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Men face murder charges MONROE – Two men are in custody and facing murder charges related to the death of 29-year-old Lucero Sosa Capote. The Monroe Police Department said two males forcibly entered Capote's home at the 1600 block of Tower Court at 4:40 a.m. July 12 to commit a robbery. During the robbery, Capote was killed from a gunshot wound. Her five children were home at the time. Two were treated with minor injuries that oc-

curred during the altercation. Police released vague descriptions of what the suspects Watkins wore during the crime. Twelve days later, police had obtained warrants for the arrest of Byron Blair Watkins and Antwan David Sturdivant. Police released a photo of the pair to the public, describing them as armed and dangerous. Sturdivant surrendered to law enforcement July 24.

The Union County Sheriff's Office and the Monroe Police Department were among law Sturdivant enforcement agencies searching for Watkins on July 25 off N.C. 200 near see MURDER, Page 2A

The Monroe Police Department asked the public's help in finding Antwan Sturdivant (left) and Byron Watkins. Both are in custody. Photo courtesy of MPD

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The future is looking much wider Indian Trail kicking in $5M to expedite state road project

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fore taking a snap of his sophomore season. Despite breaking a bone in his finger (he’ll be fine to start the high school season this fall) this summer at the North Carolina prospect camp, the 6-foot-2, 175-pound receiver/defensive back has offers from Duke, North Carolina, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, East Carolina, Virginia, Penn State, Akron, Coastal Carolina and Rutgers. As a freshman last season, Knotts caught 51 passes for 757 yards and 10 touchdowns, which included a 90-yard score to help the Redhawks upset Marvin Ridge. Shipley is Weddington’s junior superstar who seemingly has offers from everyone. He is listed by

INDIAN TRAIL – The Indian Trail Town Council voted 5-0 on July 23 to contribute $5 million to help fund the multi-lane widening of Old Monroe Road. In return for the money, the town will receive a matching $5 million for the project from the N.C. Department of Transportation and also receive $2.5 million in future projects from NCDOT. The section of the project that council voted to contribute funds for stretches from west of Morningside Meadow Lane to east of Wesley Chapel-Stouts Road. Right-of-way work is slated to begin next year and construction will begin in 2022 with completion expected in 2025. The council stipulated in voting for allocating the money that milestones in the project must be met before portions of the funds are released. Town funds for the project will be paid after the right-of-way is completed. Council member Jerry Morse, who is also is a member of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, outlined three options for the council at the July 23 meeting. Morse said the town could take no action, contribute $2 million or kick in the $5 million. Taking no action would push the project even

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Hard work Entrepreneur shifts to cancer fight, 3A

Weddington’s Will Shipley is the nation’s No. 1 running back for his class and is rightfully picking up major recruiting interest, but he isn’t the only county star racking up scholarship offers this summer. UCW file photo

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With fall upon us and the 2019-20 high school season about to kick off with football practices opening for good around the county, it’s time to look at some of the recruiting activity with our top players. Most everyone by now may have heard of Weddington’s Will Shipley, the dynamic running back many say is the best at what he does in the country. But he’s not alone. Monroe sophomore-to-be Shaleak Knotts, Sun Valley stars Michael Gonzalez and Gavin Blackwell, Union Academy’s Phifer Griffin and Weddington’s big three of Alec Mock, Shipley and Trey Alsbrooks have all been picking up huge momentum on the recruiting trail this summer. Knotts has already picked up 10 college offers be-

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INDIAN TRAIL – Dallas Mavericks star Seth Curry will return to the region to host a developmental basketball camp for area youth. The one-day camp takes place Aug. 3 at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail. The camp will be available to youth ages 7 to 16. It costs $125. Register in advance at www. eventbrite.com. The camp will offer children a chance to work out with Curry while focusing on basketball development along with life skills. Curry hopes to leave a positive impact on the community where he was raised. “My family grew up here,” Curry

said. “Me and my brother played on courts like this as we watched our dad play on the big courts. We were raised on values that taught us to never forget where we came from and to make sure we are always giving back to the community.” Seth and his older brother, Stephen, grew up watching their father, Dell Curry, become one of the Charlotte Hornets' greatest players. He graduated from Charlotte Christian School in 2008, earning all-conference, all-state and all-American honors. “I remember being young and see CURRY, Page 2A

Seth Curry held a basketball clinic and unveiled a refurbished basketball court with his family in Charlotte during 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend. He also participated in the 3-point contest with his older brother, Steph. Photo courtesy of Under Armour

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MONROE – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is trying to identify the driver of a black Ford F350 pickup truck involved in an altercation with another motorist July 25 near Wesley Chapel. The victim told deputies that he was crossing Old Charlotte Highway on Wesley Chapel Road around 7 p.m. when the driver of the truck behind him began blowing the horn and following him down the road. As the two vehicles approached the roundabout at Goldmine Road, the driver of the truck passed his vehicle and abruptly stopped in the road. The driver exited the truck, pointed a handgun toward the victim, threatened to kill the victim, and fired a round to the right of the victim’s car before driving away. The suspect was described as a thin white male in his late 20s or early 30s with blond receding hair. The vehicle is possibly displaying a sticker in the rear window with an advertisement for a construction business. The reporting person lost sight of the truck in the Mineral Springs area.

Benchmark Physical Therapy opens outpatient clinic WAXHAW – BenchMark Physical Therapy recently opened an outpatient clinic at 8121 Kensington Drive, suite E, its 13th location in the greater Charlotte region. The new clinic is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and can be reached at 704-2565115. The clinic offers outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance and total joint replacement programs. Clinic director Ashley Danehy earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is certified in integrative dry needling, LSVT BIG therapy for Parkinson’s disease, ASTYM treatment and functional capacity evaluations and has orthopedic clinical specialist certification. BenchMark (BenchMarkPT.com), part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.

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the state line following reports of gunfire near a home associated with the suspect. That turned up empty. The U.S. Marshals Services and Lexington County Sheriffs Office arrested Watkins at 12:30 a.m. July 26 in Lexington, S.C. Both men face charges of first degree murder, first degree burglary and robbery with a dangerous weapon.

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loving when I would get to shoot around with the NBA guys and soak in tips and dream of one day being in their shoes,”

Watkins, 25, faces additional charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharge a firearm in an occupied dwelling and assault on a child under 12. Sturdivant,19, faces an additional charge of assault on a female. Their next court date is Aug. 15. Funeral services for Capote were held July 17 at Lakeland Memorial Home. She grew up in Monroe, having attended Walter Bicket Elementary, Monroe Middle, Monroe High and South Piedmont Community College, according to her obituary. Curry said. “That’s what I’m trying to do for these kids, that excitement and motivation is what I hope they feel when they leave my camp.” Curry, 28, reportedly signed a four-year $24 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks this summer.

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MONROE – The Union County Board of Elections has moved Precinct #030 polling site to Cornerstone Community Church, 2707 Secrest Short Cut Road. The site was formerly located at Grace United Methodist Church, 3522 Secrest Short Cut Road.

Dentist joins Monroe office CHARLOTTE – Dentistry of the Carolinas has added Dr. Ljijana Karan to its team of dentists. Karan works in DOC’s Monroe office located at 2258-A West Roosevelt Blvd. She specializes in general dentistry with interests in oral surgery, and fixed and removable prosthetics. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Doctor of Dental Medicine from East Carolina School of Dental Medicine.

MSA SWIM expands with new locations CHARLOTTE – Year-round competitive swim team Mecklenburg Swim Association will open two new locations in fall 2019. Earlier this year, MSA began construction of a new 50 meter pool in Indian Trail. This MSAowned facility will include two pools, one designated for swim team practices and one designated for swim school lessons. The primary pool is an olympic-sized, 50-meter pool and will be especially beneficial when training in the long-course season. The new facility is on schedule to open in September. With this new location, MSA plans to serve more swimmers in the greater Charlotte area. MSA also is opening a new location in the Moss Creek neighborhood in the Huntersville/Concord area in September.

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Poor leads Union golfers in Junior Boys Championship WALLACE – Chris Poor, of Marvin, tied for 74th place at the 70th Carolinas Junior Boys’ Championship with a 21-over-par, 237, making him the highest finishing player from Union County. Dozens of players competed in the Carolinas Golf Association championship July 23 to 25 at the River Landing Country Club. Other players competing were Luke Cashion and Karsten Shields, of Monroe; Ian Podziewski and Collin Welborn, of Waxhaw; and Thomas Maye, of Weddington.

Lonestar to perform at Matthews Alive MATTHEWS – Country music band Lonestar will headline the 27th annual Matthews Alive Labor Day Weekend festival. Lonestar is known for hits like “Amazed,” “No News” and “Come Crying to Me.” The band has been traveling the country for its 2019 Hits and More Hit Tour. Matthews Alive spans Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at Stumptown Park. Lonestar will perform from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 1 on the main stage. Other highlights include Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30, The Tams at 8:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 30 and Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 31. Each full-day of the festival will feature a different genre on the main stage, including pop/rock on Aug. 31, country rock/harmonies on Sept. 1 and indie/folk on Sept. 2. Crowds can enjoy jazz and R&B on the indoor stage Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Other attractions include the parade at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 31, three stages of entertainment, arts, crafts, amusement rides and food. Visit www.matthewsalive.org for details.

NCDOT seeks input on drones RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on the use of drones. NCDOT’s Division of Aviation launched a survey at www.ncdot.publicinput.com/3139 to gather peoples’ comments on drones. NCDOT has used drones to inspect bridges, monitor storm damage and deliver life-saving medical supplies. The survey will ask peoples’ thoughts and concerns about the current and future applications of drones. It will include questions on noise, privacy and safety issues, and the way drones can improve peoples’ lives through the delivery of medical supplies and assistance with search and rescue operations.

Biteline enters Charlotte market CHARLOTTE – Biteline, a hiring platform for dental professionals, has launched in Charlotte. Professionals seeking employment can upload credentials and find jobs that match their style, skills and experience. Offices have access to a network of potential employees with reviews and bios to make the decision-making process easier. “Not only does it help offices find more reliable fill-in work, but it also helps workers make additional income during off days,” Biteline CEO Will Naso said. This free app really does have the ability to change the way people find work, make money and reach their career goals in the dental industry.” The free app is available for download at http://bit.ly/Biteline. Want more news? Visit us on the web at www.unioncounty weekly.com

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Entrepreneur taking ‘healing sabbatical’ Business hall-of-famer fighting breast cancer by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MINT HILL – Fabi Preslar overcame tremendous odds in her youth to build a publishing company and personal brand that recently earned her induction into the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame. But a breast cancer diagnosis in April forced the Mint Hill resident to put work aside and focus on getting better. “I’ve claimed a healing sabbatical,” Fabi said before beginning four weeks of radiation treatment on July 26. When Fabi found a lump in her breast in December, she chalked it up to fibrocystic breast changes and decided to keep an eye on it for a couple of months. “Then life just took off and was super busy for the holidays,” Fabi said. “We had turnover at the first of the year. Then my entire staff had the flu every other week.” Since Fabi received the diagnosis in April, she willingly jumped on what she described as the “cancer conveyor belt.” This meant prying herself away from her company, SPARK Publications. “I really stepped out of it for about eight weeks through all the different tests, scans, surgery and complications of that surgery and recovery,” Fabi said. “It was this long eight-week period in which I was just handsoff completely.” Fabi said the time away gave her a chance to see how successful her business truly has become. Her team of SPARKlers, including husband Larry and daughter Sofi, stepped up and took care of clients in her absence. Recently, Fabi began working a couple of days a week because there are aspects with her job, particularly operations and business development, that she’s not yet replaceable. “I realized there were a lot of other things I didn’t need to do in the company, so I just let those things go,” she said. Prior to radiation, she expected to only check in on work from her laptop a couple times a week. Letting go of work hasn’t been as difficult as one would expect for someone whose been working since the age of 13. As Fabi was about to start her senior year of high school, her parents had to close the fam-

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ily restaurant in Columbia, S.C. They eventually lost their home and wound up staying with a family near Winston-Salem. Fabi decided to leave home after graduating from high school and pursue a career in graphic design. Fabi’s mother dropped her off in Charlotte. At 17, Fabi worked three jobs to put herself through classes at Central Piedmont Community College. Fabi felt like she had to pay her dues to follow her dreams. She developed a strong work ethic that powered her through a successful career. Fabi launched SPARK Publications in 1998 to spend more time with her family. The company publishes magazines, books, catalogs and digital products for clients. Over time, she was turning down more work than she was able to take in. Once Sofi became a senior at Butler High School, Fabi began focusing more on the business, growing it beyond the home and hiring employees. Eventually, it became a family business. Larry left the magazine division at The Charlotte Observer to become SPARK’s creative

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director, allowing Fabi to take on more of the operations as president. She still taps into her creativity by helping clients realize their vision, as well as through writing books and throwing events She’s written two books: "On Heaven’s Couch” and ”Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership.” “On Heaven’s Couch” reflects on conversations she had with her lifelong mentor who had gotten ill. Amid launching her business, Fabi would drive to Winston-Salem every Monday to spend time with her friend. “I thought I was serving her but at the same time I was actually learning about love, service, compassionate and friendship,” Fabi said. “After she passed, it was just a hole in my life. I decided to share some of the lessons about being a young woman growing up. I would just sit on her couch and we would just have these amazing conversations.” “Fabulous F Words of Business Ownership” expounds on words like family, foundations, failure and fear – words that fuel a small business. SPARK Publications has won more than 150 design and industry awards over the years, including Charlotte Business Journal's First-Generation Family Business of the Year in 2018. The Charlotte chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners recognized Fabi in 2017 as Business Woman of the Year. Fabi didn’t feel she stood a chance when she learned of her nomination for the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame. The group recognizes leaders who contribute to women’s entrepreneurial development. She was inducted in May, joining the likes of Pepsi-Cola’s Dale Halton and First Trust Bank’s Elizabeth Nisbet Miller. While hall of fame inductions are usually reserved for people at the end of their careers, Fabi doesn’t see an end in sight. “I’m sure that’s probably why I needed cancer in my life to be able to hit those breaks,” Fabi said. “It’s not within my makeup to say that I’m done. There’s always that next thing. “My biggest fear is not living up to my full potential. I’ve been pushing hard since I was young. I am getting a new mentality of wanting to be more collaborative and allowing more things to happen.” Want to learn more? Visit www.fabipreslar.com to learn more about Fabi Preslar. Visit www.sparkpubli cations.com to learn more about SPARK Publications.

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further back while contributing a smaller amount may not be enough to get matching funds from NCDOT, which would be $8 million with a $2 million contribution. Contributing $5 million would put the project closer to the top of proposed NCDOT projects in the area. “If we want Monroe Road built and we want it done on the time frame that is existing right now, we need to commit either $2 million or $5 million or something in between,” Morse said before the vote. “In my best judgment, I really feel that we are taking a risk if we do the $2 million option. The downside to doing $2 million, $2 million is a big fat maybe and that could turn into no road and we are back to 2026 and waiting on it, and we get nothing on the back end ($2.5 million in future projects). “Through all these multiple conversations, I am hearing every word except ‘guaranteed’ if we put the $5 million in. I do believe that DOT won’t use that word because then you are trapped. We can’t make guarantees for everything. It is ours to lose, I feel like.’’ Indian Trail voters approved a $10 million bond in 2011 to help fund the project but the project has been delayed multiple times since. Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn said the new arrangement is better for Indian Trail since the town is now only contributing $5 million and still getting $5 million from NCDOT while getting an additional $2.5 million in projects from the state. Cohn sat in for Mayor Michael Alvarez who was not at the July 23 meeting. “What I want the residents to let it really sink in to them, six or eight months ago we had a $10 million bond that we were paying for,” Cohn said before the vote. “Basically, what happened is DOT came to us again and said we are going to postpone the road. I want to give kudos to this council and stepping back and saying, ‘Hey we are tired. We are tired of it.’ We thought back in 2011 we had given a $10 million bond so it would speed it up. All it has done is that they have killed it. “The council goes, we are done and we are not giving you $10 million anymore. We are going to wipe out that bond. They come back and say here is the new plan. This isn’t the same as in 2011 when we said we would put up $10 million without any kind of a contract or anything. If we do put money up, we are going to do it as it comes along. If they postpone the road again, we are not going to give them any money. That is one of the good things about it. I personally believe that if we don’t do something with them, then we are not going to get this road.’’ The vote now means the council must decide where the money will come from. Council member Marcus McIntyre asked Town Manager Patrick Sadek what the financial impact would be on the town. Before the vote, Sadek said the town with a $5 million contribution would have a yearly payment of around $450,000 for 14 years while that payment would be around $170,000 a year for the same length of time for a $2 million contribution. “We could absorb both if we had to,” Sadek said. “We do have a bond, so this money will be pulled out of the bond. It will not have any impact on our CIP projects or our budget.’’ Morse also said the town could ask the county for help in funding the widening of Old Monroe Road. “The whole region needs this project,” Morse said. “Indian Trail is stepping up here, what about Union County? Next year when there is a budget and Union County is going through their budget process, there is no reason that we can’t be down there and say we need some assistance.’’

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Attorney explains meaning behind Citizens United Dear Attorney, I consider myself pretty tuned into politics, but I often hear mention of "Citizens United" and have no idea what this is and why it is such a big deal. Can you explain Citizens United and what impact it might have on me as a voter? – Citizen wondering about Citizens Dear Citizen, A bipartisan campaign finance law known as the McCain-Feingold Act was passed in 2002. Under this law, corporations and unions were prohibited from engaging in political speech by purchasing media advertisements that mentioned the names of candidates. That all changed in 2010 with a Supreme Court decision known as Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Citizens United held that the First Amendment does not allow the government to restrict the political speech of corporations, unions, and other associations. The 5-4 majority ruled that the act of speech itself was protected, regardless of the nature of the speaker. Campaign expenditures were held to be a form of protected political speech. The decision overturned a century-old precedent that allowed the government to regulate such spending, which is why it was so controversial. On July 16 of this year, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens passed away. He was one of the dissenting votes in Citizens United and he argued that corporations, unions, and other non-human entities are not entitled to the same free speech rights as natural persons. Justice Stevens also understood the impact Citizens United would have on our democracy. Prior to the decision, only individuals could contribute, in limited amounts, to candidates for federal office. Citizens United changed all that. Now, corporations can contribute unlimited amounts to what are known as super PACs (political action committees) that support federal candidates. The impact may go even further than some have imagined. In 2016, we saw how foreign influence can shape our elections. Citizens United potentially allows foreign corporations to legally donate to candidates as long as they are incorporated in the United States. Justice Stevens predicted this might happen when he wrote that Citizens United “would appear to afford the same protection to multinational corporations controlled by foreigners as to

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individual Americans.” There are some protections in place to prevent foreign nationals from directly impacting our elections through spending. For instance, the money must originate from U.S. operations of the union or corporation. And only U.S. citizens can be involved in the decision to spend money on a campaign. As you can probably guess, it would take very little to comply with these weak restrictions. Foreign nationals can therefore use this decision to wield immense influence on our democracy. Regardless of where you sit on the political spectrum, it's hard to deny the effect that astronomical sums of corporate and union money can have on elections. As a citizen, your voice could be diluted by individuals whose ultimate identity may be shrouded by the corporate entity. This is the effect of Citizens United and why so many people concerned with our democracy are trying to have the decision overturned. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and not to be taken as legal advice, nor to establish an attorney-client relationship between the reader and Laura H. Budd or Weaver | Budd, Attorneys at Law. Submit your questions for The Fine Print to: inquiries@weaverbuddlaw.com

UA 4-H Livestock Skillathon team wins state competition RALEIGH – The Union Academy 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl teams competed at the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl competition. Union Academy fielded one senior team comprised of four high school students and one middle school student who competed in the junior division. The senior team was comprised of Trey Howey, Kaleb Pope, Cade Stegall and Isaac Williams. They went against the top 20 teams in the state and came out victorious, winning Union Academy's first state championship in agriculture. Union Academy was recognized as the high scoring senior team overall, placing first in the identification category, second in quality assurance and second in evaluation. In addition, Union Academy was recognized as the reserve champion overall quiz bowl team at the state contest. Based on their performance and overall ranking, the Union Academy team will represent North Carolina at both the National Skillathon and National Quiz Bowl competitions this fall. The team will travel to both Harrisburg, Pa., and Grand Island, Nebr. Individually, Williams was recognized as

the high scoring senior individual overall and won three of the four individual categories/divisions. Howey placed sixth overall in the senior division, and Stegall was ninth overall. In the junior division, Clint Mills was the high scoring junior individual overall and won three of the four individual divisions. Members of the team had to identify and classify livestock feeds, equipment, breeds and meats. In addition, each student had to complete a quality assurance problem, judge classes of hay and wool, and correctly evaluate a class of New York Strip steaks. Finally, the team had to work collectively to complete a series of team problems related to agricultural economics, quality assurance, breeding scenarios and product administration. This was the first time Union Academy has participated in the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Quiz Bowl competitions. The students worked hard all year to prepare for this competition. They represented the values of Union Academy. They are coached by Michael Alexander, who is the school’s agriculture teacher.

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Weddington Optimist Club welcomes three new members WEDDINGTON – The Weddington Optimist Club has inducted three new members. Brad Guerin was a charter member of the Weddington Optimist Club in 1980. He has been married to his wife, Ann, for 49 years. Their son and three grandchildren live in Pennsylvania. Brad has coached all ages of children in baseball and soccer. Since his recent retirement, he is giving back to the community again through the Optimist Club. Troy Slice moved to the area two years ago with his wife, Kayla, and seven children: Axel, Blakelie, Abel, Khloe, Kylie, Ella and Emma. He volunteers as an NCHSSA football official and serves on the WCWAA board of directors. Ron Espinosa has been married for 20 years and is the father of two boys and two girls. He is actively involved in his community through WCWAA, serving as secretary, baseball board of directors, football player safety coach, USA football master trainer, youth certified coach and coaches’ football, little league and challenge baseball. The Optimist Club is an international organization that has been

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serving youth across the USA and Canada for 100 years. The local club was formed in 1980. The organization provides computer scholarships for a deserving high school senior from every school in the county. In addition, to sponsoring essay and oratorical contests, the club holds a most improved student party that is attended by 200 to 300 students

across Union County. One of the club’s largest events, attended by almost 500 children and their families, is Breakfast with Santa. Contact Mike Maxson at 980328-5700 or go to www.wedding ton-optimist.org if interested in joining the club.

AROUND THE REGION Museum extends Tank Town exhibit MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum will extend its “Tank Town: A Good Place to Live” exhibit through Oct. 5. After a year of research, the museum presented its findings on the area of Matthews settled by former slaves and freedmen after the Civil War. The exhibit explores the people, lifestyles, jobs, schools and community organizations of the neighborhood, now known as Crestdale. The exhibit includes the history of the churches of the area, including Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and the United House of Prayer. Early residents are highlighted in the jobs they held and the way they lived. A special teaching unit has been developed for thirdgrade classes, which meets curriculum standards. The unit can be downloaded for free from www.matthewsheritagemuseum.org. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 232 N. Trade St. Entry costs $4 for adults, $2 for children 10 to 17 and free for children under 10. Admission is free on the first Saturday of the month.

Tours of the museum and this exhibit can be made by calling or emailing the museum. Call 704-708-4996 or email info@matthewsheritagemuseum.org for details. Call two weeks in advance. Tours can accommodate 20 people.

Robotics challenge coming to Uptown CHARLOTTE – Discovery Place Science invites the public to create robots and bring them to the museum for the Bot Battle at 10 a.m. Aug. 17. Enter one of three categories: · Alpha – Robots are judged solely on appearance. The winner receives a gift basket. · Beta – Robots must accomplish one function. They can light up, make a sound or carry out another function that requires a single sensor to execute. The winner receives a gift basket. · Gamma – Robots must feature multiple sensors and complete multiple functions or tasks. The winner gets a Discovery Place Science family membership for a year. Registration is required. Email Juliann Chavez at juliannc@discoveryplace.org to register.

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247Sports.com as the nation’s No. 1 all-purpose running back in the country, as the No. 2 overall prospect in the state and as the nation’s No. 37 overall prospect regardless of position. Shipley holds at least the 25 offers listed on his 247Sports page, and has received interest from nearly every major college program, including defending national champion Clemson, Ohio State, Stanford, Notre Dame, Duke, N.C. State, Northwestern, South Carolina and North Carolina. Most recently, Shipley was courted by Louisiana State. As a sophomore last season, he ran for 1,417 yards and scored 19 touchdowns on the ground and he added 28 catches for 393 and six touchdowns receiving. He also had 49 tackles and three interceptions on defense. Mock and Alsbrooks will star side-byside at linebacker this season for the Mock defending champs, forming the county’s top unit. Last season, Mock had 150 tackles and 5.5 sacks while Alsbrooks recorded 95 tackles and 5.5 sacks as a defensive end, although this season he’s moving to linebacker, which is the position he’s getting recruited for. Alsbrooks announced July 27 that he is committing to Elon after also receiving offers from N.C. Central, Rich- Alsbrooks mond and N.C. A&T. With this being his first full season at linebacker, many more schools could become interested.

Mock has at least the 26 offers on his 247Sports page from schools such as Air Force, Army, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Eastern Michigan, Harvard and James Madison. Blackwell, the 5-11, 165-pound Sun Valley junior receiver, has been picking up a steady stream of offers since the start of last season. He already holds 22 offers according from his 247Sports. com recruiting profile including many from Power 5 schools such as North Carolina, South Carolina, Penn State, Florida, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Louisville, N.C. State, Ohio State, Duke, Vanderbilt, Virginia and more. Last season with current North Carolina freshman quarterback Sam Howell throwing to him, Blackwell caught 51 passes for 1,135 yards and 19 touchdowns. Spartan offensive lineman Michael Gonalez holds 11 offers, including from heavyweights Ohio State, North Carolina, N.C. State, VIrginia Tech, Wake Forest, Illinois and Louisville. At 6-foot-4, 287 pounds, Gonzalez is ranked as a 3-star lineman and the No. 26 overall prospect in the state in the Class of 2021. Another big lineman, Union Academy's Phifer Griffin, has already made his home known as he commitGriffin ted to Illinois on July 21. The recruiting website 247sports.com rates Griffin a 3-star lineman and as the No. 29 overall prospect in the Class of 2020. Griffin’s other offers have come from schools such as Air Force, James Madison, East Carolina and Eastern Kentucky.

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CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these crimes July 19-25:

Fairview

Animal Call Bite • 7100 block of Concord Highway

Hemby Bridge

Thefts • 5500 block of Beverly Drive

Indian Trail

Walker College of Business students at Appalachian State University gathered for a food drive for A Simple Gesture. Michelle Jeanniton-Garrett, of Indian Trail, is third from left in the striped shirt. Photo courtesy of Appalachian State University

Indian Trail student attacks food insecurity in High Country by Rebekah Saylors Contributor

BOONE – Business students at Appalachian State University collected 58 pounds of food and processed more than 10,000 pounds of donations in June for A Simple Gesture, a charitable arm of Boone's Hunger and Health Coalition. Several of the participants, including Michelle Jeanniton-Garrett, from Indian Trail, are members of the Enactus program at Appalachian under the Walker College of Business's Association of Student Entrepreneurs. “About six families of four could eat for one week with the 42 fully stocked bags we gathered,” Jeanniton-Garrett said. Jeanniton-Garrett is not only a Master of Business Administration candidate, but she's has also been volunteering with the Hunger and Health Coalition since fall 2018. Enactus members partnered with the coalition as part of their focus on food insecurity in the community. “Enactus Appalachian looks to inspire students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action,” said Enactus president and MBA candidate Jackie Parrish, of Hickory. “At the moment, Enactus is focused on food insecurity in the High Country. “While our organization continues to brainstorm entrepreneurial concepts to al-

leviate this issue, Michelle and I thought that there was no better partnership to make than with the Hunger and Health Coalition. This is how the Peacock Hall Simple Gesture collection was born.” With the reduced number of students on campus during the summer, Enactus turned to the MBA class to ask for assistance in continuing its efforts. This also allowed for a service opportunity in fulfilling the social responsibility component of the course. “Social responsibility is one of our core goals in the Walker College of Business MBA program,” said Ken White, professional development coordinator and instructor of the Executive Skills class. “The efforts of these students exemplify what we hope to inculcate in our graduates. I am very proud of the effort and those that will benefit from this activity.” MBA candidate Eden Spencer, of Cary, said bringing sustainable ideas into the workplace can have lasting impacts on the environment around us and encourage the next generation of leaders to keep the sustainable initiatives going. “I honestly just enjoy giving back to any community I live in,” Jeanniton-Garrett said. “Volunteering is a rewarding feeling, especially when you know that it has a positive impact on the community. I also utilize their services and am so grateful for the resources it provides!”

Carried Handgun in After Prohibited or Consuming • 6500 block of Old Monroe Road Counterfeiting Coin • 4400 block of Old Monroe Road Harassing Phone Call • 5000 block of Revelation Way Hit & Run • 14300 block of East Independence Boulevard Obtaining Property By False Pretenses • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Possession of Marijuana • 1000 block of Glenn Valley Lane Possession of Stolen Goods • 8100 block of Stinson Hartis Road Thefts • 400 block of Robinson Avenue • 2000 block of Potomac Road • 2100 block of Younts Road (4 cases) • 6500 block of Clearwater Drive

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Break-Ins, Vehicle • 9700 block of Rocky Mount Church Road Littering • 4100 block of Helms Funderburke Road Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 6700 block of E. U.S. 218 Property Damage • 2500 block of Marshville Olive Branch Road • 4600 block of Canal Road

Marvin

Break-Ins • 8400 block of Bonds Grove Church Road Break-Ins, Vehicles • 8300 block of Viking Drive

Monroe

Animal Call Bite • 3300 block of East U.S. 218 • 4000 block of Waxhaw Highway Break-Ins • 200 block of South Washington Street • 1600 block of Stack Road • 2000 block of Ashcraft Avenue • 3900 block of Secrest Short Cut Road • 4700 block of Manchineel Lane Break-Ins, Place of Worship • 300 block of East Windsor Street Break-Ins, Vehicle • 200 block of Elizabeth Avenue • 700 block of South Church Street • 900 block of Engleside Street • 2000 block of Ashton Avenue • 2200 block of Stafford Street Extension • 2500 block of Logan Caroline

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Stallings

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Waxhaw

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Weddington

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COMING SOON Theaters Aug. 2: Hobbs & Shaw Aug. 9: Dora and the Lost City of Gold Aug. 9: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Aug. 23: Angle Has Fallen Aug. 16: Blinded By the Lighthouse Aug. 16: Good Boys Aug. 23: Overcomer Aug. 16: The Angry Birds Movie 2

Redbox Aug. 6: Batman Hush Aug. 6: Detective Pikachu Aug. 6: Poms Aug. 6: The Command Aug. 6: The Curse of La Llorona Aug. 6: The Outsider Aug. 6: The Swan Princess Aug. 6: Tolkien Aug. 13: Attrition Aug. 13: Leo Da Vinci Aug. 13: Lying and Stealing Aug. 13: Teacher Aug. 13: The Jungle Bunch Aug. 13: Trial By Fire Aug. 13: Vault Aug. 16: Avengers Endgame Aug. 20: A Dog’s Journey Aug. 20: Brightburn Aug. 20: DC Batman Family Matters Aug. 20: Isabelle Aug. 20: Phil Aug. 20: Play or Die Aug. 20: The Biggest Little Farm Aug. 20: The Hustle Aug. 20: The Sun Is Also A Star

Hulu Aug. 2: Into the Dark: School Spirit (Episode 11) Aug. 16: The Amazing Johnathan Documentary Aug. 23: Jawline

Netflix Aug. 2: Dear White People (Volume 3) Aug. 2: Derry Girls (S2) Aug. 2: Otherhood Aug. 5: Enter the Anime Aug. 5: No Good Nick: Part 2 Aug. 8: Jane the Virgin (S5) Aug. 9: Cable Girls (S4) Aug. 9: Glow (S3) Aug. 9: iZombie (S5) Aug. 9: Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling Aug. 9: The Family Aug. 9: Tiny House Nation: Volume 1 Aug. 13: Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Read Aug. 14: The 100 (S6) Aug. 15: Cannon Busters Aug. 16: Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus Aug. 16: Mindhunter (S2) Aug. 16: Sextuplets Aug. 21: American Factory Aug. 21: Hyperdrive Aug. 23: Hero Mask: Part 2 Aug. 29: Falling Inn Love Aug. 29: Workin’ Moms (S3) Aug. 30: Styling Hollywood Aug. 30: The A List Aug. 30: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Crossing off my

Carolina bucket list Karie Simmons

From top to bottom: View of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the Craggy Gardens visitor center; The Grove Park Inn near downtown; Flowers at Craggy Pinnacle; An interesting tree along a trail; Another view of the moutains; Brunch at Over Easy Café in downtown Asheville. Karie Simmons/UCW photos

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Amazon Prime Aug. 7:All I See Is You (2016) Aug. 12: Andy Irons: Kissed by God (2018) Aug. 16: Photograph (2019) Aug. 23: Mike E. Winfield: StepMan (Season 1) Aug. 23: Alice Wetterlund: My Mama is a Human and So Am I (Season 1) Aug. 23: Alonzo Bodden: Heavy Lightweight (Season 1) Aug. 31: Boy (2010) Aug. 31: Computer Chess (2013) Aug. 31: Failure to Launch (2006) Aug. 31: Far from Home (2014) Aug. 31: First Born (1984) Aug. 31: Flashback (1990) Aug. 31: Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Aug. 31: I, Frankenstein (2014) Aug. 31: Jack Frost (1998) Aug. 31: Kicking the Dog (2009) Aug. 31: Klip / Clip (2012) Aug. 31: Korkoro (2009) Aug. 31: La Maison de la radio (2013) Aug. 31: Looking Glass (2018) Aug. 31: Music from the Big House (2010) Aug. 31: Naples ‘44 (2016) Aug. 31: Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008) Aug. 31: Parting Glances (2009) Aug. 31: Pirate Radio (2011) Aug. 31: Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Aug. 31: Sacred Ground (1983) Aug. 31: Sucker Punch (2011) Aug. 31: Surviving Progress (2011) Aug. 31: Ten Dead Men (2008) Aug. 31: The Bog Creatures (2003) Aug. 31: The Collectors (1999) Aug. 31: The Hills Have Eyes Part II (2006) Aug. 31: The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father, CIA Spymaster William Colby (2011) Aug. 31: The Oyler House: Richard Neutra’s Desert Retreat (2012) Aug. 31: The Penguin Counters (2017) Aug. 31: The Uninvited (2009) Aug. 31: This Ain’t No Mouse Music (2013) Aug. 31: Top of the Food Chain (1999) Aug. 31: Top Spin (2014) Aug. 31: Vito (2011)

want to start this off by admitting I’m originally from New England, so cut a Northern girl some slack. When I moved here two years ago, I didn’t know much about the greater Charlotte area, let alone the Carolinas. Since then, I’ve been doing my best to experience as much of these two beautiful states as I can. My goal is to one day become so Carolinian my parents don’t even recognize me at the dinner table. I’ll say, “Pass the biscuits and Cheerwine,” and my mom will faint into her bowl of clam chowder. It’s only a matter of time. In the past two years, I’ve hiked Crowders Mountain; sat front row on Fury 325 at Carowinds (drooled from the force); people watched in Myrtle Beach; fell in passionate love with Bojangles’ chicken; spent the day in Greensboro, tried fried okra (loved it); seamlessly used “y’all” in a sentence; dazzled at the Christmas lights in McAdenville; and re-enacted scenes from “The Notebook” in Charleston. You know, all the typical things we do here in the Carolinas. But there’s a lot I still haven’t done. I haven’t toured the Biltmore Estate, cheered on the Panthers, rafted at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, seen a NASCAR race, boated on Lake Norman or eaten my way (completely) through the North Carolina BBQ Trail. I did go to the Outer Banks in high school, so we can actually cross that one off, too. We can also cross off Asheville, which has been sitting near the top of my Carolina bucket list for a while. My boyfriend and I recently spent the day there and hit several must-see spots, starting with the famous Grove Park Inn on Macon Ave. If you didn’t know, the Grove Park Inn is named after Edwin Wiley Grove, who was a big name in the pharmaceutical industry in the late 1800s. He owned a lot of land on Sunset Mountain in Asheville and opened the hotel there with the help of his son-in-law, Fred Seeley, on July 12, 1913. More than a century later and Grove Park Inn is still as beautiful as ever. The property boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross (he designed Pinehurst), six tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a

43,000-squarefoot spa, a sports complex, walking PRO TIP: trail and restaurant The menu at Over Easy Café called Blue Ridge. changes pretty frequently, so The back patio on the other check their Facebook or Insside of the lobby is great for photagram @overeasyasheville tos of the grounds with the backdrop for pictures of what’s current. of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tons of famous people have stayed at the Grove Park Inn over the years, including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Helen Keller, Michael Jordan, Macaulay Culkin, Jerry Seinfeld, Harry Houdini, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, Barack Obama and Billy Graham. There are rumors the hotel is haunted, but we didn’t see anything paranormal while we were there. I was getting ‘hangry,’ so we headed into downtown for brunch at Over Easy Café on Broadway Street. It was listed online as one of the top breakfast places in Asheville, and they weren’t wrong. I got some sort of summer omelet with chorizo and jalapeños, a biscuit and cup of fruit, while my boyfriend got breakfast tacos with bacon. Ten out of 10 would recommend to a friend. Asheville has a lot of neat shops and boutiques and we spent much of the see ASHEVILLE, Page 2B

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afternoon just popping in and out of them. I got some local spice rubs for grilling chicken and fish, and talked my boyfriend out of a questionable pair of sunglasses, so all in all, it was a good time. The Asheville Yoga Festival was going on downtown, too. I’ve never really been into yoga, so I just gawked at their flexibility and cute leggings. It also made me feel out of shape after eating that big brunch, but then I remembered we would be hiking later. Maybe I deserved some gelato from Asheville Chocolate. After all, life is about balance … get it? We left downtown and drove along the Blue Ridge Parkway in search of a good spot to hike. The windy roads snaked around the mountains in the most graceful way and there were breathtaking views around every bend. I felt like I was in a car commercial. My 2010 Mazda was a 2020 Mazda fresh off the factory line. If you don’t like hiking, just drive on the parkway and stop at the scenic overlooks peppered along the way. You won’t regret it. But also, you should probably get out of the car and enjoy nature. The crisp mountain air is good for you. We stopped at a visitor’s center and the park ranger recommended Craggy Gar-

dens, which is north on the parkway and a decent hike if you just have an hour or two. There are a bunch of trails there, but my favorite was the Craggy Pinnacle Trail. It’s only 0.7 miles to the top of the 5,892-foot summit, where there’s panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We got some amazing photos and even saw a rainbow coming out of a lake down below. Could this trip get any more perfect? It could. On the way back to Asheville, heading south on the parkway, we saw a bear. He was just walking along the side of the road, minding his business and totally unaware he was the icing on top of our North Carolina mountain cake. He wasn’t big enough to be scary, or small enough to cuddle. Probably an angsty teen on a journey to find himself and focus on his art. Either way, I loved him. We ended the day with dinner at Wasabi Japanese Restaurant on Broadway Street. I got a spicy salmon sushi roll, miso soup and fried shrimp, and my boyfriend got chicken and shrimp hibachi. It was the perfect ending to a perfect day in the mountains. Would I go back? Sure. But there’s still a lot to do on my bucket list that’s right here at home. I’m hoping I can cross off a few more before the year is over, but please don’t kick me back to Connecticut if I don’t do it all. Like I said, cut a Northern girl some slack.

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The lingering sounds of summer Summer concert series performances have brought families, friends and communities together. With the arrival of August, we'll start to see the music die down a bit as we prep for the next rite of passage – fall festivals. Here are the last of the summer concerts happening in Union and Mecklenburg counties.

Indian Trail: HITs After Six

This series kicked off April 4 and continues 6 to 9 p.m. on select Thursdays at Crossing Paths Park, 120 Blythe Drive. There’s a bounce house, face painting and yard games, as well as food, beer and wine to buy. • Aug. 15: The Catalinas • Sept. 19: Too Much Sylvia

Stallings: Tribute to Summer

Town staff has booked popular tribute bands to perform from 7 to 9:30 p.m. the first Friday at Stallings Park, 242 Stallings Road. • Aug. 2: Love Gun (KISS tribute) • Sept. 6: On the Border (Eagles tribute)

Clap your hands, stomp your feet, fall is coming so savor that beat. UCW file photo

Waxhaw: Jammin’ by the Tracks

Charlotte: Music at the Fountain

You probably won’t get lost trying to find Waxhaw’s signature music series. The concerts are 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday under the Waxhaw Water Tower. • Aug. 2: Carolina Keller Band • Sept. 6: Honky Tonk Outlaws

Monroe: Music on Main

Monroe attracts some of the most popular festival bands in the South. They perform 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday in downtown. • Aug. 22: The Catalinas • Sept. 26: The Entertainers

Matthews: Food Truck Fridays

We saw this rainbow from Craggy Pinnacle. Karie Simmons/UCW photo

The festival offers food trucks, craft beer, wine and children’s activities from 5 to 9 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St. • Aug. 9: Party Parrot Band • Aug. 23: Gal Friday • Sept. 13: Sonic Rewind • Sept. 27: Band of Oz

Mint Hill: Family Fun Nights

The town hosts monthly events from June to October, including a Back to School Pep Rally (Aug. 17) and Tina Ross Afternoon in the Park (Oct. 5). Concerts include bounce houses, face painting and corn hole at town hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane. • Sept. 7: Delta Fire

Fort Mill: Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series

The seventh annual series is worth a trip over the state border. The series takes place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the greenway, 250 Dairy Barn Lane. Admission is $5. Beer, wine and food trucks are available. • Aug. 8: Triple Play • Aug. 15: KRVE

Pineville: Rock’n & Reel’n

have an inflatable for children to bounce on. • Aug. 16: Ultimate Aldean w/ Brandon Davidson • Sept. 20: DeCarlo

Stonecrest at Piper Glen's Music at the Fountain series features bands from 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the fountain stage. The center is at 7900 Rea Road. • Aug. 2-3: Leslie & Friends • Aug. 9-10: Flute Praise • Aug. 16-17: Brubakers (Motel Soap) • Aug. 23-24: Woodie & The String Pullers • Aug. 30-31: Dukes & Smith • Sept. 6-7: Stella Rising • Sept. 13-14: Leslie & Friends • Sept. 20-21: Flute Praise • Sept. 27-28: Woodie & The String Pullers

Charlotte: Blakney Concert Series

The Blakeney Shopping Center holds its Summer Concert Series from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the village green. The center is at Ardrey Kell and Rea roads. • Aug. 8: Borderlyne • Aug. 15: The Russell'n Woods Band • Aug. 22: Curbside Prophet • Aug. 29: Tim Cook Band

Charlotte: Music on the Green

Promenade on Providence's Music on the Green Series spans 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the center, 10844 Providence Road. • Aug. 2: Nita B and Her Soiree • Aug. 3: Russell N’ Woods Band • Aug. 9: The In-Laws • Aug. 10: Aerial View • Aug. 16: Caution! Blind Driver • Aug. 17: The Stark Reality • Aug. 23: Aerial View • Aug. 24: Music Machine • Aug. 30: Russell N’ Woods Band • Aug. 31: Stepside Deluxe • Sept. 6: Russell N’ Woods Band • Sept. 7: The Stark Reality • Sept. 13: Aerial View • Sept. 14: Music Machine

Pineville concerts start at 7 p.m. at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive. Food trucks will be at all concerts. Most will

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THINGS TO DO Aug. 2 Alphabet Museum JAARS holds Night at the Alphabet Museum at the The Museum of the Alphabet. Registration is required. 704-843-6066 7-8:30 p.m.; 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw Outdoor Concert The Town of Waxhaw presents Jammin' by the Tracks which brings live music by Caroline Keller Band, food trucks and a beer garden to the Waxhaw Water Tower. 704-843-2195 ext 226 7-9 p.m.; Broome and McDonald streets, Waxhaw Concert Series Love Gun, a KISS tribute band, performs the latest installment of the Town of Stallings' A Tribute to Summer Concert Series at Stallings Municipal Park. 7-9:30 p.m.; 340 Stallings Road, Stallings Movie Night First Baptist Church Monroe screens “Trolls” as part of Community Family Movie Night. 704-2838534 7-10 p.m.; 109 Monroe Ave., Monroe

Aug. 12 Food Trucks Party Parrot Band headlines the Town of Matthews’ Food Truck Fridays & Concert Series at Stumptown Park. The event includes children’s activities, craft beer and wine. 704-847-4411 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

Ribbon Cutting Porter Ridge High School holds a ribbon cutting for its track with food and races. 704-292-7662 7-8 p.m.; 2839 Ridge Road, Indian Trail

Students get school supplies, shoes and haircuts. Register in advance. www.unioncountyb2sb.org 1-4 p.m.; 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail

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Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds its Wednesday Nite Cruz In at Poplin Place. 6-8 p.m.; 2889 W. U.S. 74, Monroe

Ribbon Cutting The Wingate branch of American Bank & Trust holds a ribbon cutting with the Union County Chamber of Commerce. 4-4:30 p.m.; 3806 U.S. 74 E., Wingate

Aug. 18 Murder Mystery Show Treehouse Vineyards hosts dinner and a murder mystery show. Become an investigator and help the detective and the Charlotte Murder Mystery Company figure out “WHODUNIT.” Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for a meet and greet before the show starts at 6 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets to the show cost $15. Dinner and the show costs $25 and features items from a special menu. 704-283-4208 6 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe

Aug. 8 Books on Tap The Books on Tap book club discusses Lisa Wingate’s “Before We Were Yours” at Seaboard Taproom and Wine Bar. The club is for people in their 20s and 30s. Register in advance. 704-416-5021 7-8:30 p.m.; 213 N. Trade St., Matthews

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Aug. 6 Trivia Night Big Pop Trivia hosts Tuesday Night Trivia at The Trail House. 704776-4655 8-10 a.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

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Night Out Indian Trail Parks and Recreation invites the community to National Night Out at Chestnut Square Park. 6-9 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail

AARP Meeting The Union County AARP Chapter 5164 meets in the Ellen Fitzgerald Center conference room. Visitors are welcome to join the group at monthly meetings without cost. Membership costs $10. 704-2824657 11 a.m.; 327 S. Hayne St., Monroe

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LOUD&LIVE Aug. 2 • Evening Muse: Iamdynamite • Growler USA: Jason Brigner Music • Mac’s Speed Shop: Michael Tracy • Milestone Club: Preppen Barium • Moochies Tavern: RC Acoustic; Kids in America • Neighborhood Theatre: The Growlers • Stooges Pub: Darrell Harwood • Stumptown Station: Double Ferguson • Temple Mojo: Mark & Brian

Aug. 3 • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Moochies Tavern: Rusty Pilot Acoustic; DistilleryCats • Southern Range: TARGet • Stooges Pub: American Hair Band • Sweet Union: Taplow • Trail House: Kids in America

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Venues Charlotte • Charlotte MCUA: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fox & Hound: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road • Milestone Club: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Drive Indian Trail • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Kristopher’s: 25 0 N. Trade St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Pineville • Applebee’s: 10921 Carolina Place Pkwy. Waxhaw • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. N. Main St.

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Pineville’s Sky High Sports becomes KINSO by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

PINEVILLE – Say so long to Sky High Sports. The trampoline park on North Polk Street is now KINSO, a 50,000-squarefoot kinetic social park and event venue. If bouncing is your thing – don’t worry – there are still plenty of trampolines, but there’s also live music, Zumba classes, beer and wine, virtual reality and so much more. KINSO held a grand opening on July 20 to debut the new brand, but the change has actually been in the works for a while. Owner Terry Genay bought Sky High Sports five years ago from a previous owner. At the time, there weren’t many trampoline parks in the Pineville-Charlotte area. Of course, when she finally closed the deal, several had just opened or were planning to open within the next year. She knew right away she would have to differentiate her business in order to stand out. “Our bread and butter has been 9-yearold birthday parties, but it can’t be anymore, so we decided to reinvent ourselves,” she said. But KINSO is more than just a new name. Genay and her adult children, Carolyn and Matt, made some big changes inside while still operating as Sky High, including replacing almost an entire room of trampolines with new attractions and activities for people of all ages. Matt built soccer pool (you play with your feet), human foosball, giant Scrabble, tic-tac-toe and Jenga all by hand. There’s also corn hole, a music stage for DJs and live bands, ping-pong, shuffleboard, aerial silks, virtual reality games, a sport simulator, a new back deck and parking area for food trucks. To top it all off, KINSO also has its own beer and wine bar called Hops, and a seating area with couches, recliners and big screen TVs. There’s only one rule: no drinking and jumping. Hungry? The kitchen sells nachos, tacos, hamburgers, pizza, tater tots and Bavarian pretzels (they go

great with a beer). “Adults can feel comfortable being here and being adults and not feel like you just entered a kid zone,” Genay said. “I want a 50-year-old birthday party to be just as fun as a 9-year-old birthday party.” Aside from what’s new, there’s just tons to do at KINSO, like defeating the enemy in laser tag, conquering the ropes course, jumping into the foam pit, navigating the laser maze and playing a good old-fashioned game of dodge ball. “Everybody loves dodge ball,” Genay said. “There’s nothing like pinging your friend with a dodge ball on a trampoline.” A one-hour pass costs $15 per person, a one-and-a-half hour pass costs $20 and an all-day pass is $25. Jumpers can either go barefoot on the trampolines or buy a pair of grip socks for $3. All participants must sign a waiver. KINSO offers party packages for kids, adults and corporate events, as well as facility buy-outs for groups up to 500 people. There’s also a weeklong summer camp for rising first to eighth-graders called skyCAMP. In addition to bouncing on trampolines, campers get an introduction to electronics and programming and learn 3D printing and T-shirt design. Before KINSO, Genay was a police officer and a detective; she also worked with special needs children. Genay said she loves coming to work every day, and working with her son, Matt, and daughter, Carolyn, who runs the business and marketing side. “It’s the best environment because everyone here is having a good time,” Genay said. “Where can you go all day and be with happy people?”

KINSO has new activities and attractions that even adults can enjoy, and that includes having a beer or glass of wine at the new bar inside called Hops. Karie Simmons/UCW photos

Want to go? KINSO Park is located at 601 N. Polk St. in Pineville. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www. kinsopark.com to buy a day pass, learn more about the space or book a party or event.

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants July 19-25: Lowest Scores • CiCi's Pizza, 1804 Windsor Square Drive, Matthews – 90.5 Violations include: Employees didn't wash hands properly; towels weren't available in men's restroom or hand-washing sink in kitchen; several plate and utensils were stored as clean but had heavy soil accumulation; sauce wasn't held cold enough; and spray bottles of toxic cleaning agents were stored over equipment in kitchen. • Circle K, 3503 Weddington Road, Monroe – 90.5 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't avail-

able; hand sink wasn't functioning; cases of drinks were stored on hand sink; clean utensils were stored on a towel; reach-in had rusted shelving; sink faucet was broken; and floors, walls and ceilings needed cleaning. Matthews • Adam's Mart, 11130 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 • Cantina Do Brasil, 4709 Margret Wallace Road – 93.5 • Chick-fil-A, 9905 Matthews Park Drive – 96.5 • CiCi's Pizza, 1804 Windsor Square Drive – 90.5 • Qdoba Mexican Grill, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96 • Smoothie King, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 98 • South 21 Matthews, 11450 E. In-

dependence Blvd. – 96 • The Belle Grille, 3022 Weddington Road – 96.5 Indian Trail • China II, 5850 U.S. 74 E. – 98.5 • Extreme Ice Center Snack Bar, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road – 96 • Food Lion meat market, 4423 Old Monroe Road – 96 • Food Lion deli, 4423 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Food Lion produce, 4423 Old Monroe Road – 94 • Rossini's Pizza Pasta, 13803 U.S. 74 W. – 99.5 • Taco Bell, 13710 E. Independence Blvd. – 95 Monroe • Buffalo Wild Wings, 2109 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99.5 • Chipotle, 2335 W. Roosevelt

Blvd. – 100 • Circle K, 3503 Weddington Road – 90.5 • Fill Good, 4102 U.S. 74 W. – 95.5 • Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Iron Thunder Saloon and Grill, 608 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • Market Express, 600 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95.5 • Mr. G's Grill, 427 Morgan Mill Road – 93 • Taco Bell, 401 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 • The Monroe Grill, 723 N. Charlotte Ave. – 94 Stallings • Domino's Pizza, 7900 Stevens Mill Road – 97.5 • Harris Teeter meats & seafood, 7800 Stevens Mill Road– 96 • Harris Teeter produce, 7800 Ste-

vens Mill Road – 99.5 • Rock Store Bar-B-Que, 3116 Old Monroe Road – 99 Waxhaw • China II, 1309 N. Broome St. – 98.5 • Pizza Hut, 703 W. S. Main St. – 96 • Walmart, 2520 Cuthbertson Road – 98 Wesley Chapel • Dunkin', 6312 Weddington Road – 98 • Harris Teeter deli, 5920 Weddington-Monroe Road – 96 • Market Express, 6320 Weddington-Monroe Road – 97.5 • McDonald's, 5925 Weddington Road – 95 • Subway, 5922 Weddington-Monroe Road – 95 • Target, 6350 Weddington-Monroe Road – 98.5

27th annual festival will feature: Matthewsalive.org

FRI. AUG 30th 6PM-10PM

SAT. AUG 31st 10AM-10PM

Main Stage Beach Night

Parade 9:30am Kids’ Connection, Kids’ Stage, Indoor Exhibits & Crafts open

Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot 6:30-8:00pm

Pop/Rock day on the Main Stage 2:30pm-8pm

The Tams 8:30pm-10:00pm

All-You-Can-Ride Wristband Night at the Carnival!

SUN. SEPT 1st 1PM-10PM

TUSK Fleetwood Mac Tribute 8:30pm-10pm

Country rock & harmonies on the Main Stage 2:30pm-8pm

MON. SEPT 2nd Indie/Folk on the main stage 9AM-5PM 11:30am-5pm

JAZZ JAM

Country Music Icons! LONESTAR 8:30pm-10pm

on the indoor stage Saturday, Sunday, Monday! Two Jazz/R&B performers each day!

Three Stages of Entertainment Family Fun Great Food Rides & Games Arts & Crafts Carnival Indoor Art Shows & Exhibits 100% of proceeds benefit Matthews Community Non-Profits! “Good Times Funding Good Works!” Presenting Sponsor:

Area Sponsors:

Supporting Sponsor:

Name: Marvin ID: A1155373 Breed Mix: Short hair Age: 13 weeks Sex: Neutered Date of Arrival: 6/19/19 Adoption fee: Free with monetary donation Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations

CMPD Animal Care & Control

Orphaned Animals Available for Adoption 8315 Byrum Drive | animals.cmpd.org

MARVIN

A shy kitty who is looking for a family who will give him the time he needs to adjust to his new home. Once comfortable, he’ll make a great, living companion.

CMPD Animal Care & Control also holds an adoption event the first Saturday of each month at the SouthPark Mall located at 4400 Sharon Road