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Driggs digging into new campaign

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CHARLOTTE – Republican Ed Driggs plans to run for a fifth term as District 7 representative on Charlotte City Council. Driggs has lobbied for more infrastructure investment to counter traffic congestion caused by the rapid pace of development in the district and opposed excessive development. He has worked with the Charlotte Department of Transportation and Charlotte-Meck-

lenburg Police Department to promote safety on south Charlotte roads while also supporting police officers. “I am seeking reelection to city council at this time because the city is at a critical juncture in the adoption of its Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan and is working on an expansion of its transportation system that could cost many billions of dollars,” Driggs said. “Having been involved since the

inception of these plans, I want to continue to work on them to seek the best possible outcome for the people of Charlotte. The plans are of particular importance to people in my district because of the disproportionate impact they could have on our neighborhoods and taxes.” Driggs has chaired or served on various council see DRIGGS, Page 5A

City Councilman Ed Driggs speaks at the groundbreaking for a Ballantyne hospital in February. CMG file photo

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Honoring dynamic women

Big gift Wells Fargo invests in small businesses, 2A

Ring the bell Red Kettle Campaign is back, 4A

Kiley Rorich, Jennifer McMillan and Gwendolyn Fink will enter a new kind of college landscape in which student-athletes can sign endorsement deals. Photo courtesy of Carol McMillan

Gymnasts make plans for college

Athletes discuss factors that went into their decisions by Lee Noles Contributor

Saving moms Adams gets 'Momnibus Bill' passed, 4A

Busy Santa Dec. 4 is a very merry date on calendar, 1B

WEDDINGTON – The Southeastern Gymnastics Center in Weddington has built itself into a top-tier club producing champions at the state, regional and national levels. Its reputation for having gymnasts continue their career in college is not bad either. Forty-three have earned athletic scholarships since 2006. Jennifer McMillan, Kiley Rorich and Gwendolyn Fink became the most recent after each signed letters of intent to NCAA Division 1 schools this November. McMillan is headed to Oregon State University. Rorich will

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The nerves are always there when you compete, but it was something nice to lean back on. It didn't change how hard I work in the gym, and competitions are always stressful. But it did help. • Kiley Rorich on having made her decision

attend Denver University. Fink signed with UNC-Chapel Hill. “It was the coaches and campus,” McMillan said about choosing Oregon State. “They made it feel like family and they put focus on character and not just on the sport. They want to focus on the team and not the individual.” The college careers for the three will come on the heels of

some of the biggest changes in collegiate athletics in decades. The Supreme Court ruling this past summer grants athletes the opportunity to receive monetary compensation while still attending college. The decision allows individuals to sign endorsement deals, sell merchandise and make money from social media. see GYMNASTS, Page 5A

Matthews Glen starts building $59M expansion MATTHEWS – Matthews Glen has started a $59 million community expansion that will add 72 independent living apartments and 16 villas to the senior living community’s campus. Construction is also underway to add additional assisted living residences. Acts Retirement-Life Communities, the parent company of Matthews Glen, is leading the de-

velopment of the phase 2 expansion project, which features 1,650 to 1,785 square-foot apartments along with 2,275 to 2,500 square foot villas. The apartments and duplex-style villas will feature open floor plans, high ceilings, well-equipped kitchens and other amenities, such as tennis and pickleball courts. The community is also adding 40 suites to its

OakBridge Terrace assisted living residence that will increase its capacity to 100 suites. Construction on the phase 2 expansion is anticipated for completion in 2023. “The response we’ve received has been tremendous with two-thirds of the apartment residences already reserved, and the villas are sold out," see LIVING, Page 5A

Firm and town officials recently celebrated the project's groundbreaking. Photo courtesy of Acts

As we close out this year with life giving us glimpses of what “normal” looks like, I am reminded of how many incredible women we have in our communities who have carried us through the past 18 months by giving of their time, their talents and their resources. Over the years, our publications have highlighted women across the south Charlotte market who have been described as powerful, influential and inspirational. But I keep going back to the word “dynamic.” By its definition, dynamic is characterized by constant change, activity or progress. It can also mean a person who possesses a positive attitude, energy and new ideas. The word dynamic describes so many women in our communities who have made an impact despite all the obstacles the world has placed at our doorsteps. About a week ago, we put a call out to our social media followers to nominate a Dynamic Woman that they feel should be highlighted in a special edition of our newspapers early next year. We’ve already received some phenomenal submissions. We’d like to highlight the top 50 submissions but we’ve decided to go a step further. We are going to host an inaugural 50 Most Dynamic Women event and print a special magazine to highlight the 50, while featuring one of them on the cover of this special commemorative edition. I love idea of telling their stories in this publication but also celebrating these women with the hope that their stories will inform, resonate and inspire. I want to clarify one thing in particular about this award. Being a dynamic woman is not solely reserved for the female CEOs and powerhouse business women, though we will certainly showcase our share of those. A dynamic woman can be a stay-at-home mother, a teacher, a police officer, a school secretary, a church volunteer, a retail sales associate, a waitress, and so on. Occupation is not part of the criteria with this recognition. If you know a woman in your life who you’d describe as dynamic and would like to nominate her for our 50 Most Dynamic Women of 2021, you can do so by visiting https://forms. gle/AZMNrm5xjDjSWKcG9 and answering just a few short questions.

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CHARLOTTE – Gary Scott will assume the role of president of Allen Tate Realtors effective Nov. 29, where he will oversee all residential operations for the company, which consists of over 1,500 Realtors and 300 staff members across a six-region footprint in the Carolinas. Scott has more than 30 years of experience in the real estate industry. He has held positions with multiple brokerage firms

across the East Coast including most recently Long & Foster Real Estate, where he served as president of general brokerage. Scott is returning to Allen Tate Realtors, where he previously served as general sales manager and as senior vice president from 1998 to 2010. “I am thrilled to be working with Pat (Riley) and the entire Allen Tate Team again,” Scott said. “My family and I appre-

ciate the opportunity to return home to Charlotte and work with this incredible company, in one of the most vibrant regions to live and work in America.” Riley, president and CEO, Allen Tate Companies, said he was excited to have Gary back on the team. They have worked together for more than 15 years in Delaware and in the Carolinas. Phyllis Brookshire, who held

Scott’s position, will now lead operations for the residential company. Brookshire has been with Allen Tate Realtors for more than 14 years and will assume the role of senior vice president of residential operations. “For me personally, leading strategic initiatives in the continuous pursuit of growth, adaptation and excellence energizes me, and I look forward to the future," she said.

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CHARLOTTE – Humane Society of Charlotte alumni pup Buddy “Buds” Grabowski has been named as an official Good Boy at Law at Grabowski Law Firm PLLC. Buds joined the legal team in October 2020 after being adopted and according to the firm, has become an integral part of the team. According to Grabowski Law, he excels in unfair treat deprivation, pound bail-outs and sanctioned squirrel chase defense.

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Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said he hopes to replicate the Open for Business Fund model adapted in Charlotte in other cities the bank does business. Photos courtesy of Wells Fargo

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This Wells Fargo grant program will allow small business owners to innovate, expand and evolve in a way that improves their investments while also maintaining our reputation as a great place for economic development and company growth. • Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles

Wells Fargo donates $20M to strengthen small businesses CHARLOTTE – Wells Fargo announced Nov. 19 a $20 million donation to Foundation For The Carolinas to help small business owners in Charlotte own more of their businesses’ assets, such as property, equipment and technology. The Foundation For the Carolinas will distribute the funding in the form of grants that do not need to be repaid. The funding will reach an anticipated 1,000 small businesses in Charlotte over the next three years. The donation comes from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Fund, a roughly $420 million national small business recovery effort with a focus on racially and ethnically diverse small business owners who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Wells Fargo created the Open for Business Fund in July 2020 by donating the gross processing fees it made from administering Paycheck Protection Program loans in 2020. Wells Fargo has collaborated with Community Development Financial Institutions and local nonprofits to distribute funding across the nation. “Helping small businesses persevere during the pandemic has been a significant focus of Wells Fargo’s, and the structure of this donation – which the Foundation For The Carolinas will distribute as grants, not loans – is meant to maximize its impact,” Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said. “This grant is one of the biggest we’ve made since we began the

Bank, city and nonprofit leaders celebrate the donation.

Open for Business Fund. We’re proud to do it in Charlotte, where Wells Fargo has more employees than any other city, and to do it with important local partners. We’re looking forward to replicating this model in other cities next year.” Starting in 2022, Foundation For The Carolinas plans to distribute funding with a focus on: • Starting new businesses – Support individuals working with start-up capital to formalize their small business, such as a painter who is ready to buy a van, ladders and equipment, or those switching careers and starting a small business for the first time. • Stabilizing businesses – Provide capital to established small businesses that need to stabilize coming out of the pandemic, like a restaurant that wants to buy its retail location to avoid rising rent. • Accelerating business expan-

sion – Work with successful small businesses to expand locations or increase production/storage capacity, such as a company that needs to buy a warehouse to store inventory. “Diverse small business owners play such a critical role in driving innovation and building a thriving economy through creating family wage jobs, building a robust tax base, and spurring asset building in local communities,” said Tracey Greene Washington, co-owner with her husband Edmund Washington, of No Grease, Inc., a men’s luxury barbershop in Charlotte that benefited from Wells Fargo’s Open for Business program and opened another location earlier this year. “We believe that diverse small business owners are uniquely positioned as leaders, thought-partners, and drivers of economic innovation and are poised to play an import-

South Piedmont develops industry partnerships MONROE – South Piedmont Community College has partnered with Columbus McKinnon in Wadesboro to recruit 20 machining apprentices who will be full-time employees earning $17 an hour while they are being trained. South Piedmont is taking an employer-led approach to build talent pipelines aligned to business and industry needs by working with over 300 different companies across many industries including aerospace, advanced manufacturing and heavy equipment. The college’s newest partner, Columbus McKinnon, makes and assembles industrial cranes for a variety of top brands.

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“We are fortunate to have a partnership with great trainers and educators from South Piedmont,” said Madeline Mullins, HR talent advisor at Columbus McKinnon. “South Piedmont’s training facility is world class. The apprenticeship model developed to help with our talent challenges is absolutely phenomenal and will produce some of the best, well-educated machinists who will help us sustain and grow our operations in the future.” The year-long apprenticeship will begin Jan. 4. The first eightweek bootcamp will start Jan. 10. Information sessions are underway and offered through December. Visit www.spcc.edu to register for an information session.

CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health Pineville and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center have been named two of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. This is the fourth year in a row that Atrium Health’s cardiovascular teams have been recognized with this honor, which is obtained through objective research. The annual 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study spotlights leading short-term, acute care, non-federal U.S. hospitals that treat a broad spectrum of cardiology patients.

StarMed Healthcare to host meal bag giveaway CHARLOTTE – StarMed Healthcare and Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic will continue its annual tradition of giving back to the community by distributing 1,000 family meal bags on Dec. 11. Distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at four StarMed Healthcare and Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic locations in Charlotte and continue while supplies last. The free event, in partnership with Compare Foods, will be drive-thru. Each vehicle will receive one meal bag, and only drive-thru vehicles are eligible. Bags will be distributed at four StarMed Healthcare/Keith Clinic Estramonte Chiropractic locations in Charlotte: West (4016 Triangle Drive), South (7001-A South Blvd.), North (402 E. Sugar Creek Road) and East (5344 Central Ave.).

The Snow Legal Group expands to Georgia CHARLOTTE – The Snow Legal Group is expanding to Georgia. The criminal and personal injury firm, which has its main office on Fairview Road, has been operating in the Carolinas for over 20 years. The expansion allows the firm to broaden its reach beyond the Carolinas. The firm’s managing partner, Kenneth D. Snow, is now licensed to practice law in Georgia and began serving clients in the state this month.

Matthews Edward Jones office supports toy drive MATTHEWS – Keith Ross, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program by using his office as a dropoff location for this year’s toy drive. Residents may help needy children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, 7800C Stevens Mill Road (in the Stevens Mill Shopping Center), during regular business hours from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10. Monetary gifts cannot be accepted.

The GRID moves to opportunity campus

South Piedmont Community College is forming partnerships to address skilled labor shortages. Photo courtesy of South Piedmont

CHARLOTTE – The GRID, a technology store run by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, closed its University-area storefront Nov. 8 and opened a new location on Nov. 19 at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus off Wilkinson Blvd. The store replaced the GW boutique, which closed its doors Oct. 31. Having the storefront at the campus, the same location of the Goodwill ecommerce department, will help streamline the process of stocking the store with the latest technology. Year-round Goodwill encourages residents to donate working devices and small appliances. The nonprofit assesses and refurbishes the items to sell in the GRID.

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Tax policy puts state atop business rankings by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

(The Center Square) – North Carolina was ranked No.1 for its business climate by Site Selection magazine for the second consecutive year. The business-centered publication releases its annual BusiJohnson ness Climate Rankings each November. The magazine evaluated states equally on its criteria and expert survey. North Carolina was tied for the No.1 spot last year with Georgia, but the state topped the list for several years before. The magazine attributed North Carolina’s top ranking to its corporate tax rate. “One of North Carolina’s competitive advantages for several years has been its 2.5% corporate tax rate –

the lowest of the 44 states that levy such a tax,” Site Selection wrote. The state’s other advantages include its regulations, supply-chain logistics, cost of doing business, economic incentives and workforce-training programs, the magazine said. North Carolina Republicans have credited themselves for the ranking, saying their pro-business policies such as the low tax rate and relaxed regulations have contributed to the state’s positive business climate. “Low taxes, low spending, and reasonable regulations ushered in a boom decade for North Carolina,” said Sen. Todd Johnson, R-Union, who co-chairs the Senate Commerce Committee. “When a formula is working, we should continue it, and that’s what North Carolina Republicans intend to do.” Republicans have held the

majority in the General Assembly for the past decade, but House Minority Robert Reives, D-Durham, said Nov. 17 the state had similar business tax rankings when Democrats last led the Legislature in 2010. “Business rankings happen because of years of policy,” Reives said during House debate. Lending Tree ranked North Carolina the best place in the country to start a small business last month, and CNBC has ranked North Carolina No. 2 on its list of top states for business. The General Assembly passed a biennium budget this week that reduces the franchise tax base for corporations and phases out the corporate income tax over six years, beginning in 2025. It also makes expenses paid with Paycheck Protection Program loans tax-deductible, increasing the business-friendly atmosphere.

Sen. Todd Johnson attributed the state's high marks to low taxes and spending as well as reasonable regulations. CMG file photo

Walgreens providing all COVID-19 boosters DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced that all individuals over age 18 can receive a Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster in stores nationwide. This follows the Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to expand Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines to all individuals 18 and older. Individuals can schedule appointments beginning Nov. 20 through the Walgreens app, by visiting Walgreens. com/ScheduleVaccine or by calling 1-800-WALGREENS. “Expanding eligibility for booster doses provides yet another tool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially at a time when many people are gathering for the holidays,” said Kevin Ban, chief medical officer.

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Wellness studio donates profits to fight childhood cancer CHARLOTTE – Invigory Holistic Wellness & Sports Recovery Studio recently presented Atrium Health Levine Children’s with a gift of $5,000 to benefit the hospital’s Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant Center, one of the most respected childhood cancer, blood disorder and BMT programs in the Southeast. “The generous support of community partners like The Invigory helps to ensure that children and adolescents fighting cancer have

access, through our Developmental Therapeutics Program, to leading-edge treatments and therapies,” SAID Kellie McGregor, Director of Development for Atrium Health Foundation. “With the availability of Phase I and Phase II clinical research trials right here in our back yard, new medical discoveries are being made every day that bring health, hope, and healing to all patients treated at Levine Children’s.” The Invigory, which opened its doors in August of 2018, is one of numerous small businesses who

continue to prioritize the needs of local charitable causes – a bright spot to celebrate as our community emerges from the most challenging periods of the current pandemic. “Although we are a small business coming out of the thick of COVID-19, we feel the need to strengthen our community is even greater than any challenge we have or will face,” owner Helen Daly SAID. “We strive to partner with, and take part in, charitable efforts every month; fighting childhood cancer is a cause that hits close to

home for our staff and members. So, in light of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we were drawn to Levine Children’s, as we want to ensure all of the children within our community have access to the most promising cancer treatments as well as the most compassionate, comprehensive support during their treatments.” Need a recharge? Invigory Holistic Wellness & Sports Recovery Studio is located at 7314 Waverly Walk Ave.

Staff was happy to help the cause. Photo courtesy of IHWSR

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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte kicked off this year’s campaign Nov. 19 at the Belk at Carolina Place Mall. The nonprofit honored Belk’s commitment to the community with its “Spirit of Giving” Award. Photo courtesy of Salvation Army

Salvation Army brings out red kettles CHARLOTTE – The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte officially has launched its 2021 Red Kettle Campaign, a funding campaign supporting those in need in the community. Funds from the Red Kettle Campaign help support the local organization’s year-round programs, including the Center of Hope shelter for women and children and area Boys & Girls Clubs. “This is a special time of year – a time of thanksgiving, a time of hope, a time of celebration. And, with what we’ve all experienced these last couple of years, we are eager to welcome the holidays,” said Major Todd Mason,

Area Commander for The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte. “While we are grateful that the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to subside, we know that for many families in our community, the recovery from the last two years will last well into the future.” Red Kettles can be found across the community at a variety of retailers and corporate partners, including Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Belk. Donors can give to the campaign at www.SalvationArmyCharlotte.org/Kettle or tap their phones on the Kettle sign or use the QR code to give by way of Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or Venmo.

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is a tradition that dates back more than 100 years. Photo courtesy of Salvation Army

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte FC announced the club’s inaugural home match at Bank of America Stadium will be played on March 5 at 8 p.m. against the LA Galaxy. Broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks during the full Major League Soccer schedule release. “This match is a massive opportunity for Charlotte FC to make our first impression in Major League Soccer, but also to soccer’s global audience,” Club President Nick Kelly said. “Playing against one of the most recognizable brands in the world in our inaugural home match only heightens the anticipation and makes this a truly historic moment in Charlotte sports history. We’ve been bold in making our goals known for this match—to achieve a sellout crowd and have the most attended game in league history—and we’re confident everyone across the Carolinas will come together to create an unrivaled environment to help bring home the first of many points at Bank of America Stadium.” LA Galaxy, one of Major League Soccer’s founding members and the club that brought global superstar David Beckham to the United States in 2007, is a five-time MLS Cup Champion. The roster features one of Mexico’s biggest stars and all-time leading goal scorer – former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez. Earlier this month, MLS announced the details of the 2022 season. The regular season kicks off Feb. 26 and will conclude with Decision Day on Oct. 9. On the web CharlotteFootballClub .com.

Opinion

Momnibus bill ensures veterans receive best maternal care by Alma Adams Contributor

Editor’s Note: Congresswoman Alma Adams submitted these remarks to the Congressional Record on Nov. 16 as the House passed S. 796, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021: I rise today to speak in strong support of the bipartisan legislation, Protecting Moms Who Served Act. But before I do, I want to thank Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for her leadership on this bill. I would also like to thank Senator Duckworth and Representatives Julia Brownley, Gus Bilirakis and Brian Fitzpatrick for their co-leadership. Together, Congresswoman Underwood and I are the co-founders and co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, as well as lead sponsors of the Momnibus – comprehensive legislation that addresses every dimension of the maternal health crisis in the United States. And it gives me great joy to say that the Protecting Moms Who Served Act will be the first bill of the Momnibus to pass in Congress. The United States continues to have the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world. Women and birthing people of color die during or after pregnancy at three to four times the rates of their white counterparts.

U.S. Reps. Alma Adams and David Price attend the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Nov. 15 at the White House. Photo courtesy of Office of Congressman David Price For the nearly two million women veterans, maternal health outcomes are not any better. Pregnant and postpartum women who served face unique maternal health risks that deserve our attention. For example, the risk of pregnancy complications may be higher for women veterans receiving maternity care through Veterans Affairs, since these women frequently have multiple medical conditions that can increase pregnancy complications. Furthermore, it is suggested that military deployment may increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. A post-trau-

matic stress disorder diagnosis can increase the risk of spontaneous pre-term birth, preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. Women veterans with more symptoms of PTSD or moral injury like shame, guilt or demoralization are also at greater risk for postpartum depression in the three years following the end of their military service. More specifically, a study on the impacts of PTSD or moral injury found that one in two women veterans who became pregnant during the study had a negative pregnancy outcome. These outcomes include post-

partum depression or anxiety, miscarriage, obstetrical medical conditions, emergency c-sections, the baby’s need for intensive care post-delivery, preterm birth, stillbirth and ectopic or tubal pregnancy. Our women veterans have upheld their duty to serve and protect, and we as members of Congress must do the same. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act bill will codify and strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs maternity care coordination programs to ensure veterans receive the high-quality maternal health care and support they have earned. This is a noteworthy advancement since maternity care coordination programs are associated with improved maternal and birth outcomes, increased use of beneficial health services and decreased costs, especially among women with chronic or pregnancy-related physical or mental health conditions, or social vulnerabilities. Additionally, this bill will commission the first-ever comprehensive study of America’s maternal health crisis among women veterans, with a particular emphasis on racial and ethnic disparities. This study is needed to provide further understanding of the maternal health challenges experienced among women who served. On May 12, this legislation passed the house with unanimous

bipartisan support. Today, we are here to vote once more and finally send this bill to the President’s desk, changing the lives of millions of women veterans and their children. Let’s remember that strong and supportive healthcare for birthing people supports the future of our nation by investing in the well-being of children and families. And today’s vote ensures a healthcare system for women veterans that will offer the best maternal care available. I am proud to see our progress towards ending maternal mortality and disparities among our moms who served. I look forward to continuing to address these issues in Congress as we examine and discuss the maternal mortality and morbidity issues that threaten our nation. To all my colleagues, lets pass the Protecting Moms Who Served Act for our women veterans, their children and their families. What we do here today will live beyond our time in Congress and impact generations of women who serve. It is time we make sure that veterans, who have done so much for our country, receive the support and resources they need. Congresswoman Alma Adams is serving her fourth full term in Congress. She represents the 12th District of North Carolina, which includes parts of Mecklenburg County.

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Campus Executive Director Steve Messer said. “We are very excited about this next evolution of our campus for our residents and future generations who desire the retirement lifestyle experience and healthcare Messer security our type of community provides.” Matthews Glen recently completed the first phase of its multimillion-dollar expansion, which includes a separate $35 million WillowBrooke Court skilled care center addition that increased its capacity to 90 private beds and the latest advances in residential, neighborhood-style nursing care. The 93,000-square-foot building has three floors with six neighborhoods, each encompassing 15 private resident rooms with private bathrooms. Each floor includes a full-service country kitchen, housekeeping, laundry room, a salon and a spa bath. The building includes a dedicated rehab wing with large courtyards.

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McMillan, who attends Covenant Day School in Matthews, said she has not researched the changes enough to get involved, but is not ruling out the possibility in the future. “We should take advantage of our sport as much as we can and promote different brands that we agree with,” McMillan said. “Football has something after college and so does basketball. Gymnastics does not have that. I think it makes it a more level playing field.”

Council on Aging in Union County raises $50K at breakfast MONROE – The Council on Aging in Union County raised over $50,000 at its Carpe Diem fundraising breakfast Nov. 3 at Rolling Hills Country Club. The amount raised not only shattered the agency’s goal of $20,000 but also was the largest fundraiser in the agency’s 48-year history. More than 150 guests attended the inaugural event. “We are overjoyed that our community showed up to support Council on Aging,” Executive Director Andrew Friend said. “This is proof that the younger generations have a genuine concern for our older neighbors.” This support comes at a crucial time for Council on Aging, which is a nonprofit that advocates for the well-being of older adults by providing services and resources for them to live independently. The NC Office of State Budget and Management estimates that Union County has more than 44,000

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committees including intergovernmental relations, economic development, housing, environment and governance since first elected in 2013. He currently chairs the budget and effectiveness committee and serves on the transportation, planning and environment committee. COVID-19 made recruitment difficult for athletes as in-person visits were not allowed because of travel restrictions. Zoom meetings and Instagram became the alternative to more traditional ways athletes used to choose their colleges. McMillan was the only one of the three who navigated her recruitment through the pandemic as her verbal commitment to OSU occurred in March. Rorich’s came during her sophomore year at Sun Valley High while Fink made her decision in 2019. Each said getting their college decisions done before the start of their competition season was a

Donna Helms greets home aide Susie Deese at the Council on Aging in Union County breakfast. Photo courtesy of COAUC

These butterballs are heading to good, hungry homes. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Rescue Mission

adults over age 60. That number is expected to grow 99% in the next two decades. “Unfortunately, we have waiting lists for some of our services,” Friend said “It will take just over $300,000 to completely eliminate those lists. Our agency and community need to continue working together to serve this rapidly growing population. We need to be able to serve our older neighbors

Collaboration to feed 5,000 families

Driggs has fought for fiscal responsibility and opposed tax increases. He advocates for business-friendly policies that create jobs, but he opposes excessive tax incentives to wealthy corporations. “I look forward to continuing to serve the people of District 7 and all of Charlotte in the coming term and keeping up the fight for fiscal responsibility and fair-

ness in all activities of city government,” Driggs said. A former U.S. Army officer, Driggs studied economics at Princeton and Oxford before serving in the military and pursuing a career in international finance. He moved to Charlotte in 2002 with his wife, Caroline, and their children, Ted and Lili. He is involved in Charlotte Rotary as well as nonprofit boards.

relief. McMillan won the uneven bars in May at the Level 10 National Championships in Florida. Rorich was the junior champion for the all-around at the prestigious Nastia Liukin Cup in 2020. Fink is a former Junior Olympic national champion on the uneven bars. “The nerves are always there when you compete, but it was something nice to lean back on,” Rorich said of having already made her college decision. “It didn’t change how hard I work in the gym, and competitions are always stressful. But it did help.” Academics are just as important for the trio. McMillan wants

to double major with either kinesiology or law and international business. Fink is interested in political science in hopes of parlaying it into law school. Rorich plans to major in molecular biology with a minor in human body systems. She wants to become a physician’s assistant. “I chose Carolina partially because I am not going to be a gymnast forever and the education will take me further than the four years of gymnastics,” said Fink, who lives in Fort Mill. “And I choose to go there because of the value of the academic experience.”

Charlotte Rescue Mission works with charities to donate 5,000 Thanksgiving meals CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Rescue Mission will partner with community members and local organizations to provide Thanksgiving meals for an estimated 5,000 families in our community. Donors brought in boxes full of complete Thanksgiving meals to Rebound, Charlotte Rescue Mission’s men’s campus. The meals will be distributed to an estimated 5,000 families in need in partnership with 14 organizations, including the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. “Our goal is to help as many as possible receive a complete Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings,” said the Rev. Tony Marciano Marciano, president and CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. “We want them to know how much they are loved and give them hope from the troubles they are facing today.” Charlotte Rescue Mission provides a free, 120-day Christian residential program for men and women who are addicted to drugs or alcohol and are predominantly homeless. Visit www.charlotterescuemission. org or call 704-333-HOPE (4673) for details.

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HAPPY TRAILS Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt announced on Twitter this week that she will not seek reelection in 2022. Here's what she wrote:

LIBRARY MISSES MARK Southwestern Union County including parts of Waxhaw and Mineral Springs will suffer grossly reduced library access as a result of this location. … They’re closing the tiny Waxhaw branch and replacing it with this “super-Regional” MILES north of the original location instead of adding two smaller branches, one to serve Waxhaw, Mineral Springs and southwest Union County and one to serve Weddington, Marvin and northwest Union County. This had been the plan for YEARS if not decades, but the county pulled the rug out from the rest of us even as we begged them to stick with the plan to serve ALL of Union County instead of just the Cuthbertson Road/Lawson/ Inverness/Cureton/ Prescott/Quellin/ Champion Forest area. -- Mineral Springs Mayor Rick Becker via Facebook following news of groundbreaking for the Union County library being built next to Cuthbertson school campus

“After much contemplation, I have decided I will not seek another term on the Charlotte City Council. It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Charlotte as Mayor Pro Tem and an Atlarge member of the council. I am very proud of the work we have done over my three terms to move Charlotte forward as a city that strives to improve the quality of life for all residents, and values all people equally regardless of race, religion, economic standing or gender identity. I know that I could not have been successful in this work without many incredible people who engage tirelessly to make Charlotte a city we can all be proud to call home. I am also aware that for all our city’s successes, there is still much work to be done and I will continue to serve my community in other ways, to address the inequities that have left many people behind. I am grateful to everyone who has helped me succeed in my time in office, and over the course of three campaigns. It means so much to me to have earned your support to do this work!

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Human remains found in Matthews house fire

Stumptown AC finishes season with 1-0 loss

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is working with the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of a Nov. 17 house fire in which authorities found human remains. Police identified the victim as Patrick William Hartsock, 23, of Matthews. Police responded to the fire at 1:10 a.m. on the 800 block of East Charles Street at the request of Matthews Fire and EMS. Firefighters from Matthews Fire/EMS and the Idlewild Fire Department extinguished the fire.

MATTHEWS – Stumptown AC lost to Chattanooga FC to close out the fall season. The hometown team finished with a 4-86 record, including a win against league champions Detroit City FC. Rewatch the game on Eleven Sports at https://elevensports.com.

Mint Hill hospital recognized for quality leadership CHARLOTTE – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the 2021 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Annual Ranking by Vizient Inc. Mint Hill Medical Center was one of 226 Vizient members in the community hospital cohort to be recognized for demonstrating excellence in delivering high-quality care based on the Vizient Quality and Accountability Ranking. The ranking measured performance on the quality of patient care in five domains: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency and patient centeredness.

UA’s Cox wins Heisman High School Scholarship MONROE – Caleb Cox, of Union Academy, was one of 100 students named state winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship. The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance considered an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, State winners receive a $1,000 scholarship and continue for the chance to become national finalists or national winners. National finalists receive a $2,000 scholarship. The male and female National Winners each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Other students from the area were designated as school winners: Morgan Abrams, Central Academy of Technology & Arts; Sallie Parker, Piedmont High; Kayla Bigley, Metrolina Christian Academy; and Nathan Ladimir, Porter Ridge High.

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COMMUNITY The Regional Weekly • Nov. 26, 2021 • Page 1B

Retailers ready for holidays

Dec. 4

Santa Claus still has parades in Indian Trail and Mint Hill to attend, not to mention all the tree lightings across the region. CMG file photo

Festivals make it the merriest day of 2021 It appears as if Santa’s elf in charge of scheduling has overbooked St. Nick. Dec. 4 has to be the merriest and jolliest day of 2021, even surpassing Christmas when you consider the number of holiday festivals scheduled across the Charlotte region. Here’s a town-by-town look at can’t-miss festivals on the Fourth of December:

Matthews: Hometown Holiday Tree Lighting

Following the Matthews Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Holiday Stroll (3-5 p.m.), the community can watch an upgraded tree lighting with pyrotechnics at Stumptown Park. Take photos with Santa, Elsa and Olaf or meet a face painter or caricature artist. • When: 5-6 p.m. • Where: 120 N. Trade St., Matthews • Details: www.matthewsfun.com

Mint Hill: Christmas Parade

This parade is unique because it’s held at night. The route runs along Matthews-Mint Hill Road, from Bain School to Mint Hill Library. Afterward, head to town hall for the official tree-lighting ceremony, food trucks and fireworks. • When: 5:30 p.m. • Where: Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill • Details: www.minthillevents.org

Monroe: Christmas on Main

The Christmas spirit takes over downtown Monroe thanks to a bazaar at 3 p.m. and a Christmas tree lighting at 7 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to stroll through downtown, visit Santa or ride a holiday trolley. • When: 3-9 p.m. • Where: Downtown Monroe • Details: www.monroenc.org

Pineville: Christmas Tree Lighting

Pineville Parks and Recreation complements its annual Christmas tree lighting with fun features like Santa’s mailbox, candy cane hunt and stilt walkers. You can also find crafts, treats and carolers at the event. • When: 3-5:30 p.m. • Where: Main Street parking lot beside post office • Details: www.pinevillenc.gov

Stallings: Christmas in the Park

Stallings Municipal Park plays host to several stations, including one for letters to Santa, selfies with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and decorating gift bags. The tree lighting is the highlight, but there’s also music face painters and balloon artists. When: 3-6 p.m. Where: 340 Stallings Road, Stallings Details: www.stallingsnc.org

Waxhaw: Holiday Festival of Lights

Waxhaw takes on the look of a Hallmark movie filmed during the holidays as more than 1 million lights go live at 5:45 p.m. and shops unveil holiday window decorations. There’s also a carnival ride as well as a live nativity every half hour from 5 to 8 p.m. • When: 3-8 p.m. • Where: Downtown Waxhaw • Details: www.waxhaw.com

Gas prices see minimal relief head of Thanksgiving CHARLOTTE – As the price of crude oil tumbled this week and the possibility of a simultaneous release of stockpiled oil by large oil-consuming nations put downward pressure on crude, gas prices in the Carolinas saw a slight decline on the week ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. “Crude oil prices make up nearly 50 to 60% of what motorists pay at the pump,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “The decline we’re see-

ing now may only be temporary though until oil production gets back up to pre-pandemic levels.” North Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $3.20, having a 2-cent decline on the week. This is 3 cents less than a month ago but still $1.26 more than last year. South Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $3.11, also having a 2-cent decline on the week. This is 3 cents less than a month ago but still $1.24 more than last year. The national average of $3.40

on Nov. 22 was 3 cents more than a month ago and $1.29 more than a year ago, and 81 cents more than in 2019. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration, total domestic gasoline stocks decreased to 212 million bbl last week. Gasoline demand also dropped slightly from 9.26 million b/d to 9.24 million b/d. The decrease in demand, alongside stocks, has helped to steady pump prices. However, gasoline prices will likely remain

elevated as long as oil prices are near or above $75 per barrel. Crude prices declined at the end of last week as the dollar grew in strength and market concerns about crude demand increased over growing COVID infection rates in Europe and the U.S. If social restrictions are re-imposed to curb COVID transmission, crude demand will likely decline and prices will likely follow. Log on to https://gasprices. aaa.com/ for updated state and metro prices.

RALEIGH – Although many shoppers have already begun their shopping, the 2021 holiday shopping season officially starts this week and North Carolina retailers are ready. The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association, along with its 2,500 retail members across the state, encourage consumers to #ShopNC this year. Many consumers are hearing of staffing and supply shortages that retailers are facing as the Thanksgiving holiday ushers in the official start of the holiday shopping season. However, retailers have merchandise on the shelves and racks and are ready to offer the customer service consumers expect from their favorite stores. Over the challenges of the last 20 months and including the 2020 holiday shopping season, retailers have learned to adapt their strategies to ensure they are serving customers safely and effectively. Some will choose to close on Thanksgiving Day again this year while others have already begun offering “Black Friday” deals that will continue into the coming weeks, and others will be featuring the same deals both in-stores and online throughout the holiday season to allow consumers to spread out their shopping. “North Carolina retailers are geared up for this holiday season,” said Andy Ellen, president and general counsel of NCRMA. “For our independent retail store owners in small town North Carolina, the holiday shopping season is an extremely important time. For many of them, holiday sales will help them finish the year successfully they are excited to welcome customers into their stores.” Ellen encourages consumers to shop local businesses, saying, “their commitment to their communities, where they live and operate, is strong and deep, and we hope shoppers will visit brick and mortar stores not only because of their excellent staff, superior customer service and the specialty products they provide, but also to give back to their communities, by keeping their money local.” The National Retail Federation is predicting the highest retail sales on record with holiday sales growing between 8,5% and 10.5% over 2020 to between $843.4 billion and $859 billion nationwide. According NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers surveyed said they would spend, on average, $998 on items such as gifts, food, decorations and other holiday-related items with the bulk of their spending, $648, going toward gifts for family and friends. Gift cards remain the most requested item on wish lists, as they have been for more than 10 years, but clothing and accessories are a close second. Books, music, movies, electronics and video games are also popular items on shopping lists this year. Gift cards are always an excellent option as it supports retailers now and provide an opportunity for recipients to shop when they want and perhaps take advantage of the after-holiday sales. Ellen advises consumers to be sure they are taking precautions to buy legitimate gift cards. The primary way to ensure you are getting a gift card that is the correct value and will work when you gift it, is to buy from a reliable source. Also, discount gift cards (sold below value) are tempting but be aware that they may have been compromised. For instance, they may have been stolen or exchanged for stolen goods. Gift cards are a great gift to give and receive but be smart and keep them secure.

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Nov. Saturday, Nov. 27 27 Amos’: Mostley Crue & Sickman Cathy’s Coffee: NightinGayle Evening Muse: Malcolm Holcombe Fillmore: 2 Chainz Home Brew: Carrie Ann Mac’s (Matthews): Dave Lange Middle C Jazz: Willis Hickerson Neighborhood Theatre: Chatham County Line Pineville Tavern: Little Blues Band Stooges Pub: Chasin’ Aldean Tap & Vine: House 11 Trail House: Action Jaxxon Underground: Lucii Visulite: Simplified 28 Sunday, Nov.Nov. 28 Fillmore: Kaitlyn Bristowe Home Brew: Carson Hill Neighborhood Theatre: Snail Mail Underground: Jinjer

Nov. Tuesday, Nov. 30 30 Evening Muse: Open mic Trail House: Music Trivia

Amos’: Synchronicity Evening Muse: Ellis Paul Fillmore: Colors R&B Only Jukebox Pub: Act Two Middle C Jazz: Willis Hickerson Middle James Brewing: Kris Atom Neighborhood Theatre: Dro Kenji Piedmont Social House: Omari and Friends Steady Eddy’s: Tom Reda & Tracy Simpson Trail House: Evenflow Underground: Pi’erre Bourne Visulite: Carolina Waltz

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Dec. Wednesday, Dec. 1 1 Evening Muse: Tosco Music open mic Fillmore: Willow Smith Pineville Tavern: MaryAnn Braun & Judson Terrell Pour 64: Music Bingo Trail House: Caleb Wolfe Dec. 2 Thursday, Dec. 2 BOplex: Rauw Alejandro Evening Muse: Clark Beckham Fillmore: Coin Middle C Jazz: Mark Black Neighborhood Theatre: American Aquarium Pineville Tavern: Open mic Seaboard Brewing: Nate Randall Trail House: Music Bingo Visulite: Mipso Friday, Dec. 3 Dec. 3 Amos’: Jeff Rosenstock Beantown Tavern: Blonde Ambition Evening Muse: Eliot Bronson; Bergenline Fillmore: Midland Hickory Tavern (Providence): Coconut Groove Band Middle C Jazz: Tracy Hamlin Middle James Brewing: Matthews Ablan Neighborhood Theatre: Paul Thorn Band Southern Brewing: Kris Atom Spectrum Center: Charlotte R&B Festival Stooges Pub: Too Much Sylvia

Resident Culture earns ARTS BRIEFS Backyard is site honors ahead of expansion ofBallantyne’s walking dinosaur tour CHARLOTTE -- Resident Culture Brewing Co. recently took top honors in two prestigious beer competitions. At the 19th annual Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer in Chicago, Resident Culture won best wild beer, mixed culture and Best of Show for Sympathetic, the brewery’s golden sour base, which spent nine months aging in neutral wine barrels. The beer was created and produced by David Fuhrer, Resident Culture Head cellarperson and barrel cellar manager. “It feels incredible to win

Best in Show,” Furrer said. “Sympathetic rips, and it’s just cool to hear that said on a national stage. Good beer, good microbes, good process, and luck. That’s the recipe.” The competition featured almost 300 entries of rare, exclusive wood and barrel-aged beer, cider, mead and perry from 160 craft breweries from across the country. “The Best in show win at FOBAB was a huge shock and testament to the super talented team we’ve built here at RC,” said Chris Tropeano, who founded Resident Culture Brewing in 2017 with

owners Amanda and Phillip McLamb in Plaza Midwood. Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine named Resident Culture’s Static God one of its top 20 beers of 2021. Editors heralded the “well-executed India pale lager” and the work of the “skilled, flavor-forward brewers, such as those at Resident Culture.” The brewery recently celebrated its fourth anniversary and is expecting to open its second location in a 17,000-square-foot former bus maintenance facility in the South End before the end of the year.

CHARLOTTE – In partnership with Northwood Office, Dinos at 11: The Jurassic Encounter has provided an epic dinosaur attraction for every dino enthusiast through Nov. 28 in Ballantyne’s Backyard. Enjoy an up-close and personal experience with over 50 life-size animatronic and static dinosaurs. Meet the large and in charge T-Rex, mighty Triceratops and dozens of other species. Enhance the tour with a free educational and interactive app to learn more about different species, then shop souvenirs in the Dino Village, enjoy free photo opportunities and dig for dinosaur bones. Local food and drink will be available to buy. Purchase tickets in advance at www.dinosat11.com to guarantee entry for $12 per person or purchase onsite for $16 per person.

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4 Saturday, Dec.Dec. 4 Amos’: Get Sad Y’all Beantown Tavern: Kris Atom Evening Muse: Ben Schuller Home Brew: Forrest Taylor Matthews Wine Cellar: RC Acoustic Middle C Jazz: Tracy Hamlin Neighborhood Theatre: Sierra Ferrell Spectrum Center: Kane Brown Stooges Pub: Unkown Artist Trail House: Flashback Band Underground: Silverstein Visulite: Melt Charlotte Venues • Amos’: 1423 S. Tryon St. • BOplex: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Hickory Tavern (Providence): 11504 Providence Road • Middle C Jazz: 300 S. Brevard St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Piedmont Social House: 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd. • Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. • Underground: 820 Hamilton St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail • Cathy’s Coffee: 606 Indian Trail Road S. • Grapes Bistro: 6461 Old Monroe Road • Jukebox Pub: 5801 W. U.S. 74 • Mia Famiglia: 7870 Idlewild Road • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Tap & Vine: 6443 Old Monroe Road • Tavern 74: 2116 W. Roosevelt Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Get Me Some Green: 3555 Matthews-Mint Hill Road • Mac’s (Matthews): 142 E. John St. Matthews Wine Cellar, 131 Matthews Station St. • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Wayback Burgers: 7014 Tutor St. Monroe • Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. • Home Brew: 215 S. Main St. • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St Pineville • Middle James Brewing: 400 N. Polk St. • Pineville Tavern: 314 N. Polk St. Stallings • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road Waxhaw • Waxhaw Taphouse: 110 McDonald St.

Greensboro College to host exhibit by graduating senior GREENSBORO – The Greensboro College Department of Art presents an exhibition featuring graduating senior, Destinee’ Allen, in the Anne Rudd Galyon Art Gallery. Allen’s hometown of Marshville is presented in several of her digital photographs in the exhibit, “The View Through The Middle.” The exhibit consists of 15 to 20 digital photographs. The show continues its run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through December 3.

The Regional Weekly • Nov. 26, 2021 • Page 3B The Town of Matthews has a series of events known as Hometown Holiday that includes performing arts, children’s events and traditional celebrations. Visit www.matthewsfun. com to register for them. CMG file photo

CALENDAR Nov. 26

Magic the Gathering Your Local Game Store invites Magic the Gathering fans to a weekly booster draft. Entry costs $18. http:// yourlocalgamestore.com 7 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Nov. 27

Stevens Creek Nature Center demonstrates how to identify birds and offers a tour in Family Fall Birdwatching. Register at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/. 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill History Tours The President James K. Polk State Historic Site offers tours of the campus on Saturdays. Tours cost $2 per adult and $1 for children ages 5 to 12 and seniors. www. jameskpolk.net 11-11:30 a.m.; 12031 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville Ballet Performance Matthews Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the Matthews Community Center. Tickets are required and can be purchased in advance. They cost $7 in person. www.matthewsfun.com 2 & 7 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews

Nov. 28

Ballet Performance Matthews Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the Matthews Community Center. Tickets are required and can be purchased in advance. They cost $7 in person. www.matthewsfun.com 3 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews Jewish Concert The 8th Day Band headlines Chabad of Charlotte’s United with Light & Music Jewish Unity Concert at Symphony Park. General admission tickets cost $18 (kids 5 and under can get in free). Get tickets at https://chabadnc.org/concert. 5-7 p.m.; 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte Pub Poker Deuces Pub Poker holds a poker night Sundays at The Trail House. www.thetrailhouseindiantrail.com 7-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Nov. 29

Game Night Rebel Base Comics presents a game night for Magic The Gathering at Carolina Beer Temple. http://carolinabeertemple.com/ 5-9 p.m.; 195 N. Trade St., Matthews

Nov. 30

Menorah Lighting The Town of Matthews holds a Menorah lighting ceremony in front of Matthews Town Hall. www.matthewsfun. com 5:30 p.m.; 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews Christmas Trivia Middle James Brewing Company tests patrons’ knowledge of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” www. middlejamesbrewing.com 6:30 p.m.; 400 N. Polk St., Pineville Tuesday Trivia Cappitoff Entertainment presents a trivia night Tuesdays at Small Bar Matthews. Top teams win prizes. www. cappitoffentertainment.com 7-9 p.m.; 4320 Potters Road, Matthews

Dec. 1

Menorah Lighting The Ballantyne Jewish Center holds its seventh annual Menorah Lighting at the Overhead Bridge. www.jewishballantyne.com. 5:30-6:30 p.m.; East North Main Street, Waxhaw

Dec. 2

Vision Flights JAARS provides an experience for people ages 12 to 21 interested in learning how to become a missionary pilot. Flights cost $50. Register in advance. https://jaars. org/visionflights 8:30 a.m.-noon; 7710 Jaars Road, Waxhaw Menorah Lighting Chabad of Charlotte holds a Menorah Lighting at Weddington Town Hall. The event includes music, crafts and treats. 5-6:30 p.m.; 1924 Weddington Road, Weddington Chamber Gala The Union County Chamber of Commerce holds its 2021 Awards Gala at the Union County Agricultural Center. The event includes awards and a dinner. Advance registration is required. www.unioncountycoc.com/ 5:30-8:30 p.m.; 3230 Presson Road, Monroe Dec. 3 Magic the Gathering Your Local Game Store invites Magic the Gathering fans to a weekly booster draft. Entry costs $18. http:// yourlocalgamestore.com 7 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Outdoor Concert The Town of Matthews holds a holiday-themed concert at the green space next to PNC Bank. This is part of the Matthews Hometown Holiday event weekend. www. matthewsfun.com 7-9 p.m.; Matthews Station Street, Matthews Dec. 4 Winter Birding Stevens Creek Nature Center invites adult for winter birding. The session is free but registration is required at www.apm.activecommunities.com. 8-10 a.m.; 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill Crafts Sale Philadelphia Presbyterian Church holds an arts, crafts and pottery sale at The Annex Shoppe. www.philadelphiachurch.org/ 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 11501 Bain School Road, Mint Hill Christmas Extravaganza The Hive Boutique hosts a sale with vendors, food trucks and holiday treats. http://thehiveboutique.shop/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 6308 Secrest Short Cut Road, Indian Trail Pottery Sale Pottery 51 holds a holiday sale featuring its members. www.facebook.com/Pottery51 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Wreath-Making Corinne Rizzo and Matthew Morgan lead a class for adults on making wreaths at Stevens Creek Nature Center. The class costs $5. Register in advance at www.apm. activecommunities.com/. 10:30 a.m.-noon; 15700 Thompson Road, Mint Hill Ballet Performance Matthews Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the Matthews Community Center. Tickets are required and

can be purchased in advance. They cost $7 in person. www.matthewsfun.com 2 & 7 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews Grand Opening Crafted Marketplace & Boutique celebrates its grand opening with food and drink. 704-684-5573 2-7 p.m.; 14200 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail Tree Lighting The Town of Pineville holds a tree lighting at the parking lot beside the post office. The event features food, carolers, crafts, train ride and Santa’s mailbox. www. pinevillenc.gov 3-5:30 p.m.; Main Street Christmas Festival Stallings Parks & Recreation presents Christmas in the Park. The event, held at Stallings Park, will include live music, games, letters to Santa and the tree lighting (5:30 p.m.) 3-6 p.m.; 340 Stallings Road, Stallings0 Holiday Festival The Town of Waxhaw presents carnival rides, games, food trucks and other attractions at its Holiday Festival of Lights. The event will include a live nativity every half hour from 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown will be lighted at 5:45 p.m. www.waxhaw.com 3-8 p.m.; Downtown Waxhaw Tree Lighting The Town of Matthews holds a tree lighting at Stumptown Park. The event will includes illuminated photo opportunities and lighted characters. This is part of the Matthews Hometown Holiday event weekend. www.matthewsfun.com 5-6:15 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews Christmas Parade The Town of Mint Hill holds a Christmas parade along Matthews-Mint Hill Road from Bain School to the library. A Christmas tree lighting and food trucks will follow the parade at town hall. www.minthill.com 5:30 p.m., Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Tree Lighting The City of Monroe presents Christmas on Main, which features a Christmas Bazaar at 3 p.m. and activities accompanied by Christmas lights at 6 p.m. Santa and a Christmas trolley will be available. www.monroenc.org 3-9 p.m.; Downtown Monroe

Dec. 5

Ballet Performance Matthews Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the Matthews Community Center. Tickets are required and can be purchased in advance. They cost $7 in person. www.matthewsfun.com 3 p.m.; 100 E. McDowell St., Matthews Christmas Parade The Town of Indian Trail presents its Christmas parade in downtown followed by activites at Chestnut Square Park. 4-7 p.m.; Downtown Indian Trail

Dec. 9

Business Gala The Matthews Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Holiday Gala at Raintree Country Club. The event includes dinner, awards and dancing ceremony. Advance registration is required. www.matthewschamber.org 6-10 p.m.; 8600 Raintree Lane, Charlotte Pub Poker Deuces Pub Poker holds a poker night Sundays at The Trail House. www.thetrailhouseindiantrail.com 7-10 p.m.; 6751 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail

Dec. 12

Christmas Parade The Town of Waxhaw holds a Christmas parade through downtown. www.waxhaw.com 3-5 p.m.; Downtown Waxhaw

Dec. 14

Blood Drive The Town of Indian Trail partners with the American Red Cross on a blood drive at Carolina Courts. Make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 240 Chestnut Pkwy., Indian Trail

Dec. 17

Bingo Night Pineville Parks & Recreation holds a Bingo night for the family at the Belle Johnston Community Center. Register by Dec. 10. www.pinevillenc.gov 6:30 p.m.; 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville

Dec. 18

Wreaths Across America The Town of Waxhaw places wreaths on the graves of veterans at Waxhaw Cemetery as part of Wreaths Across America. www.waxhaw.com Noon-1:30 p.m.; 111 Arbor Drive, Waxhaw

Dec. 29

Kwanzaa Celebration The Town of Matthews celebrates Kwanzaa at Matthews Community Center. www.matthewsfun.com 7 p.m.; 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Dec. 31

Noon Year’s The Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources throws a family-friendly Noon Year’s Eve Party at Fullwood Theater (inside Matthews Community Center). Tickets are required. Register in advance. www.matthewsfun.com 10 a.m.-noon; 100 McDowell St., Matthews

Ongoing Art Gallery Cynthia Howard displays paintings from her adult oil painting class at the McDowell Arts Center Gallery Show through the end of the month. The center is operating on limited hour, so call 704-321-7275 to see the exhibit. Various; 100 McDowell St., Matthews Gingerbread Houses The Matthews Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its 12th annual Gingerbread House Display weekdays from Dec. 4 to 30. The public can enter the contest from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3. www.matthewschamber. org 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews Scavenger Hunt The Matthews Chamber of Commerce holds its Hometown Holiday Scavenger Hunt from Dec. 5 to 18. Participants earn points to compete for the top prize. www.matthewschamber.org Various times; 210 Matthews Station St., Matthews

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JINGLE CITY pop-up returns to uptown Charlotte CHARLOTTE – The popular gaudy, nostalgic Christmas pop-up exhibit and bar Jingle City will return to uptown this year after taking a break in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning on Black Friday, Nov. 26, Jingle City will open 12,000 square feet of Winter Wonderland in Charlotte while also donating toys and necessities to children in need. The interactive and family-friendly popup will feature specialty Christmas cocktails, mocktails and food selections. Located at 300 E. Morehead St., Jingle City will also include Santa’s throne, oversized ribbons, Nutcrackers, Santa-ettes, oversized mistletoe, large wreaths and other holiday-themed social-media worthy zone and surprises. New additions this year include an outdoor igloo experience and holiday theme nights. The space will also, holiday music and movies, live jazz and visits from Santa on Sundays. Additionally, Jingle City is partnering with Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, a nonprofit that provides a safe, affordable and caring “home-away-from-home” for the fam-

ilies of children receiving treatment in area medical facilities. Jingle City will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the nonprofit. “Thank you to Jingle City for supporting our mission of keeping families close,” said Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte CEO Denise Cubbedge. “Their generous donations will help bring holiday cheer to the families that will call our House their home throughout the holiday season.” Jingle City will run until Christmas Eve on select dates with the space becoming 21 and up only after 8 p.m., featuring a live DJ. Admission tickets, reservations for private and corporate holiday parties. Igloo reservations are currently open to the public. This year, guests are also able to bring professional photographers in the space. Jingle City is requiring that all guests follow North Carolina local laws and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. For more information, to purchase tickets or to host a private event in the space, visit JingleCityBar.com.

Gastonia Honey Hunters announces 2022 schedule GASTONIA – The Gastonia Honey Hunters Baseball released their full schedule for the 2022 season, which includes 132 games beginning April 21, 2022. The Honey Hunters will open the 2022 season with a season-opening four-game series against the Lancaster Barnstormers. The regular season, including the Honey Hunters 66 home games, runs through Sept. 18, 2022 with the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball playoffs commencing the following day.

“We are extremely excited to release our 2022 schedule,” said David Martin, chief operating officer for the Gastonia Honey Hunters. “We look forward to welcoming our fans back to CaroMont Health Park on April 21 to kick-off our second season. We encourage fans to mark their calendars now for family-friendly entertainment and first-rate baseball.” Visit https://gohoneyhunters.com/schedule/ for the full schedule.

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams offers Holiday Collection CHARLOTTE – Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released its Holiday Collection in shops and online for nationwide shipping. Available flavors are Cognac with Gingerbread, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Pistachio Macaron, Sugar Plum and White Chocolate Peppermint. “We’ve spent months baking, roasting, chopping and churning the most delicious ingredients we can find into memorable flavors worth sharing,” founder Jeni Britton said. “Our holiday ice creams make great gifts, of course. But they’re also made with my style of entertaining in mind. What I call low-lift, high-impact. As in, open a pint and serve the ice cream in a fancy coupe.”

DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 12 to 18 Lowest Scores - Chili’s Grill & Bar/It’s Just Wings, 2521 Sardis Road N., Charlotte – 78 Violations include: Inspector described “lack of oversight throughout kitchen,” employee ate tomatoes while prepping them; sanitizer buckets were stored inside of hand sink; restaurant didn’t have parasite destruction letter for salmon served undercooked; employees didn’t wash hands in between tasks; corn, queso and rice weren’t held hot enough; and raw chicken and cheese weren’t held cold enough. - Tacos Garcia, 4640 South Blvd., Charlotte – 86.5 Violations include: Unit didn’t have hot running water; inspector said person in charge was “unable to discuss all aspects of the employee health policy;” food was stored in hand sink; raw eggs were stored over ready-to-eat sauces in the reach-in cooler; and green salsa didn’t cool fast enough. Charlotte (28209) 7-Eleven, 2601 South Blvd. – 96.5 Angry Ales, 1518 Montford Drive – 96.5 Brawley’s Beverage, 4620 Park Road – 98 Burger King, 2901 South Blvd. – 98.5 Clean Catch Fish Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 96.5 The Jimmy, 2839 Selwyn Ave. – 96.5 Pasta & Provisions4700 Park Road – 97 Peppervine, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – 98 Tacos Garcia, 4640 South Blvd. – 86.5 The Waterman Oyster Bar2729 South Blvd. – 96 Charlotte (28210) Costa Del Sol, 10215 Park Road – 92 Panda Express, 101 Seneca Place – 96.5 Rusty Bucket, 4810 Ashley Park Lane – 96 Starbucks Coffee, #250584805 Sharon Road – 99 Charlotte (28211) Mister Greek, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95 Momo Station, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97.5 Red Rocks Cafe & Bakery, 4223 Providence Road – 95 Charlotte (28226) Fox & Hound Sports Tavern, 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road – 91 Harris Teeter (Starbucks), 7823 Colony Road – 100 Honey Baked Hams, 7649 Pineville-Matthews Road

– 98.5 Charlotte (28227) Chili’s Grill & Bar/ It’s Just Wings, 2521 Sardis Road N. – 78 El Taco Deli, 7012 Albemarle Road – 97.5 Fortune Cookie III, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 90 Taqueria Express Grill, 6927 Albemarle Road – 90 Charlotte (28270) Roppongi Ramen Bar, 9626 Monroe Road – 93.5 Sushi Star Asian Cafe, 10020 Monroe Road – 98.5 Taco Bell, 1910 Sardis Road N. – 97.5 Charlotte (28277) Chef KWO, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 96.5 Circle K, 11640 Providence Road – 94 Foxcroft Wine Co., 7416 Waverly Walk Ave. – 97.5 Hilton Garden Inn, 7415 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96 Kabob Je, 7828 Rea Road – 98 McDonalds, 11620 Waverly Center Drive – 93 Mellow Mushroom, 14835 Ballantyne Village Way – 96 Sushiya Japan, 8200 Providence Road – 96.5 Tipsy Taco, 7708 Rea Road – 94.5 Matthews Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 10400 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 Chicken Salad Chick, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 98 Corporate Caterers, 1544 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98.5 Golden Corral, 11025 E. Independence Blvd. – 92.5 Hampton Inn, 9615 Independence Pointe Pkwy. – 90.5 Mac’s Speed Shop, 142 E. John St. – 97 Pizza Peel, 110 Matthews Station St. – 98 Mint Hill Publix (deli and cheese), 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 98.5 Publix (seafood), 6828 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 99.5 Pineville China Express, 315 S Polk St. – 95.5 Hampton Inn & Suites, 401 Towne Centre Blvd. – 93 Quality Suites, 9840 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 Zygma European Groceries & Deli Store LLC, 212 N. Polk St. – 98.5 Union County scores were not available.

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