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Kidney recipient selling shirts to help offset costs by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

It’s been a decade of ups and downs for 41-year-old Michael Dalley, but things are finally looking up. The father of three from Monroe recently received the new kidney he’s been waiting for since his medical problems began. The operation wasn’t cheap and he’s going to need another soon, plus countless medications for the rest of his life. He’s hoping community support through

T-shirt sales can help him pay his way. “I’m continuing to raise money so I’ll never fall behind on my medicine,” Dalley said. Dalley’s medical journey began in 2008 when he was diagnosed with diabetes. Two years later, doctors told him he was showing early signs of kidney failure. He suffered a stroke in 2015 and began dialysis shortly after. The treatment rids the body of unwanted toxins, waste products and excess fluids by filtering the blood.

“It drains you,” Dalley said. “When you get on the treatment, your legs cramp, you feel tired…you just want to go home and lay down.” Dalley needed a new kidney and was put on the transplant list in September 2017. It was almost three years to the day when he finally got the call that one was available. “I said, ‘I’ll take it’ and I was ready to go in about 30 minutes,” he said. see TRANSPLANT, Page 5A

Monroe resident Michael Dalley (left) is selling shirts to help pay for his kidney and pancreas transplants as well as other related medical expenses. Photo courtesy of Michael Alvarez

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Tracking input CATS plans for LYNX Silver Line, 3A

Camden suits up Fire dog equipped with body armor

Life line State tries to revive NCDOT projects, 2A

Record haul Home sells for $7.5 million, 1B

Camden is no slouch. He completed training to become a certified ATF employee. Photos courtesy of Union County

Helping parents Franchise offers e-learning support, 4A

Recruiting firms County approves economic incentives, 5A

PLUS: County commissioners held a public hearing Oct. 5 regarding the proposed Courtyards at Howey Farms, which could yield 89 age-restricted single-family homes off Billy Howey Road. Check out the story online or pick up next week’s edition for more information about the project.

Neighbors pan commercial project at roundabout

Camden, a dog who sniffs for clues in arson cases investigated by the Union County Emergency Services, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s. The charity provides custom-fitting vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies. “I’m very thankful to Vested Interest in K9s for providing this potentially life-saving vest for Camden,” said Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli, who is Camden’s partner. “Unfortunately, even accelerant detection K-9s and their handlers sometimes have to respond and work in hostile environments.” Camden, a 5-year old yellow Labrador retriever, is one of two ATF K9s trained to detect accelerants in North Carolina.

County manager gets contract extension

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When Jennifer Lowery and her family moved into the Casalino subdivision last year, they never thought the vacant land behind their home would be developed into commercial space. Lowery is worried about a proposal to rezone four acres at the corner of Beulah Church and Waxhaw-Indian Trail roads from residential to business. The project could add up to 30,600 square feet of retail or office space. “I really just don't want retail in my backyard,” Lowery told Union County commissioners Oct. 5. Lowery is not only con-

Union commissioners extended County Manager Mark Watson's contract by three years Oct. 5 after they were accused by a Wesley Chapel councilman of not trusting staff. Village Councilman Mike Como told commissioners that his biggest takeaway from a recent meeting they had at the Union County Agricultural Center was that leaders don't seem to trust county staff. “I would hope that when you spend time deliberating what goes on this corner and what goes on this property you would also allocate some time in the very near future to restore whatever problems you seem to be having with staff to the point where you can sit

The site plan shows two buildings on Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road with parking in the rear. It is southwest of the roundabout. Photo courtesy of Union County

cerned about the safety of children who play and ride their bikes through the neighborhood, but she's also worried about property values if her family someday decides to move. Wesley Chapel Councilman Mike Como said there's been a lot of con-

cern about the project from residents of his village. This prompted the village council to send a resolution to the county opposing the project. On the other side of the roundabout lies Arborbrook Christian see BEULAH, Page 5A

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down and say I trust when this person says something that that is a true statement,” Como said. “If you don't, that's a house divided.” Como has been among the most vocal Wesley Chapel leaders when it comes to the rezoning of unincorporated county property surrounding around the village. Recent rezoning proposals have sought higher density. He takes issue with commissioners saying they don't have control of what happens in Union County. After Como's comments, Commissioner Dennis Rape see EXTENSION, Page 5A

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North Carolina approves $700M in Build NC bonds by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

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(The Center Square) – North Carolina state officials approved issuing $700 million in bonds Tuesday, Oct. 6, to support road construction and repairs. The 10-member Council of State unanimously passed a resolution that initiates the Build NC bonds sale, part of a $3 billion transportation package approved by the General Assembly in 2018. State officials approved issuing the bonds despite a record of overspending by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. NCDOT has overspent on construction and maintenance by $2 billion and maxed out its Highway Trust Fund by $1 billion since 2019, State Treasurer Dale Folwell said. A recent state audit also found the state agency overpaid employees by $40 million. "We think that this long term is going to fulfill our obligation to the legislation – the Build NC legislation as far as the issuance of bonds and, more importantly, filling the responsibility that we owe to the road users, to taxpayers and, of course, the vendors who have been suffering over the last two years because of overspending at DOT," Folwell said. NCDOT has entered into a legal agreement with the state treasurer's office, the budget and management office and the state controller's office to ensure oversight and accountability during the Build NC program, scheduled to cover transportation projects over 10 years. "These transportation funds will meet immediate road construction and repair needs in North Carolina communities, serving regions that have faced real uncertainty about the future of projects that are critical for their schools, businesses and neighborhoods," House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said. Borrowing money through bonds allows the state to spread the costs across multiple years instead of breaking into cash flow or current

State leaders are trying to sell bonds so that road construction projects across the state don't stall. CMG file photo

revenue to cover the project expenses. North Carolina continued its bond issuance amid the economic downturn caused by the response to the COVID-19 pandemic because of its AAA bond rating from all three bond rating agencies. An AAA bond rating allows the state to finance debt at the lowest possible interest rates. The treasurer's office expects the $700 million in bonds to be ready for sale by the end of this month. Three North Carolina counties will decide whether to approve more than $570 million in bonds in the November election. Voters in Mecklenburg County will vote on ballot measures to increase taxes so the county can issue $50 million in bonds for low-income housing, $44.5 million in bonds for neighborhood improvement projects and $102.73 million for transportation projects. In Wake County, voters will decide whether to approve an $800 million bond for housing projects in Raleigh. Guildford County voters will decide on a $300 million bond for new schools and school repairs and expansions.

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Poking fun at potholes Readers of our weeklies had mixed reactions to news we published last week about the NCDOT sending funding to communities for street resurfacing projects. Here are some of the more interesting responses from our Facebook pages: • “Resurfacing? With the constant building going on, we need road widening!” – Christopher Wallace • “Hallelujah!!! So tired of all the bumps and holes that make you think you've broken an axle!!!” – Barbara Jewett Dunn • “They need funds to cut the grass at the roundabouts and along the roads. Union County is a disgrace!” – Carole Spychala Brese • “State funds? It thought that's what the ridiculous amount of property taxes and taxes for everything else we buy is used for?” – Nick Hudson • “Believe it when I see it” – Kathryn Virgil Allen • Lucky them! Come check out my NCDOT orphaned roads. … Builder never submitted public road permits and now 25 years later we are left to fall apart. – Kristal Kiser

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CATS considers Silver Line alignments from Charlotte to Matthews by Yustin Riopko Contributor

The Charlotte Area Transit System is continuing to draft the exact path the LYNX Silver Line will trace through Charlotte from Belmont to Matthews, weighing alignment options and seeking public input. CATS hosted six virtual meetings between Sept. 15 and 29 to share where they stand on the project and answer questions. Alignments were defined in 2019 for each focus area of the 26mile light rail project, called locally preferred alternatives. Now CATS is reconsidering those locally preferred alternatives and seeking more engagement in light of environmental regulations and other concerns. Senior project manager Andy Mock called this the pre-project development stage. “Nothing is set in stone,” Mock said. “That's the point of this process. We're asking for your input. We feel like some of [the stations] are pretty well laid out, but we definitely are open to public input on stations, configurations and layouts.” Here's what we know so far. The Silver Line will exit uptown along the north side of Independence Boulevard and eventually transition by bridge or tunnel to the south side. That first segment will include stops near Pecan and Commonwealth avenues, before eventually connecting into Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium. The rail's exact path through and past that area has yet to be determined but will eventually come to Idlewild Road along either the north or south side of Independence Boulevard. Details that could influence that section of the Silver Line include redevelopment opportunities, existing businesses and environmental concerns like wetlands and floodplains. “This is intended to be a federally funded project that will have to go through a very strenuous environmental review,” Mock said. “Anytime you're impacting the

The Charlotte Area Transit System has been engaging residents on the development of mass transit options from Charlotte to Matthews since 2016. CMG file photo

natural environment in this way, there's a lot of concerns with how that could affect your permitting and your ability to actually deliver the project.” Following the Silver Line down from Bojangles/Ovens, CATS is also looking to provide a stop just past Eastway Drive and another near Sharon Amity Road. The next big move is getting from Independence over to Monroe Road. CATS is looking to do this somewhere around Village Lake Drive or the McAlpine Creek area. Many of the same constraints in the Bojangles/Ovens area apply here too. An at-grade or street-level station would be more accessible, but might have a more serious impact on water resources like streams and wetlands. The right alignment could lead to redevelopment opportunities. Mock also said decisions at this point will affect the Silver Line's travel time with options ranging a half-mile of track length. A new concern in this area is the potential need for acquisition of private land and relocation of residences. Mock doesn't expect that any agents will reach out with property offers for at least three or

four years. “We don't have a clear understanding on the magnitude of property impacts yet,” Mock said. “We will be minimizing that as much as possible through this process, but inevitably there will be property impacts for any alternative that we're pursuing at this point. As we begin to understand the project more and really understand the environmental impacts, we'll be reaching out and working with the community as real estate acquisition becomes more imminent.” Whatever citizens and planners settle on, the light rail will have hopped over by this point from Independence to align with Monroe Road, where CATS is still deciding whether to follow the street or the nearby CSX freight railroad. “The working assumption is that we would rebuild Monroe Road,” Mock explained, “widening out on either side and placing light rail into a new median, and that would go along past Sardis Road, through a station near The Galleria.” The alternative to this would place the light rail alongside CSX. “This option minimizes the need to reconstruct Monroe Road and

provides faster and more reliable trains due to fewer street crossings,” Mock said. “However, it is further from neighborhoods and development opportunities near Monroe Road and it requires an agreement with CSX railroad. This increases complexity.” Although CATS is considering an extension into Union County, the Silver Line's southernmost destination at this point is expected to be CPCC's Levine Campus just past I-485 in Matthews. How the train passes through downtown Matthews to get there is one of the biggest alignment decisions CATS will make. Whether the train passes through the campus of Novant Matthews hospital or bisects downtown along Matthews street is still up in the air. Most of CATS's attention is focused on figuring out a footprint for the rail, but planners have already started brainstorming about stations and other details. John Howard, project manager for the Silver Line's transit-oriented development, said successful station planning will look to connect with Gold Line street cars, bus services and pedestrian and cyclist

routes wherever possible. "Ideally, stations want to be mixed use – a variety of uses, not just a single use,” Howard said. “And parking decks are a great place to have different uses on the ground floor via the office or retail. I think being creative about green space around the station areas around the parking decks is a great idea that we'll dig more into once we start looking at station areas in more detail.” CATS is also already thinking about where to put park-and-rides, a type of stop senior transit planner Jason Lawrence said has been very successful along other LYNX projects in Charlotte. The stop on Independence Boulevard near Sharon Amity Road is one candidate. That's not the only note CATS is taking from past lines. CATS will be conducting internal interviews during October with those who worked on the LYNX Blue Line and Blue Line Extension, a set of light rail projects with a similar scope stretching from UNC Charlotte through center city to South Boulevard near I-485, to hatch ideas about land use, accessibility and urban design. "We will talk during our area planning discussions with the community about that as well,” Howard said. “What kind of advantages do they see now in existing lines and how can we bring good ideas forward to Silver Line station area planning?” Lawrence said, "What we've learned is that doing [transit-oriented development] planning and rail trail planning at the very earliest phases is critical to delivering a project that meets all the needs we are hearing from our community. We're doing a lot of stuff very early and we've learned and heard from the public that there's an expectation to deliver something that gets to the issue of equity and very intentionally located stations." Want to learn more? You can go to www.ridetransit. org/lynxsilverline to learn more about the Silver Line's potential alignments and provide input by Oct. 14.

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Parents share trials of remote school with DeVos by Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service

Virtual learning is taking a toll on Chloe Dixon’s children. Dixon took her eldest daughter out of public school because of mental health issues. She was able to send the girl to private school, but her two other children are still in public school in Cumberland County, where instruction is entirely virtual. The two students are struggling academically, emotionally. “There are tears every day,” Dixon said. Dixon and two other mothers Monday, Oct. 5, shared their stories in a roundtable discussion with North Carolina legislators and U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina hosted the event, which included Sens. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham; Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth; and Deanna Ballard, R-Watauga. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, didn’t attend the event, but his spokesman, Joseph Kyzer, took his place. For most North Carolina students, a good chunk of the school year has been spent in front of a computer screen. At the start of the fall

semester, Gov. Roy Cooper gave school districts a choice between full-time remote learning and a hybrid model. Cooper on Sept. 17 announced he would allow districts to decide whether to let elementary students return to school full-time. For some families, it’s too little, too late. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen students with special needs get left behind as they struggle behind a computer, single-parents families have been put into the impossible situation of juggling work, distance learning and accessing child care,” Mike Long, president of PEFNC, told the roundtable attendees. Those who need the most help and support have been most hurt by remote learning, Long said. Parents should decide how and where their children learn, DeVos said. Money should follow the student. The Opportunity Scholarship program is one way parents can take control, Long said. Through the program, low- and middle-income families receive financial help for their school of choice. It’s through the OSP that Jessica Edwards can send her 9-year-old daughter to private school. Edwards’ son excelled in public school, but her daughter struggled. The girl

has ADHD and needs more attention and care. More than what she was receiving at her public school. Edwards turned to the OSP after the General Assembly raised income eligibility for the program. She plans to send her daughter to private school when a spot is available. The change was part of the General Assembly’s third COVID-19 relief package. Lawmakers set aside millions for the program to offer more scholarships to families. The General Assembly distributed more than $6 million to help eliminate waitlists for the Children with Disabilities Grant Program and the Education Savings Account Program. The N.C. Association of Educators wants to do away with the voucher program. If it succeeds, it’s parents like Melanie Osborne, whose five daughters use the vouchers, who’ll lose access to the assistance. A group of parents, supported by the NCAE and the National Education Association, filed a lawsuit July 27 challenging the constitutionality of the Opportunity Scholarship program. The lawsuit threatens the educational future of more than 12,000 students using private school vouchers. The case is currently pending in Wake County Superior Court.

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County leaders approve incentives for two projects by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

Union County commissioners approved economic incentives Oct. 6 for a developer to expedite site improvements in downtown Indian Trail and a manufacturer to open a satellite plant in Monroe. Commissioners will offer up to $500,000 to help Towne Center LLC with infrastructure along Indian Trail Road South for a commercial development that could generate 175 retail and office jobs. The Indian Trail Town Council approved incentives for the same amount on Sept. 22. Chris Platé, executive director for Monroe-Union County Economic Development, described the project as transformational. “The water line improvements will ensure

the proper water pressure and capacity to serve the project is there but it also provides the much-needed adequate water protection that is currently not available to residents in the area,” Platé said. “ Once the site enhancements are complete, it will allow for additional commercial and retail development to occur in the area, therefore satisfying the vision of the town for a community epicenter there.” Marcus Arroyo, president of Ty-Par Commercial Realty, told commissioners that single-family and multifamily housing associated with the project will help recruit “national players” to downtown Indian Trail. County commissioners also approved incentives of up to $115,000 over five years to Hamilton Dry-

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Academy and Central Baptist Church. Further up Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road is Nena's Market, whose owners oppose the project as well. A senior living facility will be built just north of the site. “Based off the future build-out of these two corridors, we feel this is the ideal location for a small neighborhood commercial center,” said Mark Kime, an architect with LandDesign. “We don't envision that this be redeveloped as residential especially with the improvements of the roundabout. It just doesn't seem like it would lend itself to a residential use.” Kime said they don't have any tenants lined up at this time. Dean Harrell, who applied for the rezoning, said he's had some interest in the site for medical uses and from an animal hospital.

wall Products in hopes the California-based company invests $5 million in upfitting the Monroe Metal facility on Stitt Street in Monroe. “We are looking for a satellite plant in the Monroe area to manufacture drywall finishing products and also metal corner bead,” said Mark Hamilton, president of Hamilton Drywall Products. The company has also requested economic incentives from Monroe and North Carolina, and is considering a site in South Carolina, according to Evan Mozingo, new projects manager for Monroe-Union County Economic Development. The building could be operating by mid-2021, employing 34 people, Mozingo said.

Harrell said a convenience store with eight-pump gas station was originally proposed for the project, but they took that off the table based on feedback from the community. Harrell has agreed to a list of permitted uses. The Union County Planning Board recommended commissioners add conditions that include no drive-thrus or no exterior exercise facility as well as impose hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. David Williams, of Indian Trail, told commissioners that the plan didn't have enough details for his liking. “I understand the applicant has made changes to the map based on public input; however, what's been submitted by the applicant is pretty loosey-goosey to my mind and thin on details. I think it sets quite a dangerous precedent to conditionally rezone based on applications that are that thin on details.” Commissioners will decide on the rezoning at an upcoming meeting.

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added the contract extension to the meeting agenda. Watson was already inked through Dec. 31, 2021. Rape made a motion to extend that three years to Dec. 31, 2024. “We're very happy with the direction the county is heading in,” Rape said. Commissioners voted unanimously to extend Watson's contract.

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He underwent a kidney transplant on Sept. 15 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Dalley said he also needs a new pancreas but won’t be placed on that transplant list until his body has healed from the kidney surgery. In the meantime, he’s selling “Transplant Strong” shirts to help cover his portion of both operations – roughly $2,500 each – and to offset the cost of monthly anti-rejection drugs, travel expenses to appointments and other related medical expenses. T-shirts start at $20 and long sleeves start at $25 with options to bundle different colors and styles. Every purchase comes with a “Support Micheal” bracelet in either Carolina Panthers or Charlotte Hornets colors. Indian Trail Mayor Michael Alvarez is one of Dalley's supporters. The two met last year at a convention in Concord when Alvarez noticed Dalley’s daughter was wearing a donate life shirt. He asked who she was supporting and she explained her father was awaiting a kidney transplant. Touched by the story, Alvarez told Dalley he would help him raise the money for

Commissioner Richard Helms later said he took “great offense” to Como's remarks. “We have one of the most transparent staffs and best working relationships with staff that I experienced,” said Helms, who has served as commissioner since 2012. “I think it was demonstrated by the extension of the manager's contract. I consider it a privilege with the staff that we work with. We don't always agree but we respectfully work out the differences. That's what we're supposed to do as a board.”

his share of the operation. “I know from experience the pain and sheer exhaustion dialysis can cause,” Alvarez said. “I also know the feeling of your body slowly poisoning itself from within.” Alvarez was diagnosed with lupus as a child and endured organ failure and two kidney transplants. A few years ago, he was diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a cancer affecting the arteries.

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“I know from experience the pain and sheer exhaustion dialysis can cause. I also know the feeling of your body slowly poisoning itself from within.” • Michael Alvarez Indian Trail Mayor Doctors were concerned about hot spots in his right arm and determined the best course of action was to amputate it just above the elbow. Alvarez called Dalley “an inspiration and a testament to strength, endurance and determination,” adding that Dalley continued to work his job at Pizza Hut even while on dialysis. “I’m so happy Michael has been given a second chance by the selfless act of

another person who donated a kidney so that another may live,” Alvarez said. Less than one month since his operation and Dalley is already gearing up to return to work. He will be starting a new job as a host at Longhorn Steakhouse in Monroe later this month. “I’ll be on my feet, but no heavy lifting,” Dalley said. “I’ve got to start off kind of slow.” He realizes it’s unusual for a recent transplant recipient to be so eager to go back to work, but that’s just who he is. He’s always pushed forward, no matter what, he said. “I’m just like my dad,” Dalley said. “I can’t sit down.” Throughout everything, Dalley said his kids (ages 21, 16 and 13) are the real reason he keeps going. He loves being a dad, playing basketball with his son and taking day trips and vacations as a family. He said his new kidney allows him to continue spending time with them. “I’m so grateful,” Dalley said, “just being able to hang out with my kids.” Support Michael Dalley Email mjdalley@yahoo. com to buy a “Transplant Strong” shirt and help Micheal Dalley with his medical costs.

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Reopening state a focus in labor debate by Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service

Reopening the economy during COVID-19 is a hotly contested issue in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor. The two candidates – Berry Republican state Rep. Josh Dobson, R-McDowell, and Democratic county commissioner Jessica Holmes – would take drastically differ-

ent approaches to that and labor issues generally. Dobson supports North Carolina’s right-to-work laws, deregulation and economic reopening. Holmes champions Medicaid expansion, a higher minimum wage, labor unions and stricter guidelines for reopening. Dobson has served four terms in the House, where he chaired the appropriations committee. Holmes is a Wake County commissioner with a background in labor and employment law,

and holds a self-professed devotion to “fairness and social justice.” The winner will succeed Republican Cherie Berry, who retired after serving four terms. By law, the Department of Labor is responsible for promoting the “health, safety and general well-being” of nearly 4.5 million North Carolina workers. It’s a large task. The leader of the department has wide authority over employers see LABOR, Page 2B

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9th District heating up Congressional race pits incumbent Bishop vs. Wallace by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

Home sweet home Lakefront estate commands $7.5M haul

Josh Tucker, of HM Properties’ Lake Norman office, said the record-breaking sale at 154 Tennesee Circle shows there is great demand for properties of this magnitude in the area. Photos courtesy of HM Properties

The Grand Lac Chateau, an 8.63-acre estate overlooking Lake Norman, closed Friday, Oct 2, for $7.5 million, making it the most expensive home sold in the Charlotte region’s Canopy MLS system, according to HM Properties. The home, located at 154 Tennessee Circle in Mooresville, went on the market on Sept. 4 and was under contract four days later. The buyer of record is BeWater LLC from California. “I don’t think anyone including the seller or I had any expectations as to how long this home would take to sell,” said listing agent Josh Tucker of HM Properties’ Lake Norman office. “A lot of it was timing, but we also spent several months preparing a strategic launch to make

sure we could make a large splash all over the country when it hit the market.” The French country manor consists of 10,928 square feet, six bedrooms and 7 baths. It includes a gated entrance, garages, guest house, wine cellar, home theater, saltwater pool, private beach leading to the dock and party deck, elevator, eight fireplaces and walls of windows offering views from every room. The Grand Lac Chateau was designed by JJ Barja of Elite Design Group in Charlotte in 2015 and built by Augusta Homes in Cornelius. It was completed in 2018. On the web: www. hmproperties.com

Inside: Flip to page 4B to see home sales from southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties

Faith: Rev. Tony learns lessons through lyrics Tony Marciano Reverend

n 1965, the rock-n-roll music group, The Byrds, recorded the song, “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It was recorded during a time when the war effort in Vietnam was being escalated and stu-

dents were beginning to protest the war on college campuses. It was as if a generation was trying to figure out why they were here and what is life about. The words from the song are from the Bible. It is taken from Ecclesiastes 3, verses 1-8. The author is Solomon, described as the wisest man who ever lived. He asks in various ways why am I here and what is my purpose. He writes in chapter two that he denied himself nothing his eyes desired and refused his heart no pleasure. He enjoyed his labors. But he concludes with after surveying all he had accomplished everything was meaningless and a chasing after the

wind. He wraps up the last chapter by saying, “Fear God and do what He tells you to do.” I don’t know where you are in your life journey. Do you ever ask, “Why am I here? Does God have a plan for my life?” Let me encourage you to read the entire book of Ecclesiastes in one sitting. It may answer some of the questions you have. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the President/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www.charlotteres cuemission.org for details.

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(The Center Square) – Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop is being challenged by Democrat Cynthia Wallace in the North Carolina 9th Congressional District election. Bishop secured the seat in a special election in September 2019, defeating Democrat Dan McCready. Bishop served in the state House and state Senate before pursuing his congressional seat and spent most of his career as an attorney. Wallace has been the chairperson for the 9th Congressional District of the North Carolina Democratic Party for three years. She is an executive at a financial service company and has spent more than 25 years in the industry. The district includes Union, Anson, Richmond, Scotland and Robeson counties and parts of Mecklenburg, Cumberland and Bladen counties. Before winning the seat, Bishop took a pledge to vote against tax increases. He signed the Americans for Tax Reform’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to oppose higher income taxes. While in Congress, Bishop introduced the Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act to boost investments in Opportunity Zones, which were created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as a way for the private sector to help low-income communities. “The Trump tax cuts led to one of the strongest economies our nation has ever seen. Dan will work to rebuild that strong economy and keep taxes low,” Bishop’s campaign website reads. Bishop also has proposed a resolution denouncing the Modern Monetary Theory, which argues that countries with their own currency never can fall short of money. As a member of the House Committee on Small Business, Bishop helped pass the Paycheck Protection Program, which was included in Congress’ Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. He also advocates for gun rights and has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association. Wallace is an advocate for gun safety reforms. “Gun violence is more than mass shootings – it’s everyday violence like domestic violence, community violence, suicide and more,” Wallace tweeted. Wallace said she wants to increase affordable health care, create see RACE, Page 2B

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Making your voice heard in our elections by Josh Stein N.C. Attorney General

Elections are already underway in North Carolina. Starting last month with absentee voting, continuing this Stein month with in-person early voting, and ending on Nov. 3, North Carolinians across the state are casting their ballots and participating in our democracy. As Attorney General, ensuring the integrity of elections in North Carolina is a top priority. I will do everything in my power to protect our elections so that you can vote easily, safely and securely, even in the midst of a public health pandemic. If you’re an eligible voter, please vote. And please know that your vote will be counted and the results will reflect the will of the majority of voters. Here are the voting options available to you. First, you must register to vote. You can complete and submit a voter registration form by mail to the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register to vote online through the NCDMV if you have a valid NC driver license or NCDMV-issued identification card. More information is available at https://www.ncsbe.gov/registering. You must register by Oct. 9, but if you miss that deadline, you can register and vote at the same time at one of the early voting locations. There are three ways you can cast your ballot – by mail, in-person during early voting or in person on

Election Day (Nov. 3). Any eligible voter can vote by mail – you don’t need a special excuse to do so. And if you choose to stay home and vote by mail, you are making it safer for others to vote in person during early voting or on Election Day. Voting by mail is safe and secure. I can vouch for it – I cast my ballot by mail in September. You can request a mail-in ballot at https://votebymail.ncsbe.gov/app/ home. Do it right away so you have plenty of time to receive your ballot. Remember that you must have an 18-year-old witness present when you mark your ballot, and both of you must sign the envelope. Read the instructions carefully. While the law says that you can postmark your ballot by Election Day, do not wait. I’m pleased to have won an order in federal court requiring the U.S. Postal Service to reverse the changes that slowed down mail delivery, but don’t leave your vote to the speed of mail delivery. Mail back your ballot at least two to three weeks before Nov. 3 so it will be received in plenty of time. You can ensure your ballot was received by signing up for tracking alerts at https://northcaro lina.ballottrax.net/voter/. If you’d rather vote in person during the early voting period, then you can do so at any early voting site in your county between Oct. 15 and 31. Early voting sites will have COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place to keep voters safe. All counties will have 17 days, including two weekends, of early voting. Find your county’s early voting locations and times at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/ ossite. And if you are old school, you can always vote in person on

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jobs and provide “quality” education. “I will protect (and) expand the Patient Bill of Rights that my opponent and his party have spent a decade trying to kill,” Wallace wrote on Twitter. “Coverage of pre-existing conditions is only one of the benefits of the [Patient Bill of Rights], passed into law in the [Affordable Care Act] ... .”

Election Day. Find your precinct at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/reglkup. There are a few things to remember as you vote. First, and most important, do not vote more than once – no matter what anyone may tell you. Voting or attempting to vote twice is a violation of both state and federal law. Second, do not take a photo of your marked ballot. You can take a picture of the envelope or your blank ballot, but taking a picture of a marked ballot is against state law. Finally, if you’re able, please consider being a democracy hero for our elections. Many people who usually work as poll workers are older and at higher risk for COVID-19, so they’re staying home to stay safe this year. We need paid election officials to work at polling places and voting sites and provide assistance with mail-in absentee voting to voters who are hospitalized or live in nursing homes. You can learn more at www.ncsbe.gov. North Carolina's election system is strong. I hope you take confidence in the strength of our system and the professionalism of our election officials. However you choose to cast your ballot in the upcoming elections – by mail, during the early voting period or on Election Day – please know that your vote will count, your voice will be heard and the candidate who garners the most votes will be the winner. Elections reflect who we are, and what kind of state, nation and world we want for ourselves and our children. Please vote. Josh Stein serves as attorney general for North Carolina.

Wallace supports keeping small businesses open during the COVID-19 pandemic. “When I am elected as congresswoman to represent District 09, one of my goals will be to ensure small businesses continue to open safely,” she tweeted. Wallace also said she wants to increase retirement and disability benefits, reduce the gender pay gap and improve infrastructure. On the web: www.votedanbishop.com and www.cyn thiawallace.com

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and employees. North Carolina’s economy, shuttered by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in March, has yet to fully reopen. Cooper moved the state into a modified version of his Phase 3 on Oct. 2, allowing bars, outdoor entertainment venues and theaters. Holmes repeatedly defended Cooper’s lockdown. But Dobson, who backed several Republican-sponsored bills to reopen businesses earlier this year, said the shutdowns went too far. The state should focus on “feasible” safety precautions that are affordable for businesses, he said. He supports job protections for quarantined workers. But, he argued, farmworkers cannot remain six feet apart as they harvest crops and load trucks. Holmes blasted Dobson for a “disdain for regulations, science and data.” “It is not OK for us to decide that CDC guidelines aren’t worthwhile or inconvenient,” Holmes said. “If CDC guidelines say workers need to be six feet apart, they need to be six feet apart. … We can’t make it optional for those workers to have a face mask, can’t make it optional to have social distancing.” Holmes said she wants to reopen the economy as swiftly as possible while emphasizing worker safety. She focused on social distancing and other precautions. Dobson stressed the high unemployment rate and promised to work with the governor to get unemployment benefits to people who need them. “For safety precautions, we’ve [ground] this economy to a halt. We have a lot of unemployment,” Dobson said. “If we’re going to grind this economy to a halt, we have to take care of those that are unemployed. … We get calls every week, every day from people who can’t get

an answer.” Holmes called for minimum wage increases but said she favors an incremental approach. Dobson cited his work to raise teacher pay and the wages of group home workers. “I would absolutely advocate for raising the minimum wage,” Holmes said. “It’s not right that families have to work two or three jobs to make ends meet.” Dobson was more skeptical. As a right-to-work state, North Carolina has the second-lowest union membership in the nation, behind only South Carolina. The labor department cannot raise the minimum wage, but it can set certain benefits for its own state employees. “We need to be very careful about unilaterally and arbitrarily advocating for a set number for the minimum wage for businesses across North Carolina,” Dobson said. “It sounds good as a political sound bite, but we ought to know what the unintended consequences are first.” Dobson praised the General Assembly’s push for regulatory reform. “For small businesses struggling to make payroll each month and week, you can’t just pile regulation on top of regulation,” Dobson said. “There’s an inflection point where that small business person will just crumble.” The nonprofit N.C. Institute of Political Leadership trains future public servants to serve in elected or appointed office in North Carolina. Its Hometown Debate series, produced in partnership with Spectrum News, focuses on political races in election years and policy issues in non-election years. The Dobson-Holmes debate was the third of this election’s Hometown Debate series. Portions were broadcast Oct. 4 on Spectrum News NC’s “In Focus with Loretta Boniti.” The final debate will feature incumbent state Treasurer Dale Folwell, a Republican, facing Democratic opponent Ronnie Chatterji.

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1: Charlotte (28209) • Brazwell's Premium Pub, 1627 Montford Drive – 96.5 • Chick-fil-A, 3015 South Blvd. – 97 • Clean Catch Fish Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 98.5 • Co, 4201 Park Road – 95 • Mellow Mushroom, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 97 • Mugs, 5126 Park Road – 98.5 • Peppervine, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – 97 Charlotte (28210) • Harpers Restaurant, 6518 Fairview Road – 95.5 • Mal Pan, 4625 Piedmont Row Drive – 83.5 • Mega Baleada, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road – 95 Charlotte (28211) • The Cheesecake Factory, 4400 Sharon Road – 95 Charlotte (28226) • Barnes & Noble, 3327 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99.5 • Bojangles, 8720 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Bonchon, 8318 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97 • Food Lion (deli), 7400 Candlewyck Lane – 100 • Food Lion (market), 7400 Candlewyck Lane – 97 • Jet's Pizza, 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Kabuto 51, 7724 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95 • Zoe's Kitchen, 7631 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 Charlotte (28270) • BR Cafe, 1431 Sardis Road N. – 84 Charlotte (28277) • Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries, 9820 Rea Road – 99 • The Fresh Market (deli ),

10828 Providence Road – 98 • Hampton Inn And Suites, 11935 North Community House Road – 98 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 9720 Rea Road – 100 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 16625 Lancaster Hwy. – 98.5 • Island Thyme, 8129 Ardrey Kell Road – 95.5 • Kabob Je Stonecrest,7828 Rea Road – 92 • Marcos Pizza, 11218 Providence Road W. – 96 • Noodles & Company, 8016 Providence Road – 96 • Riccio's Italian Restaurant, 9213 Baybrook Lane – 97 • Showmars, 10612 Providence Road – 93.5 • Starbucks Coffee, 11510 Waverly Center Drive – 98 • Starbucks Coffee, 7922 Rea Road – 98.5 • The Lights Juicery & Cafe, 16631 Lancaster Hwy. – 97.5 • Tony`s Pizza, 14027 Conlan Circle – 92 • Wendy's, 16055 Johnston Road – 97 Pineville • BJ's Warehouse Club,11715 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98.5 • Chick-fil-A, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 99.5 • Firehouse Subs, 9101 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 • Global Restaurant, 314 Main St. – 97.5 • McAlister's Deli, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 99 • Sbarro Italian Eatery, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 94.5 • Zygma European Groceries and Deli, 212 N. Polk St. – 98.5 Matthews • Boston Market, 9550 E. Independence Blvd. – 94 • Fiesta Mexican Cuisine, 11329 E. Independence Blvd. – 92 • Picadeli's Deli, 1600 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 95 • Red Lobster, 9801 Independence Pointe Pkwy. – 98 • Sam's Club, 1801 Windsor Square Drive – 99

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Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com Homes sold under $300,000 not included

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28079 Bonterra 1007 Thessallian Lane Sept. 25 $375,000 2012 Triple Crown Drive Sept. 14 $344,000 Brandon Oaks 1027 Spanish Moss Rd. Sept. 15 $350,000 13008 Fenwick Drive Sept. 14 $313,000 2009 Hollyhedge Lane Sept. 10 $318,000 Chandler Forest 2004 Chandler Forest Ct. Sept. 4 $350,000 Colton Ridge 1002 Guilford Court Sept. 30 $322,500 1000 Basin Court Sept. 10 $322,000 6003 Sentinel Drive Sept. 2 $335,750 Crismark 2004 Red Carpet Court Sept. 25 $370,000 Fieldstone Farm 7003 Blue Stream Lane Sept. 30 $342,000 1020 Sunflower Lane Sept. 17 $315,000 Shiloh Trace 1421 Langdon Terrace Dr. Sept. 21 $330,000 1209 Langdon Terrace Dr. Sept. 21 $325,000 Taylor Glenn 11011 Magna Lane Sept. 21 $355,000 1008 Apogee Drive Sept. 3 $320,000 28104 Bromley 1401 Delaney Drive Sept. 30 $895,000 Brookhaven 1008 Minden Drive Sept. 29 $450,000 1110 Doverstone Court Sept. 21 $844,900 1008 Russet Glen Lane Sept. 15 $685,000 1030 Forbishire Drive Sept. 2 $475,000 Callonwood 1112 Aringill Lane Sept. 11 $366,000 1140 Millbank Drive Sept. 10 $312,500 2015 Altara Lane Sept. 3 $560,000 Cambridge Oaks 3000 Scottsdale Lane Sept. 4 $510,000 Chestnut Oaks 4009 Cedar Point Ave. Sept. 28 $392,000 Fairfield Plantation 7401 Edgefield Court Sept. 23 $325,000 Heather Glen 9827 Potter Road Sept. 22 $472,500 Hunley Creek 2369 Mill House Lane Sept. 29 $337,000 Quintessa 1101 Veramonte Drive Sept. 23 $670,000 9003 Caliterra Drive Sept. 22 $759,900 Shannamara 8018 Glamorgan Lane Sept. 29 $465,000 Wedgewood 2354 Wedgewood Drive Sept. 17 $525,000

28105 Ashley Creek 2020 Monaghan Court Sept. 28 2228 Kilkenney Hill Rd. Sept. 24 2024 Draymore Lane Sept. 1 Brightmoor 1501 Schuster Court Sept. 8 1209 Driftway Pt Road Sept. 2 Deerfield Creek 516 Hampshire Hill Rd. Sept. 28 Elizabeth Place 924 Grand Provincial Ave. Sept. 25 Fairfax Woods 3620 Straussburg Woods Lane Sept. 30 Mallory Manor 1000 Mangionne Drive Sept. 29 842 Stanhope Lane Sept. 18 Matthews Commons 2509 Ashby Woods Dr. Sept. 22 Matthews Plantation 5033 Biltmore Forest Dr. Sept. 14 Providence Manor 1624 Cape Fear Court Sept. 4 Sardis Forest 701 Mcnabb Court Sept. 29

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28173 Anklin Forrest 4100 Widgeon Way Sept. 24 3928 Widgeon Way Sept. 9 8904 Red Barone Place Sept. 1 Barrington 2717 Twinberry Lane Sept. 30 8408 River Walk Court Sept. 28 2616 Twinberry Lane Sept. 11 8608 Fairgreen Ave. Sept. 10 Briarcrest 1316 Wynhurst Drive Sept. 21 1407 Wynhurst Drive Sept. 17 1815 Robbins Meadows Drive Sept. 17 1310 Wynhurst Drive Sept. 2 1903 Laurel Hill Drive Sept. 1 Canterfield Creek 500 Streamside Lane Sept. 18 525 Streamside Lane Sept. 3 Champion Forest 1201 Waynewood Drive Sept. 22 Chatsworth 1605 Hawkstone Drive Sept. 18 The Chimneys of Marvin 2202 Meleto Drive Sept. 14 Cureton 3504 Mcpherson St. Sept. 30 2706 Arsdale Road Sept. 28 3008 Scottcrest Way Sept. 18 8423 Fairlight Drive Sept. 16 8504 Willow Branch Dr. Sept. 10 8724 Soaring Eagle Ln. Sept. 1 Demere 1614 Jekyll Lane Sept. 4 Firethorne 1004 Berwick Court Sept. 15 1024 Seminole Drive Sept. 9 Kingsmead 9104 Clerkenwell Drive Sept. 18 Lawson 4805 Congaree Drive Sept. 30 1640 Great Road Sept. 30 1253 Brough Hall Drive Sept. 29 4313 Oxford Mill Road Sept. 21 1105 Five Forks Road Sept. 18

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Cameron Wood 9217 Stonecrop Court Sept. 9 Park Crossing 9438 Penshurst Trace Sept. 25 28226 Carmel Valley 4838 Quail Canyon Dr. Sept. 28 Chasllis Farm 8623 Tullamore Park Circle Sept. 2 Kingswood 3217 Elstree Drive Sept. 3 Montibello 3900 Black Sycamore Dr. Sept. 29 5641 Hillingdon Road Sept. 23 4335 Montibello Drive Sept. 14 3224 Broadfield Road Sept. 10 5210 Hillingdon Road Sept. 8 3140 Lauren Glen Road Sept. 4 Providence Springs 1703 Cartness Place Sept. 25 Quail View 3611 Quail View Road Sept. 8 Rea Woods 6106 Woodleigh Oaks Dr. Sept. 10 Wessex Square 4601 Truscott Road Sept. 17 4601 Ovington Circle Sept. 14 5015 Truscott Road Sept. 11 4743 Deanscroft Drive Sept. 9

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28227 Ashe Plantation 8212 Tinkerton Court Sept. 4 Brighton Park 5940 Whitehawk Hill Road Sept. 28 Ellington Farm 7239 Mcewen Place Sept. 18 Farmwood 7201 Pine Lake Lane Sept. 16 Glencroft 9030 Glencroft Road Sept. 9 Olde Sycamore 10308 Clubhouse View Lane Sept. 22 7103 Olde Sycamore Dr. Sept. 1 Oxfordshire 5824 Crown Hill Drive Sept. 18 Summerwood 8828 Raven Top Drive Sept. 4 Telfair 12622 Telfair Meadow Drive Sept. 25

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Millions of Americans are aﬀected with a common vein condi3on called venous reﬂux. In this condi3on the valves in the leg veins have ceased working properly

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