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INDIAN TRAIL – A year after Hurricane Florence, a potential new development has residents concerned about floods. At the Indian Trail Planning Board meeting Sept. 17, developers requested a rezoning to allow them to build 174 houses on 62.6 acres along the Oak Springs Road corridor. While concerns about increased traffic were brought to the board’s

attention, the main worry from residents was the developers’ plan for flooding, with the damage from Hurricane Florence at the forefront of their minds. Indian Trail resident Chris Daniels showed the board a FEMA drawing of where the nearby creek was expected to flood alongside a photo of where it actually flooded during the hurricane. “I’m not a FEMA expert, but I know a year ago, we were all sitting The project, outlined in red, will add 169 students from Stallings Elementary to Porter Ridge High for 2024-25. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

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MONROE – The Union County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a kidnapping case in the Wesley Chapel area. The victim told deputies Sept. 27 he was sitting in his Yando car in the parking lot near the Sabor Latin Grill when a white male, wearing all black jumped into his car, held him at gunpoint and demanded money. After telling the suspect he did not have money, the suspect told the victim to begin driving. Later, the victim pushed the suspect out of the moving car. A witness saw the suspect fall from the car, officials said. Deputies were dispatched at 2:35 pm Sept. 27 to the 3700 block of Song Sparrow Drive just off of Twelve Mile Creek Road. Detectives later identified Christopher Michael Yando, 16, of Waxhaw, as the suspect. Yando was arrested on charges of first-degree kidnapping and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon.

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tell a lot of business owners that I get paid to interrupt them at work and ask really dumb questions. Never is this more apparent than at a doctor’s office. These are people with PhDs that dedicate their lives to helping others get healthy. And here I come waddling through their door with a reporter’s notebook in hand looking dehydrated from coffee and frozen lasagna. Sure I feel guilty interviewing a physician with pasta stains on my chin and cheeks; however, there’s no better place to have a heart attack at work than at a doctor’s office, so I’m often at ease. My latest assignment took me to Vascu-

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lar Solutions, a medical office specializing in treating circulatory disorders. Dr. Peter Ford, a board-certified vascular surgeon, owns the practice. I’m no stranger to Dr. Ford’s work. He’s a regular at our newspaper’s Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo. see EXPO, Page 3A

MONROE – A Monroe man faces assault charges after allegedly using his sedan to force a dirt bike off the roadway and to strike another dirt bike Sept. 22 at an intersection Spicer near Sun Valley High School. Two dirt bike riders allegedly used the left lane to maneuver toward the front of traffic as they approached a stoplight. A sedan driver reportedly forced one of the bikes off the road and used his vehicle to strike the other bike. One of the bikers caught up with the sedan and pointed a firearm in the driver's direction while ordering him to pull over. No charges were filed against the biker. No injuries were reported. Ronald Eugene Spicer, 58, of Monroe, was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

Porter Ridge volleyball team seeks return to playoffs Super 7

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Even after dropping a 3-0 loss at Myers Park in a Southwestern 4A Conference firstplace showdown on Sept. 19, the Porter Ridge volleyball team is very much where it wants to be. Through Sept. 23, the Pirates are 9-3 on the season and 5-1 in the Southwestern 4A standings where they’re tied for second with Hickory

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Ridge. And for coach Heather Welch, that’s progress she can stand proudly behind. “My four-year goal is to win the conference, get into the playoffs and go from there,” she said. “Last year, we were fourth behind Butler because of a coin flip, but this year, I think we can be top three and (get an automatic bid to) make the playoffs.” For a team that hasn’t been to the postseason since 2016,

that’s certainly a start. Welch, who is in her second season, guided the Pirates to an 11-13 record that saw them slide late with losses in three of their last four games. But this season started out with the team going 6-1 to open the season as they played with confidence. “We’ve come such a long way since I took over the program. It’s crazy,” Welch see VOLLEYBALL, Page 5A

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Taylor Morrison completes model at new Casalino WEDDINGTON – National homebuilder Taylor Morrison has completed its model home at the new Casalino community, where it will build 39 ranch-style and two-story master-down homes starting in the high $400,000s. Casalino is located at Beulah Church and Waxhaw-Indian Trail roads. Homebuyers will be able to choose from three- to five-bedroom homes ranging from 2,319 to more than 4,071 square feet. Taylor Morrison is offering five floorplans, including master-down and ranch homes on half-acre lots with features such as open family rooms, kitchens with food-prep islands, and owner’s retreats with walk-in closets and master bathrooms. “Casalino is a beautiful, wooded community,” said Kevin Granelli, Charlotte division president for Taylor Morrison. “We’re excited to introduce this boutique offering to homebuyers who are seeking something special in the Weddington area,” Taylor Morrison has 25 communities in the region.

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The four-bedroom model, which will double as the sales center, features an open-concept entertaining space with a large fireside family room, breakfast nook and gourmet kitchen with a boomerang-shaped center island and walk-in pantry. Photo courtesy of Taylor Morrison

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WAXHAW – The Museum of the Waxhaws is hosting an art/craft display of many local artisans in its event room. From photography to fine art, weaving to needlecraft, there’s something for everyone. Many of the artists in attendance will talk about their work. In addition to the indoor display, several artists will be painting in the garden. Arts at the Museum takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Museum of the Waxhaws, 8215 Waxhaw Hwy. Admission costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. Call 704-843-1832 or visit www.museumoft hewaxhaws.org for details.

Community Shelter hires development director MONROE – The Community Shelter of Union County has hired Jeff Rogers, of Indian Trail, as its first development director. Rogers’ 34-year career inRogers cludes newspaper journalism, plus sales and marketing with startup companies. He’s a graduate of Sun Valley High School and the University of South Carolina-Columbia. The new position is much-needed, according to CEO Kathy Bragg. “We depend on the financial support of foundations, business, churches, civic organizations and families, as well as public events, to provide the emergency shelter, rehousing and food that our neighbors in Union County need,” she said. “Jeff’s experiences make him a good fit to coordinate funding opportunities with these supporters who are the lifeblood of

our organization.” The shelter provides services to the hungry and homeless through a variety of programs, including rehousing and food. The nonprofit served 3,460 men, women and children with emergency shelter, food and rehousing, including 95 homeless households moved into permanent housing and 54,547 prepared meals in the facility dining hall. Visit www.UnionShelter.org/GetInvolved/ or email volunteer@UnionShelter.org to learn how to help.

CEENTA welcomes Patel to Monroe office CHARLOTTE – Dr. Payal Patel joined Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates on Sept. 10. Patel, a comprehensive ophthalmologist, will see paPatel tients in CEENTA’s Monroe office. Patel earned her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University and doctorate degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine. She interned at Riverside Methodist Hospital and had her ophthalmology residency at Summa Health System. “I’m excited to join CEENTA and begin working in the Charlotte area,” Patel said. “It’s a privilege to work alongside this team of caring and diligent providers. I love what I do, and I look forward to providing the best care for my patients.”

Autobell Car Wash awards scholarships to residents CHARLOTTE – Autobell Car Wash gave 136 of its team members in the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia and Maryland college scholarships totaling $169,250 for the 2019-20 year. Recipients in Union County include: • Indian Trail: Daniel McGinn (Appalachian State University), Paige Thompson (Mars Hill University) and Lauren Viebrock (Aveda Institute of Charlotte). • Marshville: Abrey Austin (Central Piedmont Community College) and Thomas Austin (UNC Charlotte). • Monroe: Avery Grise-Rosas (Central Piedmont Community College), Mark Haithcox (UNC Charlotte), McKenzie Meyer (East Carolina University), Darden Meyer (East Carolina University), Hannah Ohlson (UNC Charlotte) and Kimberly Smith (UNC Charlotte). • Waxhaw: Justin Bloos (UNC Charlotte), Lauren Capoziello (N.C. State University), and Hunter Ross (Central Piedmont Community College). Autobell has awarded more than $1.6 million in scholarships since its inception. The program is open to Autobell employees with the company for 12 months. The selection process considers each student’s academic accomplishments, extracurricular activities, civic engagement and letters see NEWS, Page 6A

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Republicans have productive discussion at club launch MARVIN – Some 125 Republican enthusiasts met for the inaugural meeting of the Hornet's Nest Republican Men's Club on Sept. 19 at Firethorne Country Club. The crowd included current and former elected officials from around the region, GOP Leadership and party supporters representing four counties of the Piedmont. “To have such a number of committed conservatives in the room shows a great deal of energy and excitement surrounding the launch of this organization,” said Larry Shaheen, a local political activist and chairman of the Mecklenburg County Young Republicans. “Bravo to Dan Barry and his team for seeing a need in our community and assembling such a talented group dedicated to strong conservative values" Political consultant Paul Shumaker was the keynote speaker and brought a message of unification and coalition-building to deliver electoral success in the 2020 election cycle. “North Carolina is ground

CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported these incidents Sept. 13 to 19:

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Thefts • 100 block of West Old Dutch Road • 7300 block of Brent Haigler Road

Hemby Bridge zero for the 2020 election,” Shumaker told the crowd. Hornet’s Nest Board Member Ken May said it was exciting to see Republican men and women from several counties come together for the club kickoff banquet. He said the club's mission consists of “recruiting, developing and electing conservative public officials to local state and federal offices, including a strong focus on judicial races.” Club President Daniel Barry closed the meeting with an update on the current NC General Assembly redistricting process. “Given the maps approved by the N.C. General Assembly and turned over to the courts this week, we have a pathway to picking up seats in this region that we lost during the 'Blue Moon' elec-

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Once I’m done helping vendors find their tables and taking photographs of interactions between exhibitors and seniors, I head to the expo’s breakout sessions, where I hand out free raffle tickets. Handing out these tickets has afforded me the opportunity to get sound financial advice from Clear Income Strategies Group, learn senior living options from Cresswind Charlotte, and discover the hottest vacation trends from Mann Travels. Then there’s Dr. Ford’s presentation. He’ll spend a few minutes describing some of his procedures and then he’ll spend several minutes answering questions from the audience. Sometimes the questions are general in nature. Other times, they get very specific. Either way, they get you thinking about the need to get those veins looked at. Most of my talk with Dr. Ford focused on the symptoms that would warrant a visit

tion of 2018 but it will take focus and hard work. With all the attention being directed at the 2020 Presidential, U.S. Senate and governor races, we can't lose sight of the NC legislative and judicial races and the impact those victories will have on 2021 redistricting and congressional reapportionment in North Carolina." The founding leadership group consists of GOP members from across the region. In addition to Barry, the team includes Mecklenburg County leaders Matthew Ridenhour and Sean Strain, as well as GOP influencers Kevin Abplanalp, John Powell and Ken May. They are joined by a team from Union County, including David Willis, Mike Hicks, Bob Wilberger, Stewart Taylor and Steve Huff.

to his office, as well as the efficient way he works with clients, ranging from consultation to treatment. I’m going to share all of these details next week in a special edition dedicated to senior citizen issues, but even if you’re not quite gray, you’ll want to read this, especially if you ever experience aching legs or swollen ankles. You may also want to see Dr. Ford speak at our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo or get a free raffle ticket from yours truly. Want to go? The Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte. The event includes free breakfast, free lunch and the opportunity to interact with dozens of vendors under one roof. Admission is free, but we ask that you register in advance so we can order enough breakfast and lunch. Call 704-849-2261 or email rjenson@cmgweekly.com to register.

Driving While Impaired • 16000 block of Idlewild Road

Indian Trail

Animal Call Bite • 3900 block of Laurel View Circle Driving While Impaired • 6700 block of Old Monroe Road Financial Card Fraud • 200 block of Ranch Drive Harassing Phone Call • 5100 block of Alysheba Drive Hit & Run • 3300 block of Arbor Pointe Drive Identity Theft • 5000 block of Lazy Day Lane • 5500 block of Burning Ridge Drive Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 4700 block of Old Charlotte Highway Possession of Marijuana • 5200 block of Old Charlotte Highway Property Damage • 1000 block of Shalford Lane • 3000 block of Fountainbrook Drive • 4000 block of Edgeview Drive Thefts • 300 block of Pine Lake Drive • 2100 block of Younts Road • 5300 block of West U.S. 74 Thefts, Vehicle • 4100 block of Old Monroe Road Trespass • 5800 block of Old Monroe Road Unauthorized Use of Vehicle • 200 block of Ranch Drive Underage Alcohol Consumption • 2000 block of Blue Range Road

Monroe

Animal Call Bite • 4000 block of Waxhaw Highway Break-Ins • 100 block of Cemetery Drive • 200 block of Normand Street • 400 block of Aluico Court • 1000 block of Fairmont Street (3 cases) • 1000 block of Keith Drive • 1500 block of Marion Street • 1800 block of Rushing Street Break-Ins, Vehicles • 300 block of East Old U.S. 74 • 600 block of Sunnybrook Drive • 700 block of Carr Street • 1000 block of Airmont Street • 2500 block Riverside Lane • 5500 block of Stack Road • 7000 block of Alexander Farm Road Financial Card Fraud • 1000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 3600 block of Crow Road Harassing Phone Call • 700 block of Maurice Street Hit & Run • Franklin Street • 400 block of E. Windsor Street • 1000 block of Massey Street • 1200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2000 block of Hasty Street

Identity Theft • 1200 block of Skyway Drive • 2000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 3700 block of Austin Road • 4300 block of Ethel Sustar Drive Interfering with Emergency Communication • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 200 block of East Franklin Street • 2500 block of Riverside Lane Possession of Controlled Substance • 1500 block of East Sunset Drive Possession of Drug Paraphernalia • 2700 block of Mangum Dairy Road Possession of Firearm by Felon • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Possession of Marijuana • 2200 block of Walkup Avenue • 3100 block of East U.S. 74 • 3300 block of Presson Road Possession of Meth • 2000 block of Jack Davis Road Possession of Stolen Vehicle • 100 block of Blair Street Property Damage • 50 block of Jerry Street • 400 block of East Houston Street • 800 block of East Sunset Drive • 1000 block of Lancaster Avenue • 1300 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1600 block of South Rocky River Road • 2600 block of Executive Point Drive • 3200 block of West U.S. 74 • 4400 block of Rogers Road • 5300 block of Pageland Highway Resist Delay Obstruct • 1200 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Robbery • 1600 block of Icemorlee Street Thefts • 200 block of East Sunset Drive • 500 block of Fincher Street • 600 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard • 600 block of Euclid Street • 600 block of Hospital Drive • 600 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (3 cases) • 900 block of Stack Road • 1000 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 1600 block of Dickerson Boulevard • 1900 block of Dickerson Boulevard (2 cases) • 2100 block of Commerce Drive • 2100 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard (6 cases) • 3000 block of West U.S. 74 Thefts, Fuel • 2400 block of West Roosevelt Boulevard Thefts, Vehicles • 1900 block of Bass Creek Court (2 cases) Weapon on School Property • 800 block of South MLK Jr Boulevard • 3000 block of Ruben Road

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Obtain Property by False Pretenses • 6000 block of Creft Circle

Marshville

Disorderly Conduct in Public Building • 6000 block of West Marshville Boulevard Thefts • 4300 block of New Salem Road

Marvin

Property Damage • 1700 block of Hickory Ridge Drive

Mineral Springs

Reckless Driving • 2500 block of South Potter Road

Stallings

Driving While Impaired • 1400 block of Stallings Road

Waxhaw

Break-Ins • 1100 block of Grand Oak Drive • 9400 block of Lancaster Highway Break-Ins, Vehicle • 300 block of Ranelagh Drive • 400 block of Ranelagh Drive (7 cases) • 6500 block of Blackwood Lane Burglary • 6300 of Steele Road Disorderly Conduct in Public Building • 500 block of South providence Street Possession of Marijuana • 1400 block of Cuthbertson Road Property Damage • 6800 block of South Providence Road

Weddington

Break-Ins • 7100 block of New Town Road Property Damage • 2600 block of Forest Lawn Drive

Wesley Chapel

Break-Ins, Vehicle • 6600 block of Blackwood Lane Driving After Consuming (Underage) • 400 block of South Potter Road Forgery • 900 block of Woodhurst Drive Impersonate Officer • 5200 block of Berrywood Lane Theft, Vehicle • 1000 block of Spring Rose Lane The Mint Hill Police Department reported the follow incidents Sept. 9-15: Break-Ins • 4800 block of Stoney Trace Drive: Burglary/breaking & entering. Sept. 10 • 10000 block of Markus Drive: Burglary/breaking & entering. Sept. 11 Thefts • 7200 block of Tressel Lane: Larceny. Sept. 15 • 7800 block of Davis Road: Larceny. Sept. 9 • 10400 block of Albemarle Road: Larceny. Sept. 11 • 12000 block of Ruth Haven Drive: Larceny. Sept. 15 • 15100 block of Ockeechobee Court: Larceny. Sept. 13

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Week 6 Game Picks

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Monroe (3-1) at Charlotte Catholic (1-2) Monroe is averaging about 370 yards of offense per game. Quarterback Matt Bennett should make both Salen Streeter and Shaleak Knotts 1,000-yard receivers. Catholic is averaging about 45 passing yards per game this season, allowing Monroe to load the box. Winner: Charlotte Catholic

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1. Weddington (4-0) Last week: No. 1 Result: Bye This week: Sun Valley (1-3) Weddington started slow offensively in each of its first two games but had solved that problem heading into last week’s bye. Coach Andy Capone has talked often about his team continuing to peak, but that is tough to maintain after not playing for a week. Dusty Mercer and Malik Mustapha are becoming household names to pair with Weddington’s large collection stars. They get a dangerous Sun Valley team this week, although the Spartans have limped out of the gate. 2. Charlotte Catholic (1-2) Last week: No. 3 Result: Bye This week: Monroe (3-1) The Cougars finally get back to playing football against North Carolina teams after two games against national competition and then back-to-back bye weeks. This team will be amped up to take the field again, but they better be careful this week as Monroe could be a trap game. Monroe nearly upset the Cougars last season and the Redhawks have playmakers who should test the secondary and one of the best set of linebackers around. If the Cougar run game wears them down, Catholic has a chance to win big, but if the game’s close, Monroe could pull off an upset. 3. Monroe (3-1) Last week: No. 3 Result: Bye This week: at Charlotte Catholic (1-2) The high-flying Redhawks offense has come out of the gate sizzling. Matt Bennett has thrown 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions to start the season. Salen Streater (13 catches, 371 yards and seven touchdowns) and Shaleak Knotts (15 catches, 237 yards and five touchdowns) both are on 1,000-yard receiving track, and Monroe’s three-headed rushing attack is averaging over 160 yards per game. If the defense, which is made up of mostly two-way starters, can hold up, this team has a shot at being very good. They can make a huge statement this week.

Parkwood (3-1) at Cuthbertson (3-1) The battle of the two biggest surprise teams of 2019. Cuthbertson is averaging over 200 yards on the ground this year. For the Rebels, Brock Cain is much improved as a passer while Austin Cain and Sametrius Drakeford help lead the way. Winner: Cuthbertson North Stanly (1-3) at Forest Hills (2-3) The Yellow Jackets took out Piedmont last week and would love to get another win at home this week. North Stanly has struggled to score all season, averaging only 11.5 points per game. Winner: Forest Hills

The Rebels are ready to take the next step and feel they’ll be more competitive than in the past, especially with talent like (from left) Kyle Knox, Brooks Mushington, Daniel Morrison, Matthew Isom and (kneeling) Brock Cain. UCW file photo

4. Porter Ridge (3-1) Last week: No. 5 Result: Beat Marvin Ridge 21-10 This week: East Meck (1-3) The Pirates have risen a spot in each of the past two weeks and for good reason. Marvin Ridge held the Pirates to just seven points through three quarters, but they pulled away late to get a big non-conference win. Brandon Perry ran 20 times for 158 yards and two scores in the win and also caught two passes for 37 yards, accounting for 68% of his team’s offense. The Pirates have been more balanced than that up to this point and should continue to be this week against an East Meck team that will be outmatched. 5. Metrolina Christian (3-2) Last Week: No. 4 Result: Lost 61-33 to Trinity Christian Metrolina Christian allowed 49 points in the first half of last week’s loss that saw nearly 100 points scored between the two teams. The biggest concern was the 352 rushing yards they allowed, but Trinity Christian running back Chavon Mceachern (25 carries, 248 yards and four TDs) is an elite back. The Warriors still scored their fair share with Jadus Davis going for over 100

yards rushing and receiving as well as Angel Gonzalez throwing for 324 yards. The defense will have to show up this week against Providence Day. 6. Cuthbertson (3-1) Last week: No. 6 Result: Bye This week: Parkwood (3-1) The Cavs have far exceeded expectations to this point and are off to an unexpected 3-1 start. Now the fun times begin with their first trip through the grueling Southern Carolinas Conference schedule, beginning with upstart Parkwood. Whichever team comes out of this one unscathed will have a shot at making the playoffs. 7. Parkwood (3-1) Last week: Not ranked Result: Bye This week: at Cuthbertson (3-1) Last season, the Rebels won two games and quarterback Brock Cain threw just five touchdowns to nine interceptions. Although his completion percentage has gone down, Cain has thrown seven touchdowns already against just two interceptions. Austin Cain and Kyle Knox have been his best targets, but the emergence of Shametrius Drakeford at running back makes this team very balanced. This week presents a chance at a big validation game. Dropped out: Marvin Ridge (1-3)

Piedmont (1-2) at Marvin Ridge (1-3) Connor Purser and the Panthers run game is churning out over 150 yards on the ground, but the passing attack hasn’t kept up. Marvin Ridge is spinning out of control but has played a tough schedule. The Mavs really need this one. Winner: Marvin Ridge Providence Day (4-0) at Metrolina Christian (3-2) The Providence Day defense took over in their win over Country Day, and quarterback Cody Cater and receiver Jesiah Davis have a nice connection going. Metrolina Christian would make a huge statement with a win, but they have to play better defensively. Winner: Providence Day East Meck (1-3) at Porter Ridge (3-1) East Meck has struggled mightily in their three losses this season. Porter Ridge is rolling behind a multi-level rushing attack that is averaging more than 300 yards per game over the past three wins. Winner: Porter Ridge Sun Valley (1-3) at Weddington (4-0) The bye week may have been just what Sun Valley needed. Freshman quarterback Carson Black is a good one, but he needs some help. Weddington was clicking before the bye. Winner: Weddington Union Academy (2-1) at Christ the King (0-5) Union Academy didn’t have a great start to the season, but the Cardinals’ new run-heavy offense seems to be cooking now behind star running back Isaac King. Christ the King, on the other hand, has been outscored 237-26 this season. Winner: Union Academy Charlotte Christian (2-1) at Country Day (4-1) Charlotte Christian has found stability at quarterback with Brett Adams, allowing JB Awolowo to go back to his playmaking role. Country Day couldn’t score when it mattered most last week but are a very good football team. Winner: Charlotte Christian

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Panthers should stick with Cam Backup QB leads team to win, but he's not No.1 Andrew Stark Sports Editor

s a Carolina Panthers fan, I needed that on Sunday. I was starting to fear that the Panthers were a very bad football team. But without Cam Newton, our franchise starting quarterback who didn’t make the trip while nursing a bum ankle, Carolina went into Arizona and beat a bad football team in a big-time way. Christian McCaffrey ran for a 76-yard touchdown. Greg Olsen looked like the Greg Olsen of six years ago catching two touchdowns, even though he came into the game dinged up. DJ Moore looked a little like Steve Smith Sr. on his catch-and-run 50-yard touchdown reception. And boy did that fill-in quarterback Kyle Allen look great. He completed 19-of-26 pass attempts and threw for 261 yards and four touchdowns. Aside from a first quarter fumble to kill an early drive, Allen was nearly perfect. His 144.4 (out of 152.2) passer rating is the second best in Panthers history. And despite being undrafted, he’s been groomed for this moment. Coming out of Desert Mountain High School in Scottsdale, Ariz., he was a 5-star recruit and the No.1-ranked pro-style quarterback in the Class of 2014. (Ironically Panthers No. 3 quarterback Will Grier was the No.2-ranked passer in that class and current

Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was 22nd). In three games and two starts, Allen has been excellent, throwing six touchdowns and no interceptions. Cam’s thrown no touchdowns and one interception in two starts this season. Sure, there are teams right now looking at Allen’s potential. They’re thinking he’s starting quarterback material, and that’s hard to argue after he picked apart a Cardinals team that won just three of its past 19 games. Perhaps Allen should be a starter in this league, just not with the Panthers. Not yet anyway. The team announced Sept. 23 that Newton won’t play against Houston next week, an early indication that he’s really ailing and their confidence in Allen’s ability to step in. If Cam’s not right, let him sit another week or two and get to where he feels ready to play. Allen’s shown he can hold it down, and I’d bet Grier could do the same. Cam’s no spring chicken anymore. This is his ninth season in the league and he’s taken many poundings. He’s had ankle surgery, a fractured rib, two back fractures from a car accident, a concussion, rotator cuff tear, shoulder surgery and a second shoulder surgery. But if and when Cam’s ready to play, he’s the unquestioned choice to start whenever the time comes and no matter how well Allen plays in his absence. There is no quarterback controversy. I’ll be the first to admit Cam hasn’t looked right for the most part this season and definitely as last year’s promising start fizzled into nothing. Maybe Cam will never be the MVP-type quarterback of 2015 again, but he still is our superior option at quarterback.

Porter Ridge’s Savannah McIntosh sets the ball during a recent match. McIntosh lead the Pirates in digs, assists and service aces. Andrew Stark/UCW photo

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said. “It’s totally different, the girls have confidence and they’re working together. We’re playing volleyball the way it’s supposed to be played. We just have to keep improving.” Porter Ridge is led by junior Savannah McIntosh, who leads the team in assists (233), digs (102) and service aces (53). Up front, Sydney Rutledge (team-best 89 kills and 20 blocks), Reilly Donoghue (75 digs and 66 kills) and Shannon Brewer (55 kills and team-best 23 blocks) lead a balanced and productive slew of attackers. Tyler Anderson (101 digs and 19 aces) and Genesis Ortiz (90 digs) also stood out on the court this season, but the Pirates have a lot of players contributing on a regular basis. Welch said the star power on the team is a big plus, but they are still working to stay on the same page and avoid big runs like what happened in the Myers Park loss. In that game, the Pirates were the aggressor early and had the first set score tied at 15 before a 10-3 Myers Park run gave them a 1-0 advantage. In the second set, the Mustangs jumped out to leads of 12-6 and 19-11 before the Pirates lost 25-18. In the final set, the Mustangs again went up 19-11 only to have the Pirates go on an 11-3 run to tie the score at 22 before they ran out of gas and fall 25-22.

Savannah McIntosh makes an over-the-shoulder assist at a recent Porter Ridge volleyball match. The Pirates are 9-3 overall and 5-1 and tied for second place in the Southwestern 4A this season. Andrew Stark/UCW photo

While the comebacks were a great sign that her team isn’t going to quit, Welch would like to see them not even get in that position in the first place. “I think if we would have started how we finished each set we could have done better, because you can’t play catch-up with these guys. They’re a really good team,” she said. “That’s the reason they’ve been able to win a bunch of conference championships the past few years.” The Pirates bounced right back in their next game, defeating Parkwood 3-1 on Sept. 23. In four closely contested sets, the Pirates were able to win the first, second and fourth to earn the win. Rutledge led the attack with 12 kills and three blocks, McIntosh added 28 assists, 15 digs and seven service aces. In addition, Ortiz, Donoghue, Anderson, Daisy Henson and Jenna Sadler all had double-digit totals in digs.

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around trying to figure out what was going on,” Daniels said, “whether our houses were going to be flooded.” Daniels was worried about the impact the development could have on the surrounding areas. “My concern is if a development, they push dirt in the wrong way, that it’s going to push additional flood downstream that’s going to impact everybody that’s downstream,” Daniels said. “So, that means everybody in Hemby Bridge, everybody in Indian Trail and then the rest of Union County. I don’t know if that’s the case or not, but that’s the concern based on where we were last year on this day.” Daniels was one of three residents at the meeting concerned about this possibility, even though the plan includes a retention pond for stormwater. “You go and add a bunch of water, a bunch of houses, where is the runoff going to go?” resident Ken Porter said. “They can build a retaining pond, but it’s not going to hold it. They can’t build one big enough.” Civil engineer Brent Cowan addressed these concerns. He said Hopper Communities’ plans for the development show that there will be no flooding in the floodplain, although most towns allow it. He assured residents the development will not contribute to flooding in the area and explained FEMA’s mapping process, noting the developers will meet the requirements. “The state says we have to treat the first inch of runoff to remove all the pollutants from it, and then the town’s ordinance

The Pirates are already three games up in the conference standings, so the second half of the schedule is when they’ll need to hunker down to secure a finish within the top three in the league and earn that coveted playoff spot. Welch said she wants her team to work on the little details, continue to improve and focus on getting better each match. “We were undefeated in conference until (Myers Park) and I’m proud of the girls” she said. “The games we lose is us on us because we can kill ourselves with errors. We’ve reduced them a ton since last year, but we have to keep reducing them. They’ve been a quiet team ever since I got them last year, so we need to work on our communication and on cutting down on some of the errors. “Those are the little things, but overall, I’m thrilled with where we are at this point in the season.”

says we have to detain the two, 10, 25-year storms and we will have a pond that meets those requirements,” Cowan said. The planning board also asked follow-up questions with residents’ concerns in mind. Cheryl Mimy wanted to know how residents in surrounding areas will be impacted by possible flooding as a result of the development. “I know the final decision isn’t ours, but when we approve anything, we want to make sure it’s fair and that it’s fine with our neighbors because that’s more important,” Mimy said. “You’re going to build and you’re going to be gone. You’re going to make your money and then leave. They have to live there.” Hopper Communities Founder Bart Hopper said his company has a good reputation and will make sure the engineering does not leave a negative impact on neighbors, although he cannot solve all of the existing flooding problems. “It won’t be any worse than it already is for the surrounding,” Hopper said. “It’s at least status quo with what we do, so you can’t make an existing situation worse. And that’s not just us and him, but that’s with your codes and whatnot, which, if you think about it, makes sense.” Before the vote, Planning Director Brandi Deese reminded the board that engineers have a scientific way of calculating their plans to meet the town’s planning standard and this is a process that even planners do not get involved in, and neither should the planning board. The board unanimously voted in favor of the amendments. Residents will have an opportunity to address their concerns with the town council Oct. 8.

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Mint Hill hospital marks one-year anniversary by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MINT HILL – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center will celebrate its one-year anniversary next month, but Joy Greear has been president and chief operating officer for at least four years prior to the hospital's opening. Greear has been part of every step in the hospital's development, from the design of the building to the hiring of staff. And she's certainly played her part in establishing connections between the hospital and the community. She's not only president of the hospital, but she's also president of the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. Greear and her team members have pitched in at several charities in town, including Servant's Heart of Mint Hill, the Mint Hill Historical Society and the Mint Hill Lions Club. They've also held health and wellness classes for residents in the neighboring Cresswinds community, which caters to older adults. Greear recently took time to answer some questions about the hospital. When you look back at the past year, what are some things you're proud of? I think one of the biggest things we're most proud of is just the sheer number of patients we've been able to see this past year. We've been able to keep those patients in their community. By the time we reach the end of this month – our one-year anniversary is Oct. 1 – we will have seen over 20,000 people in the emergency department. Are there certain medical disciplines that are shaping up to become your bread and butter? We see a lot of out-patients. We have seen a lot of emergency room patients. We do a lot of imaging studies here. One service that has really grown this past year has been around pain, particularly middle to older age populations. Certainly, our cardiology program has grown. We also have an infusion center here on site. We've added a lot of services since we opened. One that I'm really excited about is our urology program. We have a urologist group that started here in February. That group has really started building their prac-

tice and doing a lot of their surgical cases here. We added another new urologist that started this week. We have a very strong breast imaging center. Ladies can come in and have their mammograms done here. We are probably close to about 100 women who have been diagnosed here since we started the program in January. We are very proud to have early diagnoses for these ladies, so they can be treated sooner than later. Were there growing pains with the opening of the hospital? Oh yes. When we opened, we were very lean with the numbers we had on board. We have added team members as we have grown in services. When you open the door, you don't really know how busy you're going to be. Very quickly, we got very busy. We had to try to recruit and hire people very quickly in those first couple of months after we opened. So when you do that, you have a lot of training and education and bringing them on board. The fact that our volumes were so much higher than we projected, especially the first few months, that created a lot of very intentional planning around the staffing, making sure we have the right pieces of equipment, the right supplies and the right physicians. Did opening the hospital at the onset of the flu season present interesting challenges for you? It did fill up our hospital more quickly. In fairness, we really tried to speed up the opening of the hospital. It was initially intended to open later in the year. We wanted to be open for two reasons. We wanted to be open for October because of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We really felt like it was important for the ladies in our community to know that we were here and to really get them in and utilizing the services and understanding what kind of services we have here. We knew that flu season was coming. If there was any way we could help with the capacity of the other hospitals in the Charlotte market, we're a new facility that could take some of the patients. We did. We got really busy. By the middle of October last year, we had a lot of our beds full.

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Joy Greear and Roland Bibeau lead Novant Health hospitals in Mint Hill and Matthews. Photo courtesy of Novant Health

Do you have in goal for the hospital that you'd like to discuss publicly? One thing I'm really excited about is a program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery. It is a fast-track program, if you will, for those people that need to have surgery but they don't want to take a lot of drugs before and after. They want to have a short recovery period. We have people seeking us out if we have this program, so we're e excited to be able to add that in October. The other thing we're adding soon is we're getting a robot that will go in our surgery area. You were named president and chief operating officer of the hospital long before it opened. Has it become everything you thought it would be? It has and more. I feel very blessed every day that I had the opportunity, first of all, to be selected and part of the original design team to go through all the construction, hire all the team members and then actually open the doors and operate it. That doesn't happen very often in a health care administrator's career. I consider that a privilege, and I take that very seriously. I'm very invested not only in this building but also in this community. Especially over the last year when I've cried with families or I've been here when they've had new babies or they just are worried about their loved ones. To be able to have those conversations with family members and understand that this hospital means so much to this community, that makes me incredibly proud. We get to provide that service, and they get to stay close to home.

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MONROE – The Union County Division of Public Health is participating in a multistate investigation of severe lung disease and deaths associated with e-cigarette use. As of Sept. 11, 380 cases of lung illness associated with the use of e-cigarette products had been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 36 states and one U.S. territory. The number of reported illnesses includes six deaths. The exact number of cases associated to e-cigarette use is unknown, but patients have reported using e-cigarettes containing cannabinoid products such as THC or CBD. In North Carolina, 28 cases had been reported to the Division of Public Health as of Sept. 11. “While we do not know of any lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette use in Union County, the increasing use of these products is very concerning,” said Dennis Joyner, public health director. Joyner recommends e-cigarette or vaping users to see a doctor if they have symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, fever or weight loss.

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Sick of robocalls? Who isn’t! by Josh Stein Attorney General

the hotel. We went right to the hotel to check in. The front desk told us since it was a time share, we had to go to an adjacent office. We arrived at 6:40 p.m. I explained my sister was coming on Wednesday. She informed me time share office hours were Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7pm. They were closed on Sunday. Sunday was spent on the beach. There was a bird that flew over my head. I heard something hit my wide brimmed hat. You know what it was. The hat saved me from …

If you own a phone, you’ve probably been annoyed by unending robocalls. When I travel across our state, this is the number one Stein concern people share with me. We’re receiving spam calls at all hours of the day, on our cell phones and our landlines. They’re not only frustrating, they’re also harmful. They give scammers an easy way to reach us, scare us, and take our money. That’s why, in August, I led a coalition that included every attorney general in the country and 12 major phone companies to create the national Anti-Robocall Principles to fight illegal robocalls. Through these eight principles, the phone companies – AT&T, Bandwidth, CenturyLink, Charter, Comcast, Consolidated, Frontier, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, and Windstream – have committed to addressing the robocall problem through prevention and enforcement. The phone companies will work to prevent illegal robocalls from reaching you by: • Implementing technology that blocks spam calls without you having to do anything. • Making additional call-blocking and identification tools available to you at no cost. • Authenticating calls to make sure that they are coming from a valid source and aren’t being “spoofed” to look like a number you know or a number in your area code. • Monitoring their networks for sources of robocall traffic. These phone companies will also make it easier to go after scammers initiating these robocalls by: • Identifying who their customers are so scammers can’t misrepresent that they’re legitimate callers. • Investigating suspicious callers and notifying law enforcement and the attorneys general. • Working with law enforcement to trace where illegal robocalls are coming from. • Requiring the telephone companies they work with to help trace back calls. Putting these principles in place will help reduce the number of robocalls you receive, and it will help my office and other law enforcement agencies go after the scammers who have been harassing North Carolinians for far too long. And we’ll continue working

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Co-owner Carley Englander runs the register at East Frank, which will debut a kitchen in October. Lee Noles/UCW photo

Menu includes breakfast, lunch wraps, subs & vegetarian options by Lee Noles Contributor

MONROE – After operating several, and successful, market-style shops throughout the Charlotte area over the past 17 years, Union County native Blake Barnes wanted his idea of a modern twist on general stores to find its way to his childhood home. Barnes opened the East Frank Superette and Kitchen six months ago. Since the launch, the establishment has become a popular meet-

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ing place for people from all walksof-life as lawyers and doctors alongside college students and local artists visit the bustling establishment. “It’s been great,” Barnes said. “I have been able to reconnect with old friends, and I love a challenge.” The idea now is to take it one step further by opening the kitchen in October. Co-owner Carley Englander said the intention was to have the cooking area ready for the official kickoff this past March, but the see SUPERETTE, Page 2B

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Rev. Tony: A series of unfortunate events leads to great family dinner Tony Marciano Reverend

y sister won a timeshare at Myrtle Beach beginning Saturday, Aug. 31. We agreed to split the week. I’d go the first half and she would come the latter. We were safe since hurricanes don’t come until

later in September. My wife came home Friday night from work with a migraine headache. I assumed we weren’t going to the beach. At noon Saturday, she announced she needed the beach. We left at 2 p.m. N.C. 218 was closed. We had to stay on N.C. 200. We stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. He offered an alternative to taking U.S. 74 east. We took U.S. 601 in Monroe and followed the GPS. We drove through Darlington at 4:45 p.m. The race started at 4 p.m. so traffic was minimal. Normally, we stop to eat before we arrive at

Weddington Optimist Club inducts 3 new members Each shares connection to baseball, including an MLB alum WEDDINGTON – The Weddington Optimist Club inducted Ryan Rullo, Keith Oberg and Ryan Morris as members this month. They each coach youth in the Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Association. Oberg has lived in Weddington for seven years. He and his wife have two sons and two daughters, ranging from 4 to 12 years old. He coaches baseball and serves on the WCWAA board of directors. “I believe in providing the best environment for youth to grow as athletes and as good community citizens,” Oberg said. “I am pas-

sionate about what I do and giving back to my community.” Rullo has lived in the Charlotte area for 22 years. He and his wife, Eve, have two boys, Grayson and Luke. He attended college on a baseball scholarship. He coaches baseball, basketball and football. “I believe in helping children and giving back to the community is a positive way,” Rullo said Morris attended South Mecklenburg High School and signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Clemson University before the Cleveland Indians drafted him. After six years in Major League

Baseball, he returned to North Carolina. He coaches youth baseball. Keith and his wife, Haley, have a 4-year-old daughter, Oakley. The Weddington Optimist Club supports youth in the community through computer, essay and oratorical scholarship opportunities. The club also holds a Most Improved Student party for over 200 middle school students and a Breakfast with Santa event attended by almost 500 parents and children. Visit www.weddington-optimist. org for details.

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Ryan Morris, Ryan Rullo and Keith Oberg have joined the Weddington Optimist Club. They each coach youth in the Wesley Chapel Weddington Athletic Association. Photo courtesy of Weddington Optimist Club

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together so that as these scammers change their techniques and come up with new scams, we’re ready to stop them. In the meantime, here’s what you can do right now to fight these robocalls. First, if you receive a robocall, hang up. You have no obligation to continue a conversation. If you question whether the call is from a legitimate company or government organization, you can always call the organization back at a number you look up yourself. If you’re given the option to accept a robo-

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On Labor Day, Gov. Roy Cooper declared a mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Dorian. This rule-follower ignored the rules and stayed an extra day. We stopped by the timeshare desk where they informed us the hotel was closing on Wednesday at noon. They would not guarantee water, electric, Wi-Fi or our personal safety. We’d be on our own. We decided to leave Tuesday at 10 a.m. My youngest child worried about me. He kept texting if we were OK and when we were leaving. On Tuesday night, he also arranged to have dinner with my middle sister. She was in town (she was the one taking over the time share on Wednesday – the day the hotel closed). Since we’d be home, we joined them around the table. My daughter and her husband also joined us. Let’s look at this chain of events. We left my house on Saturday at 2 p.m. and didn’t stop for dinner as we always do. Had we stopped, the timeshare office would be closed until Monday. N.C. 218 was closed and we stopped at

call, don’t. Go ahead and call your carrier or look online now to find out what other tools they might be able to provide to block these calls. And of course, report these unwanted callers and phone numbers to my office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. These principles are a major step forward in stopping robocalls from annoying us all. I will continue working with other states and phone companies to fight for your right to privacy and peace of mind from these scammers. Josh Stein serves as attorney general for North Carolina.

a gas station we’ve never seen before. Why did I ask him for directions? He provided an alternative that was faster to Myrtle Beach than my original plans. Did that get us to the timeshare office before they closed? We drove through Darlington when the race had already started so traffic was OK. Yes, we ignored the mandatory Monday evacuation and left Tuesday morning to arrive in time to have great family time around the table. Had we left Wednesday morning, we would have missed that time. Let’s not forget my wide-brimmed hat. I never wear a hat. I cannot prove to you there is a God. Yet I look at these “crazy” chain of events and have to believe that God had His hand on a weekend that was nothing of which I had planned. Yet without certain details, the timeshare office would have been closed and we would have missed dinner as a family. Coincidence? You might say “yes.” I say “no.” I just can’t prove it. For you, your heart is open to the idea of “faith.” I’ll be back in two weeks. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/ CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission.

shop’s popularity had the owners too busy to achieve the goal. “We decided to just bite the bullet and go for it,” Englander said of taking on opening the kitchen and managing the popular shop at the same time. The store certainly lives up to the market-style side of its business concept by offering combinations of major brand sodas, snacks and alcoholic beverages as well as lesser-known local brands. Once a patron walks inside, however, the generalities usually found in convenience stores are not there. Walls are covered in purple and red. Nooks and corners display unique features like a sequined-covered Elvis picture matted to a wooden log. An assortment of marionettes and toys, including likenesses of PeeWee Herman and Steve Urkel, sit on shelves in a soda fountain-style area. Englander, who worked with Barnes in Charlotte, said 95% of the wall’s decorations, including painted pictures of animals dressed in Shakespearean-style clothing, came from thrift stores and flea markets. Customers supplied the rest of the decorum. Chress Barnes’ favorite knick knack is a set of painted “Star Trek” plates with characters from various reincarnations of the science fiction show. She got the collectible when Barnes was helping a friend load boxes of school supplies and found out she was getting rid of the plates. “I was like ‘Oh, no you are not,’” said Chress Barnes, who is not only co-owner of East Frank but also Blake’s wife. "They have been in your place for five years waiting for this place and for me to glue them up on our

walls.’” Englander, whose husband, Robert Huffman, also co-owns the shop, is bringing the Southern-style cooking she developed at the Charlotte stores to Monroe. For lunch, customers can choose from an assortment of wraps and foot-longs that suit both meat-eaters and vegetarians. One such concoction is what the menu describes as The Big Ugly Baby Meatloaf sandwich, which has sliced meatloaf topped with Swiss and caramelized smoked onions with gochujang ketchup on Texas toast. For people who want only vegetables, then the Hummus Amongst Us may fit their needs. The wrap features wheat berry tabbouleh with banana pepper, kalamata olives, tomato, onions and spinach covered in humus and a house vinaigrette. “You’ve got to have something for everyone,” Englander said. Breakfast has the same approach by featuring sausage links and scrambled eggs to go along with wraps that include red cabbage, red onions and spinach. Lawyer Dana Lehnhardt was at East Frank on a Saturday with her son, Drew. She is excited about what the store has done for Monroe. “It has a little bit of everything,” Lehnhardt said. “There has never been anything like it in Monroe. It has brought new life to downtown.” Want to go? East Frank Superette and Kitchen is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at 209 E. Franklin St., Monroe.

Dana Lehnhardt and her son, Drew, enjoy one of the four pinball machines at East Frank. Lee Noles/UCW photo

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Oct. 1 • DreamChasers: Music Bingo • Mia Famiglia: Music Bingo • Middle James Brewing: Music Bingo • Moochies Tavern: Shannon’s Jam • Trail House: Music Bingo

Oct. 2 • Applebees (Pineville): Music Bingo • Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo • Evening Muse: Open mic • Hickory Tavern: Music Trivia • Trail House: FireByrd

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Oct. 3 • Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Evening Muse: The Slocan Ramblers w/ Adrian + Meredith • Neighborhood Theatre: John Medeski’s Mad Skillet • Pizza Peel: Music Bingo • Seaboard Brewing: Mike Waters • Visulite: Langhorne Slim and The Lost At Last Band

Charlotte • Blackfinn Ameripub: 14825 Ballantyne Village Way • Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E 36th St. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road • House That Rocks: 553 Indian Trail Road S. • Mia Famiglia: 7870 Idlewild Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Mint Hill • Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Pineville • Applebees: 10921 Carolina Place Pkwy. • 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. • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. • Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.

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THINGS TO DO Sept. 27 Friday Flicks The Indian Trail Parks and Recreation screens “Mulan” at dusk as part of the Friday Flicks series at Crooked Creek Park. The event includes a bounce house and face painting. 6-9 p.m.; 5900 Oakwood Lane, Indian Trail Aw Shucks Aw Shucks Farm opens up to the public for hay rides, corn maze and other attractions. The event continues weekends through Nov. 10. www.awshucksfarms.com 6-11 p.m.; 3718 Plyler Mill Road, Monroe Alphabet Museum JAARS offers a glimpse at what happens when the lights go out during Night at the Alphabet Museum. Register in advance. 704-843-6066 7-8:30 p.m.; 6409 Davis Road, Waxhaw

Sept. 27-28 Trunk Show Simpson's Bridal and Formal Wear holds a trunk show featuring the latest from Madeline Gardner. 704-2892000 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 138 S. Main St., Monroe

Sept. 28 Car Show The Carolina Regional Mustang Club holds a car show with Mustangs and Fords at Crossroads Ford Indian Trail. On-site registration takes place 8-11 a.m. www. ponytales.org 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; 88 Dale Jarrett Blvd., Monroe Super Con The Union County Public Library presents Super Con at the Union County Agriculture Center. The event includes local artists, super-

hero-themed activities and a cosplay contest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe Oktoberfest Mary O'Neill's throws an Oktoberfest celebration with live music, folk dancing and yodel contest. 704-256-7800 Noon-11 p.m.; 116 W. N. Main St., Waxhaw Grape Stomping Treehouse Vineyards holds a Grape Stomping Festival with wine tastings, live music, crafts and Lucille Ball look-alike contest. Admission costs $5. 704-283-4208 2-8 p.m.; 301 Bay St., Monroe Grand Opening Farmhouse Chic holds a grand re-opening celebration at its original location. 704684-0036 3-5 p.m.; 4824 Unionville-Indian Trail Road W., Indian Trail Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe hosts the third annual Doug Knight Memorial Car Show at Buffalo Wild Wings. The event includes a DJ and raffle prizes. 4-8 p.m.; 2109 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe

Sept. 29 Church Celebration Seventh-day Adventist Church of Monroe celebrates its 20th anniversary. 704-2965511 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 3007 Weddington Road, Monroe

Sept. 30 Pub Poker Deuces Pub Poker presents Monday Night Pub Poker at Lounge 74. 704-494-9445 7-10 p.m.; 6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail Team Trivia Team Trivia Charlotte pres-

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Oct. 2 Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds its Wednesday Nite Cruz In at Poplin Place. 6-8 p.m.; 2889 W. U.S. 74, Monroe

Oct. 3 Senior Expo The Council on Aging in Union County and N.C. Cooperative Extension present Senior Wellness Expo 2019 at the Union County Agricultural Center. The event includes health screenings and door prizes. 9 a.m.-noon; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe

Oct. 12 JAARS Day JAARS Day serves as a showcase of how JAARS transcribes the Bible to remote parts of the world. The event includes aircraft rides, Jesus film and tours. Visit www. jaars.org/jaars-day for details. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 7405 Jaars Road, Waxhaw

Ongoing Art Exhibit Art faculty at Wingate University showcase work from Aug. 20 to Oct. 1 at Hinson Art Museum. 704-233-6482 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 220 N. Camden Road, Wingate Art Exhibit Wingate University's Helms Gallery showcases wood sculpture, ceramics and mixed media at the “Confluence 2019” exhibit through Nov. 1. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 403 N. Camden Road, Wingate

DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants Sept. 13-19:

Lowest Score • Taqueria Morelia, 1300 Skyway Drive, Monroe – 80.5 Violations include: Employee cup without lid was on prep table; raw pork was stored above vegetables in walk-in cooler; bowls, plates, chip baskets and knives had food residue; salsa containers on customer tables were returned to reach-in refrigerator; cooked pork, cooked beef and cooked chicken weren't cooled fast enough; cooked onions and cooked peppers weren't held hot enough; lettuce and tomatoes weren't held cold enough; pico, horchata and cut lettuce were marked by date; packaged raw meats were stored beneath condenser and pipe was dripping; and ceiling and floors needed cleaning. • Jade Kitchen, 1849 Dickerson Blvd., Monroe – 82.5 Violations include: Employee drinks were held above food; employee recontaminated hands with faucet after washing; employee touched fried chicken with bare hands; raw chicken was soaked in water in unclean prep sink; employee didn't clean prep table in between working with raw and cooked chicken; pork rice and fried rice weren't held hot enough; and food in prep-top unit wasn't held cold enough. • Harris Teeter (deli), 7800 Stevens Mill Road, Stallings – 90 Violations include: Certified person in charge wasn't available; deli cheese not held cold enough; and deli ham, barbecue chicken and corned beef held after seven days.

Indian Trail • B and G Auction, 7304 Sutton Drive – 93 • BP, 7805 Idlewild Road – 99 • Lady Go-Go's, 3816 Sardis Church Road – 97.5 • Subway, 7802 Idlewild Road – 96.5

• Chef's Catering, 1730 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96.5 • Chicken Salad Chick, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96.5 • Costco Food Court, 2125 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98.5 • Mod Pizza, 10420 E. Independence Blvd. – 92 • Mundos Fusion, 3116 Weddington Road – 93 • Starbucks, 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99 • Texas Roadhouse, 10450 E. Independence Blvd. – 90 • Thai Taste, 131 Matthews Station St. – 96

Monroe • Bi-Lo (deli), 1642 Dickerson Blvd. – 96.5 • Jade Kitchen, 1849 Dickerson Blvd. – 82.5 • Jefferson Street Deli, 107 E. Jefferson St. – 95 • Red Bowl Asian Kitchen, 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96.5 • Ron's Grill, 3621 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 94 • Slices, 2115 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Takara Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 2515 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95 • Taqueria Morelia, 1300 Skyway Drive – 80.5

Stallings • 7-Eleven, 15000 Idlewild Road – 98.5 • Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato, 7900 Stevens Mill Road – 98.5 • Fresh Chef, 15080 Idlewild Road – 96 • Harris Teeter (deli), 7800 Stevens Mill Road – 90

Waxhaw • Capricci's True Italian, 109 W. S. Main St. – 94.5 • Harris Teeter (deli), 8157 Kensington Drive – 95 • Ming Fu, 8139 Kensington Drive – 90.5 • Stacks Kitchen, 1315 N. Broome St. – 94

Matthews • Applebees, 9616 E. Independence Blvd. – 94

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