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Waxhaw commissioners appointed Jason Hall to fill a seat on the board left vacant since March. Hall took the oath of office Dec. 2 after commissioners unanimously approved the appointment. “My promise to you and Waxhaw residents is to be an analytical-driven commissioner who will bring thoughtful ideas and vote based on data and what best serves the town,”

Hall told commissioners during his final interview Nov. 30. “Some of them may be popular with you and some may not.” Hall, who has lived in Waxhaw for six years, works as an analyst. His Waxhaw firm focuses on management consulting, marketing and public relations. He replaces Kat Lee, who resigned from the board in March with two years remaining in her four-year term. “COVID-19 played a little bit into this in that it delayed us a little bit in our ability to convene and meet,” Mayor Ron Pappas said of the delay in filling the seat. “In recent months, we have received several candidate applications to be considered.” see COMMISSIONER, Page 5A

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Jason Hall (seen here in a screen capture of a Town of Waxhaw broadcast) answers questions from the Waxhaw Board of Commissioners about his interest in filling a vacancy on the board during Oct. 16 meeting.

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Top market Real estate looks good for 2021, 1-3B

Top grads Wingate celebrates scholastic all-stars, 5A PLUS: Scores from the latest round of dining inspections, 4B Solve our crossword, 4B

NEWS & NOTES Williams takes oath The Union County Board of Commissioners welcomed newcomer David Williams to the dais Dec. 7, but he attended the meeting virtually due to being in COVID-19 quarantine. Richard Helms is the new chairman of the board.

Queens light trees Antoinette King, reigning Ms. Elite Southeast America’s United States 2021, helped light the Village of Lake Park's Christmas tree, while Miss Weddington Aly McNair did the honors at Weddington.

Happy trails, Kathy The Community Shelter of Union County hosts a drive-by retirement celebration for CEO Kathy Bragg from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13 (enter from Miller Street). There will be a card drop for those wanting to write notes.

Some students may return to classrooms Union County Public Schools is gathering input from principals about the feasibility of allowing more special education middle and high school students to return to classrooms in the spring semester. They are specifically looking at students with IEP and 504 plans.

The cost of change School district to pay bill for new Parkwood branding

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Union County Public Schools has budgeted $160,272 to change the mascot on Parkwood High School sports uniforms and facilities from Rebels to Wolf Pack. The school board approved the mascot change last month, but the question remained: Who would pay for it? UCPS staff suggested the money come from unused bond funding previously allocated for Parkwood. The recommendation appeared on the school board's Dec. 1 consent agenda, which

consists of routine items usually approved unanimously; however, member Gary Sides pulled the item out for an individual vote. “I can not support the expenditure of $160,000 for that effort,” Sides said. The majority of the board felt differently than Sides. The board voted in July to eliminate Rebels due to its connection to slavery and allowed Parkwood to choose a new mascot. Board members encouraged Parkwood to maintain the less controversial sword logo as a see BUS, Page 5A

UCPS giving bonuses to bus drivers Union County Public Schools is giving one-time bonuses to hourly transportation staff this month as many have received reductions in pay during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the district's 275 bus drivers and 66 transportation safety assistants are working 28 to 32 hours a week due to the reduction of hours on Fridays, according to a memo by Chief Finance Officer Shanna McLamb. “The remote learning days have resulted in a reduction in route times resulting in 15,000 less hours paid as of October payroll compared to the same time frame last year,” McLamb wrote. “The result is an average loss of 10-15 hours per month.” Bus drivers would get a onetime bonus, ranging from $125 to $500, depending on the length of employment and hours worked

per day. Safety monitors would get between $100 and $350 based on those same factors. This would total $225,000 and come out of local school funds, according to board vice-chair Kathy Heintel. “Out of 5,000 employees in Union County Public Schools, the largest employer in Union County, our bus drivers and safety monitors are the only employees that were not getting paid on Fridays because we are using Friday as remote learning days,” school board chari Melissa Merrell said. “For middle school and high schools, they are only going two days a week, but it was shocking to me and the rest of the board to learn that our bus drivers were the only ones not getting paid because of that remote learning day.” see BUS, Page 5A

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American Wick Drain is considering a $3.5 million expansion at its site within the Monroe Corporate Center. The company secured up to $54,250 in economic development incentives over five years from the Monroe City Council on Dec. 1 and will be requesting a grant of up to $66,500 from Union County commissioners on Dec. 21. American Wick Drain, which has been in Union County since 1982, is also considering moving forward with the expansion at another corporate location in Nevada, according to Ron Mahle, of Monroe-Union County Economic Development. The company employs 53 people. “They manufacture foundation drain systems that are used in the construction of buildings, highways and athletic fields,” Mahle said. “The company is considering Monroe for an investment in manufacturing equipment that would increase its capacity to meet their ever-growing demand for its products.” The expansion would create five new jobs. “The positions we're talking about, I would call them skilled labor, because they are operating some fairly high-tech manufacturing equipment,” President Scott Morris told the Monroe City Council on Dec. 1. “These jobs would come in at entry-level somewhere around $18 an hour and we look to move them up quickly to somewhere in the $20 to $22 an hour range.” The grant is based on American Wick Drain investing between $2 million and $3.5 million. The company will pay around $107,852 in property taxes over the grant period. Mahle said a cost-benefit analysis of the project revealed a 2.44 to 1.0 ratio for the grant term and 4.36 to 1.0 ratio over the life of the project. Councilman Lynn Keziah thanked the company for expanding and continuing to operate in Monroe. He said companies like American Wick Drain are what makes Monroe what it is.

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State auditor: NCDPI’s COVID mismanagement puts children at risk by Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service

The Department of Public Instruction spent $76 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds without making sure the money was helping students, according to a new audit report. Online learning has created one of the worst years for student success in North Carolina. Almost one in five students aren’t attending class regularly, and experts say the damage will follow students for years. More children will be held back in school and fewer will graduate. The federal relief money was meant to combat that learning loss and protect students’ futures. But the department spent that money without critical quality checks. In some cases, no attempt was made to measure the results of spending or guard against misuse, according to the audit report, released Dec. 2. The department defended its practices, saying it monitored the money. “There is no excuse,” said Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and education studies. “DPI proclaims that its core mission is to ‘lead and uphold the system of public education

in North Carolina.’ Doing so demands that the agency be a vigilant guardian of taxpayer resources. It failed to fulfill that responsibility.” The legislature appropriated $70 million to help students catch up with a summer learning program. The department spent just $31 million by the end of August, and it didn’t verify whether the money was improving student’s ability in reading or math. The department also failed to make sure it had identified all of the students who lost learning during the pandemic – or how many of the students who were identified participated in the program. That puts struggling students in jeopardy, State Auditor Beth Wood said. They are at high risk of advancing without effective help into the next grade, where they will struggle still more, Wood said. For elementary school students, the damage could be severe. Mastering reading before the third grade is so critical that it has dominated the legislature’s education policy for almost a decade. “It’s never been more critical to get this done,” Wood said. “The failing rate in our public school system is higher than it’s ever been because COVID and online learning. Put

that on top of those children who were failing last year but moved up a grade – and it’s a catastrophe.” When schools moved online, low-income students were left behind. About 900,000 students lost their ready access to meals that schools once provided. The department poured $37 million into nutrition programs for low-income students, but no one measured results. Now, taxpayers have no way of knowing whether the department actually fed the children who needed meals, Wood said. “If the state can’t pivot for its citizens in a time of crisis, then who in the world do the citizens have? No one,” Wood said. The department failed to monitor how public schools spent another $76 million. While allocating the money, the department didn’t even create a plan to reduce the risk of misspending, according to the audit. “That’s a pretty damning report,” said Rep. Craig Horn, R-Union. “I hope the report is mistaken, but my experience with the state auditor is that she knows what she’s doing. … Somebody needs to be held responsible. I’m tired of people saying I’m sorry and then going about their merry way.”

The legislature must create new accountability standards for the State Board of Education, Horn said. “It’s the legislature’s job to hold people accountable for spending the taxpayer’s dollar,” Horn said. “And I expect the legislature to do exactly that.” The department pushed back against the audit’s findings. It blamed the State Board of Education for terminating the tool used to measure student learning against the advice of the department. And it argued that it was carefully monitoring the use of funds, promising to create a report for the General Assembly after December. “We fully stand by how we distributed nutrition funds,” the department said in a statement. “Additional requirements that some would demand would have likely risked that already vulnerable children across N.C. would have gone hungry.” Wood disagreed. “DPI could have been the eyes and ears to make sure the money was being spent on the right things. But they didn’t,” Wood said. “This is the case across the state government. When you spend a dollar, make sure you’ve got a dollar’s worth.”

Governor’s health care group has tough time getting past Medicaid barrier by Julie Havlak Carolina Journal News Service

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Gov. Roy Cooper is still selling Medicaid expansion, but Republican lawmakers aren’t buying. The first meeting of the bipartisan N.C. Council for Health Care Coverage, held Dec. 4, fractured into a partisan divide over expanding Medicaid. Cooper spent hours pushing for Medicaid expansion, but Republican lawmakers declared themselves disappointed in his focus. Cooper formed the N.C. Council for Health Care Coverage to find solutions for the 17% of adults who are uninsured in North Carolina. The

council includes 48 members, including lawmakers, physicians, pastors and businessmen. Little appears to have changed since Medicaid expansion sank last year’s budget, and it seems likely the issue will haunt the new session in January 2021. “To be honest, I was a little disappointed to see that we’re starting with Medicaid expansion, because it has been such a controversial topic,” said Sen. Joyce Krawiec, R-Forsyth. “So I am glad that we’re moving on to other things. We know that in order to increase access, we need to find ways to reduce costs.” Cooper wants to expand Medicaid to cover 626,000 people who make less than 138% of

the federal poverty level. The federal government picks up 90% of the cost of what Cooper says would be a $4.3 billion price tag in 2021. Cooper proposed putting the remaining 10% on hospitals and providers. Whether they are still willing to accept that burden is unclear. Members noted that other states that used a provider tax to pay for expansion also then raised providers’ reimbursement rates. “Health-care providers have taken a pretty big hit from COVID,” said Gene Woods, president of Atrium Health. “That’s going to be important to make sure we’re not disrupting access in a see MEDICAID, Page 4A

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tion once the meeting opened for questions. They argued for ways of reducing the cost of health care, rather than solely focusing on increasing the coverage of those costs. Krawiec suggested expanding access to telemedicine and reforming scope of practice and licensure laws to allow providers to practice up to their full abilities. She wants to reform the Certificate of Need laws that choke competition within the state by restricting the supply of medical equipment.

And she focused on moving ahead with Association Health Plans, which would offer businesses the chance to bargain for health insurance as a larger group. The law allowing the plans is currently tied up in court. “It’s just prohibiting a lot of people from getting the coverage they can get,” Krawiec said. “The business community was overwhelming behind it. It’s a great idea to provide coverage for people, especially in low-wage industries.”

Virtual new briefings put Cooper in minority Roy Cooper is one of 16 governors who holds only virtual press briefings without reporters in the room. After nine months of the coronavirus pandemic and shutdowns, Cooper is in the minority. The other 34 governors use social distancing, mask requirements and temperature screenings to allow in-person press briefings. Carolina Journal contacted the offices of the governors of all 50 states the last week of November. It found 68% of governors allow some reporters to be present with various safety measures. Some governors held meetings outdoors to reduce the risk of virus spread. Others limited attendance and used large auditoriums to allow space among reporters. – Julie Havlak, Carolina Journal News Service

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f you know me personally, then you know it doesn’t take much to make me happy. Cheese, bread and wine make my heart sing. But this week isn’t about my eating habits because you all don’t need to know about all of that nonsense. I do, however, want to talk about cheese, well, sort of. If you live in Matthews then you are probably familiar with The Loyalist Market. The Loyalist Market is a cut-to-order cheese and charcuterie shop but they also offer wine, beer, sandwiches catering and various classes. It’s a really cool place. But, as you can imagine, 2020 has been tough on restaurants and I’m sure the Loyalist Market is no exception. However, I told you all last week that I would be spending some time writing about the positive stories that I’ve witnessed throughout the year and that’s why this week I want to share all the good that I’ve seen The Loyalist Market provide throughout the entire Charlotte community. Back in mid-March, restaurants were forced to shut their doors due to the executive order that applied to non-essential businesses. At this same moment, schools closed their physical doors and some semblance of remote learning began. The immediate reaction to this closure was the thought of chil-

dren going without a meal. As we all know, food insecurity is a real issue in our communities. There are thousands of kids who only have one meal a day, and that meal is provided by our school systems. In walks The Loyalist Market. I watched them almost immediately throw together a program that would prepare boxed lunches to kids all over the Charlotte area. I quietly noticed them teaming up with local schools, like Crestdale Elementary, to provide free lunches to the families who needed them. No questions asked. At one point, they were providing over 300 sandwiches a week out of their shop. I also noticed them partnering with other local restaurants to fulfill this need. A GoFundMe was started that raised much-needed funds to keep this program going so that no child would be without a lunch while schools were closed. They teamed up with local faith-based missions to ensure that kids were even fed on the weekends. The community rallied around this effort and it really brings tears to my eyes today as I look back at what The Loyalist Market and their community partners provided to the community for months on end. The Loyalist Market was founded by Christopher Sottile and if you follow them on Instagram, like I do, you will see photos of Christopher and his entire team prepping these lunches and delivering them all over Charlotte. Watching The Loyalist Market really bridge the gap of food insecurity for children in the Charlotte community is most certainly a bright spot in 2020 and I look forward to watching them grow (and eating more cheese) in 2021.

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cost-saving measure, but students opted for a Wolf Pack mascot, instead. The Rev. Jimmy Bention said Parkwood did everything that the school board asked of the school. “This community has had enough to deal with,” Bention said. “We asked it, they complied. Let's give them peace and approve this measure.” Vice Chair Kathy Heintel agreed. “We need to make it right,” Heintel said. “We need to give them the money to do what they need to do with their new mascot and their new logo.” The district took an inventory of all the instances in which the Rebels nickname or logo appears on uniforms and facilities. The football field, for example, has mentions on the scoreboard, goalpost padding, pregame tunnel, statue made by shop class, fencing and signage at the press box and band seating. Other places you can find the logo or nickname include the baseball field, softball field, old and new gyms, wrestling room, weight room, track, team rooms, cafeteria and parking lot. The outdated nickname or logo can be found on baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and volleyball jerseys, as well as football helmet decals, wrestling and cross country singlets, baseball hats, golf bags and lacrosse skirts. The varsity volleyball team has new jerseys in blue and white that have never been worn, according to district notes. The total cost includes $67,000 for uni-

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UCPS has offered hourly transportation staff opportunities to make up pay through custodial work at the new transportation cen-

UCPS took an inventory of uniforms and facilities at Parkwood and found several sports either had the outdated Rebels nickname or sword logo. The football team has the branding on jerseys, pants and helmet decals, the district said. CMG file photo

forms, $81,400 for facilities and $11,872 for contingency. The remainder consists of taxes and shipping. Chair Melissa Merrell credited Principal Carole Alley for the work the school's renaming committee did to ensure every student had an opportunity to participate in selecting a new mascot. “They are going to be the Parkwood Pack because that community feels that they stick together,” Merrell said. “Through good times, bad times, whatever, they work together as a pack. They stick together and support each other. I think they have made a fine choice.”

ter, WiFi buses and extra assignments to support Exceptional Children students. Merrell said the district has a shortage of between 55 and 60 bus drivers. “We wanted to recognize these employees for the

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Commissioners interviewed six candidates Oct. 27. Hall, Teri Nolan-Range and Althea Richardson-Tucker were the three finalists. After this first interview with commissioners, Hall pored over the budget. He also talked with residents, business owners, religious leaders and elected leaders, such as Union County Commissioner Richard Helms, N.C. Sen. Todd Johnson, N.C. Rep. Craig Horn and N.C. Rep.-elect David Willis. He even drove to Hickory to chat with

wonderful work that they are doing during extraordinary times,” Merrell said. “We are happy to offer this bonus right here at the holidays for our bus drivers and our safety monitors.”

City Manager Warren Wood, who served as Waxhaw town manager from 2015 to 2017. Commissioners interviewed Hall one final time Nov. 30. “After hearing you the other night and all the homework that you did showed how much you really care and want to do well in this position,” Tracy Wesolek told Hall on Dec. 2. “I feel very good about your appointment. “ Pedro Morey told Hall, “The hard work paid off.” Hall replied, “I feel like the work is just getting started.”

Wingate grads receive silver bowl awards COVID-19 concerns led Wingate University to postpone May ceremonies until October and then to cancel them altogether. But the lack of pomp and circumstance doesn’t diminish student accomplishments. Five graduates were notified last month of earning engraved silver bowls signifying their above-and-beyond contributions Diareth Lizbeth Flores Nava Diareth Lizbeth Flores Nava won the Budd E. and Ethel K. Smith Award for outstanding contributions through leadership. Flores Nava, a finance major with a minor in account- Flores Nava ing, was SGA president her senior year and SGA commuter representative for 2018-19. “She was also very active in ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) and was a University Ambassador,” finance professor Lisa Schwartz said. “And she did the VITA internship on campus, which is where students help individuals fill out their 1040 tax forms. She is currently working at Bank of America.” Judith Perez Castro Judith Perez Castro won the C.C. Burris Award for representing the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service among women. “When other students tried to avoid the harder Perez Castro courses, she looked for those that would stretch her mind,” said Sandi Mills, assistant math professor. “She was a criminal justice major with minors in legal studies and Spanish, but she embraced challenging courses in Arabic, philosophy and religion, while continuing to maintain a 4.0.” Mills described Perez Castro, who was part of the Honors Program, as a “true leader, passionate about serving others.” Giacomo Viazzo Giacomo Viazzo won the A.F. Hendricks Award for representing the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service among men. Viazzo, a member of Viazzo the Honors Program, double-majored in chemistry and math and was in the BlockChain Club. “Giacomo Viazzo accomplished so much in the four years he was a student at Wingate University. If you were to ask any professor in the math department about Giacomo, they

would all say the same thing: he is a one-ofa-kind math student,” said Kaitlyn Perry, assistant math professor. “He has a great natural talent for mathematics, and you could see this talent transform into a passion.” Bailey Ann Freeburn Bailey Ann Freeburn won the Fred H. Allen Award for best exhibiting Christian leadership. “Bailey Freeburn earned a coveted spot in the Master of Freeburn Divinity program at Yale University, where she is currently studying New Testament and Early Christian texts,” said Dr. Christy Cobb, assistant professor of religion. “A student in the Honors Program, Bailey double-majored in religious studies and math/business and kept an active research agenda during her time at Wingate.” Ebba Maria Stillman Ebba Maria Stillman won the Jerry and Alice Surratt Award for contributions in international education. Stillman, a management major, traveled to Japan last Stillman spring via W’International. Barry Cuffe, business analytics professor, described Stillman as a quiet and shy student from Sweden who became more outgoing each semester. “She overcame a serious swimming injury that led to a one-semester leave of absence in the fall of 2018,” Cuffe said. “Despite that adversity, she finished her swimming career as a team captain last year and still managed to graduate in four years with a major in management and a cumulative 3.432 GPA.” Others Other graduates that would have received recognition at a commencement ceremony are winners of the H.K. Helms Award, which goes to students with the highest GPAs. May and August graduates with 4.0 GPAs were Amy Elizabeth Adams, Claudia Jazmin Amaya Ramirez, Emily Elizabeth Barbee, Darci Renae Brown, Megan Len Huffman, Matthew Richard Livingstone, Mary Katelyn Nethery, Judith Perez Castro, Mayra Rosales, Caroline Elizabeth Rumley Rowell and Gabrielle Marie Slabaugh. Wingate sent a personalized electronic degree to the Class of 2020 in the spring. Many grads picked up their degrees in drivethrough fashion. The rest were mailed. December grads will be invited to take part in the May 2021 Commencement.

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Realtor.com names top markets Tech hubs and state capitals will dominate 2021 Charlotte among cities to see highest home price appreciation and sales growth in 2021 Millennial homebuyers, relative affordability and strong local economies will drive Realtor.com’s Top Markets of 2021 to lead the nation in a year when real estate is expected to be strong coast to coast. This year’s list in rank order includes: Sacramento, Calif.; San Jose, Calif.; Charlotte, Boise, Idaho; Seattle, Phoenix, Harrisburg, Pa.; Oxnard, Calif.; Denver; and Riverside, Calif. Based on Realtor.com’s local market forecast, the areas on this list are expected to see the strongest home price and sales growth in the U.S. in 2021. In fact, home prices across the top 10 markets are forecasted to increase by 6.9% and sales by 13.1% year-overyear, which is significantly higher than the national projection of 5.7% price appreciation and 7.0% sales growth. “This past year, we've all become more reliant on technology to work, learn and maintain personal connections. The technology hubs that make this possible are thriving, as are their housing markets,” said Realtor.com’s chief economist, Danielle Hale. “Additionally, the relative stability of government jobs in the past year has driven home prices and sales in several state capitals to the top. Homebuyers, particularly younger first-time buyers, looking in one of these markets should expect rising prices and heavy competition. Meanwhile, sellers will remain in a position of power, but will find themselves on the other side of the bargaining table when buying their next home.”

Above: A strong economy keeps the Charlotte region's engine running. Below: Family activities like kayaking make the Queen City a draw, while Uptown Charlotte has become a great place for people to live, work and play. CMG file photos

Tech Titans A common driver of this year’s top markets is the prevalence of high paying tech jobs. Tech salaries in Sacramento, San Jose, Boise, Denver and Seattle have driven home prices through the roof over the last several years and this trend is expected to continue in 2021. Additionally, areas such as Charlotte and Phoenix are quickly establishing themselves as rising tech hubs with a plethora of jobs in technology, as well as education, government and health care. In fact, the projected unemployment rate for 2021’s top markets is 7.9% compared to the national average of 8.2%. Tech-related jobs make up an average of 8.7% of the workforce in this year’s top markets list compared to 6.4% of the U.S. as a whole. Relative Affordability Home prices in eight of the top 10 markets are more expensive than the average of the top 100 markets. But many are relatively affordable when compared to their nearby counterparts or offer significantly more square footage for a similar price. For example, buyers priced out of New York ($216 per squarer foot) can find increased space and affordability in Harrisburg ($122 per square foot), while buyers in Sacramento ($284 per square foot) can get more bang for their buck than nearby San Francisco ($679 per square foot). This is also true when comparing Oxnard ($413 per square foot) and Riverside ($247 per square foot) with Los Angeles ($556 per square foot). Millennial Magnets On average, the top 10 markets have a larger share of millennials (14.1%) than the U.S. as a whole (13.5%). A market’s ability to lure millennials is a good indicator of the livability of the area including: job opportunities, dining and entertainment. However, when it comes to millennials purchasing homes in the top 10, two trends are emerging. In half of this year’s top markets, including: Charlotte, Boise, Phoenix, Harrisburg and Riverside, millennials are already homeowners and expected to make the majority of the home purchases that drive home price growth and sales. In the other group of markets, such as San Jose, Seattle and Denver, the high cost of living has made homeownership a difficult accomplishment, not only for millennials but for all generations. The high number of millennials in the market shows how popular these markets have become, but older, more financially established generations will be the ones purchasing the majority of the homes next year. State Capitals Half of the top markets are state capitals, including: Sacramento, Boise, Phoenix, Harrisburg and Denver. The strong government presence in these areas offers stability for their local economy and jobs markets. This is especially important after a year when a global pandemic has significantly disrupted local economies across the nation. These areas also have strong job diversity in both the public and private sectors, including education, health care, technology, manufacturing and military.

2021 Top Markets 1. Sacramento Median home price: $554,050 Home price change: 7.4% Sales change: +17.2% Combined sales and price growth: +24.6% Sacramento takes first on this year’s top markets list. Due to the increased freedom to work remotely, buyers from the San Francisco Bay Area are flocking to California’s state capital for the increased affordability, without having to completely uproot their lives in Northern California. The area draws a diverse crowd ranging from first-time homebuyers to empty-nesters looking to downsize. Many young families are also drawn to Sacramento for the strong school system. When residents want a change of scenery, it’s a short trip to Lake Tahoe, wine country or San Francisco.

2. San Jose Median home price: $1,199,050 Home price change: +10.8% Sales change: +10.8% Combined sales and price growth: +21.6% Also in Northern California, San Jose is the largest city in Silicon Valley. Apple, Google, Facebook, Linkedin and even Realtor.com are all within commuting distance of San Jose. Unsurprisingly, the area’s strong economy and top-notch school system lure tech talent from all over the country. It’s also an easy drive to San Francisco or the nearby mountains. Without a ton of room for new construction, inventory in the area is tight. Serious buyers should expect to pay above asking price.

3. Charlotte Median home price: $368,819 Home price change: +5.2% Sales change: +13.8% Combined sales and price growth: +19.0%

Neighborhoods like Cameron Wood have consistent sales throughout the year. CMG file photo

Rounding out the top three on this year’s top markets list is Char-

5. Seattle

lotte. The area’s high quality of life, great weather, strong school system including Providence High (10/10 greatschools.org) and rich history draw a diverse mix of both young and old buyers. Millennials are beginning to transition from the downtown city center toward the suburbs as they raise families and take advantage of the increased affordability and extra space. With access to both the beach and mountains, Charlotte has something for everyone, including kayaking along the Catawba River and hiking the Carolina Thread Trail. Housing supply has been tight, but new construction is booming as builders try to meet current demand. Charlotte was No. 7 on 2018’s top markets list.

Median home price: $629,050 Home price change: +9.7% Sales change: +8.9% Combined sales and price growth: +18.6% Coming in fifth is Seattle, which is home to some of America’s largest and most well-known companies including: Amazon, Starbucks, Costco, Microsoft and Nordstrom. The area’s booming tech scene, high quality of life, and access to both the water and mountains draws a crowd from all over the country. New and growing families will find a strong school system. Driven by high home prices and the desire for more space, buyers are beginning to search for homes further from the downtown center. This is especially true for first time homebuyers.

6. Phoenix

4. Boise Median home price: $445,000 Home price change: +9.1% Sales change: +9.8% Combined sales and price growth: +18.9%

Median home price: $412,260 Home price change: +7.0% Sales change: +11.4% Combined sales and price growth: +18.4%

Idaho’s capital city is firmly establishing itself as a rising tech hub in the U.S. The area’s high quality of life and strong economy draw people from all over the country, with the biggest influx coming from Washington, Oregon and California. This trend has accelerated as the ability to work remotely has drawn many young workers looking for a slower pace of life, increased affordability and access to outdoor amenities. Boise offers residents a mild four-season climate, a vibrant revitalized downtown with plenty of entertainment, as well as a plethora of restaurants and boutique shopping. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area’s adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities such as white water rafting and four different ski resorts. New construction has been booming in Boise over the past few years as builders scramble to keep up with rising demand. Boise is no stranger to Realtor.com's Top Markets list, it was No. 1 in 2020 and No. 8 in 2019.

Arizona’s state capital has become a magnet for both younger buyers looking to take advantage of the affordable cost of living, as well as retirees who want to soak up the sun. Recently, the area has seen a large influx of people from pricey West Coast markets -- San Francisco, Seattle and Portland. While builders have struggled to meet the rising demand for housing, Phoenix set a record for new home permits in March, April and May, so new inventory is on the way. Phoenix offers residents all the big city amenities of shopping, dining and entertainment, without the traffic of larger metropolitan cities. Additionally, those who want to get out and hit the golf course have over 400 courses to choose from. Phoenix is a business-friendly city and has a diverse list of large employers in both the public and private sectors from education, government and health care to technology, manufacturing and military. Phoenix was No. 5 on 2019’s top markets list.

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November 2020

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Home Sales DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

28079 Bonterra 1027 Preakness Blvd. 5123 Alysheba Drive 1700 Top Flight Drive 1010 Hercules Drive 1018 Thessallian Lane 3005 Ladys Secret Dr. 1913 Top Flight Drive 2015 Trigger Drive

Nov. 23 Nov. 19 Nov. 19 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 13 Nov. 13 Nov. 6

Brandon Oaks 2003 Linstead Drive Nov. 12 2010 Hollyhedge Lane Nov. 12 2002 Currier Place Nov. 3 Country Woods 8024 Juniper Court Nov. 12

$261,500 $285,000 $349,990 $295,000 $360,000 $359,900 $329,990 $300,000 $335,000 $330,000 $365,000 $310,000

Country Woods East 1532 Hawthorne Drive Nov. 6

$319,500

Crismark 1009 Tiger Eye Ave. 7000 Dacian Lane 2002 Crismark Drive 2014 Cornflower Lane

Nov. 30 Nov. 18 Nov. 10 Nov. 9

$276,750 $269,900 $390,000 $302,500

Holly Park 7410 Sparkleberry Dr. Nov. 30 2117 Foster Court Nov. 24

$249,000 $291,000

Lake Park 3606 Alden St. Nov. 16 5415 Creft Circle Nov. 13 6120 Eisenhower Lane Nov. 6

$362,900 $395,000 $225,000

Sheridan 3009 Thorndale Road Nov. 2 Taylor Glenn 2015 Magna Lane Nov. 20 8006 Magna Lane Nov. 20 1010 Wayland Court Nov. 18 11013 Magna Lane Nov. 10 2009 Magna Lane Nov. 6 28104 Bromley 1262 Delaney Drive Nov. 25

$395,000 $259,900 $360,000 $270,000 $356,000 $266,000

$810,000

Brookhaven 1026 Forbishire Drive Nov. 25 $476,000 1013 Westbury Drive Nov. 23 $755,000 1008 Desborough Drive Nov. 13 $755,000 4018 Camrose Crossing Lane Nov. 10 $675,000 1105 Dumont Court Nov. 10 $825,000 Callonwood 1117 Sarandon Drive Nov. 20 1043 Feather Oak Lane Nov. 18 1042 Kensrowe Lane Nov. 17 1393 Millbank Drive Nov. 17 1029 Serel Drive Nov. 2 1148 Stonedown Lane Nov. 2

$360,250 $354,500 $282,500 $309,000 $255,000 $337,900

Chestnut Oaks 5017 Craftsman Ridge Drive Nov. 2 $335,000 Emerald Lake 5512 Two Iron Drive Nov. 20 7183 Three Wood Drive Nov. 20 2915 Divot Court Nov. 18 2116 Flagstick Drive Nov. 10

$444,000 $485,000 $450,000 $442,500

Fairfield Plantation 6777 Stoney Ridge Rd. Nov. 20 208 Hillcrest Court Nov. 5

$265,000 $330,000

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

Greystone Estates 1226 Flint Court Nov. 25

$465,000

Heather Glen 9809 Potter Road Nov. 23 1065 Kite Court Nov. 9

$385,000 $500,000

Highgate 1216 Parkhill Court

Nov. 19

$2,250,000

Hunley Creek 2001 Mill House Lane Nov. 24

$265,000

Kerry Greens 1000 Kerry Greens Dr. Nov. 25

$262,000

Providence Woods South 5024 Saddlehorn Trail Nov. 24 $830,000 Shannamara 723 Donegal Court Nov. 10 $497,000 856 Clonmel Drive Nov. 5 $605,000 2510 Brecon Court Nov. 3 $405,000 Stevens Mill 1932 Millbrook Lane

Nov. 6

$380,000

Willowbrook 2657 Willowbrook Dr. Nov. 20 $342,500 28105 Annecy 2540 Annecy Drive Nov. 20 $225,000 2206 Annecy Drive Nov. 10 $277,000 Ashley Creek 2002 Kilkenney Hill Rd. Nov. 13

$482,000

Brightmoor 1212 Ridgebury Terrace Nov. 25 2300 Fernridge Lane Nov. 24

$278,000 $279,900

Courtney 235 Minden Lane

Nov. 16

$375,000

Dunwood 2321 Axford Lane

Nov. 2

$337,205

Fairfax Woods 3446 Fairfax Woods Dr. Nov. 24

$312,000

Greylcok 7715 Greylock Ridge Rd. Nov. 9

$297,500

Habersham 4421 Hounds Run Drive Nov. 9

$240,000

Matthews Estates 1226 Country Place Nov. 18 835 Clearbrook Road Nov. 17

$325,000 $327,000

Roxbury 10215 Stonemede Lane Nov. 20

$650,000

Sardis Forest 9600 Riddick Place Nov. 19 9824 Mcclendon Court Nov. 19 341 Neill Ridge Road Nov. 3

$310,000 $550,000 $310,000

Sardis Mill 9326 Lochmeade Lane Nov. 18

$500,000

Thornblade 1628 Thornblade Ridge Drive Nov. 23 $345,000 1609 Mountain Ashe Ct. Nov. 13 $383,000 1832 Cloudburst Drive Nov. 9 $385,000 1932 Thornblade Ridge Drive Nov. 4 $345,000 Windrow 13612 Capriole Lane

Nov. 13

$295,000

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

14000 Springwater Dr. Nov. 2 28134 Cardinal Wood 13621 Edgetree Drive Nov. 12 Danby 12106 Sawtry Court Nov. 19 13221 Baker Mills Road Nov. 13

SALE PRICE

$299,000

Woodside Village 14314 Shale Court Nov. 6 28173 Anklin Forrest 4016 Widgeon Way Nov. 19 8713 Anklin Forrest Dr. Nov. 13

$419,900 $445,000

$280,000

Walden Pond 1615 Walden Pond Ln. Nov. 13

$900,000

$244,700 $235,000

Weddington Chase 8323 Woodmont Drive Nov. 19 8301 Woodmont Drive Nov. 3

$705,000 $700,000

Weddington Trace 7403 Spice Bush Court Nov. 12

$448,000

$300,000 $250,000

$595,000 $530,000

Bridle Path 505 Appomatox Drive Nov. 17 104 Pelham Lane Nov. 9

$820,000 $817,000

Canterfield Creek 9205 Belmont Lane Nov. 30

$620,000

Champion Forest 1201 Waynewood Drive Nov. 25 1138 Dobson Drive Nov. 6

$557,500 $675,000

The Chimneys of Marvin 9909 Silverling Drive Nov. 18

Wesley Oaks 6206 Adelaide Place Nov. 5 $430,000 28210 Park Crossing 10405 Hadleigh Place Nov. 25 $585,000 28226 Cottonwood 4711 Cotton Creek Dr. Nov. 12 $470,000 5200 Shadow Pond Ln. Nov. 12 $580,000 Kingswood 3014 Carmel Road

Rea Woods 8916 Abrell Walk Court Nov. 10

$569,000

Stallworth 5412 Stallworth Drive Nov. 16

$560,000

$555,000

Cureton 8424 Whitehawk Hill Rd. Nov. 30 2605 Bee Ridge Court Nov. 25 2800 Arsdale Road Nov. 18 3102 Arsdale Road Nov. 17 8444 Whitehawk Hill Rd. Nov. 13

Sturnbridge 5927 Chapel Creek Ct. Nov. 6

$417,000

$360,000 $599,000 $485,000 $385,000 $391,000

Firethorne 1101 Firethorne Club Dr. Nov. 17

$875,000

Wessex Square 4733 Truscott Road Nov. 9 28227 Ashe Plantation 10710 Bristlecone Ct. Nov. 18 8208 White Ash Court Nov. 9

Hunter Oaks 501 Beckford Glen Dr. Nov. 20 1304 Iveyridge Drive Nov. 19 1007 Baldwin Lane Nov. 12 8801 Gracefield Drive Nov. 12 508 Gressenhall Lane Nov. 12 8900 Long Needles Ln. Nov. 9

$515,000 $595,000 $550,000 $412,500 $405,000 $492,500

Kingsmead 1000 Mapesbury Lane Nov. 16

$894,000

Lawson 2112 Bluestone Court Nov. 23 1205 Blackmoor Road Nov. 20 2139 Ashley River Road Nov. 17 2125 Lord Proprietor Ln. Nov. 2

$355,000 $320,000 $320,000 $340,000

Marvin Creek 304 Painted Turtle Ct. Nov. 23 316 Silent Meadow Ct. Nov. 20

$725,000 $1,091,400

MillBridge 208 Golden View Drive Nov. 30 1012 Arbury Way Nov. 30 4018 Deep River Way Nov. 23 2001 Glenhaven Drive Nov. 23 1527 Millbridge Pkwy. Nov. 20 4006 Deep River Way Nov. 19 4014 Deep River Way Nov. 19 3016 Bridgewick Road Nov. 19 4000 Chasebrook Lane Nov. 18 1017 Argentium Way Nov. 16 2000 Silverwood Drive Nov. 16 3075 Lydney Circle Nov. 16 1113 Walbury Road Nov. 10 3005 Lydney Circle Nov. 9 2016 Linn Cove Nov. 6 5013 Millbridge Pkwy. Nov. 6 1008 Henshaw Road Nov. 2

$640,000 $373,328 $358,833 $365,000 $494,000 $352,663 $396,265 $355,000 $457,000 $503,100 $375,000 $348,709 $356,607 $344,754 $392,913 $452,821 $527,300

Park Providence 8316 Cutters Spring Dr. Nov. 18

$350,000

Prescot 4606 Crewe Hall Lane Nov. 6 4405 Glenduran Lane Nov. 5

$509,900 $280,000

Providence Downs 1202 Churchill Downs Drive Nov. 18 9118 Unbridle Lane Nov. 9

$820,000 $776,900

Providence Grove 8220 Brisbin Drive Nov. 3

$367,500

Quellin 3101 Stanway Court

Nov. 6

$425,000

Silver Creek 5409 Silver Creek Drive Nov. 6 1103 Deep Hollow Ct. Nov. 5

$500,900 $439,900

Somerset 9005 Dartington Lane Nov. 13

$384,000

Stonegate 6114 Lowergate Drive Nov. 18 1605 Crestgate Drive Nov. 16

$345,500 $470,000

$369,900 $350,000 $315,000 $347,500

Davis Trace 14315 Nancy Ruth Lane Nov. 19

$615,000

Fairington Oaks 13605 Fairington Oaks Drive Nov. 19 $454,000 Farmwood 5824 Clubhouse Court Nov. 25 6302 Farmlake Drive Nov. 24 5521 Saddlewood Lane Nov. 2

$415,000 $342,000 $295,000

Glencroft 8816 Glencroft Road

$250,000

Nov. 5

Hidden Forest 5038 Hidden View Dr. Nov. 24

$360,000

Lakehaven Estates 7212 Mcwhirter Road Nov. 13

$340,000

Olde Sycamore 7125 Olde Sycamore Dr. Nov. 24 $539,900 10649 Stone Bunker Dr. Nov. 17 $357,500 10316 Clubhouse View Lane Nov. 9 $560,000 Summerwood 8640 Auburn Whisper Lane Nov. 25 $465,000 13650 Marycrest Lane Nov. 23 $485,000 8328 Early Bird Way Nov. 20 $460,000 9038 Auburn Whisper Lane Nov. 18 $510,000 11120 Sorrel Ridge Dr. Nov. 13 $495,000 8725 Auburn Whisper Lane Nov. 12 $400,000 28270 Bellemeade 7442 St Clair Drive Nov. 12 $695,000 Beverly Crest 2108 Mirow Place Nov. 16 7717 Rathlin Court Nov. 12 8007 Hawk Crest Court Nov. 3

$497,000 $395,000 $438,000

Hampton Leas 2408 Hamilton Mill Rd. Nov. 24 2133 Lynbridge Drive Nov. 19

$499,000 $414,000

Providence Plantation 3415 Gray Moss Road Nov. 25 3410 Rhett Butler Place Nov. 23 2724 Moss Spring Road Nov. 23 5607 Red Osier Court Nov. 20 2313 Keara Way Nov. 20 3534 Nancy Creek Rd. Nov. 19 4030 High Ridge Road Nov. 18 3016 Poplar Hill Road Nov. 17 2636 Providence Spring Lane Nov. 16 2200 Beaucatcher Ln. Nov. 13 6110 Briarberry Court Nov. 12

$720,000 $460,000 $625,000 $481,000 $547,000 $625,000 $749,900 $550,000 $465,000 $525,000 $521,000

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SALE PRICE

15414 Brem Lane

Nov. 6

$860,000

7840 Seton House Ln. Nov. 3

$760,000

Berkeley 5534 Kincross Lane

Nov. 2

$479,900

Pond Side 11524 Willows Wisp Dr. Nov. 24

$450,000

Berwick 6108 Tripp Place

Nov. 4

$469,900

Providence Crossing 5210 Gwaltney Place Nov. 19

$649,717

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

HOME SALES (continued from page 2B)

2125 Mckenzie Creek Dr. Nov. 16 $260,000 28277 Ardrey 9527 Cotton Stand Rd. Nov. 24 $535,000 17429 Captain Ardrey Road Nov. 5 $575,000 17916 Meadow Bottom Road Nov. 2 $660,000

Bexley at Ballantyne 10415 Buffton Court Nov. 17

$586,000

Blakeney Heath 9318 Autumn Applause Drive Nov. 19 $382,000

Ardrey Chase 10030 Paxton Run Rd. Nov. 20

$485,000

Cady Lake 5021 Jordanus Court

Ashton Grove 9227 Elrose Place Nov. 19

$343,000

Auburn Place 8535 Darcy Hopkins Dr. Nov. 17 12336 Bobhouse Drive Nov. 5

Hunters Valley 11615 Sir Francis Drake Drive Nov. 10 $412,000

$385,500 $357,500

Ballantyne Country Club 15034 Jockeys Ridge Dr. Nov. 24 $841,000 15017 Jockeys Ridge Dr. Nov. 19 $850,000 14211 Ballantyne Country Club Drive Nov. 12 $1,065,000 10914 Lee Manor Lane Nov. 6 $1,205,000

Nov. 30

$468,000

Landen Meadows 8432 Newton Lane Nov. 20 9319 Hanworth Trace Dr. Nov. 19

$385,000 $350,000

Piper Glen 6805 Linkside Court Nov. 19 5602 Fairway View Dr. Nov. 17 4700 Old Course Drive Nov. 5

$631,500 $510,500 $995,000

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

Providence Country Club 5417 Providence Country Club Drive Nov. 30 $831,500 11810 Pine Valley Club Drive Nov. 18 $850,000 12661 Lindrick Lane Nov. 4 $642,000 Providence Pointe 12534 Chesley Drive Nov. 24 13925 Daltrey Lane Nov. 12 15518 Sullivan Ridge Dr. Nov. 11 12345 Mcallister Park Dr. Nov. 6

$445,000 $423,000 $537,500 $435,000

Quail Acres 10504 Elrod Lane

Nov. 13

DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

3700 Windbluff Drive Nov. 13 $401,500 10451 Fairway Ridge Rd. Nov. 13 $350,000 9935 Whitethorn Drive Nov. 12 $335,000 3411 Windbluff Drive Nov. 10 $719,000 10009 Four Mile Creek Road Nov. 6 $463,000 Reavencrest 8024 Noland Woods Dr. Nov. 12 $400,500 7702 Noland Woods Dr. Nov. 9 $425,000 6848 Braddock Lane Nov. 5 $347,000 Rosecliff 4516 Rosecliff Drive

Nov. 20

$617,386

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Gov. Roy Cooper is walking back reopening with a new stayat-home order, starting Dec. 11, when North Carolina effectively shuts down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Cooper’s order will require nonessential businesses to close by 10 p.m., as well as banning private gatherings and nonessential travel. The order won’t affect construction, manufacturing or grocery stores. The governor also tightened his statewide curfew on alcohol sales, pushing it up to 9 p.m. from 11 p.m. for drinking in breweries, bars or other businesses. Some bar owners pushed back,

blasting Cooper for cracking down on already struggling businesses rather than targeting private gatherings. They contend his latest orders will destroy their businesses and accomplish little to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “This is Governor Cooper and his team picking winners and losers and grinding down small business owners once again,” said Zach Medford, founder and president of the N.C. Bar and Tavern Association. Cooper said North Carolina is flunking its metrics. He cited a prediction the state will run out of hospital capacity within six weeks if the current rate of infections continues, according to a study by The Cecil G. Sheps Center for

Health Services Research. North Carolina has 20,784 acute hospital beds, and COVID-19 patients filled 2,198 of those beds as of Dec. 5. The other 14,089 beds were occupied by non-COVID patients, leaving 4,497 beds available for new patients, according to the study. “The later in the evening you go, the larger these gatherings can be at some of these businesses,” Cooper said. “This tells people what they really need to go home. They don’t need to be gathering. … They’re safer at home.” Cooper will shut down bars less than three months after he allowed them to operate at 30% capacity outside. Indoor bars were never able to reopen.

Medford said Cooper’s latest order will strip away his most lucrative hours. Medford says he makes up to 80% of his income from 9 to 11 p.m. “All it does is take those of us who’re barely surviving, we’re on life support, and he just pulled the plug on us,” Medford said. “It’s going to bankrupt small business owners and send droves of people who would otherwise have gone to a controlled environment into freefor-all house parties.” North Carolina could have a vaccine as early as next week, but don’t expect that to factor into the state’s timeline soon, says state Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen.

Cooper said he wasn’t expecting a vaccine to have a “major effect in the near future,” saying doses will be limited at first. The health department previously said it expects vaccines to remain in short supply for months. “When this pandemic came to North Carolina in March, many of us did not expect to be living this way in December,” Cooper said. “Things are dire. This is truly a matter of life and death.” Cooper had already asked 36 counties to slow viral spread with more lockdowns. In October, he pushed them to restrict restaurants, to close bars, and to fine businesses that didn’t enforce mask mandates and other lockdown rules. But many refused.

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DINING SCORES The health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected the following restaurants between Nov. 27 and Dec. 3:

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Charlotte (28270) • Boardwalk Billy's, 1636 Sardis Road – 97 • Community Culinary School/Encore Catering, 9315 Monroe Road – 96 • Sushi Star Asian Cafe, 10020 Monroe Road – 98

Charlotte (28277) • Buffalo Wings and Rings, 16715 Orchard Stone Run – 98.5 • Cabo Fish Taco, 11611 N. Community House Road – 95.5 • City Barbeque, 11212 Providence Road W. – 98 • Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, 14015 Conlan Circle – 97.5 • Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, 9805 Sandy Rock Place – 96 • Earth Fare (meat and seafood), 12235 N. Community House Road – 95 • Earth Fare (produce), 12235 N. Community House Road – 98 • Earth Fare (specialty), 12235 N. Community House Road – 98 • First Watch, 6311 Providence Farm Lane – 93.5 • Harris Teeter (market), 15007 John J. Delaney Drive – 100 • Harris Teeter (deli) 11135 Golf Links Drive – 94.5 • Harris Teeter (deli), 7852 Rea Road – 95.5 • Hickory Tavern Raw Bar & Grill, 11504 Providence Road – 92.5 • IHOP, 16015 Lancaster Hwy. – 95.5 • Kung Fu Tea, 8200 Providence Road – 98.5 • Market Deli, 10636 Providence Road – 96 • On The Green Deli, 13840 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 98 • Pearlz Oyster Bar, 7804 Rea Road – 96 • Pei Wei Asian Diner, 13855 Conlan Circle – 97 • Philly Pretzel Factory, 16631 Lancaster Hwy. – 98 • Sherrill Market, 13510 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 98.5 • Wendy's, 7712 Rea Road – 96.5

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Matthews • Bowlero, 11210 Brigman Road – 97 • Mac's Speed Shop, 142 E. John St. – 95 • Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza, 3016 Weddington Road – 98 • Publix (produce) 3110 Fincher Farm Road – 99.5 • Sub Station II, 11500 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5

Matthews (Union) • Bisonte Pizza, 1381 Chesnut Lane – 95.5 • Harris Teeter, 1351 Chestnut Lane – 100 • Poppyseeds Bagels, 1311 Chestnut Lane – 97.5

Mint Hill • Taxco Mexican Restaurant, 7106 Brighton Park Drive – 94

Monroe • Chili's Grill & Bar, 2861 W. Highway 74 – 87.5 • Community Mart, 1002 Rocky River Road S. – 96.5 • Hong Kong #1, 813 E. Roosevelt Blvd – 99 • JC's, 813 E. Roosevelt Blvd. – 92 • Jin Jin, 221 E. Franklin St. – 98.5 • Knife & Fork, 1201 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano, 1006 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 91.5 • Napoli Italian Restaurant, 2263 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 94 • Tamarind, 109 S. Main St. – 98 • Wow Supermarket, 1230 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100

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