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A new school year typically means new backpacks, new pencils, new teachers and new friends. At Union Day School in Weddington, the new school year brought two major changes: a new head of lower school and a new 35,000-squarefoot space. Head of Lower School Kyle Pierce has an extensive background with charter schools, working

in administrative roles at Lake Norman Charter High School and both the middle and high schools at Lincoln Charter School. This is his first role in an elementary school setting. “Change is hard for some,” Pierce said. “I’ve had to earn the trust of our students, staff and families. I think I’ve been asking the right questions, which has helped with that trust. I’m always asking questions.” Pierce said the transition to his role has been “interesting,” but he loves the kids. He has spent

the first two months in his new role making a conscious effort to learn as much as he can about the school and its community. His main goal for students is growth both in and outside the classroom. “We’ve done a really good job of assessing where our students are beyond their test scores,” Pierce said. “Those are important, but we’re also focusing on cultural aspects, empathy and acceptance.” Pierce also said the staff hopes to motivate their students to get excited about learning and provide a program that produces well-rounded, enriched students. The school, which is built around a library and features a makerspace, an outdoor classroom and see UNION DAY, Page 4A

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products make the experience worth the cost. Bourgeault said she has styled shows for New York Fashion Week, worked as the lead makeup artist for an NFL cheerleading team and worked on well-known television shows. “I think a lot of it is what I have to bring to the table as far as my background and education,” Bourgeault

elf-awareness has never been my strong suit. I didn’t realize I had a country accent until the seventh grade. Finding out I had an accent was like Keanu Reeves learning the world wasn’t what it seemed in “The Matrix.” Or the precise moment at the end of “The Sixth Sense” when Bruce Willis ... Why do I feel guilty giving away the major reveal of a 20-year-old movie? Now that I think about it, I just realized Keanu Reeves and Bruce Willis are actors portraying characters in these movies! See what I mean? I can be slow at times. That pivotal scene in my movie took place in the school cafeteria. I was talking with the new kid when he casually mentions, “You know you have a thick country accent, don’t you?” “Really?” I asked. Turns out the new kid eventually became a doctor. And long before he earned a medical degree, he diagnosed me as “Southern.” “What am I going to do?” I thought to myself. Southern people on TV and movies were portrayed as dummies. For many years, I refused to say y’all. I would say “you all.” Over time, I embraced my Southern roots. I say y’all now and sometimes I challenge myself to make it a five-syllable word. I’ve experienced a lot of flash-

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Sisters launch online card shop by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

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WAXHAW – Buying greeting cards in stores made Allyn Oliver feel like Goldilocks. Most of the cards she saw were too cheesy, too generic, too sentimental or too expensive, so she enlisted the help of her sister and they decided to create their own.

Oliver and Amanda Bowman launched their online card shop, Love365 Cards, at the end of June, but the idea had really been brewing since last fall. Their Aunt Mary Craig was fighting a losing battle with cancer. At the end of her life, when talking and visits had to slow down, greeting cards seemed to be the only way to see CARDS, Page 4A

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WAXHAW – After working in a salon studio for 14 years, a popular hairstylist will open a high-end salon of her own Sept. 24. While some may be hesitant to go to a high-end salon because of the price, Brush’d Salon owner Nikki Bourgeault said the quality of the salon’s stylists and

Vaping under increased scrutiny as it draws more youth by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

Some trends come and go, but vaping is steadily growing. Vaping was originally marketed to adults as an alternative to smoking cigarettes and a way to help smokers quit. However, vaping devices, including e-cigarettes and Juul pods, have grown in popularity among a younger demographic locally and nationally. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed an increase in

the number of middle and high schoolers’ use of e-cigarettes from 2.1 million in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2018. A youth drug survey in Mecklenburg County produced findings consistent with national trends. Doctors have recently seen an increase in vaping-related lung injuries among both adolescents and adults. “I think a lot of us had thought that they were safer earlier on because they don’t have the tar that traditional tobacco products do,” see VAPING, Page 6A

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Bestselling author Nancy Naigle to speak at library benefit MONROE – The Friends of the Union County Libraries will host author Nancy Naigle, whose books have been adapted into Christmas-themed films, including “Christmas in Evergreen,” “Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa,” “Christmas Joy” and “Hope at Christmas.” Her new book, “Christmas Angels,” will be released Oct. 15, just one week before she visits Union County. The event starts at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Bottle Factory in Monroe. Tickets cost $35 and include hors d'oeuvres, speaker, book signing and non-alcoholic beverages. Wine by the glass will be available for purchase. Park Road Books will have copies of Naigle's books available for purchase and signing. The Friends will also have a limited number of themed raﬄe items. Tickets are not available at the door. Tickets are available via the Eventbrite website (Christmas in Autumn with Nancy Naigle) or by calling Renee Hottle at 704-907-9190. Patron and Sponsor level members are invited to join Naigle at 5:30. Doors open at 6 p.m. for all other ticket holders. The Friends of the Libraries supports library programming, most notably the Summer Reading Program for youth and adults. The nonprofit hosts author events throughout the year and a book sale. Membership starts at $10 per year for

seniors and students and $20 per year for others. Email Ellen Richardson at union countyfolsm@gmail.com for membership details. Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month The Union County Public Library is hosting several entertaining and educational programs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Programs include game nights with lotería and dominoes, Quinceañera make-up class, Quinceañera extravaganza, teen writing programs with Irania Patterson and Carlos Robinson and an oral history project to record the Hispanic voices. “This is a great opportunity for the residents of Union County to learn about, and celebrate, the Hispanic cultures of Union County,” said library employee Tino Bratbo, who is coordinating the programs. “It’s an opportunity for everyone – those who speak Spanish and those who speak English, those of Hispanic heritage and those who are not, children and adults, to participate in something together and learn from each other.” Visit http://co.union.nc.us/departments/ library/view-monthly-program-guide for details.

How Union County voted The Union County Board of Elections recently released official results from the Sept. 10 special election to decide the Ninth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Below are precinct location and vote totals for Republican Dan Bishop, Democrat Dan McCready, Libertarian Jeff Scott and the Green Party's Allen Smith. Precincts are grouped by the towns in the location's mailing address. Indian Trail • Brandon Oaks Clubhouse (029B): Bishop 406, McCready 308, Scott 4, Smith 2 • Hemby Bridge Elementary School (016): Bishop 1,203, McCready 802, Scott 11, Smith 4 • Indian Trail Library (014): Bishop 303, McCready 164, Scott 2, Smith 2 • Lake Park Community Center (038B): Bishop 589, McCready 379, Scott 7, Smith 2 • Porter Ridge Elementary School (039): Bishop 737, McCready 215, Scott 3, Smith 1 • Rock Hill Ame Zion Church (035): Bishop 565, McCready 361, Scott 4, Smith 2 • Stallings VFD (029C): Bishop 549, McCready 384, Scott 5, Smith 0 Marshville • Beaver Lane VFD (009): Bishop 175, McCready 314, Scott 3, Smith 1 • Crossroads Ame Zion Church (036): Bishop 573, McCready 225, Scott 0, Smith 0 • Euto Baptist Church (011): Bishop 876, McCready 160, Scott 4, Smith 4 Matthews • Siler Presbyterian Church (017B): Bishop 1,127, McCready 804, Scott

6, Smith 3 • Spirit Of Joy Lutheran Church (040): Bishop 1,013, McCready 703, Scott 6, Smith 4 • Stallings Elementary School (037A): Bishop 1, (09, McCready 986, Scott 14, Smith 3 • Stallings United Methodist Church (015): Bishop 911, McCready 843, Scott 7, Smith 3 • The Divide Clubhouse (037B): Bishop 484, McCready 287, Scott 2, Smith 1 • Weddington Elementary School (041): Bishop 1,030, McCready 721, Scott 0, Smith 2 • Wesley Chapel VFD - Weddington Station (018): Bishop 844, McCready 496, Scott 10, Smith 1 Monroe • Benton Heights Presbyterian Church (006): Bishop 574, McCready 177, Scott 1, Smith 4 • Bethlehem Presbyterian Church (012): Bishop 995, McCready 161, Scott 7, Smith 0 • Cornerstone Community Church (030): Bishop 1,089, McCready 704, Scott 4, Smith 2 • Fairview Elementary School (032): Bishop 984, McCready 473, Scott 5, Smith 2 • Grace Baptist Church (031): Bishop 683, McCready 593, Scott 12, Smith 3 • Griffith Road VFD (023): Bishop 634, McCready 297, Scott 3, Smith 1 • Iglesia De Dios (001): Bishop 73, McCready 180, Scott 2, Smith 1 • J. Ray Shute Center (002): Bishop 203, McCready 413, Scott 3, Smith 3 • Mineral Springs VFD (019): Bishop 1,417, McCready 865, Scott 10, Smith 2 • Monroe Fire Department, Station 4 (005): Bishop 614, McCready 424, Scott 7, Smith 3 • Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church (007): Bishop 835, McCready 513, Scott 7, Smith 0 • New Salem Baptist Church (042): Bishop 486, McCready 293, Scott 3, Smith 2 • Prospect Elementary School (024): Bishop 688, McCready 218, Scott 1,

Smith 1 • Rock Rest Elementary School (025): Bishop 589, McCready 197, Scott 8, Smith 1 • Sardis Elementary School (038A): Bishop 713, McCready 579, Scott 12, Smith 5 • Shiloh Elementary School (029A): Bishop 726, McCready 907, Scott 7, Smith 6 • St. Luke's Lutheran Church (003): Bishop 183, McCready 247, Scott 1, Smith 2 • Sutton Park Recreation Center (004): Bishop 61, McCready 316, Scott 2, Smith 2 • The Bazemore Center (043): Bishop 41, McCready 244, Scott 3, Smith 3 • The Old Armory (010): Bishop 131, McCready 339, Scott 2, Smith 0 • Union Baptist Church (026): Bishop 589, McCready 129, Scott 2, Smith 0 • Unionville VFD (013): Bishop 1,042, McCready 175, Scott 9, Smith 0 • Wesley Chapel Elementary School (017A): Bishop 810, McCready 457, Scott 5, Smith 0 Waxhaw • Jackson VFD (021): Bishop 776, McCready 230, Scott 4, Smith 1 • Kensington Elementary School (028D): Bishop 973, McCready 891, Scott 12, Smith 2 • Marvin Ame Zion Church (028C): Bishop 744, McCready 681, Scott 3, Smith 1 • Marvin Elementary School (028B): Bishop 799, McCready 762, Scott 8, Smith 1 • Sandy Ridge Elementary School (028A): Bishop 1,111, McCready 945, Scott 14, Smith 4 • Tirzah Presbyterian Church ( (022): Bishop 943, McCready 260, Scott 13, Smith 2 • Waxhaw Bible Church (020B): Bishop 1,049, McCready 751, Scott 15, Smith 2 • Waxhaw Elementary School (033): Bishop 653, McCready 370, Scott 8, Smith 3 • Waxhaw VFD (020A): Bishop 873, McCready 872, Scott 15, Smith 2 Wingate • Allen's Crossroads VFD (027): Bishop 596, McCready 172, Scott 4, Smith 2 • Midway Baptist Church (034): Bishop 1,040, McCready 414, Scott 5, Smith 1 • Wingate Community Center (008): Bishop 304, McCready 543, Scott 6, Smith 7

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Attorney: All is not fair in love, war and revenge porn Dear Attorney, My ex-boyfriend recorded a video of the two of us engaged in sexual relations. I consented to the recording at the time since we were in a relationship. Unbeknownst to me, however, he posted the video on a pornographic website after we broke up. He has also shared this video with mutual friends of ours. I did not consent at all to the disclosure of the video and have asked him remove it from the website and stop sharing it with people. This is beyond humiliating, but I don't know what legal options I have to stop him. Are there any? - Exploited & Humiliated Union County Weekly's sister publication, South Charlotte Weekly, recognized Nikki Bourgeault (middle) with Best Stylist and Best Salon awards during its Best of the Weekly readers choice competition in June. Bourgeault is opening a high-end salon in Waxhaw. Charisma Howard/A Brew & You

end, high quality products from Kevin Murphy Hair and Jane Iredale Makeup. “These products can’t be found at a grocery store, Target or CVS,” Bourgeault said. “They are exclusively at this salon.” Though Bourgeault hopes the experience and products at Brush’d will set it apart from other high-end salons, she also believes her commitment to actively working at the salon while running the business will be unique. “I think it’s really rare nowadays to actually go into a salon and see the owner there,” Bourgeault said. “And I will be there, working.” The salon will feature eight salon chairs, three hair washing stations, a makeup station and a selfie wall for clients to take pictures of their hair after their service. Clients will be able to have water, soda or coffee. Prices for services will vary depending on stylists’ experience and education. Bourgeault is still eager to hire more stylists to hire to work with her team. “We’re already booking up,” Bourgeault said. “Any stylist that comes in will see their book of business go up.” Bourgeault plans to hold a grand opening celebration for the salon Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees can expect wine, beer, food and giveaways from Kevin Murphy. The salon will be located at Rea and Tom Short roads. “It’s my dream location,” Bourgeault said.

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said. “I’ve been in this industry for 14 years. And I have been a leader and have trained each stylist [at Brush’d] individually.” Bourgeault has also worked as a teacher for stylists at Aveda and currently works as a color educator for the hair brand Kevin Murphy. The stylists at Brush’d will be frequently re-educated to keep up with the latest trends in hair and makeup. The salon will be open Tuesday through Saturday, with the first two days of the week primarily used for education on current and upcoming fads like the long bob, shag cut and balayage color. “Education is super important to me for all of our staff,” Bourgeault said. “It’s necessary to keep them up to date with all the new and latest trends, and I want to make sure they are educating their clients as well.” The personal relationships developed between clients and stylists is also valued at Brush’d, Bourgeault added. In addition to personal relationships, Bourgeault strives to make a visit to Brush’d a personal hair care and makeup experience for each client. “We really want to take into account the client’s skin tone, face shape, and other important factors instead of just giving them a standard experience,” Bourgeault said. To help stylists achieve this goal, Bourgeault said Brush’d Salon will use high-

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Dear Exploited, The experience you describe is commonly known as revenge porn. It's a way for disgruntled spouses and partners to retaliate against their exes by sharing private videos and images of them. This is meant to embarrass, blackmail, or damage the reputation of the victim. Revenge porn is illegal in North Carolina. The original revenge porn law, passed in 2015, prohibited the online posting of an explicit photo or video without the consent of the parties involved. However, in order to be eligible for prosecution, the posting had to be connected to a long-term relationship. That changed in 2017. North Carolina's new law makes it illegal to post nude or sexual images of someone without their consent, even if the two only had a casual relationship. Private individuals are allowed to consent to being photographed or video recorded. But that does not give the other person the right to share those images with others, including by use of text messages or other media. That means even “sexting” can be a crime, depending on whether the person consented to the images being shared. Under our state's laws, intent is a major factor in determining whether a crime has been committed. If the person sharing the images is doing so with the intent to coerce, harass, intimidate, demean, humiliate, or cause financial loss to the victim, it's illegal. Criminal prosecution is just one option at your disposal. You can also hold your ex liable in North Carolina's civil courts. He could be ordered to pay a variety of damages, such as costs for psychological treatment and lost income due to any financial harm caused by his actions. Even if you suffer no financial loss, the guilty party may have to pay $1,000 for each day the law is violated (up to $10,000); up to $250,000 in punitive damages (to punish your ex); and attorney's fees and court costs.

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It is important, in your case, to document as much evidence as possible concerning the abuse. If you have text messages from your ex related to the revenge porn, or you find the content online, preserve those texts, videos and images. When you have your evidence, contact an attorney who is familiar with North Carolina's revenge porn laws. Your lawyer can explain the laws, help take your case to law enforcement, and file civil action against your ex-boyfriend. But don't wait to act once you find evidence of the wrongdoing. There are time limitations to filing civil claims against your ex, and these cases are better handled before the explicit content gets into the hands of too many people. 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

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other new features, is helpful in achieving these goals, according to Pierce. “In this new space, we have the opportunity to expand the learning space outside of the four walls of the classroom,” he said. “The open design brings in a collaborative space.” There are some parts of the school that are still being worked on and fine-tuned, but Pierce sees the benefits already. He is not the only one who has been impressed by the changes made at Union Day. The school recently had its “back to school” night for families, who noticed the advantages. “People were grinning from ear to ear,” Pierce said. “I think the community sees the benefit of having this space. And even at school, I see students walking around grinning from ear to ear and saying, ‘Wow, this place is so cool.’ It’s really amazing.” The space also provides opportunities for the school itself to grow. Pierce said the school plans to add a grade every year. Currently, Union Day serves around 300 students in grades K-6. Pierce said there are many benefits of attending a charter school over a traditional school. “We have so many freedoms allotted to us,” he said. “We are able to have an individual mission and vision. We have an individual board and can make decisions that are best for our students and our community.” With the opportunity to have these freedoms, Pierce said he and the staff at Union Day School are able to work toward their goals efficiently, even though he has recently entered this role. “We are spending a great deal of time, energy and effort on our mission, which is delivering a rigorous, content-rich education to a diverse community of students in a shared conviction that each student will achieve high quality academic success and enriched personal growth,” Pierce said.

Allyn Oliver shows off cards made in honor of her Aunt Mary Craig, who passed away from cancer in October 2018. Karie Simmons/UCW photo

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speak to her. Oliver sent her aunt a card every week until she passed away in October 2018. “We’re a card-sending family,” she said. “There’s so much more I can say in a card than I can face-to-face.” It was during that time – when Oliver was shopping for cards every week – that she noticed most cards missed the mark. Plus, as a busy mom to 9-year-old Quinn and 7-yearold Zac, she just didn’t have time to stand in the store and read each one.

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“If you have kids, there’s no shopping for cards,” she said. “You kind of have to grab one and go.” It’s only been few months, but the sisters already have their small online business running like clockwork. Oliver manages the orders, website and day-to-day operations from her home in Waxhaw, while Bowman designs the cards from Oklahoma (they sell cards made by other designers around the country, too). She also handles the marketing and social media, and a company in Shelby prints the cards. The outsides of Love365’s cards are trendy, cute, colorful and sometimes sassy, but the insides are blank and that’s on purpose. “It requires the sender to put a little more thought into the card, but it just makes the recipient feel that much more special,” Oliver said. “I think it’s much more meaningful.” They’re sold for $4.50 each or as an assorted box of six ($27.99), 10 ($42.99), 15 ($63.75) or 20 ($79.99). Customers choose a quantity and then add the cards they like to their box. Oliver said Love365 cards are for all ages and even appeal to the small percentage of the market that is men. The “No Excuses Box for Men” comes with 10 cards for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, birthdays and even a few manly enough to send to another guy. Other themed boxes ($40 each) include the “Kids Birthday Box” and the “Don’t Call Me A Millennial Box,” which includes sassy and fun cards for customers in their 20s and 30s. To pay tribute to their aunt and give back to her favorite organization, Samaritan’s Purse, the sisters also created a Mary Craig Box. The “Cards for a Cause Box” is a collection of 10 of her paintings reformatted into cards. $10 from each purchase will be donated to Samaritan’s Purse in Mary Craig’s name. “The idea started with our Aunt Craig, so we were thrilled to be able to include her in our venture in some way. She was extremely close with her sister (our Mom) so I know she is so happy to know we are doing this together,” Oliver said. Cards come in a handy, magnetic catch

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box that can be stored on a shelf or desk, keeping them organized and together. A Love365 pen also comes in each box, as well as a coupon code so customers can re-fill their box with free shipping. As for the future of Love365, Oliver and Bowman already have a handful of ideas. They’re currently working on fall and holiday cards, adding stamps to the boxes and offering corporate boxes for companies who appreciate their employees with cards. They’re also looking into quarterly subscription boxes with cards and other paper products and an automated reminder service so customers won’t forget to drop their cards in the mail on time. “Getting the card is half the battle and then you have to get it in the mail four days in advance,” Oliver said. “That’s where most people mess up.” Oliver learned a lot about product development from working at Kaplan, where she was the executive director of operations in the nursing division for eight years. She left the company to get her master’s degree at UNC Charlotte and start her own operations consulting firm. Now, she’s putting all her knowledge and experience into Love365, an online card shop with a cute red cardinal in the logo and a tagline that brightens your day: “Love is in the mail.” “It’s just happy and I feel good when I’m doing this,” Oliver said. Want to buy? Visit www.love365cards.com to purchase individual greeting cards and themed bundles, or build your own assorted box. Follow @love365cards on Instagram to see the latest designs and shop for cards you see in the posts.

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backs lately as our newspaper has been engaged in several projects. Now would be a good time for a montage. Country cooking Publisher Adrian Garson appeared on WCNC-TV’s “Charlotte Today” a few weeks ago to promote the newspaper’s latest project, “Our Shared Cookbook.” Inspired by recipes handwritten on note cards by her grandmother, we’ve been encouraging readers to submit recipes and photos of the people who created them for inclusion in the book. The finished product will be a treasured keepsake to pass on to your children. One of the biggest takeaways I got from Adrian’s “Charlotte Today” appearance was how she called her grandmother “mawmaw” on television. This reminded me of how I grew up calling my mother, “Maw,” and how I would change her name in public to “uuum, Mom!” Senior expo Speaking of maw-maws, we are still registering people to attend our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. The expo is our way of introducing older adults to the many resources available to them in the community. Seniors will have the chance to connect with experts in health and wellness, home care, housing, financial services and other fields that can help make life easier. The event includes free breakfast, free lunch and informative breakout sessions in which we’ll raffle off prizes. The expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte. We ask people to register to ensure we have enough food. New staffer We welcomed Kayla Berenson to the staff last week. One of the traits I value most in new hires is efficiency. Our small staff not only creates three distinct weekly newspapers simultaneously, but we also work on a lot of special projects. For example, we just wrapped up production of a magazine we’re releasing to select zip codes later this month that details private and charter school options in Mecklenburg and Union counties. Kayla has proven to be a great and efficient

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pulmonologist and professor of medicine at Atrium Health and Levine Cancer Institute Dr. Jaspal Singh said. “That lack of a tar component, theoretically, is safer … I think what we’re seeing now is increasing scientific research and evidence that there might be some additional additives, some additional concerns.” Medical professionals are still researching what exactly is causing these lung injuries, but they are certain about the link between these cases and e-cigarettes, according to Dr. Michael Beuhler, medical director for the North Carolina Poison Control. Doctors advise the public, especially youth and adolescents, to avoid these products at all costs. The increase in usage among teenagers can be attributed to their misconceptions regarding vaping devices, according to Dr. Shamieka Dixon, of the Levine Children’s Hospital Department of Adolescent Medicine. “Two-thirds of adolescents don’t actually know that these vaping devices contain nicotine,” Dixon said. “And what we know about it is, for our adolescents that vape, they are more likely to go on to smoke traditional tobacco products and actually to also use marijuana if they were not using it before.” The gateway to usage of tobacco products comes from the amount of nicotine in an e-cigarette, which is equivalent to the amount in one pack of cigarettes, Atrium Health To-

bacco Treatment Specialist Chelsea Cain said. Despite vaping advertising companies claiming to avoid targeting youth and the fact that those under 18 are not allowed in vape shops, Dixon believes these companies knowingly attract younger consumers. “Mango flavor, bubblegum flavor, fruit punch – all geared towards children,” Dixon said. “If you look at Twitter for some of the most popular vaping devices, 80% of their Twitter followers are 13 to 20. They know exactly what they’re doing, and they’re specifically targeting children.” These flavors, now under threat of being banned by the Federal Drug Association, are what North Carolina high schoolers said attracted them to using e-cigarettes, according to the Mecklenburg County Public Information Department. North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein commended the FDA on its step toward reducing vaping among youth, but said his fight against vaping companies is not over. “My lawsuits against Juul, Beard Vape, Direct eLiquid, Electric Lotus, Electric Tobacconist, Eonsmoke, Juice Man, Tinted Brew, and VapeCo. will continue as we work to hold these companies accountable for fueling a vaping epidemic among high school and middle school students,” Stein said. Though flavors could be banned, there was no evidence that flavored products were safer than non-flavored vaping products because they still contain nicotine. “The high concentration of nicotine in some of these products are also extremely

addictive and so you have to sort of think about all these aspects,” Dr. Singh said. “And the flavoring themselves, there’s no clear indication either that they’re safer. So especially in an inhaled form, you can get a very high concentration of these relatively quickly in your bloodstream.” Doctors, vaping activists and vape store owners are on the same page about stopping the epidemic of e-cigarette use among teens, but differ when it comes to stopping vaping as a whole. The American Vaping Association is a nonprofit that advocates for sensible regulation of vaping products. “Multiple state health departments and news outlets are very clearly linking these illnesses to illegal, black market street vapes containing contaminated marijuana oils,” AVA president Gregory Conley wrote in an email to Union County Weekly. “Youth need to know that it’s not OK to vape anything, but it’s also important that they know what particular type of product is sending people to the hospital after just one day of use. Hyping fears by conflating store-bought, FDA-regulated nicotine vaping products with potentially deadly bootleg marijuana cartridges sold by drug dealers will do absolutely nothing to stop these illnesses from continuing to occur.” Local vape shop owners also blame illegal online vape products, along with gas stations, for the spread of e-cigarette use among youth. “Gas station retailers and convenience stores, they don’t check IDs,” Vapor Smoke Shop owner Suhail Thaker said. “And online,

anybody can go behind a computer, type in what they want and there’s very little restriction on age limits. The only age restriction that comes up is, ‘Are you 21?’ or ‘are you 18?’ and you just hit yes or no.” Thaker also said he believes vaping should not be banned as it has helped him and many of his clients quit smoking. He no longer smokes or vapes. However, with recent reports and news articles, Thaker said he has seen a significant decrease in sales at his Charlotte store. “Now, the CDC and the FDA and the Trump administration want to take it into a different context and ban vaping altogether,” Thaker said. “But you can’t ban vaping because of six people died from vaping an illegal product that should’ve never been in the country in the first place and should’ve never been authorized to make that purchase because people were able to purchase it so readily and so easily over the internet and gas stations.” If only authorized retailers were allowed to sell vape products, there would be fewer adolescent vape users, Thaker said. Moving forward, Dr. Shamieka Dixon said it is important to be specific when asking youth about their use of e-cigarettes. “Most of my kids will tell you, ‘No, I do not smoke,’ Because to them, it’s not smoking, right?” Dixon said. “Most of them don’t know that there’s nicotine and addictive substances in it, so you have to be specific about what you’re talking about. So vaping, Juuling, you have to know what you’re looking for because those devices also look different depending on what product you’re buying.”

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Sun Valley golfer Hailey Pendleton has been selected to play a PGA Tour event. Courtesy of Brittany Wynne

Sun Valley golfer Hailey Pendleton, 17, of Waxhaw is one of 78 teens from First Tee chapters from across the country selected last week for the PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee. At the event, Pendleton will be paired with a PGA Tour Champions player and two amateurs. Notable past professionals have included World Golf Hall of Famers Tom Kite and Bernhard Langer and notable amateurs such as Condoleezza Rice and Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and is the host of America’s Funniest Home

Videos. The tournament will be held Sept. 24 to 29, and will air on Golf Channel. The PURE Insurance Championship is the only event of its kind in which 78 junior golfers are teamed with 78 PGA Tour Champions players and 156 amateurs during an official PGA Tour Champions tournament. The teens were selected by a national panel of judges based on their understanding and application of the values and life skills learned through First Tee’s programs, as well as their playing ability. Of the 78 juniors playing this year, 41% are girls (32 juniors) and 50% are minorities (39 juniors).

In addition, 27 states from 52 First Tee chapters are represented in this year’s junior field as the event continues to benefit a wide range of teenagers across the U.S. The full junior field was revealed live on Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive,” including a video of World Golf Hall of Fame member Jack Nicklaus surprising Stephen Ma from First Tee of Central Ohio. Other surprises by PGA TOUR players and Golf Channel hosts had been recorded over the last month and aired part of the PURE Insurance Championship announcement. This year’s field of professionals will include see PENDLETON, Page 3B

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We’re not that good anymore USA Basketball isn’t what it once was

he time has come for us to realize that unless our biggest and brightest stars play in international competition, the world has caught up to us in basketball. The last time we were embarrassed on a national stage we sent all of our best players to the Olympics and destroyed people. Our Dream Team beat Angola by 68 points to open the 1992 Olympics and defeated Croatia by 32 to end it. They must be cringing. Maybe Michael Jordan was so fed up, that’s the real reason he sold part of his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets over the weekend. I wouldn’t blame him. The games Jordan played in with the Dream Team were such blowouts that it was more like watching an NBA All-Star Game. But this year there was no Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, LeBron James, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and the like. And to be honest, we’d like to think those guys would go to international competitions and bury teams the way the Dream Team once did, but we can no longer know that for sure. The gap has closed, but how far is the question. What we do know is that a team led by Harrison Barnes, Kemba Walker and Donovan Mitchell isn’t

Warriors enter bye after blowout

Weddington rolls into its bye week with a perfect 4-0 record after throttling Catawba Ridge 45-7. All of the main players got involved as Weddington got touchdowns from Will Shipley – who this week picked up an offer from Alabama – Malik Mustapha, a pick-6 touchdown from lineman Alec Mock, Kyle Parsons and others. Defensively, only a late touchdown saved Catawba Ridge from the shutout as Mock and Chase Tuner had their hands in two turnovers each and guys like Joe Zovistoski stepped up on that side of the ball. The Warriors may not want to stop this momentum as they’ve outscored their opponents 148-40 on the season, although they’ve only allowed seven points defensively over the past two games. Weddington will return to action Sept. 27 against 1-3 Sun Valley, who they’ve beaten five consecutive times. Photos courtesy of Ashley Mock

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Super 7: Pirates, Cavs move up but Warriors still unbeaten 1. Weddington (4-0)

2. Charlotte Catholic (1-2)

Last week: No. 1 Result: Beat Catawba Ridge 45-7 This week: Bye The Warriors had to wait until Monday to play Catawba Ridge, but it didn’t matter as they routed the new South Carolina school with six touchdowns and the defense held them off the scoreboard until a late score ended the shutout. As of now, there are no weaknesses on the defending state champions roster and they’ll get a chance to rest this week and work on themselves, a scary thing for Sun Valley, their opponent next week. The Spartans have been struggling to score and keep people from scoring, things Weddington does well.

Last week: No. 2 Result: Lost 7-3 to Archbishop Rummel This week: Bye Charlotte Catholic wanted to test themselves with more of a national schedule and the Cougars certainly have done that in the past two weeks when they lost nail-biters to Our Lady of Good Counsel (7-0) and Archbishop Rummel (7-3). The Cougars hadn’t lost back-to-back games since Sept. 25, 2009, when Olympic capped off a four-game losing streak to a Catholic team that went 7-5 that season. In the decade since, they’ve gone 13614. There is no issue with the defense, which has been very strong this season, but there

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3. Monroe (3-1) Last week: No. 3 Result: Beat Forest Hills 55-7 This week: Bye Monroe has completed its first third of the season and definitely lived up to the hype put on them. Last week, they jumped all over Forest Hills as quarterback Matt Bennett picked apart the Yellow Jacket secondary all night

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long. Monroe also picked off three passes in the win and will get a week to prepare for what could be one of their biggest games this season. The Redhawks came within a touchdown of upsetting Charlotte Catholic last year, and they will be coming off two bye weeks and two losses within the past month. A win over them next week would go a long way in letting people know Monroe has arrived.

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Jadus Davis touched the ball four times on offense and gained 132 total yards and scored three touchdowns to lead a balanced attack against a dual team of Northside Christian and Victory Christian students. Luke Roeffler also caught two of quarterback Angel Gonzalez’s three touchdown passes. Sophomore Gunnar Moen led the way with seven tackles and recorded a pair of sacks. Freshman Reece Morgan got an interception as the defense pitched a shutout. The Warriors may have a tougher time this week with unbeaten Trinity Christian, although they haven’t played anyone on Metrolina’s level yet. The Warriors will need to stop running back Chavon McEachern, who is averaging about 190 yards rushing and has six touchdowns on the season.

5. Porter Ridge (2-1) Last week: No. 6 Result: Beat Sun Valley 33-6

This week: Marvin Ridge (1-2) Alex Chapman (11 rushes, 127 yards and a touchdown) and Brandon Perry (nine rushes, 70 yards and a touchdown) led the Porter Ridge ground attack that gained 297 yards and averaged nine yards per carry last week against Sun Valley. Quarterback Mason Cox was efficient and threw a pair of touchdowns. Connor Henderson led the defense with 14 tackles. This week will be a tough test for the Pirates and Marvin Ridge has won each of the past two meetings in this series.

6. Cuthbertson (3-1) Last week: No. 7 Result: Beat Jay M Robinson 31-7 This week: Bye The Cavs have to be thrilled with the start they’ve had to the season when little expectations was cast their way. However, new coach Trey Cavanaugh and his staff have to be commended on their 3-1 start. They get the bye week to take inventory. They’ve played great to this point, but upstart Parkwood will be upset

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good enough. First, the team ended a nearly 13-year streak of 78 consecutive international wins with a 9894 loss to Australia. Australia? The 11th-ranked team in the world? Here’s what USA Basketball and San Antonio Spurs coach Greg Popovich said following that loss: “Nobody wins forever. The Aussies gave us a great lesson as far as where we have to be and how we have to play in this kind of competition. So, we’ll get used to that and hopefully

Gaze into Sports Editor Andrew Stark’s crystal ball for upcoming football game predictions.

Week 5 Game Picks Weddington coach Andy Capone talk to his team after clobbering Hickory Ridge. The Warriors have a bye this week. Photo courtesy of Ashleigh Mock minded in two weeks.

7. Marvin Ridge (1-2) Last week: No. 5 Result: Lost 39-10 to Northwest Cabarrus This week: at Porter Ridge (2-1) The Mavs suffered tough luck two weeks ago when Ardrey Kell came back and beat them at the buzzer. Last week was a different story. The

learn.” So he just said the United States needs to learn how to play basketball from Australia, a continent that has produced a handful of NBA rotation players, but not much past Luc Longley, Matthew Dellavedova and, since he was born there, Ben Simmons. Well, let’s just say Team USA didn’t learn its lesson. In the quarterfinals, Team USA bowed out with a 89-79 loss to France. That ended a 58-game winning streak with USA Basketball using NBA players and it should get us riled up. Then, in the consolation game, they got behind Serbia 32-7 after the first quarter and lost to them 94-89.

Mavs game up over 257 yards on the ground and got thoroughly beat in every facet. It’s a tough turnaround as they play Porter Ridge this week in a game that was washed out from opening night. It’s too early to call this a must win for the Mavs, but a 1-3 start going into the Southern Carolinas play is too big of a hole for any team to climb out of. - Andrew Stark

But who cares what the score was? The USA just finished seventh in the FIBA World Cup and that is not something we can feel very good about. The NBA season is long and its top stars no longer want to represent our country in international competition. Maybe they will now. Or maybe it’s gotten to the point where it won’t matter anyway. We thought we could coast with some mid-level stars and beat the world, but we can’t anymore. These losses should resonate with us, but it may be too late with the 2020 Olympic Games coming to Tokyo so soon. Maybe our stars will play. Maybe they won’t. Maybe it won’t matter because we’re just not that good anymore.

Forest Hills (1-3) at Piedmont (1-1) The Yellow Jackets were railroaded last week against rival Monroe, but could have a bounce back in this one. The Panthers have only played twice this season and are coming off a 42-0 loss to Porter Ridge, although they’ve had a week to stew about it. Winner: Piedmont Marvin Ridge (1-2) at Porter Ridge (2-1) The Mavs are coming off a pair of losses and badly need a win. The Pirates have won two straight and are averaging over 300 rushing yards per game during that stretch. Winner: Porter Ridge Trinity Christian (2-0) at Metrolina Christian (3-1) Trinity Christian running back Chavon McEachern is a beast and will be a tough load to handle. The Metrolina defense has allowed 12 points over the course of the past two weeks, and Jadus Davis and Angel Gonzalez are experienced offensive leaders. Winner: Metrolina Christian

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WEDDINGTON – Weddington running back Will Shipley picked up an offer from Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the team announced on Sept. 16. Shipley, Union County’s first-ever 5-star recruit who is ranked as the No. 1 running back in the Class of 2021, added the Alabama offer to his already glowing recruitment that also includes an offer from national champion Clemson within the past few months. According to 247sports.com, the Alabama offer runs his total of scholarship offers to somewhere in the range of 30 with interest coming from Stanford to Florida and seemingly everywhere in between. Shipley has said he’s in no hurry to make a decision.

(one goal) and Gaston Moise (two goals and the assist on Gallego’s goal). Matias Mortan allowed two goals, but combined with Danny Beare to make 20 saves in goal. On Sept. 16, it was the Cardinals who jumped out to an early lead with a 3-1 advantage at the half and the teams traded second half goals and the Cardinals won, 5-3. Moise, the junior striker, scored a hat trick to lead the way and also added an assist. Gallego added one goal and an assist while Liam MacKinnon fired the final strike. Morton made nine saves in goal for the Cardinals. Union Academy played Queen’s Grant (1-6) on Sept. 18, after Union County Weekly’s press deadline, and has games next week with Carolina International (0-5) and Pine Lake Prep (4-1-2) as they look to continue their hot play.

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WAXHAW – The defending champion Marvin Ridge volleyball team has not shied away from competition and is out to an 11-2 start this season. The Mavs have won also now won seven straight games after blanking Parkwood 3-0 on Sept. 12. During the season they have knocked off powerhouse teams such as Chapel Hill, Porter Gaud, Hickory, Ardrey Kell and Hoggard and have begun 4-0 in league play. The Mavs opened last week by knocking off Cuthbertson 3-0 on Sept. 10. Alicia Davis (13 kills and 11 digs), Mac Russ (nine kills), Shriya Madhavaram (10 digs) and Katie Jamerson (29 assists) all had standout games. Cuthbertson was led by senior Hayley Montoya who compiled 15 assists and 14 digs. Two days later, the Mavs were at it again with a 3-0 shutout of Parkwood. Davis (14 kills and nine digs), Russ (12 kills) and Jamerson (34 assists) stood out in that win. At 4-0 in the Southern Carolinas, the Mavs are tied with Sun Valley for the conference lead.

Cardinals soccer back to even MONROE – After starting off the 2019 season 0-2, the Union Academy boys soccer team has reeled off a pair of wins to get back to .500 on the season. After losing to Monroe and Parkwood by the combined score of 18-4, the Cardinals got their first win of the season Sept. 11 against Arborbrook Christian. The Falcons jumped out to a 2-0 halftime advantage in that game, but Union Academy got second half goals from Jonathan Gallego

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INDIAN TRAIL – The Porter Ridge volleyball team has won two straight and is off to an 8-2 start to the season after shutting out Rocky River on Sept. 17. The Pirates only losses this season have come to unbeaten Sun Valley and in a slipup at Cuthbertson on Sept. 11, but the Pirates have avenged that loss with a pair of wins. In the Cuthbertson game, the Pirates got seven kills each from Sydeney Rutledge and Reilly Donoghue, but Porter Ridge connected on just 11 percent of their kills as a team. Shannon Brewer led the way with five service aces, and junior Savannah McIntosh played a great floor game with 19 assists and 10 aces. Reagan Hunter (12 kills), Maddie Dillinger (11 kills and six blocks), Hayley Montoya (20 digs) and Kate Ryan (35 assists) led the Cavs to the upset. The Pirates got back on track the following night with a 3-0 win over Garinger in which the Wildcats lost 75 of 87 points. Rutledge (eight kills), Tyler Anderson (nine digs) and McIntosth (14 assists and seven of the team’s 21 aces) led a balanced attack. Most recently, the Pirates blanked Rocky River 3-0 on Sept. 17. Brewer put down nine of 10 kill chances to lead a balanced attack as the Pirates won 253, 25-13, 25-16. Genesis Ortiz produced seven of the team’s 21 service aces and added eight digs, Maddie Goodman had 10 digs and McIntosh finished with 23 assists. The Pirates (8-2, 5-0 in the Southwestrn 4A) have a huge match at conference rival Myers Park (9-2, 4-0) on Sept. 19, after Union County Weekly’s press deadline. Look for information on the match in next week’s paper.

World Golf Hall of Fame members Bernhard Langer, Mark O’Meara, Vijay Singh and Retief Goosen, as well as defending champion and recent KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship winner Ken Tanigawa. Clint Eastwood serves as chairman of the PURE Insurance Championship. Play will be conducted on Pebble Beach Golf Links and Poppy Hills Golf Course on Friday and Saturday, with the final round contested solely at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Sunday, where 23 First Tee juniors will compete based on their 36hole performance. The tournament will crown one male and one female First Tee Junior Champion on Sunday. First Tee is a youth development organization dedicated to helping young people build character through the game of golf. The PURE Insurance Championship is one of 10 national opportunities provided by First Tee headquarters to encourage and motivate kids as they progress through the program and toward higher education opportunities. “Congratulations to the 78 participants who have been selected to play and represent First Tee on a national stage,” First Tee President Greg McLaughlin said in a release announcing the selections. “Their hard work and commitment to academic, social and emotional development through our programs has secured this opportunity.” In her own words: Hailey Pendelton Q: What have you learned from First Tee? A: I’ve become a much better thinker and more experienced golfer. I’ve learned that in order to resolve conflict, I need to communicate, listen, review my options and compromise.

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Q: At what age did you start playing, and who got you started? A: I began playing golf when I was eight years old. Though my dad lives for golf and my nom has never played a day in her life, she is the one who first signed me up for a golf camp. Q: What is your most significant golf achievement? A: I was offered my first college scholarship to play for Anderson University, which showed me that hard work truly pays off. Q: Who is your First Tee mentor? A: Before I started lessons with Ian Bollinger at my First Tee chapter, my Dad and I had a tough time balancing our relationship and golf. My Dad had high expectations and the game became less fun. This past year learning from Coach Ian has not only helped my golf swing tremendously, but has also helped with my mental game. He has instilled confidence in my game and made me believe I can achieve anything that I put my mind to. Q: What’s a fun fact about you? A: When my Mom was five years old, she moved to America with her family from the Philippines. I constantly look up to her for being able to adapt to a new environment at such a young age. Another fun fact about me is that I don’t know how to ride a bike.

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Q: What are your hobbies outside of golf? A: I enjoy participating in other sports and fundraising projects. I love showing school spirit with my friends and spending time with my family, especially my older sister. Together, we enjoy shopping, going to concerts, and volunteering for the Special Olympics organization.

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Project No. F-14288 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting for the proposed closure of Tory Path Road over the CSX Rail line adjacent to Waxhaw Highway and the extension of Helms Road on new alignment to connect to Tory Path Road in Waxhaw. The meeting will be held on September 26, 2019 at The American Legion Post #208 located at 801 E. South Main Street in Waxhaw from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the meeting hours. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and

Henderson had a monster game defensively as the Pirates blew out Sun Valley 33-6. The linebacker led all players with 14 tackles on the night and seemed to be involved all over the field. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com

receive comments regarding the project. Please note that no formal presentation will be made. All comments received will be taken into consideration as the project progresses. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT Public Meeting Website http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/publicmeetings/ Anyone desiring additional information may contact Anamika Laad, N.C. Rail Division Project Engineer at (919) 707-4705 or by email at alaad@ncdot.gov. Comments should be submitted by October 10, 2019 NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, Senior Public Involvement Officer, at 919-707-6073 or by email at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible, so that these arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Sept. 6-12:

Lowest Score

• B and G Auction, 7304 Sutton Drive, Indian Trail – 80 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; employee washed hands at three-compartment sink; hand sink didn't have cold water; tuna salads weren't cold enough at five hours; hot dogs weren't date marked; sanitizer spray bottle wasn't labeled; and evidence of rodents under counters.

St. – 94 • Umami Sushi & Grill, 200 E. Matthews St. – 92.5

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• Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 6120 Creft Circle – 99

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• Benton Crossroads Grill, 6004 Concord Hwy. – 98.5 • Hathway's, 1310 Roosevelt Blvd. W. – 99.5 • Logan's Roadhouse, 2336 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Oasis of Monroe, 116 S. Main St. – 98 • Pepperoni's Pizza, 6023 S. Rocky River Road – 91 • Pizza Palace, 5250 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 93.5 • The Skinny Cook, 1643 W. Franklin St. – 93.5 • Waffle House, 1229 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5

• Beantown Tavern, 130 Matthews Station St.. – 91 • Birra Burger, 929 Park Center Drive – 95.5 • Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House, 157 N. Trade St. – 96 • Harris Teeter (deli), 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 94 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 97.5 • Harris Teeter (produce), 1811 Matthews Indian Trail Waxhaw Township Pkwy. – 97 • Athenian Grill, 614 S. Indian Trail Road – 98 • Cork & Ale, 113 E. North St. – 100 • Marathi Masala, 131 E. John St. – 95.5 • B and G Auction, 7304 Sutton Drive – 80 • Miki's Restaurant, 1819 Matthews Township • Chokh Di Noodle House, 14015 E. IndepenThe New York Wesley Chapel Pkwy. – 95 Times Syndication Sales Corporation dence Blvd. – 94 Mingfu, 115 W. John St. – 96.5York, N.Y. 10018• Sabor Latin Street Grill, 5945 Weddington Avenue, New • Johnny K's Restaurant, 138 N. Indian Trail 620 •Eighth Road – 99 • Starbucks Coffee, 2233 Township Road – 93.5 For Information Call:Matthews 1-800-972-3550 • Saveeda's American Bistro, 5922 Wedding– 98.5 • Lounge 74, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 95 ForPkwy. Release Wednesday, February 20, 2019 ton-Monroe Road – 94 • Steady Eddy's Pumphouse, 2216 E. John • The Trail House, 6751 Old Monroe Road – 96

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Sept. 21 • Beantown Tavern: Kevin Marshall & Tyler Hatley • Dunwellz: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: Swearingen and Kelli; Ellis Dyson and the Shambles w/ Durty Dub • Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band • Kristopher’s: Karaoke • Moochies Tavern: DeCarlo • Neighborhood Theatre: Drive-By Truckers • Ovens Auditorium: Travis Tritt • Southern Range: Palmetto Road • Stooges Pub: Cloud 9 • Stumptown Station: Joshua Moyer • Trail House: Chasin the Rain • Treehouse Vineyards: GrooveMachine • Visulite Theatre: Allman Brothers tribute

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Venues Charlotte • Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E 36th St. • Ovens Auditorium: 2900 E. Independence Blvd. • PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite Theatre: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road

Sept. 22 • Evening Muse: Phat Lip w/ Leana Eden • Mary O’Neill’s: Nu Sean Nos • Underground: Hoodie Allen • Visulite Theatre: The Rocket Summer w/ Royal Teeth

Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road

• Evening Muse: Open Mic

Sept. 24 • DreamChaser’s: Music Bingo • Evening Muse: The Talbott Brothers w/ Ross Adams • Middle James Brewing: Music Bingo • Moochies Tavern: Shannon’s Jam • Neighborhood Theatre: Caamp • Trail House: Music Bingo • Underground: Scarlxrd

Sept. 25 • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre: Dropkick Murphy’s & Clutch • Evening Muse: Michigander • Hickory Tavern (Indian Trail): Music Trivia • Mac’s Speed Shop: Monkeytime Band • Maxwell’s Tavern: Tanner Long • Neighborhood Theatre: Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards • Ovens Auditorium: Sebastian Maniscalco • Spectrum Center: Guns N’ Roses • Trail House: Jade Moore • Underground: Grandson

Sept. 26 • Belle Grille: Music Bingo; Open Mic

2019

• Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Evening Muse: LPT • Lake View Grill: Jade Moore • Neighborhood Theatre: Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors • Ovens Auditorium: Sebastian Maniscalco • Temple Mojo: Lisa De Novo Duo • Underground: Half Alive • Visulite Theatre: Old Fox w/ Courtney Lynn & Quinn

Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Belle Grille: 3022 Weddington Road • Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. • Lake View Grill: 9750 Tournament Drive • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St.

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Monroe • Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive • Goodtimes Bar: 350 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Middle James Brewing: 400 N. Polk St. • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. N. Main St. • Maxwell’s Tavern: 112 E. S. Main St. • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St.

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Stressed out at work? 5 strategies to refresh Stress at work can adversely affect other areas of your life, such as relationships and sleep, studies show. And as stress in the workplace rises, having a stress management strategy is vital, say mental health professionals and experts in corporate culture. It’s not just workers who suffer from stress. Employers feel the effects of stress in increased absenteeism and lost production, and some companies address work-related stress with policies and practices. But it’s important for over-stressed workers to develop their own tools to better deal with stress and not let it affect their job performance or quality of life, says Cynthia Howard, an executive coach and performance expert. “Stress is the new normal and, to

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