice weren't held hot enough; and per-
• Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 4101 Park Road – 100 • Luisa's Brick Oven Pizzeria, 1730 Abbey Place – 94 • Mellow Mushroom, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 95
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• Salsaritas Fresh Cantina, 8400 Park Road – 96.5
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• Caring Hearts of America Catering, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Chick-fil-A, 4431 Randolph Road – 98 • Chinos Taqueria, 911 N. Wendover Road – 95.5 • Circle K, 4474 Randolph Road – 90 • The Dumpling Lady, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • Jack In The Box, 4505 Randolph Road – 88.5 • Mama Sophies Soul Food, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • Mezeh Mediterranean Grill, 4920 Old Sardis Road – 89.5 • Momo Truck, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95
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• Starbucks, 4100 Carmel Road – 98
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• Chili's Grill & Bar, 2521 Sardis Road N. – 82 • Sunrise Restaurant, 8923 Albemarle Road – 96 • Taqueria Express Grill, 6927 Albemarle Road – 94 • Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe, 7107 Waverly Walk Ave. – 95
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• Be Em Asian Kitchen, 1848 Galleria Blvd. – 91.5 • Best Wok, 1717 Sardis Road N. – 95 • Circle K, 9726 Monroe Road – 97 • Tony's Pizza, 1605 Galleria Blvd. – 93.5
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• Bella Fresco Cafe, 8200 Providence Road – 87.5 • Carolina Ale House, 7404 Waverly Walk Ave. – 97
• Cava, 6307 Providence Farm Lane – 92 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 11619 Waverly Center Drive – 97 • Db's Tavern, 8155 Ardrey Kell Road – 97 • Einstein Bros. Bagels, 13736 Conlan Circle – 97.5 • Katz Deli, 8624 Camfield St. – 98.5 • Le Peep Restaurant, 8140 Providence Road – 98 • Mahana Fresh, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way – 98.5 • McAlister's Deli, 9864 Rea Road – 100 • Nothing But Noodles, 7930 Rea Road – 96.5 • Panera Bread, 11630 Waverly Center Drive – 95 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 14021 Conlan Circle – 97.5 • Smoothie King, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 100 • Starbucks, 6432 Rea Road – 99 • Sunflour Baking Company, 14021 Conlan Circle – 100 • Sushiya Japan, 8200 Providence Road – 95.5 • Target (Food Avenue/Starbucks) 9870 Rea Road – 100 • Tokyo One Express, 8634 Camfield St. – 99.5 • Tropical Smoothies Cafe, 11318 North Community House Road – 98.5 • Whole Foods Market (produce bar), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 98
Matthews
• Cmak European Deli, 1544 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98 • Fiesta Mexican Cuisine, 11329 E. Independence Blvd. – 87 • Pizza Spiga, 3509 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94
Ardrey Kell cadets engage in service work Ardrey Kell High School's Marine Corps JROTC cadets supported the March of Dimes in the distribution of over 100 pallets of goods containing pampers and baby wipes. The event took place Saturday at the Novant Distribution Center in Concord.
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• Char Bar No. 7, 7312 Town View Drive – 92.5 • Hop Feng II, 9229 Lawyers Road – 94 • Papa John's, 7032 Brighton Park Drive – 94.5 • Showmars, l6850 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94
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Grant helps senior dogs live happy lives CHARLOTTE – The Humane Society of Charlotte is one of 77 animal welfare groups chosen to receive a $10,000 grant from the Grey Muzzle Organization to support the care of senior dogs. HSC intends to use the grant to increase pet retention rates and pay for specialized medical care for senior dogs. Nationally, the adoption rate for dogs 7 years or older is statistically lower than that of all other ages combined. Due to advancing medical issues, senior animals are more likely to be surrendered to shelters and are less likely to be adopted. These senior pets, like 8-year-old Wheaten Terrier mix, Zsa Zsa, require extra special medical attention before they can go home to their forever families. When Zsa Zsa arrived in late April 2021, HSC's veterinary team discovered a mass on her neck, severe periodontal disease and an ear infection. In addition to HSC's standard medical assessments, the organization helped reduce Zsa Zsa's discomfort by treating her ear infection, biopsying the mass on her neck and removing her diseased teeth with the help of a local veterinary partner, Uptown Vet. Though these treatments require additional cost, HSC helped increase Zsa Zsa's chances of adoption and she will now spend her golden years free of pain.
HSC will use 50% of the grant funds to provide veterinary care assistance, behavior and training assistance, and when needed, end of life care for a minimum of 75 senior dogs in the community. The goal is to increase the Charlotte community's senior pet retention rate by keeping animals in their homes through the support of their families. The remaining 50% of the Grey Muzzle Organization grant will allow HSC to welcome 100 senior dogs from municipal shelter partners with specialized medical care needs. By covering medical treatments, HSC hopes to increase these senior dogs' chances of being adopted by loving families. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted to help deserving organizations like The Humane Society of Charlotte make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many senior dogs in the Charlotte community are enjoying their golden years in loving homes thanks to the wonderful work of HSC.” The Grey Muzzle Organization has provided more than $3.1 million in grants over the past 13 years to support its vision of “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”
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Matthews police need help identifying suspect MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying a suspect from a fraud case that occurred May 14 at 12:09 p.m. The suspect entered the BB&T Bank, located at1321 Matthews Township Pkwy., and made a withdrawal from someone's account under false pretenses in the amount of $7,500.
Angerer joins South Meck CHARLOTTE – Marc Angerer is leaving his job as principal of Bruns Avenue Elementary to lead South Mecklenburg High. Angerer has been the principal at Bruns Avenue since 2017. He was a principal at Carmel Middle (2008 to 2017); assistant principal at Wilson Middle (2007 to 2008) and Carmel Middle (2006 to 2007); and teacher at Car-
Girl Scout project helps teens in foster care INDIAN TRAIL – Members of Girl Scout Troop 571 will host a pajama party to raise money for The Forgotten Initiative, which seeks to raise money for teens in Union County foster care. Supporting teens is intentional as the Girl Scout Silver Award project seeks to fill a need as many of the resources afforded to foster care support goes to younger children, according to organizers. Pajamas for a Purpose takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. July 31 at Sweet Union Brewing Company, 13717 E. Independence Blvd. People that dress in pajamas or bring a gift will get a free raffle ticket. Gifts include gift cards to Old Navy, Target, Amazon or Walmart; new teen/adult clothing; new young adult books; new water bottles; or new card or board games. Email GSTroop571Silver@gmail.com for more details.
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Meetings focus on station planning for LYNX Silver Line CHARLOTTE – Charlotte and regional partners will host meetings to engage with the community on the station area planning process for the LYNX Silver Line. The project aims to plan for transit-oriented development along the proposed light rail corridor. Meetings will occur outdoors from 5:30 to 7 p.m., except in the event of dangerous weather at the following dates and venues: • July 20: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte • July 21: Independence Regional Library, 6000 Conference Drive, Charlotte • July 22: Matthews Town Green, 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews On the web: Ridetransit.org/TODStudy
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equity, restorative practices, culturally responsive instruction, short-term suspension policy and multi-tiered systems of support. “We are delighted to turn the page on this budget dispute. The children of Mecklenburg County need us to work together on their behalf,” said school board chair Elyse Dashew in a statement released by CMS “We look forward to collaborating with the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners – respectfully and strategically, in accordance with our distinct roles and responsibilities. This kind of collaboration is key to making progress in addressing the systemic issues that challenge so many of our students.” Commissioners Lauren Meier and Susan Rodriquez-McDowell didn't support withholding money from CMS's budget, but they do see positive outcomes from mediation, such as transparency, collaboration and a focus on student outcomes. “No, we don't get to tell the board of education what to do, but we do get to hear what they're going to do and we are going to work with them and we are going to collaborate,” Meier said. “I think at the end of the day, this is what the community
wants to see is their elected officials work together to better the education of every child in this community.” Rodriguez-McDowell would like to review how the county commission and school board got to this point. “The past few months have been a terrible distraction for our community,” Rodriguez-McDowell said. “Many relationships have been strained. Our reputation has been stained not because of our desire to help students, but in our governance and process.” She urged colleagues to look at the bigger funding picture and fund CMS properly. She also criticized the N.C. General Assembly for not supporting Gov. Roy Cooper's education budget. Commissioners Leigh Altman and Elaine Powell believe the county needed to intervene with the district's budget based on the feedback they were getting from the community. Powell compared the “outcry of concern” from the community to someone calling 911 in an emergency situation. The person dialing 911 doesn’t want to hear “that’s not in our authority.” “This conversation needed to happen, if only because so many people did not realize the depth and extent of the crisis,” Altman said, noting she pushed as hard as she would have done for her own children. “In a mediated settlement, you
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told judges that Roslyn was cancer-free. The emotional weight of the performance didn't deter Singleton during the audition. He sang and played on a keyboard a song he dedicated to his wife that “is a story of everything she is to me and everything I want to be to her.” After the performance, Roslyn joined her husband on stage where they cried in each other's arms. “He's been practicing every day and I've never heard him sing so good,” she told judges. The judges were encouraging with their feedback. Even Cowell, who has a reputation for ripping talent to shreds,
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Rotarian Matthew Shuler explained how Officer Hoza Scott won Officer of the Month for May. Scott approached a parked car on May 31 to find a man visibly impaired. Scott had the man get out of
don't get everything that you want,”Altman said. “But there is no doubt in my mind that we have materially moved the needle for transparency and for accountability in a way that will be very constructive not only for this year, but going forward, that we will continue to build upon.” Commissioner Vilma Leake, a former school board member who has long expressed concern for students in her district, said the telephone calls she received regarding the mediation were about the money, not about educating all children. She wants to ensure children are prepared to get jobs post-graduation. “All I say to this community is wake up,” Leake said. “We need you to be out here fighting for our children and not worried so much about the money.” Commissioner Mark Jerell said he voted based on his perspective and life experience. In his household, Cs, Ds and Fs weren’t acceptable. He wants to extend that same standard to the entire community. “We have to make sure, no matter who you are, no matter what zip code that you occupy, that it's a zip code of excellence,” Jerrell said. “It's a community of excellence. I would fight to my dying breath to ensure that excellence prevails in this community while I’m elected or not elected.”
said Singleton had a fantastic voice. After watching his performance on the show for the first time, Singleton told followers on Instagram (@willie_qool) “I haven't been able to put words to this feeling taking over my body right now so I'll simply say … THANK YOU!” Want to see him perform? Ray Singleton is scheduled to perform locally from 8 to 11 p.m. July 17 at Tap & Vine, 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail. He'll also open for Anthony Hamilton at Novant Health's Welcome Back Fest at 12:30 p.m. July 24 in Uptown Charlotte. The couple also has a clothing line, Eleven-Oh-Four,” to help pay for Roslyn's medical expenses at www.11oh4.com.
the car and sit on the ground. They talked for about 20 minutes. Rather than arresting the suspect, Scott took the man to his family. The man entered rehab soon after. “Instead of adding to the guy's troubles, he helped him out and allowed him to help himself,” Shuler said. Rotarian Joe Grooms recognized
Detective Lori Valdes as Officer of the Month for April. Grooms told how Valdes came up with a plan to secure a safer living situation for a victim. The victim initially sought a restraining order, but Valdes arranged an involuntary commitment and criminal charges against the suspect.
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perform will direct water away from that back lot line into sewer drainage lines and into our retention pond there.” Another concern was how the houses would fit in. Another resident said the plan “threatens to remove the core DNA that makes Matthews unique amongst Charlotte.” Mayor Pro Tem Renee Garner encouraged the developer to cut down the number of lots. “There are eight houses there that back up to what would be 12 houses,” she said. Mundy pointed to similar developments underway in the same part of Matthews: one on Rice Road with 31 lots, one on Sam Newell Road with 73 lots, and another with 17 lots on the corner of N.C. 51 and Phillips Road. “Three similar subdivisions,” Mundy said. “We'd be the smallest, so in a sense the least impact out of these.” Commissioner John Urban admitted the similarities but pointed out some relevant differences. The other new neighborhoods he said offer unique architecture and a high-end aesthetic while connecting to existing developments. “Honestly, I moved from New Mexico about two years ago,” Mundy said. “I'm from the desert, and the trees are one of my favorite parts about living here, so we're gonna try to maintain as many as possible.” Mundy called the property's small creek a “pretty cool feature,” pointing out that it is technically a spring. “That will be all within the undisturbed open area,” Mundy said. “Of course, the road's gotta go over it so we'll have a culvert there, but otherwise it will be maintained and protected as a natural area.” Since May, the amount of
undisturbed open area on the site plan increased 15%. Despite these precautions, neighbors were concerned trees are being saved on the wrong side of the project. Due to 50-year-old deed restrictions, one of the two parcels making up this property can't be developed with a density over one unit per acre. That's why the road and houses are squished into the south side, along the north edge of Williams Station. “All of us along here, we bought these homes because they're backed up to the natural area,” said another resident. “I knew the land was vacant when I purchased my home, but because of the drainage problems I was pretty darn positive no one would be able to build back there.” A school impact study estimated the subdivision would add seven new students to area schools and cost CMS around $169,000. Town senior planner Robert Will didn't seem worried about Crown Point Elementary at 81% capacity, but did point out that Mint Hill Middle and Butler High are already at 108% and 106% capacity today. Approval of the petition could increase overcrowding or reliance on mobile classrooms. Proposed homes are between 1,900 and 2,200 square feet on lot sizes ranging 7,100 to 10,300 square feet. Mundy would like to sell the houses for around $400,000 to $430,000. Commissioners empathized with neighbors. “I can understand the frustration as a homeowner,” Commissioner Ken McCool said, “if I'm used to seeing woods in my backyard and now I'm seeing a property with 12 homes.” Urban told Mundy he's got some work to do. For now, commissioners are keeping the public hearing open.
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Charlotte to select arts & culture officer by Yustin Riopko Contributor
CHARLOTTE – City Manager Marcus Jones will choose this month who the city hires into its newly created arts and culture officer job. City council gave staff the goahead June 28 to post the job and start scouting potential members of a new 18-member Arts & Culture Advisory Board that would work under the new officer to develop a comprehensive cultural plan, as
well as determine the allocation of over $28 million in arts funding over the next three years. Jones has been taking phone calls and getting perspectives from local artists. “I've had conversations with people in the arts and culture ecosystem,” Jones said. “Our thought process is to get recommendations from them as well as have a panel, to have people outside of the city in terms of interviews.” Julia Martin, assistant to the manager, explained that “establish-
ing the board” at the end of June was just the first step. “Council does not have to necessarily vote on the nominations in August,” she said. “This just enables us to start the process and get those nominations rolling.” An ad hoc arts and culture committee of select council members formed and met June 22 to hear staff's thoughts on how the new permanent committee could look. "The recommended structure is to create a board consisting of 18 people," explained Councilman Ed
Driggs. "Nine would be appointed by the private sector, nine by the public sector. One of the private sector appointments will be by the Arts and Science Council." Of the public sector's nine, the mayor will select three, and council members will vote on six. The new committee will be charged with allocating a good bit of money – $4.4 million in its first year and $12 million in each of the two following years, FY 2023 and FY 2024. Council increased arts spending in the latest city budget
from $3.2 million to $4 million. They're also using $2 million of the city's CARES Act monies and over $20 million raised by the private sector. What is the money for? Holly Eskridge, Charlotte's assistant director of economic development, pictured the new committee working toward affordable spaces for storage, rehearsal and performance. What the board ultimately does with the money see POSITION, Page 4B
Health care worker battles burnout with spirituality
and decided to hit it hard. I started with push-ups and sit-ups. OK, I cheated on the push-ups. I was on my knees doing push-ups. It was still hard, but I did two sets of 10. I was going to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in two weeks. After that, I laid on my back and started to do a situp. Forget cheating, I barely got one-fourth of the way up there. It was more of a gut crunch than a sit-up.
Olivia Davis has spent much of the last 14 months zipping up COVID-19 casualties in body bags. She is among frontline medical workers who, at the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, witnessed a lifetime’s worth of gruesome deaths in the course of a typical week. “Sometimes I prayed for sanity,” said Davis, who works as a charge nurse at Atrium Health Pineville. “What added to my stress was the fact that my husDavis band has an autoimmune disease. When the whole COVID thing started, he was on medications that suppress his immune system. I was just so scared that I would bring the virus home. My heart would jump if I felt the slightest tickle in my throat.” Davis credits her faith and the support of her family for helping her cope. Davis is a wife and mother of three children. She attends the South English Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Charlotte. “I carry a Bible in my backpack,” Davis said. “I believe it is the way God speaks to us.” Davis started working with COVID patients in April 2020. She said when the Progressive ICU was converted into a COVID unit, 95% of the patients she cared for had the virus. “It was difficult to see people struggling to breathe and realize that you can do nothing else for them,” she said. “I remember feeling very anxious and praying to God a lot. I found comfort and encouragement in scriptures that told me God would help me get through this and give me endurance and strength to be strong for others.” Her family has helped Davis through the worst of the pandemic. “The kids gave me extra hugs and kisses when I came home,” Davis said. “They could see on my face how stressed I was. We would talk as a family about what I was going through, and that really helped.” During the worst of the pandemic, Davis said her spiritual focus helped her and other frontline medical workers in her religious community battle through the mental and emotional toll of the pandemic. “What healthcare workers are experiencing is akin to domestic combat,” Andrew J. Smith, Ph.D., director of the University of Utah Health Occupational Trauma Program at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, said in a press release from his institution. According to a study conducted by Smith’s group, more than half of the doctors, nurses and emergency responders providing COVID-19 care could be at risk for one or more mental health problems, including acute traumatic stress, depression and anxiety. Davis said her local congregation mobilized to support her. “They sent texts, cards, called, FaceTimed, and Zoomed – all to help me not
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ANSWER Scholarship’s 2021-22 group of scholars. Photo courtesy of ANSWER Scholarship
The Leon Levine Foundation gives $15K boost to ANSWER Scholarship CHARLOTTE – The Leon Levine Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to ANSWER Scholarship to help send local moms to college. This is the 11th year The Leon Levine Foundation has invested in ANSWER. ANSWER Scholarship provides college scholarships, mentoring and training to mothers in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. All have school-age children at home so the children can learn from example and be inspired to go to college. The nonprofit has awarded at least $530,000 in college scholarships to more than 100 mothers since the organization was founded in 2006. It wouldn't be where it is
now without The Leon Levine Foundation. ANSWER Founder Susan Andersen said the foundation gave them the “Good Housekeeping seal of approval.” “Their support encouraged other foundations and individuals to get involved as donors and volunteers,”Andersen said. The Leon Levine Foundation focuses on effective leadership, a track record of impact, and financial sustainability when selecting grantees, according to President Tom Lawrence. “ANSWER has done a fantastic job in each of those areas,” he said. “We've been lucky to see the growth of ANSWER from
the very beginning and have been proud to be on that path with such a great partner." ANSWER connects each of its scholars with a volunteer mentor through its Mentors For Mom program. Mentors provide support and help scholarship recipients with the challenges of balancing school, work and parenting. Mentors For Mom is one reason why the ANSWER class of 2021 had a 100% graduation rate, in spite of all the challenges brought by the pandemic. They earned degrees from Queens University of Charlotte, Johnson C. Smith University, Winthrop University, Belmont Abbey College and other universities.
86 Spirits hopes This is textbook non-alcoholic drinks addictive behavior flow through industry Rev. Tony:
CHARLOTTE – Restaurants and bars have traditionally counted on alcohol sales to increase ticket prices. A new local distribution company hopes to help them increase their bottom line whether the customer is drinking alcohol or not. 86 Spirits specializes in selling non-alcoholic spirits, including beers and wines, to the service industry. “When I stopped drinking alcohol, I was a little lost when it came to ordering drinks at restaurants,” said Kerry Boyd, co-founder of 86 Spirits. “Mocktails were usually undrinkable sugar bombs. “I desperately wanted to drink the red wine, to feel the glass, to sip it, to order like an adult and feel like I was a part of the table when the wine was poured in all the other glasses around me.” 86 Spirits will represent a premier
list of non-alcoholic spirit companies to help them grow their customer base as well as educate the service industry on this rising niche market. The company is encouraged by IWSR data that shows volume sales of no- and low-alcohol products grew 34.8% in the U.S. and reached $1.7 billion in 2020. The niche is not just for the sober-curious but also the health-conscious. Kerri Fitzgerald, co-founder of 86 Spirits, said she was tired of using workouts to detox. “I wanted to grow older, stronger and better each year and alcohol was getting in the way of that,” Fitzgerald said. “I love the taste of beer, which makes me a true beer lover. and now I can drink beer all day and still be well rested and happy in the morning.” On the web: www.86Spirits.com
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my gut said, “Not today.” It wouldn’t working out for 14 months and then move. It was not just sore. It was scream- throwing the pendulum to the other (continued from page 1B) ing: “I don’t care if you want to look like extreme by making up for that time in Arnold Schwarzenegger. I am done. I four short days. It’s been said that an But I did something, so I was pleased. addict only knows “normal” for the The next morning, I did a rotation of will no longer do sit-ups. I quit.” After that, I would alternate my rou- brief second they go from the far left 10 push-ups and then 10 sit-ups. But I would not go part of the way up with the tine every other day as I should have of the pendulum to the far right of it. Do I need to get in shape? Yes. Do sit-ups. I would go all the way. I used my done. But my body said, “Too late. I arms to get momentum and managed to quit.” In fact, I found myself in pain. I need to start slowly and work up to My core was in pain. My back was where I was before COVD-19? Yes. It’s squeak out two sets of 10 sit-ups. Day three I would not be deterred. screaming. I thought my life was over. getting the pendulum in the middle It took several days until my body where will I find peace and serenity. Again, I did a rotation of 10 push-ups I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well and 10 sit-ups. This day I would do the began to recovery. Tylenol was my friend those days. What did I do? my friend. sit-ups correctly. I was going to be buff. I acted like an addict. If a little bit Day four did not go the way I expectTimes Syndication Corporation isYork helpful, a lot will be theSales salvation The Rev. Tony Marciano is the presied. Same rotation of 10 push-upsThe andNew 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 of Information this problem. Addictive behavior dent/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mis10 sit-ups. The latter would be done cor- For Call: 1-800-972-3550 doesn’t know the balance in the midsion. Visit www.charlotterescuemission. rectly. There would be no arms to gain For Release Thursday, July 9, 2020 momentum. But as I went to do sit-ups, dle. We live in pendulum swings of not org for details.
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Pandemic pushes state’s homeschool enrollment higher by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor
(The Center Square) – The number of children homeschooled in North Carolina jumped nearly 21% during the pandemic, a recent state report shows. The North Carolina Department of Administration said 179,900 students were homeschooled during the 2020-21 school year, reflecting a 20.6% increase over the previous school year. The number of students homeschooled was 10% more than the population of the state’s largest school district. Previous data showed 149,173 students were homeschooled during the 2019-20 school year. Gov. Roy Cooper ordered all public schools to transition to virtual learning in early March 2020 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. As the science behind the coronavirus developed, some school districts were able to resume smaller in-person classrooms. Cooper restored full in-person learning in March, a year after closing schools. “Gov. Roy Cooper and Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen put forward a public school reopening plan that ignored the educational needs of children,” said Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the
John Locke Foundation. “So, it is no surprise that so many parents embarked on home education during the pandemic.” State officials gathered data from July 1, 2020, through June 30. The biggest increase was among first-graders. Homeschooled students among 6-year-olds increased by 41%. The Wake County Public School System had the largest homeschool student population in the state at 16,347, which was a 20% increase from the previous school year. Mecklenburg came in second with 13,279 students, followed by Union County with 6,716 students. The NCDOA report also showed a significant jump in new homeschools. There were 19,294 new homeschools launched during the 2020-21 school year, reflecting a 104% increase from the previous school year. There was a total of 112,614 homeschools during the 2020-21 school year, representing a 19% increase from the 2019-20 school year. “Last year’s massive increase in homeschool enrollment added to the phenomenal growth of home education in North Carolina over the last three decades,” Stoops said. “North Carolina remains the nation’s premier homeschooling state and a leader in the school-choice movement.”
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though will depend on who gets the seats. “You have to have the independent creatives, the grassroots organizations, the cultural institutions, the donor community," Eskridge said. “That's why I think the board has to have people who can pull in those different parts of the ecosystem." Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt encouraged sectors of the industry to get together and nominate candidates to be considered for the board. “It could be somebody [from] OnQ Productions,” Eiselt said, “or Quentin Talley or Lonnie Davis with Jazz Art Charlotte, who really know how to build a small arts organization … Do we want an arts educator on that board? Do we want a CRVA person?" Whoever ends up on the board, Eskridge said their
plan should be data-driven, so that outcomes can be measured and tweaked. “It's how you're making sure the city's money and the community's money is invested in a way that makes the greatest impact into our arts and culture ecosystem,” she said. “Arts doesn't lend itself to that, right?" Driggs said. "It's subjective and it's qualitative. Is there any aspect of the activity and use of these funds that should lead to observable or measurable outcomes or do we just put the money out there and we're happy to have a well-funded arts community?" Some council members raised questions about conflicts of interest – that is, whether esteemed members of the committee should be able to give themselves grants. “The members of this thing are likely candidates for grants, and that is an issue we'll need to address,” Driggs said.
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to give up.” With their encouragement, Davis found respite as she continued to worship with them regularly online, joined ministry groups on Zoom and intensified her prayers. “If I didn’t have this spiritual association virtually, who knows?” said Davis. “The amount of depression that has come out of this is horrible. You hear stories of other people who don’t recover. It’s comforting knowing that people care for you as an individual.” Davis said to fill up her spiritual tank, driving to and from the hospital she listens to uplifting religious songs and audio recordings of
Councilman Tariq Bokhari agreed, adding the design of the board as advisors to the commissioner "kinda strips out some of that squishiness." Many details remain undecided until August – length and staggering of terms, central values, key projects – but Bokhari called this start-up phase a "threeyear runway." For him, the idea revolves around the manager's selection. In June, city leaders were still calling that officer position "commissioner." "That commissioner is the CEO of this venture and the one throat to choke," Bokhari said. "The commissioner will be the thing that either makes this amazing and successful or back to the drawing board in three years. Setting a board before that commissioner has the chance to tell us their vision and what types of expertise they need would take a huge chunk out of the value that board is gonna provide."
the scriptures on JW Library, a free phone app. “This keeps me focused and calm,” she said. “I look at it as God talking to me on my way to work and back.” Although the fear in the eyes of her severe COVID patients remains etched into her memory, Davis said she finds peace in the Bible’s promise that God will end sickness and pain and even bring the dead back to life. “I imagine all those patients who died, resurrected in Paradise,” she said. When Davis was surrounded by death, she recalled scriptures of comfort, peace and hope. She never forgets to pray and be thankful for her family of faith. “God is going to get me through this,” she said.
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