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MECK GOING BACK TO MASKS County stops short of vaccine mandate to control COVID-19 variant CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County commissioners planned to adopt a public health rule this week mandating masks be worn indoors across all towns and unincorporated areas. In the 10 days before the public rule would take affect, Charlotte and Mecklenburg County initiated an immediate mandate for the city and unin-
corporated areas of the county. “With our COVID cases, hospitalizations and positivity rate continuing to rise, Mecklenburg County Public Health recommends a mask mandate countywide,” County Manager Dena Diorio said Aug. 16. The county stopped short of requiring residents to get vaccines, but they encouraged them to get the shots to reduce
the risk of hospitalization. “While we know that many people will not agree with this decision, the leading experts in our community agree that we need to take this step now,” said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Chief Robert Graham. “We need to slow the spread of COVID-19 so we can avoid more drastic and serious measures such as social
distancing and economic shutdowns.” Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said infections have increased by 87% over the past two weeks, including eight deaths. About 37.5% of those deaths were people ages 40 to 59. Harris urged people to get vaccinated and wear masks to protect children as they return to school in two weeks.
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The first time I heard my voice on a tape recorder was a traumatic experience. In my head, I didn’t have a Southern accent. Plus, no matter how animated or exaggerated I tried to make my voice, it would always come out in monotone. So imagine my horror when I got the invite to appear on “Inside Matthews with Jim Taylor” to talk about Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. To make matters worse, we were going to record the podcast on a production night, a very stressful and sleep-deprived stretch of the week for me. What would a guy in a 1990s Mentos commercial do to get out of this jam? Publisher Adrian Garson was not going to let me weasel my way out of this one. In fact, she was going to appear on the podcast with me, so I couldn’t hire an actor from the Matthews Playhouse to portray a smarter, better-spoken version of me. I shouldn’t have stressed out about it. It was a professional and easy-going experience. The podcast was recorded at WDZD 99.1, a nonprofit radio station in Monroe. Former town commissioner and veteran radio guy Chris Melton produced the episode. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly was the latest episode in a series that has examined the town’s police and fire, as well as arts, cultural and political scene.
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Some people were under the impression that Taylor launched podcast as a springboard toward obtaining a higher political office. After all, we’ve seen former Charlotte Mayor and North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory talk about local, state and national political issues on a successful WBT radio show before launching a U.S. Senate campaign. Taylor views his podcast as a hobby. As the town continues to attract newcomers, he wants to share some of that small-town feel and history that tends to get forgotten over time. He has always embraced the role as head cheerleader for the town. Taylor can also speak authoritatively about a lot of topics in town, given his years of community and
INSIDE MATTHEWS EPISODE LIST Episodes of "Inside Matthews with Jim Taylor" are available on popular podcasting platforms like Amazon Music, Spotify and TuneIn. April 9: Introduction April 13: Kress Query April 23: Michelle Archer May 7: Lee Myers May 21: Matthews Historical Foundation June 4: Matthews Playhouse June 18: Matthews Fire & EMS July 2: Matthews Alive July 16: Paul Bailey July 30: Matthews Police Department Aug. 13: Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly On the web: https://insidematthews. com/
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MINT HILL – Town commissioners approved a rezoning proposal Aug. 12 that will lead to the development of a new business park on nearly 3.8 acres off Blair Road. Steve Souder, of Souder Properties, needed to get permission from commissioners to rezone the residnetial property at 10821 and 10905 Blair Road to industrial uses. Souder told commissioner during the May 13 public hearing that the project would include 40 to 45 lots, each with 800-square-foot units with an office, bathroom and small warehouse. Souder Properties has similar parks around the Charlotte area, including next to the Golden Coral on Independence Boulevard in Matthews and behind the Food Lion in Mint Hill. All of his parks are at 100% occupancy. This is the biggest such project his firm has launched to date, Souder told commissioners. The Mint Hill Planning Board recommended approval on the condition that the applicant build a driveway to provide emergency vehicles access to the property. Commissioners approved the measure without any discussion. Mint Hill OKs new church MINT HILL – Medhanie Alem Catholic Church of Geez Rite received the rezoning decision it needed Aug. 12 to begin worship at 6.5 acres of residential property off Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road. Attorney Richard Peniston told town commissioners in June that the intent was for the congregation, which is worshiping at nearby Catholic churches, to have services in the ancient language of Geez. “This is just to use the exisiting structure for the church,” Planning Director John Hoard told commissioners. “Any expansion, any add-ons, including parking, would require them to go back through this process.”
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Regional festivals to watch Matthews Alive was cancelled for the second straight year due to COVID-19, but these big events are still on.
CAROLINA RENAISSANCE Safety measures are in place to keep the fairies, mermaids and village royalty safe. Oct. 2-Nov. 21
AUTUMN TREASURES The streets of Waxhaw will still smell like barbecue as fesival-goers shop and observe art. Oct. 9-10
MINT HILL MADNESS Mint Hill Events puts on this massive celebration of the town's founding, which includes fireworks. Oct. 21-23
WARBIRDS OVER MONROE Pilots help pack patriotism into this air show, which serves as a tribute to our military. Nov. 6-7
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MATTHEWS ALIVE CANCELLATION • Ray Barry, co-owner of Grace O'Malley's, and Stacy Waters, of ZABS Place, tell WSOC's Glenn Counts about how the loss of Matthews Alive this year will affect their organizations
LIFE JOURNEYS • Heting Liu, a Union County student who has been writing profiles on area artists for the past several months, just bested her personal record for interviewing an Australian artist based in China. We shared the story on Union County Weekly's social media pages. @ucweekly
STUDENT STARTS PETITION • Marvin Ridge sophomore Colton Hamilton launched an online petition in hopes Union County Public Schools can require masks so there's a great chance of in-person classes, reports WCNC's Curtis Carden.
POTTERY WORTH DRIVING TO • Pottery is a big deal in these parts. We've got details on the new Potters Pumpkin Patch Trail in Seagrove, N.C. Check out the story and lots of fun pictures on South Charlotte Weekly's social media pages. @southcltweekly
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Indian Trail Town Councilman Todd Barber is mourning the loss of Little Joe. Barber had been pals with Little Joe since 2016. Barber broke the news of his passing on social media, mentioning Little Joe had a tumor. Barber received an outpouring of support, including from state reps in Raleigh. “It was good that he brought so much joy to so many people. Social media can be so negative. I had no idea that many people were really following him.” Photo courtesy of Todd Barber
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Jimmie Johnson Foundation has new crew chief in charge CHARLOTTE – The Jimmie Johnson Foundation appointed Alicia Morris Rudd as its executive director. The foundation describes Morris Rudd as a visionary leader with impressive accomplishments in advancing philanthropy and community engagement for organizations. “Alicia is a highly seasoned professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the nonprofit sector to our team,” said Jimmie Johnson, board president. Morris Rudd has been involved with the Council for Children’s Rights, the AVON Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and UNC Charlotte,
among other industry roles. She will work to increase impact in the communities the foundation serves. Morris Rudd joins the foundation from UNC Charlotte where she served as community engagement director. She began her career as a middle school teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where she was awarded Teacher of the Year at McClintock Middle School. She later worked in Chicago pursuing work in marketing and event planning. Before joining UNC Charlotte in 2014, she worked in fundraising as an associate director with Habitat for
Humanity Charlotte. She has also served in many volunteer leadership roles including president and board chair of the Junior League of Charlotte, board chair of Girls on the Run Charlotte, and Care Ring’s board of director’s executive leadership team. She is a member of Meredith College’s Alumni Board of Directors and a board member of Good Friends and the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Charlotte. “This is an exciting time in the growth of our foundation,” said Jimmie Johnson Foundation founder Chandra Johnson. “We are thrilled to welcome Alicia to the team.”
Truliant gives $45,000 in grants to 30 nonprofits WINSTON-SALEM – Truliant Federal Credit Union has awarded $45,000 in Community Mini Grants to 30 nonprofits, including 11 from Mecklenburg County, to enhance and grow their outreach efforts. The initiative considers proposals annually that support programming or capacity-building needs. Each selected organization submitted a grant proposal for a project focusing on one of the following areas): community development, economic mobility, financial wellness, or youth and education. “As a credit union that works to strengthen local organizations, we’re proud to offer support for nonprofit projects that engage the communities where our members live and that serve the common good,” said Atticus Simpson, community affairs director. “It’s amazing to see the high-quality programming and critical resources our community organizations provide through this community-driven grant program.” The grant program, now in its 13th year, has awarded more than
$350,000. Truliant accepts applications from regions where the credit union offers membership in the Carolinas and Virginia. Since its inception, the Truliant Community Mini Grants program has awarded money to more than 250 different nonprofit organizations. Winners from Mecklenburg County are as follows: • ANSWER Scholarship, Inc. ($1,500): The funds will support the Mentor for Mom program. This program provides training opportunities for scholars in the program. • Children’s Home Society of NC ($1,500): The funds will be used for anything that will assist in sustaining and stabilizing families so they are healthy and safe. Such needs include food, clothing, furniture and bill payments. • Circle de Luz ($1,500): The grant will support Latinas in low socio-economic status schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The program features mentoring and holistic programming to provide academic support, in-school advocacy and a broad
range of experiences. • Families Forward Charlotte ($1,500): The funds support the S.T.E.P.S. program through weekly meetings from six months after graduation to help navigate work and life challenges. • Florence Crittenton Services of North Carolina ($1,500): The funds will support transportation for clients to attend job interviews. It will also be used for supplies and software for computer assessments and instruction on mock interviews and resume writing. • Grooming Greatness Foundation ($1,500): The funds will be used to buy course materials and camera supplies to instruct youth. • Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas ($1,500): The funds will support curriculum training collateral for upper level high school students and direct program marketing with high schools that are aligned with low-to-moderate income elementary schools. • Matthews HELP Center ($1,500): Funds will be used to help provide short-term financial assistance to individuals and fami-
The Matthews HELP Center operates a thift store, Backporch Treasures, in which proceeds go back to help the community. CMG file photo
lies who are behind on rent/utilities due to job loss, wage reductions or a major medical setback. • Moms Making Moves ($1,500): Funds will be used to support the group’s meal program, which serves more than 1,100 people each quarter. • Right Moves for Youth in Charlotte ($1,500): The funds will
support virtual delivery of programs and the technology to support those efforts. • Young Black Leadership Alliance ($1,500): The funds will be used to support student service projects and provide awards and prizes for the most impactful projects.
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PACIFIC OCEAN – Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Elijah Reid, a native of Charlotte, aims an M4 assault rifle Aug. 5 during small arms training aboard Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77). Elisha Smith/U.S. Navy photo
Stein: Be a smart mover this summer by Josh Stein Contributor
The real estate market is booming in many North Carolina communities as many families move to neighborhoods, towns or states. We’re glad so many people want to live and work in our beautiful state, but moving can be stressful. Adding to that stress? Movers who lose your belongings, damage your furniture or scam you out of your money. Here are some tips to Stein help ensure a smooth move. First, do your homework before you hire a mover. Your best bet is to ask friends and neighbors about moving companies theye had positive experiences with. If you're moving within the state, contact the North Carolina Utilities Commission at 919-733-7766 or
online at www.ncuc.net to access its list of certified movers. You can also ask the commission if it has complaints against the company. If you're moving from one state to another, you can visit the U.S. Department of Transportation's website at www.protectyourmove.gov to find registered and insured movers and check for complaints. Make sure you get a written estimate of the costs and compare estimates from at least three movers before you pick one. Once you pick a moving company, get and review a bill of lading (B/L or BOL). This is a written contract that details the terms of the move, and your mover is required to provide it. Look carefully at the terms, including dates, overage fees and the policy in case items are lost or damaged. Keep a copy of the bill of lading with you so you can refer to it during the move and if any disputes arise. Before the move, take careful inventory of your possessions. Write down an
inventory and take additional pictures or videos of items that have significant financial or sentimental value. These records will be helpful if your belongings are damaged or broken during the move and you need to be reimbursed for these damages. If you're unhappy with your move, let the company know as soon as possible this is a good time to refer to your bill of lading. You can also file a complaint with the company, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (for between-state moves), or with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (for in-state moves). You can also file a complaint with our office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or file a consumer complaint online if you've had a bad moving experience or think you've been the victim of a moving scam. Josh Stein serves as attorney general for North Carolina.
Many people are savvy enough to know that tech support scammers often reach out to potential victims by phone or with a popup. Even if the person takes a few minutes to look online for a number to reach popular streaming services and online shopping services such as Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon, Roku or another type of online service for help, BBB advises to use caution. Scammers will post fake customer support numbers online to fool callers into purchasing unrelated computer software or use a convincing script to remote access a device to cause all kinds of technical issues the user didn’t need. Unfortunately, many large companies have been affected by this scam. How the Scam Works Your laptop or mobile device is acting up or a streaming service is freezing repeatedly. A quick search online reveals the customer support phone number, typically a toll-free number (1-888 or 1-844 number). Once dialed, a “representative” answers and with a few pieces of information provided, the “representative” declares that the account is compromised. Skeptical? The “representative” reassures that they can provide proof that the account was hacked; however, they first need remote access to your device. By this time,
the desire to get the account recovered and information back could be overshadowing the decision to allow a complete stranger to remote access your personal computer or mobile device. Scam artists often will install malware that records passwords, key strokes, or other files that contain personal information. According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, this scam is often used as a setup for selling expensive computer security software, costing victims between $200 and $900. Unfortunately, it does nothing to fix things that were never hacked in the first place. Protect yourself from tech support scams • Refer to contact information listed directly on the business’s website, instead of relying on an internet search for support phone numbers (double check the URL) or use the phone number from the most recent latest bill. •Never allow a stranger remote access to the computer or mobile device if it has nothing to do with the reason you are calling technical support. • Avoid clicking on popup boxes or ads stating that something is wrong. If a popup doesn’t seem to ‘go away,’ or is difficult to avoid, disconnect from the internet and wi-fi by shutting off the device immediately and restart it.
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Music venue requires vaccine, tests before concerts CHARLOTTE – The Neighborhood Theatre is requiring patrons get vaccinated or tested for COVID-19 before shows as infection rates rise. Effective Aug. 20, the Neighborhood Theatre will require proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72
hours of the show date for entry into any event. The final vaccination dose must occur at least 14 days prior to the event. “This is what needs to be done to safely keep our doors open – for our employees, our patrons and the performers,” said Gregg McCraw, owner of MaxxMusic and booking agent for the Neighborhood The-
atre. “We can’t handle another shutdown if our staff gets sick.” Proof of vaccination can be a physical card or the photo of a complete vaccination that matches the patron’s ID. Proof of a negative test can be a printed or digital test result that matches the patron’s ID. All patrons are also encouraged to wear a mask when they are not
drinking while inside the venue. “A lot of music venues are going this route, especially now that Lollapalooza showed how effective it can be,” McCraw said. “We hope everyone who would like to attend a show at the Neighborhood Theatre will do what they can to minimize the risks for staff, artists and fellow music lovers. The Charlotte music
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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County inspected these restaurants from Aug. 6 to 12:
Aug. 20 Outdoor Concert Province of Thieves performs the installment of the River Jam outdoor concert series. www. whitewater.org 7-10 p.m.; 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte
Lowest Score • Tropical Bakery and Cafe, 11100 Monroe Road, Matthews – 86.5 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn’t available; inspector observed lack of control in food safety; sink didn’t have paper towels; cooked chicken and cooked beef didn’t cool fast enough; ham, tomato, egg, milk, butter, liquid egg, and cheese weren’t held cold enough; and ham, cheese, bologna, tomato, liquid egg and cooked egg weren’t marked by date.
Back to School Matthews Gives Back holds a community cookout and school supply giveaway at the Matthews Sportsplex. Recipients of supplies must have registered beforehand and live in Matthews Help Center service area. www.redcrossblood. org 6-8 p.m.; 1505 Tank Town Road, Matthews
All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Bonchon, 1600 E Woodlawn Road – 86.5 • Brazwell’s, 1627 Montford Drive – 98 • Lai Lai Express, 1607 Montford Drive – 97.5 • Park Road Soda Shoppe, 4121 Park Road – 95.5 • Sir Edmond Halley’s, 4151 Park Road – 99 • Starbucks, 4425 Park Road – 98.5 • Traveling Comida Show, 4151 Park Road – 97 • Viva Chicken, 4500 Park Road – 97
Aug. 21 Outdoor Concert Justin Fedor & The Denim Denim perform at the River Jam outdoor concert series. www.whitewater.org 7-10 p.m.; 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte
Charlotte (28210) • Bentley’s, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – 99 Charlotte (28211) • Alternative Chef, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Bae’s Burgers, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • Bayou Betty, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • Birria Way, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • Bulla Gastrobar, 4310 Sharon Road – 94.5 • Chef Lee’s Seafood & Chicken, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Eddie’s Place, 617 S Sharon Amity Road – 92.5 • Leroy Fox, 705 S. Sharon Amity Road – 95 • Maria’s, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Patty & The Dogs, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Pizza Peel & Tap Room, 4422 Colwick Road – 93 • Wolfman Pizza, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 95 Charlotte (28226) • Bojangles, 8720 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94.5 • Chipotle, 7724 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98.5 • Metro Diner, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94 Charlotte (28227) • Bojangles, 9075 Lawyers Road – 92.5 • Burger King, 7026 Albemarle Road – 97 • Jyoti’s World Cuisine, 7128 Albemarle Road – 97.5 • Perry’s Deli, 6727 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road – 98.5 • Zaxby’s, 8905 Albemarle Road – 94 Charlotte (28270) • Bojangles, 1604 Galleria Blvd. – 98.5 • Community Culinary School/ Encore Catering, 9315 Monroe Road – 97.5
community has always been outstanding when it comes to helping out one of their own. This is something we can all do together.” Streaming tickets will be available to many of the Neighborhood Theatre performances. Patrons who have already purchased a ticket but would like a refund can contact the Neighborhood Theatre.
Tin Kitchen travels the Charlotte region serving up tacos, qusadillas and sliders. Find its next stop on Facebook (@TheTinKitchen). Justin Vick/CMG photo • Jimmy John’s, 1605 Galleria Blvd. – 93 • Lee Signature Salads, Smoothies, Fruit Bowls & More, 1640 N Sardis Road – 95.5 • Murphy Oil USA, 2010 Galleria Blvd. – 98 • Strudelteig, 1640 Sardis Road N. – 98.5 • Taco Bell, 1910 Sardis Road N. – 98.5 Charlotte (28277) • Burger 21, 14825 Ballantyne Village Way – 99.5 • Chili`s Grill & Bar, 8136 Providence Road – 93 • First Watch, 6311 Providence Farm Lane – 91 • Flying Biscuit, 7930 Rea Road – 95 • Hickory Tavern, 12210 Copper Way – 93 • Jersey Mike’s, 7828 Rea Road – 95 • Market Deli, 10636 Providence Road – 97.5 • McDonald’s, 9710 Rea Road – 98 • Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 9941 Rea Road – 99 • Sports Connection Cafe/Bistro, 11611 Ardrey Kell Road – 99 • Ted’s Montana Grill, 7404 Waverly Walk Ave. – 90.5 • Tipsy Taco, 7708 Rea Road – 94.5 • Vintner Wine Market, 8128 Providence Road – 97 Matthews • Applebee’s, 9616 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5 • Ben Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant, 1806 Windsor
Square Drive – 97 • CiCi’s Pizza, 1804 Windsor Square Drive – 92 • Dunkin Donuts, 3114 Fincher Farm Road – 95 • McDonald’s, 9607 E. Independence Blvd. – 97.5 • Thai Taste, 131 Matthews Station St. – 94 • Tropical Bakery And Cafe, 11100 Monroe Road – 86.5 Mint Hill • Hawthorne’s Pizza, 7319 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 97 Pineville • Applebee’s, 10921 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 88 • Chick-fil-A, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98 • Chipotle, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 100 • Corner Cafe & Catering, 11200 Nations Ford Road – 97 • Dave & Buster, 11049 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 94.5 • Kopper Kettle Family Restaurant, 11000 Nations Ford Road – 98.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 9105 Pineville-Matthews Road – 90.5 • Stir Fry 88, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 90.5 • Taco Bell, 10917 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98.5 Union County scores were not available.
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Aug. 26 Blood Drive The Town of Matthews partners with the American Red Cross on a blood drive at Matthews Town Hall. Bring a photo ID. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.; 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews Outdoor Concert Kids in America performs at the Music on Main festival. www.monroenc.org 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Downtown Monroe Outdoor Concert Abby Bryant & The Echos perform at the River Jam outdoor concert series. www.whitewater.org 7-10 p.m.; 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte. Aug. 27 Outdoor Concert Smokin’ Gunn performs at the next Jammin’ By the Tracks under the Waxhaw Water Tower. www. waxhaw.com 7-9 p.m.; Downtown Waxhaw
Outdoor Concert Bakalao Stars performs at the River Jam outdoor concert series. www.whitewater.org 7-10 p.m.; 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte. Outdoor Concert Feature Attraction Band performs at the next Outdoor Concert Series event at Stumptown Park. Food will be available to buy. Bands play at 6 p.m. www.matthewsnc.gov 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews Outdoor Movie Pineville Parks and Recreation screens the PG-rated film “Tom & Jerry” at Pineville Lake Park as part of its Rock’n & Ree’n series. Movies start at dusk. www.pinevillenc.gov 7:15 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville Aug. 28 Coffee With Cops Matthews Police Chief Clark Pennington has coffee with the community at Brakeman’s Coffee. www.matthewsnc.gov 9-11 a.m.; 225 N. Trade St., Matthews Outdoor Concert Pressing Strings performs at the River Jam outdoor concert series. www.whitewater.org 7-10 p.m.; 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte. Outdoor Concert The Holiday Band performs the next installment of Hits After Six at Chestnut Square Park. www.indiantrail.org 6-9 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail Sept. 2 Groundbreaking The Monroe Police Department breaks ground on its new building. www.monroenc.org 10 a.m.; 450 W. Crowell St., Monroe
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NEWS BRIEFS Harris Teeter selling dairy plant
Mint Hill Orthodontics has moved into the Shoppes at Mint Hill. Photos courtesy of MPV Properties
Mint Hill Orthodontics gets new digs MINT HILL – MPV Properties and Ascent Real Estate Partners announced the final space at Shoppes at Mint Hill has leased to Mint Hill Orthodontics. Dr. Jared Little leads the office, which specializes in braces, aligners and orthodontics. The property is located at 11300 Cresthill
Drive. MPV Properties developed the mixed-use center, which includes other health-related tenants like Novant Health, GoHealth, a dentist and a nail salon. “Ascent is proud to have represented Mint Hill Orthodontics in this lease transaction and are confident that
Shoppes at Mint Hill is the perfect location for them to succeed as they enter into the Mint Hill market," said Chapman Chastain of Ascent. "It is exploding with growth and we cannot wait for the area to experience our client’s new practice." On the web: www.minthill ortho.com. Worth a road trip? Sasquatch and cryptozoology experts will gather in Marion next month for the WNC Bigfoot Festival. Organizers say the mayor will proclaim Bigfoot as Marion's official animal.
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public service. Taylor served five terms as a town commissioner and four terms as mayor. When I arrived to Mat-
thews a few years ago, I thought Taylor would make a good morning talk show host based on the way he seamlessly ran those long Matthews Board of Commissioners meetings and made them a more person-
able experience. I think he has found a great niche. “Inside Matthews” is certainly worth a listen. Just don’t listen that carefully to my episode and certainly don’t let me know about it.
MATTHEWS – Harris Teeter announced it is selling its Hunter Farms dairy processing plant to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association. The sale is expected to close Aug. 30. Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy farm families in 13 states that bottle Maola brand milk and dairy products. Founded in 1920, the cooperative’s farmers produce three billion pounds of milk a year for consumers and manufacturers worldwide. The cooperative also owns processing facilities in Newport News, Va., Strasburg, Va., Laurel, Md., and Landover, Md. Jay Bryant, CEO, Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, described the purchase as “a long-term investment and growth opportunity.”
Police investigate bomb threat MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department investigated a bomb threat at 11:11 a.m. Aug. 12 at Matthews Town Hal. Officers evacuated the building and secured the surrounding area for safety. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department helped search the building for explosives, but none were found. A suspicious item was found on the exterior of the building, but police determined it was a geocache box. Call 704-847-5555 with any information.
Crash results in DWI arrest MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department arrested a Charlotte man
Matthews leaders, including (from right) Mayor John Higdon, Matthews Heritage Museum Director Barbara Taylor and Commissioner Jeff Miller cut the ceremonial ribbon to the Crestdale Heritage Trail on Aug. 12 at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. The trail includes history about the Crestdale and Tank Town communities. Photo courtesy of Town of Matthews on charges of driving while impaired after striking a tree and two parked, unoccupied vehicles. Officers responded to Windsor Hill Drive regarding a vehicle crash at 4:05 a.m. Aug. 16. They discovered a single vehicle had crashed causing a rollover while entering the Windsor Landing Apartments. Three people in the car were transported to the hospital for varying injuries. Police determined the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway. The driver was identified as Pedro Everson Brito, 21, of Charlotte.
Water tank decision deferred MINT HILL – Charlotte Water has asked for a third time for the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners to defer its decision on allowing a new elevated water tank in town. The utility wants to put the water tank at 12901 Palomino Drive to accommodate growth. The $6 million project is scheduled to begin construction in 2023 and be done by 2024.
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Mint Hill leaders tweak easements MINT HILL – Town staff are asking for the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners to tweak the easement lot ordinance. The current ordinance doesn’t allow more than three access easements to lots without road frontage. Planning Director John Hoard said staff would like to increase the cap to four access easements to align with the town’s minor subdivision rules. “After four, the property owners would have no option other than possibly making an argument for a variance,” Hoard said.
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Announcing a Partnership between Atrium Health and Union County Public Schools Connecting UCPS student athletes with top-tier sports medicine and wellness services
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. Atrium Health’s mission statement inspires its work every day, and those last two words are crucial. For all. They mean that healthcare shouldn’t stay in hospital rooms and doctors’ offices. It’s why Atrium Health brings care to neighborhood associations, places of worship and even homes. It’s why it partners with groups like The United Way and Girls on the Run. And now, Atrium Health will bring its award-winning care to twenty schools and athletic fields throughout Union County. Atrium Health is excited to announce a new partnership between Union County Public Schools (UCPS) and Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI). For the next ten years, Atrium Health will provide sports medicine, as well as health and well-being services, for student athletes in ten high schools and ten middle schools throughout Union County Public Schools. “The relationship between our health system and the UCPS system demonstrates our leadership’s commitment to provide the absolute best care to our community,” says Claude T. Moorman, III, MD, President of MSKI. “Atrium Health now has the largest high school and middle school outreach program in the United States.” UCPS student athletes devote so much time and heart to their sports, and they deserve the support of a top-tier sports medicine program. MSKI will offer them the services of regional and nationally recognized physicians and connects them to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, named a U.S. News and World Report Best Children’s Hospital for Orthopedics. These students will gain access to MSKI’s lauded athletic training services, with a certified athletic trainer assigned to each high school. Trainers educate UCPS student athletes and their coaches in the prevention of athletic injuries. If an injury does occur, these trainers will likely be the first provider on the scene to help – and they’ll continue to guide the student through the management and rehabilitation of that injury through recovery. The goal is to keep student athletes safe on the field, and – should an injury occur – to restore their health so they can return to the sports they love as quickly and safely as possible. “Having the opportunity to work with one of the state’s largest and most successful school systems is a source of pride more than ever, as we look to further support Union County,” says Michael Lutes, president of the South Market at Atrium Health.
A Team Approach Just like the athletes it serves, Atrium Health believes in a team approach. MSKI athletic trainers collaborate with physicians across the health system. They tap into resources available through Atrium Health Urgent Care, Primary Care and Sports Medicine facilities, as well as Carolinas Rehabilitation, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center that was named a U.S. News and World Report Best Rehabilitation Hospital. Trainers even work alongside registered dietitians to support UCPS students’ wholebody health. “I’m truly honored to be part of this joint venture with UCPS and to expand Atrium Health’s exceptional musculoskeletal services into the Union County Public Schools systems to ensure athletes, students and faculty can be seen by nationally recognized medical experts such as Dr. Dermot Phelan, team cardiologist to the Carolina Panthers and a consultant cardiologist to the NBA, and Dr. Eric Kropf, who recently joined us after serving as the head team physician at Temple University and a consultant to the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers,” says Dr. Eric Warren, a sports medicine physician at MSKI. As part of this partnership, UCPS student athletes can attend Heart of a Champion Day each year. On this day, Atrium Health provides each athlete with a general medical evaluation, an orthopedic exam and heart tests. These comprehensive exams are available at no charge to these students.
Return to Play Amid COVID-19 This year, a major concern for families of student athletes who’ve had COVID-19 is the safe return to their sports. Early reports last year showed that the virus could lead to cardiac complications, including myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that causes 10 to 20 percent of sudden deaths in young athletes. How common these cardiac complications are – and how best to prevent or reduce them – has been an active area of research. Atrium Health has been on the leading edge of this research since the beginning. Dr. Phelan co-authored a publication in a prestigious journal, JAMA Cardiology, that identified the risks of COVID-19 to athletes’ hearts and created a plan to help athletes return to play safely through cardiac screenings. Research has shown the risk of cardiac complications in young athletes to be lower than initially feared, but the importance of proper screening remains.
MSKI athletic trainers have access to the latest research and understand the risks, as well as the crucial role of heart screenings each year – but especially this year.
Concussion Education Concussions among student athletes continue to rise, and recent numbers have challenged assumptions about which athletes are at risk. The three high school sports that have the highest concussion rates are boys’ football, girls’ soccer and boys’ ice hockey. Girls’ volleyball has shown the largest increase in the rate of concussions in recent years. This is a risk Atrium Health takes very seriously. Atrium Health has long provided education to players and coaches in preventing, as well as effectively managing, a concussion. In addition, Atrium Health offers Immediate Post-Concussion Assessments and Cognitive Testing, as well as concussion baseline testing. Atrium Health has brought concussion education to middle schools, high schools, athletic associations and soccer clubs throughout the Charlotte area. Now, due to this partnership, even more students will have this important training and care so they can enjoy their sports while minimizing their risks.
Continuing a Long Relationship with Union County For more than 25 years, Atrium Health has collaborated with the leadership of Union County to elevate healthcare and to reduce health disparities. This county is a special priority of Dr. Warren, who has a long history with UCPS. “I’m extremely excited to again be serving as the medical director for the Union County Public School athletics programs and for all that Atrium Health can provide the student-athletes and community,” Dr. Warren says. By bringing healthcare into schools and onto athletic fields of Union County Public Schools, Atrium Health can more fully achieve its mission to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. “This exciting partnership with UCPS is another example of our vision to be the first and best choice for all,” Lutes says. “Over the next decade, this exclusive relationship will allow us to carry out our mission, and we could not be prouder.”
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Summer recap: A quick sprint through what schools did over break
ABOVE: Union County Public Schools rolled out new buses with longer stop arms. Photo courtesy of UCPS LEFT: UCPS leader Andrew Houlihan recieved state recogition and a contract extention over the summer. Photo courtesy of UCPS
Feeling a little bit out of the loop since school let out? Don’t feel bad. A lot happened since the last week of school. Here’s a quick recap of major events that happened within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Union County Public Schools and other institutions:
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June 14: Schools across Matthews, Mint Hill, Pineville and south Charlotte began Camp CMS, the place to go this summer for help with reading, math and science.
May 25: CMS approved real estate transactions that allowed the district to secure 54 acres next to British International School for a new building that will eventually relieve Ardrey Kell and South Mecklenburg high schools.
June 23: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson criticized CMS for promoting critical race theory after paying X. Kendi to give a virtual presentation for staff.
June 7: Mecklenburg County commissioners agreed to release non-instructional funding put on reserve to CMS while the district committed to be more transparent after the two entities went through medication.
May 27: UCPS Superintendent Andrew Houlihan was named Regional Superintendent of the Year by the Southwest Education Alliance. June 2: Providence High School’s class of 2021 received their diplomas and turned their tassels. They led all CMS schools with 13.2 million in scholarships with a total of 242 offered. Districtwide, total scholarship totaled
June 26: Cuthbertson High School celebrated state championships in outdoor track for both the boys and girls teams. July 2: Carmel Christian School won Best Private School in readers choice competitions for Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and South Charlotte Weekly. July 8: Marvin Ridge Middle School student Sreethan Gajula represented Union County Public Schools in the finals of the 2021
July 13: The UCPS school board voted to extend Superintendent Andrew Houlihan’s contract to 2025. July 13: The UCPS school board heard recommendations from the Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity, which included launching a diversity office and appointing a chief diversity officer. July 13: UCPS decided to make wearing masks options for students and staff. This was before the Delta variant became widespread. see RECAP, Page 3B
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Schools see new faces in principal’s offices More than a dozen educators in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Union County Public Schools have been promoted or reassigned over the summer months.
• Beverly Woods Elementary: Andrew Bell was promoted from his role as assistant principal at Randolph IB Middle, a role he has held since 2015. • Charlotte East Language Academy: Sarah Lang was promoted to principal after serving as assistant principal since 2018. • Charlotte Virtual Academy: Kimberly King became principal after serving as virtual learning and media services director since 2018. • Crown Point Elementary: Layla Stanley took on the principal vacancy after serving three years as an equity specialist for CMS. • East Elementary: Michelle Goode was promoted to principal following Matt Lasher’s move to Marvin Ridge High. Goode has been an assistant principal since 2019. • Health Sciences Academy at Monroe Middle: Jamar Bellamy was promoted to principal after Kasha Giddins became UCPS’s student support services director. Giddins has been principal there since 2019. Bellamy has served as assistant principal since 2015. •Marvin Ridge High: Matt Lasher has moved from East Elementary to succeed the retiring Donna Cook. Lasher has been at East since 2018. • Parkwood High: Tracy Strickland left the UCPS central office to succeed the retiring Carole Alley. Strickland directed student support services for the district
since 2019. • Rocky River Elementary: Cathy Haney was promoted to principal after Sherry Richardson retired. Haney has been assistant principal since 2018. • Shiloh Valley Elementary: Cole Hurst was promoted to fill the principal vacancy left when Susan Rodgers took on the role of UCPS director of K-12 curriculum and instruction. Hurst has been assistant principal there since 2019. • South Mecklenburg High: Marc Angerer is transitioning from principal at Bruns Avenue Elementary, a role he has had since 2017. Angerer •Waxhaw Elementary: Ernest Marcello became principal, leaving his post as assistant principal at Sun Valley High School. He worked at Sun Valley since 2019. Other roles • Stacey Barber became UCPS’s student assignment director and Title IX coordinator. She served as the lead student placement specialist in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for about 15 years. She replaces Debbie Taylor, who retired. • Kondra Rattley was promoted to CMS’s chief of equity and school performance after a couple years as associate superintendent of high school equity. • Brian Schultz was hired as CMS’s chief operations officer after serving the year as acting/interim superintendent for Cabarrus County Schools. • Ann White shifted to CMS’s associate superintendent for student services after having worked as assistant superintendent for Exceptional Children since 2017.
De La Jara: Let’s stop dismissing allegations by Jennifer De La Jara Contributor
Editor’s note: Jennifer De La Jara, a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education, took time from a meeting this month to express how the community can move forward on issues of racism and sexual assault. Her remarks were edited slightly for clarity. Obviously, there are two topics that have been top of mind as of late, centering around CMS’s anti-racism efforts and sexual misconduct allegations. Actually, I think that they are connected in who we are as a collective people, and I’d like to take several minutes to explain. What I’d like for us all to consider as we head into De La Jara this fall is this simple truth: Racism, sexism and allegations of sexual assault are real. They do happen. It’s that simple. These things are woven into our culture. It’s a simple statement really that these things actually exist, but a statement of truth ignites, for whatever reason, instant emotion, push-back and sometimes even denial among the best of people. What I’m asking our staff this year from the top all through administration and the various employees at individual school sites is to believe it when people tell you that they are experiencing discrimination, bigotry, sexism or even being ignored when they make claims of inappropriate advances and criminal activity. I think if we work first from a place of acceptance, then we can lead indeed our whole
community in the ways of how we respond to allegations. I’m not speaking about any particular school, but rather about all of our schools and really our community, as what shows up in our schools is really just a microcosm of what exists in our society at large. We have seen just this past week credible allegations against the governor of New York who just resigned. And we all watched our nation five years ago collectively lift up a man to the highest office in the land who openly bragged about sexually assaulting women. Where we start is acceptance. That is it is who we are collectively as a society and then we commit that no one will be blown off, dismissed or have their story responded to with, “Well, he probably didn’t mean it or maybe you misunderstood.” It’s humiliating for individuals to gather the strength to share their pain, whether they be on the receiving end of racism, sexism, or verbal or physical sexual advances. When we dismiss their courage, it demeans their very spirit. I fear this happens in our society more frequently than we’re willing to admit. Did you know that humans are the only species that often ignore warning signs or try to explain away human behavior? Other animals have a certain instinct that lets them know to stay away from certain animals even certain people. Animals tend to believe it when people show them who they are. Humans, on the other hand, often play mental gymnastics in their heads to justify what must have happened. “Surely, she didn’t mean that, but he’s so see IDEA, Page 3B
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all function on a spectrum of good behavior, good rhetoric and bad behavior, bad rhetoric. That’s what I also love about the anti-racism work that we were doing at CMS and why I’m mentioning it here alongside sexism and sexual assault allegations. Anti-racism doesn’t seek to name someone as a completely racist or anti-racist person. But rather it looks to see what type of policies and rhetoric individuals support if those are racist or anti-racist because those policies and rhetoric either seek to produce more equality and accord or the policies and rhetoric support more inequality and discord. We all have an opportunity to make different decisions at different times and to move along that continuum. Let’s learn from our mistakes and seek to be an organization that is unafraid to name them and rectify them. Racism, sexism and allegations of sexual assault are real. Let’s accept that first so that we can respond accordingly as an organization as we begin the 2021-22 school year.
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Jennifer De La Jara is serving her first term as an at-large member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education.
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27 Big name in rental cars 28 One- or twoperson vehicles in the Olympics 29 Source of latex 30 Actress Falco 31 Hardens 32 Ending of seven country names 33 River that starts in Pittsburgh 40 Finish some giftwrapping, say 41 Word before black or Blue
42 Meager 43 “The only way to run away without leaving home,” per Twyla Tharp 45 Rudolph on “S.N.L.” 46 Carry-on limit, often
52 Hartman who voiced Troy McClure on “The Simpsons” 53 Take two 54 Unknown source, for short 55 Make, as one’s way
49 App’s audience
56 Out of whack
50 En ___
59 It’s stranded in a cell
51 Quality control guidelines: Abbr.
60 Bobbie Gentry’s “___ to Billie Joe”
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July 13: The CMS Foundation released “The Yearbook: Reflections on School During the COVID-19 Pandemic” offering 51 stories from students, staff, families and community partners from the pandemic. July 29: Bank of America donated 10,000 Chromebooks for students to use in their homes in partnership
July 30: CMS decided to require face coverings inside district facilities and on school buses. The decision will be revisited every academic quarter. Aug. 3: Providence Day School alum Anna Cockrell competed in the women’s 400-meter hurdles during the Tokyo Olympics.
Every school has a story
...welcome to ours!
Carmel Christian School is a greater Charlotte area private Christian school. We offer an excellent education built upon biblical truth, which equips students to impact the world for Jesus Christ.
Students participate in a challenging college preparatory curriculum taught through the lens of a biblical worldview. We are a community in which academic excellence, artistic expression and athletic distinction are marked by intentional discipleship. We partner with Christian parents to nurture and challenge the potential of each individual student. CCS seeks to graduate a student who aspires to the traits of our Portrait of a Graduate— prepared, relational, responsible, gospel-driven and passionate. Our students are part of a legacy of disciple-making education which explores the truths of time and eternity in a sanctuary we call school.
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• Student Population: Almost 1,100 students Grades K-12 • STEM: Award-winning International Space Station Team • Athletics: Middle & High School Athletic Teams, Varsity State Championships, All-State Athletes & Collegiate Athletic Signings • Arts: Elementary, Middle and High School Musicals, Visual Art, Digital Art, Theatre, Choir, Band & Dance • Missions: Students serve communities locally and internationally • Class of 2021: 100% of our college-bound seniors have been accepted to the colleges and universities of their choice
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